Lit Sh*t

We talk about Meg Shaffer's novel The Wishing Game. Whimsical and emotional this book about found family and finding your community was one we all enjoyed. A heartwarming tale about the power of a good book.

We revisit the Achilles myth by discussing The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. This retelling digs deep into Achilles' story from Patroclus' perspective and follows the two from childhood through Achilles' death in the Trojan War. We were divided on our feelings of this book.

We love puzzles and we love discussing a longtime Staci favorite-The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This book is kind of like YA "Knives Out" meets "Ready Player One" and we're here for all the twists, turns, riddles, and games.

We are just as obsessed with Fourth Wing as the rest of the internet, so of course we had to make an episode about it! Rebecca Yarros gives us dragon riders, shadow daddies, and a badass heroine with a disability who offers great commentary on accessibility and choosing your own identity. Saddle up!

We add swimming to our list of romance sports novels with Stroked Long by Meghan Quinn. This book is a sexy romance with a thoughtful portrayal of a character with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Multiverses are the new romances, and Sarah J. Maas has had us on the edge of our seats for two years waiting to happen what's next in the Crescent City Series. Will Bryce get back to Midgaard? Will Hunt and Ruhn escape the Asteri? Are all the characters that are supposed to be dead truly dead? It's gonna be a wild ride!

We talk about Air Awakens by Elise Kova. This is a YA fantasy novel with elemental magic that gives Avatar: The Last Air Bender vibes, and we're here for it.

We discuss Royally Not Ready by Meghan Quinn. This romance novel is kind of like...BDSM princess diaries? Listen to learn how we get from Miami party princess to Scandinavian royal heir!

We discuss Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean. This is the follow-up to Tokyo Ever After. Will Princess Izumi take her place within the Japanese Royal Family? Will her parents get their happily ever after? Did we like the book? Listen to find out.

We talk about These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan. This is a YA fantasy book with dueling Fae courts, a heroine with secret powers and quick thinking, and plenty of romantic tension and court intrigue.