It Gets Good

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers! Spoilers begin at timestamp 9:30 and end at 26:50. Join us as we discuss our October Book Club pick: Evvie Drake Starts Over! This is our most controversial book club book as we all had varying views: one DNF, one 2 star, and one 3.5 stars. Let us know who you agree with more after listening to this episode! Also, we can’t let an episode go by without talking about our current fave: Dramione. We’ve got a few new fics to add to your TBR!   Currently Reading: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Twisted Games by Ana Huang Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin Hello Stranger by Katherine Center Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin_Flame_Blues Assistant to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Maehrer   Added to our TBR:  Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern Wait and Hope by Mightbewriting Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli Measure of a Man by Inadaze22 Ten Out of Ten by Morriganmercy   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo  

Enjoy this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast! This week, we had you guys submit some questions and we're here to answer them! We chatted about how we got started, our favorite bookish things, what books we would want to see turned into a series, and much, much more. As always, join us for the chaos while we talk about books.   Currently Reading:  Twisted Love by Anna Huang The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks Assistant to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Manacled by SenLinYu Relics of a Forgotten Time by Twin Flame Blues Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson   Added to our TBR: Chained by Lacey Lehotzky Feather by Olivia Wildenstein Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle The Last Exchange by Charles Martin The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore Wait and Hope by mightbewriting Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse by Rizzle Damaged Goods by Slytherin After Dark Blood and Steel by Helen Scheuerer Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin Flame Blues The Lady’s Mine by Francine Rivers   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo  

Join us for this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast! Have you been searching for the perfect book to read while curled up under a blanket, coffee in hand, while the leaves fall and the air turns crisp? Look no further! We have an extensive list of perfect fall reads to satisfy any reading taste. We’ve got thrillers, mysteries, paranormal, magical realism, anything you could ever want. Do you have a favorite that you don’t see on this list? Let us know over on instagram! Thriller The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware Survive the Night by Riley Sager The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager The Guest List by Lucy Foley The Family Game by Catherine Steadman A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney The Broken Girls by Simone St. James Paranormal The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak The Pendergast Series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Cozy Mysteries The Three Pines Series by Louise Penny Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree YA Mysteries Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series by Holly Jackson Magical Realism The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Belladonna by Adalyn Grace The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Miscellaneous Any Dramione fanfic The Simple Wild series by KA Tucker The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Fantasy Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti From Blood and Ash by Jenniffer Armentrou   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

We are back with another spoiler free episode where we talk about all the books we read in the month of August! Collectively we read 29 books and the majority of them we listened to but remember, audio books DO count as reading and you can't convince us otherwise. Come visit us on instagram and answer this question: is magical realism a subgenre of fantasy or a genre all of its own? We’re divided and need answers!   Currently Reading:    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling You With a View by Jessica Joyce Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas - Yes, Kyleigh is STILL reading this Tower of Dawn & Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas (Tandem Read) A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas Isolation by Bex-Chan Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling   Books mentioned throughout the Episode:   Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling Fallen Stars by Imani Erriu Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa Dark Harmony by Laura Thalassa Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove by Karen Hawkins Scythe by Neal Shusterman The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter Beach Read by Emily Henry Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling Same Time Next Summer Annabel Monaghan One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Have I Told You This Already by Lauren Graham   Added to our TBR:   Damaged Goods by Slytherin After Dark Oath Taker by Audrey Grey The Cursed and the Broken by Chloe Hodge King of Air by D.N. Hoxa The Path out of Loneliness by Mark Mayfield House of Salt and Sorrys by Erin A. Craig None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Weyward by Emilia Hart   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

In this week’s episode, we discuss our August book club book: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We all had different ratings for this book and different opinions, but overall we really did enjoy it and are excited for the next one! Stay tuned for Micaela and Kyleigh’s fight about Kingdom of Ash, and for a throwback for anyone who was a youth group kid in the early 2000’s.    Announced in last week's episode: our next book club book is going to be Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes! Get your copy now so you can join us in September!   Currently Reading:  The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove by Karen Hawkins Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by Sarah J Maas A Court of Silver Flames by Sara J Maas One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas Manacled by SenLinYu   Added to our TBR: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jenson The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin This Summer Will Be Different by Carly Fortune Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

In this week’s episode, we find out that we have all done some pretty embarrassing things in our reading lives; one of us entered a Karen Kingsbury contest, dressed up as book characters, and lied about what we’re currently reading. Listen to find out who and join in the fun as we play Never Have I Ever: Book Edition! Are there things you’ve never done in your reading journey? Make sure to share with us on Instagram!   Announced in the episode: our next book club book is going to be Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes! Get your copy now so you can join us in September!   Currently Reading:    Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Have I Told You This Already by Lauren Graham Kingdom of Ash by Sara J Maas   Added to our TBR:   North Queen by Nicola Tyche Powerless by Lauren Roberts One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter  Royally Not Ready by Meghan Quinn  Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin Flame Blues The Year of Less by Cait Flanders Holy Spirit, The Bondage Breaker by David Diga Hernandez   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Torturing ourselves on this week’s episode by reading one star reviews of some of our favorite books. Note to future self: Don’t read bad reviews of the books you love because it will make you question everything you ever thought about reviewing books. We also spend some much needed time talking about the masterpiece that is Episode 6 of The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Come join us for the laughs! Currently Reading:   The Disappearances of Dracy Malfoy by speechwriter Beach Read by Emily Henry Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer   Added to TBR:   Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman The Toll by Neal Shusterman Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger The Only One Left by Riley Sager The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin House of Dragons by KA Lind The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston The Stars Are Dying by Chloe Penaranda Red Rising by Pierce Brown My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

We're back by popular demand with another Word Association game! This time we asked some of you to send in random, book-related words for us, and we all struggled immensely to be even remotely book related in our responses. Join us for some tangents about girl dinner, Harry Potter and more. Stay tuned for some laughs!   Currently Reading: Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter Beach Read by Emily Henry Added to TBR: Funny Story by Emily Henry Out on a Limb by Hannah The Jasad Heir by Sarah Hashem The Awakening by Nora Roberts The Lochlann Feuds by Robin Mahle Long Live by V.B. Lacey A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Rule Book by Sarah Adams Red Rising by Pierce Brown The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Join us for a spoiler free episode where we discuss all the books we read in July! We all had a great reading month but Hannah blew us out of the water with her 16 reads. Listen to find out what our favorites were and the books we could do without. We also made a startling discovery on how much spice each other likes while reading. You don’t want to miss it! Reminder: our August book club pick is Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross - make sure to get your copy soon so you don’t miss out on the discussion!   Currently Reading:   Remain Nameless by HeyJude19 Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams God Bless this Mess by Hannah Brown Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score Mystery at the Apple Tree Cottage by Clare Chase Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Fallen Stars by Imani Erriu   Books mentioned throughout the Episode:   Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry The End of Her by Shari Lapena  The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han  It’s Not Summer Without you by Jenny Han  We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han  The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes  The Heart of Splendid Lake by Amy Clipston  The Right Thing to Do by LovesBitca 8  Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu Threaded by Tae Rose Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas The Measure by Nikki Erlick If He had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin Before I let Go by Kennedy Ryan Happy Place by Emily Henry Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan   Added to TBR:   Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin All the Wrong Things and The Auction by lovesbitca8 Lake of Glass by VK Dixon Fourth Day by Zoe Sharp The Origins Daughter by Alexandra St Pierre A Cursed Kiss by Jenny Hickman The Prince of Snow by L.B. Divine Isolation by Bex-chan Hello Stranger by Katherin Center You With a View by Jessica Joyce Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo  

Please note: This episode contains spoilers for One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig from time stamp 22:00 to 35:30. On this week's episode, we are discussing our July book club pick: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. We all really loved this book, and even all read it at the same time during one of our reading nights. It is a great fantasy book to read if you’re newer to the fantasy genre! Stick around to hear some tangents on The Summer I Turned Pretty TV series and our thoughts on casting, as well as Conrad's singing (iykyk).   Currently Reading:   Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas Zodiac Academy: Beyond the Veil by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han Remain Nameless by Heyjude19 The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Mystery at Apple Tree Cottage by Clare Chase   Added to TBR:   Heir of Broken Fate by Mads Rafferty Rise of the Dawnbringer by I.A. Takerian The Stars are dying by C.C. Penaranda Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole The View from Coral Cove by Amy Clipston Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin The Foxglove King by Hannah F. Whitton Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo