Episode 14 | Romantasy Starter Pack

In which we learn how little Jennifer pays attention to anything more than just the plot of the book. Chaol is also discussed and apologized for; Nehemiah's death is acknowledged and we all get angry at Archer.Also - Dramione. Obviously.Books DiscussedCrown of Midnight by  Sarah J MaasThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidOne True Loves by Taylor Jenkins ReidMaybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Deep End by Ali HazelwoodThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Fics DiscussedA Game of High Stakes by In_DreamsThese Selfish Vows by HeavenlyDew

Is Violet pregnant? Who turns venin? Will Dain and Sloane end up together? These and other questions are discussed in random haphazard detail in our Onyx Storm Discussion.FicsBeyond Recall Or Desire – Vannminner NovelsButcher & Blackbird – Brynne Weaver Leather and Lark – Brynne WeaverFourth Wing – Rebecca YarrosIron Flame – Rebecca YarrosOnyx Storm – Rebecca YarrosMe Before You – Jojo Moyes

Join Jen and Traci as they hash out a re-read of one of the best fantasy fiction books written. Books Discussed Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon Assassin’s Blade and Other Stories by Sarah J Maas   Fics Discussed Detraquee by Hystaracal All You Want by Senlinyu

Join us as we journey through SJM's OG Series. First up is Assassin's Blade and Other Stories - also discussed: Dramione & Wolf Shifters. Books Mariana by Susanna Kearsley Assassin’s Blade and Other Stories by Sarah J Maas Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas    Fics Wolf Shifter Hockey Romance, a series by Linksy

Fan Favorite Lindsey joins Traci and Jen to discuss all things Dramione related. This episode was previously released (later deleted) due to terrible sound. The sound on this episode is MUCH better. Promise :) Books Discussed Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen NorthWoods by Daniel Mason Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Twilight by Stephanie Meyer Poisonwood Bible – BarbaraKingsolver Demon Copperhead – BarbaraKingsolver Bookish Life of Nina Hill –Abbi Waxman   Fics Falling Dark by Scullymurphy Bending Light by Scullymurphy Days at Malfoy Manor by seagull_in_the_sunset Creep by Cr0ftisprocrastinating Measure of a Man by inadaze22 Detraquee by Hystaracal Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare Remain Nameless by HeyJude19 Rosemary for Remembrance by rubber_soul02 The AuctionLovesBitca8 Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin All You Want by Senlinyu Every Day a Little Death by Lovebitca8 Bring Him to His Knees by Musyc The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by speechwriter Love and other Historical Accidents by PacificRimbaud Theo Knott’s Infallible Guide to Wooing Witches by Curly_Kay Remember One Thing by PacificRimbaud Bloody, Slutty and Pathetic by WhatMurdah Ten out of Ten by morriganmercy Apple Pie and other Amends by ToEataPeach

Friend to the show, Sarah from @sweetpea_sews (Check out her insta! she's soooo talented) walks Jen and Traci through her book binding process and talks Dramoine. Books Discussed Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Northwoods by Daniel Mason Dracula by Bram Stoker A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling Normal People by Sally Rooney Conversations with Friends by Sally RooneyThrone of Glass by Sarah J Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Fics Discussed Breathmints and Battle Scars by Onyxandelm (link not available) The World of Wait and Hope by Mightbewriting Manacled by Senlinyu A Court of Mist and Fury, Rhysand's POV by Illyriantremors Measure of a Man by Inadaze22The Auction by Lovesbitca8 Damaged Goods by Slytherin_After_Dark Secrets and Masks by Emerald_slytherin

Jen and Traci talk about one of their new favorite authors. In the fanfic world, she's the indomitable Lovesbitca8, writer of kickass Dramione & Kylo Rey Fanfiction, but in the published author world she's Julie Soto. For those living under a rock (just Jen, apparently) here are some pictures of Kylo Ren and Rey from Star Wars to give life to the Kylo Rey Fanfic conversation Books Discussed Lady Tan’s Circle of Women– Lisa See Shipwrecked – Olivia Dade Ready Player One – Ernest Cline Not Another Love Song – Julie Soto Forget me Not – Julie Soto Fics Discussed The Auction– Lovesbitca8 The Right Thing to Do – Lovesbitca8 All the Wrong Things – Lovesbitca8 Manacled –Senlinyu Wait andHope - Mightbewriting Beginning and End - MightbewritingDraco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love - Isthisselfcare

Where in Traci shares her extensive knowledge of Elin Hildebrand books, characters & history and Jennifer tries to pretend that she’s doing more than just tagging along for the ride.  Also, wolf shifter & dramione books are discussed. Finlay Donavan is Killing It – Elle Cosimano Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead – Elle Cosimano The Fake Mate - Lana Ferguson Top Secret – Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Play Along – Liz Tomforde Caught Up – Liz Tomforde Swan Song – Elin Hilderbrand The Rumor – Elin Hilderbrand The Castaways – Elin Hildebrand Four Winds – Kristin Hannah Fics Discussed Manacled– Sen Lin Yu

RRT friend Lindsay joins Jen & Traci to talk Crescent City, ACOTAR, Throne of Glass... as well as Fourth Wing, Dramione, and others. Books discussed A Court Silver Flames –Sarah J Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses– Sarah J Maas Outlander series – Diana Gabaldon Twilight – Stephenie Meyer Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros Iron Flame – Rebecca Yarros Wretched – by Emily McIntire The Graham Effect – Elle Kennedy Twisted Lies – Ana Huang Beach Read – Emily Henry Happy Ever After Playlist – Abby Jimenez Crescent City – Sarah J Maas Swan Song- Elin Hildebrand Don’t Forget to Write – Sara Goodman Confino From Blood and Ash –Jennifer Armentrout Powerless – Lauren Roberts Assassin’s Blade – Sarah J Maas Tower of Dawn – Sarah J Maas House of Sky and Breath – Sarah J Maas House of Flame and Shadow –Sarah J Maas

Essentially an hour long high five. Jen and Traci reminisce about the last 10 episodes and act like they have their act together... and then lose 40 minutes of programming and have to re-record it all. Proving to all who were curious that they truly are just faking their way through this podcast game. Novels Discussed Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez The Prospects: A Novel by KT Hoffman Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Thank you for Listening by Julia WhelanForget me Not by Julie Soto FICS Discussed Hot for Teacher MotherofBulls The Auction by Lovesbitca8 A Dress with Pockets by PacificRimbaud Spite’s as Good a Reason to Take his Power by TakenbytheView Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by Isthisselfcare