Riders of Basgiath! Welcome back for chapters 21 - 39 of The Empyrean Series: Book 1: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros! This week we explore Violet and Xaden's relationship, we get a trip (or 2) to the front lines, and we learn Venin are REAL! Don't forget about the twist NO ONE saw coming in the last chapter! This marks the beginning of our hiatus! We are restructuring the podcast, with the goal to better understand and talk through the events that happen in Iron Flame and Onyx Storm! If you have ...
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 61
Hello Lit Libation Nation! It’s Fourth Wing time!! That’s right, Rebbeca Yarros is here to stay, at least for now LOL. We are following the journey of long haired Violet Sorrengail as she tries to survive dragon rider college (sign me up, amirite?). There will be a fun love triangle featuring an uptight rule follower who will hold back our beloved FMC out of fear and a shadow daddy who allows her to shine bright like a diamond…sound familiar? Lots of people die in this first half, but don't worr...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 60
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are reading the rest of Variation by Rebecca Yarros! The romance really kicks up a notch in this episode. However, some of the mystery that has been building does fall a bit flat for us. Tune in to hear how we feel about the conclusion of this book. Let us know if your opinions are similar or if you disagree! This week we are both drinking Vodka soda! It does seem that it only takes one drink to get Kylie feeling a bit lit! Follow us on Instagram @Lit_Liba...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 59
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are reading Variation by Rebbeca Yarros! (Chapters 1-20) We needed a bit of change of pace with this one and we couldn't be more excited! This book is about a coast guard rescue diver and a ballerina navigating the complicated choppy waters of their situationship. Although we know nothing about being a coast guard rescue diver or a ballerina we can definitely relate to the complications our MC’s face! Tune in to hear our thoughts on this week's episode! Th...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 58
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are finishing up our House of Flame and Shadow journey, as well as our Crescent City journey as a whole. It has had its ups and downs, but I think we definitely are ending on a high note with this book. Things take even crazier turns but boy is it entertaining. So, join us as we say, “Goodbye for now!” to our favorite Lunathians! This week is an edible episode again! Because you can truly never have too many edible episodes. Check out the website @ litliba...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 57
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are talking chapters 56 - 79 of Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow! The trend of unserious-ness definitely bleeds into this section! It is fun and crazy and we absolutely love it!! Bryce is finally embracing her leadership role which is so fun to see. We also have another character thrust into a leadership position in the most outrageous way, so tune in to see who that is! This week is an edible episode! So gear up, and prepare to lau...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 56
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are reading House of Flame and Shadow Pt. 2, chapters 29 - 55! This part isn't as jam packed as last week but it is still incredibly entertaining. We fear this book might be SJM’s most unserious book because what in the world is even happening?? Join us to hear our thoughts AND our opinions. It is quite interesting because there were a couple inconsistencies we were not afraid to point out. This week we are drinking Tini’s Hot Chocolate! We actually follow...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 55
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are reading chapters 1 - 28 of House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Mass! This book is jam packed with action from beginning to end. As you all know Bryce landed in ✨Prythian✨ so we have a fun crossover happening in this book. It is so interesting seeing some of our favorite characters from a different perspective and we definitely have some opinions. So please tune in this week to see all the craziness unfold! This week we are drinking ice cold water and...
Jan 27, 2025•3 hr 14 min•Ep. 54
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are finishing up House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas! It’s taken us a while to get here but the ending truly does not disappoint! There is so much happening in this part, we finally learn why we should be shaking in our boots because of the Asteri. By the end, Bryce winds up in a place that is all too familiar to this Lit Libation fam!! Tune in to hear about it all! This week we are drinking squinchers to replenish our electrolytes! Check out the webs...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 53
Hello Humans of Asphodel Meadows! We are back for part 3 of House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas! If you are keeping up, we are reading chapters 40 - 59 this week! We are getting closer and closer to the reveal of who Agent Daybright is, and we think you will agree who we think it is/we kind of spoil it so be aware! But every day the gang is getting deeper and deeper into the rebellion, and things are amping up for the finale. The Hunt-and-Bryce sexual tension FINALLY comes to a head, but it...
Jan 12, 2025•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 52
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are celebrating our first year as podcasters with a New Years game! We will be including all of your favorite characters and all of your least favorite characters. There might even be a few you forgot about! This game was really fun and we love celebrating 1 year with you all! Happy New Year! This week we are drinking cranberry/raspberry vodka. Follow us on Instagram @Lit_Libations_podcast for the recipe and other fun content! Follow us on TikTok @lit.liba...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 51
Hello Lit Libation Nation! We are taking a little break from our regularly scheduled programming because life has been kicking our ass. So, with that being said we will be talking about the new It Ends With Us movie, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. We will be giving our opinions on the book, the movie and of course all the drama behind the scenes. We do discuss sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence, so please be aware of that! Make sure to tune in! Although this is d...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 50
Hello Lit Libation Nation! We are working our way through House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas! This is Part 2, chapters 20 - 39! Bryce and Hunt find out a crazy revelation about their world. The group is still on the hunt (lol) for the two thunderbirds. AND we finally get some steamy scenes with Lunathian's least favorite power couple. Though I should warn you, it's only enough to make you want more! So, tune in to hear our thoughts on this week's episode! This week we are drinking a cranbe...
Dec 23, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 49
Hello Lit Libation Nation! We are starting House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Mass! The prologue had us confused and admittedly intrigued! When we return to our medium-favorite power couple, Bryce and Hunt, everything but their sex lives has changed. Is that annoying?…yes. Do we overlook it?...no, no we don't. And do they ever beat the heat?...definitely not. LOL Join us to hear all of our thoughts on Lunathians craziest friend group! This week we are drinking dealer's choice! Which just means,...
Dec 16, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 48
Hello Lit Libation Nation! We are finishing up House of Earth and Blood today! This last part packs a real punch. We cried the entire way through when reading, writing our notes, and recording! Our story gets tied in a very neat bow but there are 3 books so there will be a way to unravel that bow. Join us to hear our thoughts on this ending and where we think Bryce and her friends will go from here! This week we are drinking a vodka soda with a splash of lime simple syrup and gold glitter. This ...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 47
Hello Lit Libation Nation! We are now in part 3 of our House of Earth and Blood journey! This week we are getting more and more clues that could help someone(not us) solve the mystery of Danika’s death! Bryce and Hunt better step up their game because the summit is just around the corner. Join us to hear all of our thoughts! This week we are drinking a vodka soda with a splash of lime simple syrup. There is no connection to the book, we were simply craving vodka sodas. Check out the website litl...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 46
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are continuing our House of Earth and Blood adventure with chapters 25 - 48! There is so much that happens throughout this book so be ready for things to start to get even more intense. We also see the romance really start to blossom as well! We love a good SJM romance. So tune in to hear our thoughts and also our predictions for the next half of this book! This week we have another edible episode. So prepare for lots and lots of laughs and maybe a couple ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 45
Hello Lit Libation Nation! This week we are going back to our SJM roots! Join us in reading Crescent City, House of Earth and Blood! We are so excited to learn about this new world and all of the new and exciting creatures that come with it! We were sobbing within the first several chapters, so trust us we loved this book. We are also splitting up each book in this series into 4 parts, due to the depth of this world and story! So this episode is part 1 of 4, and we're covering chapters 1 - 24! T...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 44
Hello Everyone! This week we are finishing up Anarchist Underground! Last week we had made a gaggle of predictions on the big reveals of this book and the ending. A few of our guesses were right but we were mostly wrong. Tune in to see how this book ends and how close we were with our predictions! P.s. The actual ending was far better than our predictions! And Hail the One Kingdom!! This week we are drinking water! We desperately needed to hydrate lol Follow us on Instagram @Lit_Libations_podcas...
Nov 11, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 43
Hello Everyone! This week we are reading a new novel by an Australian indie author named Nicole Rowles! We are reading through chapter 24 if you're following along! Our heroine is a fierce fighter back from the war that she won, practically single handedly. However, things back in Dunwald are off, to say the least. It seems it is up to her to save her country while also battling PTSD. Join us this week to hear our thoughts! This week we are drinking Midori, Vodka, and Seltzer water. This drink w...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 42
Hello Spooky Friends! This week we are finishing up Rock Paper Scissors! Let me tell you the ending is not at all what you would have expected. There are far more shocking twists than we thought possible! But spoiler alert, the twists have nothing to do with a local cult :( Join us on this week's episode and let us know if you were able to guess any part of the ending! This week we are drinking Salted Caramel Vodka and apple cider! The seasons are changing and so are the vibes of our drinks! #Fa...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 41
Hello Spooky Friends! This week we are reading Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (through the chapter called "Iron"! This story is a fun and funky thriller following a couple on the brink of divorce! Will their Scotland getaway be enough to repair their marriage, especially when it seems ghosts, or potential cults are praying for their downfall? Tune in to follow their story and hear our thoughts! This week we are drinking Frankenstein drinks! We basically put whatever we had left from our pas...
Oct 21, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 40
TRIGGER WARNING: content warnings applicable to the Haunting Adeline series include depictions of stalking, graphic violence, rape, dub/non-con, physical abuse, murder, child trafficking, child sacrifice, and human trafficking,. Likewise, the explicit sexual content between the protagonists also involves rape, dub/non-con, degradation, gun play, knife play, blood play, and somnophilia. Hello Spooky Friends! This week we are finishing up Haunting Adeline and although there is a bit more consent, ...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 39
TRIGGER WARNING: content warnings applicable to the Haunting Adeline series include depictions of stalking, graphic violence, rape, dub/non-con, physical abuse, murder, child trafficking, child sacrifice, and human trafficking,. Likewise, the explicit sexual content between the protagonists also involves rape, dub/non-con, degradation, gun play, knife play, blood play, and somnophilia. Hello Spooky Friends! We are kicking off spooky season with a very controversial story in Haunting Adeline by H...
Oct 07, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 38
Hello Fellow Rusties, We are in Diego this week and there are some very, very cool new surges to talk about! And of course, we will take a close look at how Scott ties together Tally’s story. Whether you love it or hate it, we feel confident you won't be able to guess what is to come. So join us, as we jump on our hoverboards and ride this train track to its end. And folks, things might just get a little…ugly. This week we are revisiting one of our favorite seltzers, Long Drink! We absolutely lo...
Sep 30, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 37
Hello Fellow Rusties, We are reading Specials Pt. 1 by Scott Westerfeld through chapter 19 "New Arrivals"! The saying goes “if you can't beat em’, join em’”. That's exactly what we are doing in this third book, we are joining the specials! But not just any specials…the cutters! Who are, let's face it, just better! The stakes as a cutter are like never before and the consequences? Dire. So join us in this episode to see if Tally can handle her latest adventure! If you thought being bubbly was fun...
Sep 23, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 36
Spoiler Warning! This episode contains spoilers for the entire Uglies trilogy written by Scott Westerfeld! (And the new Netflix movie!) Hello Fellow Rusties! Welcome to our first Bonus episode! Across the internet, there has been a lot of discussion of Netflix's "Uglies" since its release, and we wanted to be a part of that! We discuss Peris, Special Circumstances, the casting, Tally, Pretties, New Pretty Town (just to name a few), so tune in, and let us know your thoughts! Check out our website...
Sep 20, 2024•41 min•Ep. 35
Hello Fellow Rusties, I know that we have all been having a time in New Pretty Town, but I think it’s time to make our exit! Join us to follow Tally and Zane as they plan their escape and take their plunge back into the wild! There will be twists, there will be turns, and there will be more experiments! When it's all said and done, you can tell us if you are team Zane or team David! This week we are having a peanut butter cup mocktail! This drink is made with non dairy milk, dates, peanut butter...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 34
Hello Fellow Rusties, We are reading Pretties by Scott Westerfeld through chapter18 (Hospital)! For this week's episode we have arrived in New Pretty Town! Tally is partying, drinking, and having a totally bubbly-making time! Despite having everything she thought she always wanted, something isn’t quite right. Tune in to see how Tally navigates her past creeping in and making her go totally brain-missing! This week we are drinking “Bubbly”! This drink is made with your preferred wine(we like som...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 33
Hello Fellow Rusties, We are in The Smoke, and things are really starting to heat up! In this episode, Tally has to make a difficult decision. Will she betray her bestie or will she turn away everything she’s ever been taught? Tune in to find out, and to see what we would do in Tally’s shoes! This week we are drinking a smores martini! This drink is made with vodka, whipped vodka, heavy cream, and chocolate liquor. This drink is strong but it is delicious!! Check out our website at litlibtionspo...
Sep 02, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 32
