Bride by Ali Hazelwood

A message from the corporation: Many of the Beauty queens do die in a tragic plane crash. But don't worry, the ones who survived the crash will be left on the island to fend for themselves while we, the corporation, ignore them (even though they are on the same island as our secret weapons compound hidden in the volcano). Because of course if we sent in a rescue party that would draw unwanted attention to the arms deal we are organizing with Momo B. Chacha, the dictator of the Republic of Chacha. But again, no need to worry, the girls will be fine; we don't plan to kill them and frame the Republic of Chacha for about 6 weeks. So they have plenty of time to build huts and infrastructure for food and water. They also have the opportunity to build long (ish) lasting relationships with each other and find their inner beauty as they battle the tropical climate and hostile wildlife of the island, hairy legs (ew), and misshapen earlobes, the horror! Oh wait, they seem to be revolting.

“ I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again” So begins the confession of Tyler Bell in the book Priest by Sierra Simone, the filthiest book we have reviewed to date. Join us as we discuss guilt, religion, and ofcourse the 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

For the new year, our resolution is to Never Lie….or just don’t get caught. In this episode, we review Never Lie by Freida McFadden, a book about a young couple stranded at a large house during a blizzard that belonged to a brilliant psychotherapist that disappeared 3 years ago. Seems like a typical thriller plot, but everyone has their own secrets. Our featured drink is spiderweb martini!!

Ready to drown in a dark and wild ride of redemption, betrayal and friendship?! Join Krysta and Jessica as they review The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding ( a recommendation from a friend) band discuss friendships, abusive relationships and drink a Dark and Stormy.Please note ***this is a spoiler podcast so read the book first**

A dangerous alliance between a vampire bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love you do “knot” want to miss out on. Sink your teeth into this fantasy romance that includes a smart FMC, a love of peanut butter, biting, and getting your heart all twisted up in knots. Krysta and Jess drink a delicious Peanut Butter Whiskey Martini and as always they read, review and revel

Dragged to a magical land ( *oh no, not a beautiful castle with delicious food*), Feyre slowly falls in love with her new home and the beast that is her captor. But this is more than just Beauty and the Beast retold, as Feyre has to go under the mountain to endure 3 trials (or solve the most obvious riddle) to save the man she loves. With the assistance of the sexiest batboy in the realm, Feyre is able to defeat the evil taking control of the land at the cost of her mortal life. But this….. is only the beginning. We actually recorded this back in 2022 and never released it!! So enjoy this ACOTAR deep dive, as Krysta and Jess get a little silly on Faerie Wine

Let's talk about claustrophobia and murder on a small luxury cruise ship! This is the book Krysta recommended for Jess, and she loved it so much she went out and bough 3 more Ruth Ware books. In this episode we dive into anxieties and fear while getting wasted on the drink "Northern Lights"

" You could rattle the stars. You could do anything, if only you dared" Welcome back to BookWasted!! We start this season with the much talked about Throne of Glass. If you haven't made this book series your entire personality, we hope after this episode you do. During this recording, we drink Midnight Kiss and discuss the King of Rizz, Foreshadowing, and the serious question "Fuck? Marry? Kill?" Listen along and read, review and revel with Krysta and Jessica!

"I am Jacks complete lack of surprise" For this episode we are reviewing a book we have both read before- Fight Club!! Something that we are not supposed to talk about, but there is an hour of evidence proving that there is indeed much to talk about. We discuss visceral imagery, our alluring characters, and little acts of mayhem. The drink featured in the episode is call Sucker Punch.....delicious.

Let's talk about Bonfire!- again. In this episode, we revisit our first book we reviewed. We discuss imagery, a strong flawed female character, and revisiting your past to solve a mystery. There's also a yummy campfire cocktail involved that induces revelry. Welcome to season 4!!!