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Book Talk for BookTok

Have you ever binge-read a new favorite series, only to end up with a book-hangover? Or finished a heart-stopping scene only to look around and not be able to talk to anyone about it? Maybe you’ve even felt embarrassed about what you’re reading because it isn’t considered a “classic” by people you know. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac and Amy is the go-to literary podcast to discuss your favorite novels with your newest book-besties. They use their literary backgrounds to analyze what makes these

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75:04

Crown of Midnight Chapters 17–21: Celaena, Chaol &...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/08

In this first half of our two-part deep dive into chapters 17–21 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, we explore the unraveling power dynamics between Celaena, Chaol, and Dorian as personal and political boundaries begin to blur. Through our dual literary lens approach and 13 years of combined academic training, we examine how metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, plot devices, and imagery reveal the growing cracks in each character’s path. This week, we ask:"We see Chaol struggle with his honor

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57:32

Crown of Midnight Chapters 12-16 (part 2): Poison,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/03

In Episode 3, Part 2 of our Crown of Midnight literary deep dive, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 12 through 16 of Sarah J. Maas’s second novel in the Throne of Glass series. After a masquerade gone wrong, Celaena faces betrayal, poison, and the loss of her innocence as the King’s Champion. From a deadly confrontation with Davis to collapsing into Chaol’s arms, this section marks a turning point in both her mission and identity.This episode’s central question:Who truly knows Celaena—Chaol or

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77:30

Interview with Stacey McEwan: A Forbidden Alchemy and...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/02

In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling author Stacey McEwan to dive into her latest romantasy release, A Forbidden Alchemy, a gripping tale of fate, rebellion, and devastating choices set against the backdrop of a brewing class war in Belavere City.We talk about what it was like for Stacey to leave behind The Glacian Trilogy and build a brand-new world from scratch, what inspired the moral complexities at the heart of Nina and Patrick’s story, and how she crafted

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55:49

Crown of Midnight Chapters 12-16: Poison, Power & Who...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/01

In Episode 3, Part 1 of our Crown of Midnight literary deep dive, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 12 through 16 of Sarah J. Maas’s second novel in the Throne of Glass series. After a masquerade gone wrong, Celaena faces betrayal, poison, and the loss of her innocence as the King’s Champion. From a deadly confrontation with Davis to collapsing into Chaol’s arms, this section marks a turning point in both her mission and identity. This episode’s central question:Who truly knows Celaena—Chaol or

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74:50

Crown of Midnight Chapters 6–11: Celaena vs. Destiny...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/26

Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! In Episode 2 of our Crown of Midnight season, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 6–11 of Sarah J. Maas’s second book in the Throne of Glass series. Celaena Sardothien navigates haunted hallways, political games, and romantic tension, but beneath it all lies a deeper struggle between fate, freedom, and identity. This is part 2 of this week's episode.This week, we ask:Which expectations placed on our characters are new, and which have carried over from the previous

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63:06

Crown of Midnight Chapters 6–11: Celaena vs. Destiny...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/24

Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! In Episode 2 of our Crown of Midnight season, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 6–11 of Sarah J. Maas’s second book in the Throne of Glass series. Celaena Sardothien navigates haunted hallways, political games, and romantic tension, but beneath it all lies a deeper struggle between fate, freedom, and identity. This is part 1 of this week's episode.This week, we ask:Which expectations placed on our characters are new, and which have carried over from the previous

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75:53

Crown of Midnight Chapters 1–5: Assassin, Spy, Queen?...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/19

Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! Best friends Jac and Amy return to break down Crown of Midnight, the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series. In this premiere episode, we dive into chapters 1–5, where Celaena Sardothien is no longer just Adarlan’s most feared assassin; she’s the King’s Champion, but not in the way everyone thinks.This is part 2 of this week's episode. Through our signature academic literary analysis (backed by our 13 years of combined literary training), we

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64:53

Crown of Midnight Chapters 1–5: Assassin, Spy, Queen?...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/17

Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! Best friends Jac and Amy return to break down Crown of Midnight, the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series. In this premiere episode, we dive into chapters 1–5, where Celaena Sardothien is no longer just Adarlan’s most feared assassin; she’s the King’s Champion, but not in the way everyone thinks.Through our signature academic literary analysis (backed by our 13 years of combined literary training), we explore themes of misinformation, identity,

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65:01

Preparing for Crown of Midnight: Listener Reactions &...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/12

Before we dive into our upcoming 10-part literary analysis of Crown of Midnight, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all things Sarah J. Maas—with help from YOU, our listeners.In this special episode, we: Share your thoughts, theories, and favorite moments from across the Throne of Glass series Discuss key characters, worldbuilding, and SJM’s signature writing style Revisit moments from A Court of Thorns and Roses, House of Earth and Blood, and Kingdom of Ash Explore how

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54:46

How Wattpad and Fanfiction Are Changing Publishing...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/10

How Fanfiction is Reshaping Publishing: A Conversation with Alessandra Ferreri of WattpadWhat do After, The Kissing Booth, and countless BookTok favorites have in common? They all started on Wattpad. In this episode, we sit down with Alessandra Ferreri, Head of Content at Wattpad and self-proclaimed “Fanthropologist,” to explore how fanfiction is influencing the future of publishing, screen adaptations, and Gen Z storytelling. We dive into: What makes a fanfic—or fanfic-inspired story—poised

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55:37

Writing Q&A: Fantasy & Romantasy Craft

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/05

Spring Book Club is over, and we're kicking off our next adventure: a 10-part literary analysis of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. But before we dive in, we’re answering your writing questions! From worldbuilding to character arcs, best friends Jac and Amy bring their academic training and literary passion to this special Q&A episode for aspiring romantasy writers and curious readers alike.Whether you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas or looking to refine your own storytelling craft, this episode is

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66:53

The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/06/03

Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt.With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern fantasy and romance novels through a critical lens, treating them with the same thoughtfulness and depth as any classic literary text. Whether you love or hate a book, they’ll

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52:09

Powerless by Lauren Roberts (Part 2)

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/28

Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm. This is Part 2 of this week's episode.With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern fantasy and romance novels

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51:10

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/27

Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern fantasy and romance novels through a critical lens—treating them with

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71:06

Interview with Penn Cole

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/22

Welcome back to Spring Book Club, the weekly podcast where best friends Jac and Amy dive deep into the world of romantasy and fantasy books with in-depth literary analysis, spicy takes, and special guest interviews.In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome bestselling romantasy author Penn Cole, creator of the viral Kindred Curse series. We discuss the magical world of Spark of the Everflame, Glow of the Everflame, and Heat of the Everflame, plus get a teaser for the upcoming book, Burn of the

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55:50

We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/20

Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal.They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you

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52:44

Interview with Gabriel Michael

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/15

Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. In this special episode, they chat with Gabriel Michael. Best known for his performance as Xadon Riorson from Graphic Audio's production of Fourth Wing, Gabriel is also a director, writer, and singer-songwriter.Find Gabriel on Instagram @gabriel_m_michal or his website www.gabrielmichal.com Spring Book Club Roster: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros / Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh

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68:50

Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/13

Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen.They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel

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60:48

Hannah Nicole Maehrer Interview

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/08

Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. Today, we interview best-selling author Hannah Nicole Maehre. Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain. Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she’s not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants, she’s writing

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61:12

Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/05/06

Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee.They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have

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