Welcome to June’s SSS Pick of the Month episode! This month y’all picked Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (book one in the Shield of Sparrows series). Join us while we discuss plotlines, characters, and of course those treehouses. We also did a mid-year check-in at the 25 minute mark. We discuss our current read book count and well as some of our standouts of this year so far. During this episode, we also shed some light into our personal life and some serious topics do get brought up (please ...
Jul 01, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Welcome to a special episode of the SSS Podcast. Today we are discussing the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series written by co-authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. All books in the series are being discussed so please do not listen until you've read all five books. This is more of a therapy session than a summary episode, so it is filled with mmc ratings, favorite scenes, and of course unhinged discussions. ***You DO NOT need to read Zodiac Academy before you enjoy this episode. There ar...
Jun 14, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to May’s SSS Pick of the Month episode! This month y’all picked Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider (book one in the Fire and Metal Series). Join us while we discuss characters, spicy scenes, and of course some unhinged theories especially given that massive bomb at the end. *** Close to the end of the episode, A accidentally mixed Kai’s name with Acker’s in discussing a certain relative. We are aware of the mixup but sometimes your brain moves so fast so your mouth gets busy playing catch...
May 31, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Welcome to a special edition of our podcast, the ‘SSS Pick of the Month’. April’s followers’ pick was Feathers So Vicious by Liv Zander. We discuss the love triangle, some of the plot lines, and of course raven shifting all while D does some sourdough stretch and folds. ***CW - rape is a big topic of this book therefore we discuss this topic and related topics (dubious consent being one)***
Apr 28, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Welcome to this week’s episode where we visit Dracadia University and discuss the study of Noctisoma done by Dr Devryck Bramwell (or Dr Death) and his star pupil, Lilia Vespertine (and the mystery and steaminess that developed between). This episode is on the book Nocticadia written by Keri Lake. Also, this episode is semi chaotic, here’s your warning. ***CW: more serious -rape ; less serious - gagging sounds, worms/maggots*** ***we do bleep a name as to avoid a spoiler for another unrelated ser...
Apr 21, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Welcome to our therapy session for the book Fearless written by Lauren Roberts. This episode is stuffed full of our initial reactions after reading Fearless for the first time. We are happy about the destination but not necessarily the journey for this book. ***SPOILERS FOR COMPLETE POWERLESS SERIES***
Apr 14, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join us for our rant session in preparation for the release of Fearless by Lauren Roberts. We talk about questions given by fellow listeners, our hopes and expectations for Fearless, and of course some unhinged reader theories (we definitely go off the deep end with them)! Don't miss next week's episode where we will see if any of these theories prove correct after we read the newest and final addition to the Powerless series, Fearless by Lauren Roberts. ***Spoilers for all currently released Po...
Apr 07, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Back again with Pae, Kai, and Kitt. Join us for this week’s episode on Reckless, book two of the Powerless series, written by Lauren Roberts. We also discuss Powerful (a Powerless novella) at the end of the pod - warning is given if you wish to not listen. ***spoilers for Powerless series (books 1, 1.5, and 2). Powerful is discussed at end of podcast with a warning provided***
Mar 31, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Come join us in discussing the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts, book 1 of the Powerless series. We do a quick summary, answer some questions, and of course gush over Kai. 💕 ***spoilers for book 1 of the Powerless series***
Mar 24, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Join us during our interview with #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author Kristin Cast! We talk about life as an author and dive into her new book, The Empress, as well as the whole Towerfall series. We also get the story behind the hot and spicy pomegranate scene in The Empress and how everyone can relate to having a ‘fucking Stephanie’ in their life.
Mar 21, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join us as we dive into Towerfall and explore the Kingdom of Pentacles with Hannah and Kane. This week we talk about The Empress, Towerfall series book one, written by Kristin Cast.
Mar 17, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome back to our 5th installment of 'Is it Malec or Malik'. We are discussing book five from the From Blood and Ash series, A Soul of Ash and Blood, written by Jennifer L Armentrout. We continue our journey with Poppy, Casteel, and Kieran; Poppy is in 'stasis' for the majority of the book so Casteel is doing a retelling of how they came to be in hopes to ensure Poppy wakes up with her memories intact. We also include some listener Q&As about the series but beware, some unhinged topics do ...
Mar 10, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Join us today for the start of a new book series, Crescent City by Sarah J Maas. Book one of the series is House of Earth and Blood. We join Bryce and Hunt while getting to the bottom of a murder and uncover something worse along the way. No spoilers past book one.
Mar 03, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We are back to discussing the From Blood and Ash series from Jennifer L Armentrout with book four, The War of Two Queens. Casteel and Poppy are separated for a good chunk of this book but don't let that fool you; there is plenty of plot development and spicy scenes in this book. And how can one forget about the Joining?! ***Spoilers for all previous FBAA books - From Blood and Ash, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, and The Crown of Gilded Bones***
Feb 24, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join us as we continue our journey through the Throne of Glass series with Heir of Fire, written by Sarah J Maas. We discuss the adventures of Aelin, Dorian, and Chaol while meeting some new characters along the way. ***Spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight (Books 1 & 2 of the series***
Feb 17, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join us for our Valentine's Day special as we discuss A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas, book five of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. We summarize all aspects of this book as well as theorize what could come in book 6 (no release date yet). ***content warnings: discussion of rape and stillbirth/miscarriage*** ***spoiler warning for Crescent City series at the VERY end (warning is given in pod)***
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Come along on our exploration of the book Quicksilver by Callie Hart (book one from the Fae & Alchemy series). We do a detailed ‘smut slut summary’ as well as deep dive into all of the delicious spicy scenes of this book.
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Join us for this (very unserious) episode on The Crown of Gilded Bones, From Blood and Ash series book 3, written by Jennifer L Armentrout. We dive back into this series by exploring the truth bombs that come to light while Poppy and Casteel journey to free their brothers as well as all the hot and steamy moments in between. ***Spoilers for books 1-3 of the From Blood and Ash series***
Feb 03, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome to our therapy session for Onyx Storm for those who braved the dark. This episode is stuffed full of our initial reactions after reading Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros for the first time. Join us for our favorite moments, favorite quotes, and of course unhinged theories. **SPOILERS FOR COMPLETE EMPYREAN SERIES***
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Join us with our first guest, ‘T’ (aka D’s husband) (aka honorary Smut Slut Sister) (aka the one who started the obsession). We specifically discuss all things Fourth Wing in preparation for the upcoming release of Onyx Storm while having a fun Q&A. ***SPOILER ALERT*** there is an alert for a THEORY about Onyx Storm. - the alert is in the second half and there is a warning before. At time of recording, neither D nor A had read Onyx Storm nor had it been released yet....
Jan 20, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome back! Continuing our ‘Fourth Wing Month’, we explore the next book in the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame. Join us in our discussion of the second book in this series. No spoilers for Onyx Storm.
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode we welcome you to Basgiath War College while we discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (book 1 of the Empyrean series). Join us as we summarize this book in preparation for the upcoming release of Onyx Storm (book 3 of the Empyrean series). No spoilers past Fourth Wing.
Jan 06, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to our first unhinged episode! This episode we explore some unhinged theories as well as our end of 2024 roundup. The theories discussed in this episode include those from Fourth Wing Series by Rebecca Yarros and A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas. ***Spoilers for Forth Wing and ACOTAR***
Dec 30, 2024•53 min
🎄MERRY CHRISTMAAS 🎄 (See what we did there) Today’s episode is our Christmas special, so naturally we are discussing A Court of Frost and Starlight, book four of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series written by Sarah J Maas. While this book may be short, we pack a bunch a theories and laughs into this episode. Enjoy!
Dec 25, 2024•40 min
This episode we dive back into the Throne of Glass series written by Sarah J Maas and explore book two of the series, Crown of Midnight. Fair warning: there is A LOT of mispronouncing throughout this episode which leads us to laughs and foul language. If you are a stickler for pronouncing names/places correctly, this may not be the episode for you. ***Spoiler warning*** minor spoilers for ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) and Crescent City. Both give warning during the episode....
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Our discussion today follows the story of Poppy and Casteel (and of course Kieran) through their journey to Atlantia in the book Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L Armentrout, book two of the From Blood and Ash series. We summarize as always but also explore the many steamy scenes in this spicy book. (Maybe the spiciest book of the From Blood and Ash series!)
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr
Join us as we discuss book three in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin. This book is heavy on fantasy with a little spice (less than most of the series) but that in no way means it is lacking in captivating content. ***spoiler for Throne of Glass (ToG) at very end - warning is given***
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Join us for this (slightly) chaotic episode while we discuss Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo, book 2 of the Shadow and Bone series. We talk about Alina, Mal, and the Darkling while meeting a new character, Nikolai Lanstov. **Spoilers for Shadow and Bone***
Dec 02, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Come with us while we explore Throne of Glass, book 1 of the TOG series written by Sarah J Maas. We journey to Erilea to meet Celaena Sardothien, Chaol Westfall, and Dorian Havilliard while the King's Champion Tournament is taking place. ***Spoilers for Assassin’s Blade***
Nov 25, 2024•47 min
This week we explore the Night Court and the Inner Circle while discussing A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas. We dive into new love interests, new characters, and the battle brewing between Prythian and Hybern.
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min
