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Story Darlings

Sandra Bruxvoort, Tera Palozola

High school besties from Northwest Arkansas, Tera Palozola and Sandra Bruxvoort take a timeout from parenting to read books and binge film—romantasy, fantasy, and romance being their favorite genres. Subscribe for discussions on series by Sarah J Maas (Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), Crescent City); Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm (Empyrean series) by Rebecca Yarros; and other popular media. Follow @StoryDarlings Email: storydarlings@gmail.com

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00:56:24

Exodus by Kate Stewart (The Ravenhood 2) Can you live...

Story Darlings ·

2024/08/27

EXODUS by Kate Stewart. How dare you break our hearts like this, Kate (again)!The second book in The Ravenhood series is equal parts devastating and pulse-racing romance as Cecilia is forced to come to terms with being double-dumped, then ghosted, by Sean and Dominic.And on top of putting the pieces of her heart back together, she’ll have to buck and rage against a brash, new man in her life who turns out to be none other than Tobias King—older brother to Dom and childhood friend of Sean.What

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00:52:15

Flock by Kate Stewart (The Ravenhood 1) Can you keep...

Story Darlings ·

2024/08/20

In this episode, the Darlings discuss Flock by Kate Stewart, the first book in The Ravenhood series, which is being re-released under Kensington Publishing. Don't forget to order your copies!This video contains SPOILERS about the sexy, mysterious summer romances of Cecilia Horner, and takes place in the quaint town of Triple Falls, NC. Cecilia is just two weeks from turning 19 when her story begins.If you enjoy stories with small town gossip, nontraditional romances, and emotional twists and

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01:14:52

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover: Domestic Violence,...

Story Darlings ·

2024/08/14

Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as the Darlings unpack Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, It Ends With Us, and its highly anticipated movie adaptation which stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. We discuss the heartbreaking stories of Lily Bloom, Ryle Kincaid, and Atlas Corrigan and the pivotal moments that made both the book and film unforgettable. From their childhood tragedies to their traumas manifesting in adulthood, did their movie depictions hold up against the book? And how was

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00:54:40

The Ever Queen by LJ Andrews – The Ever Seas 2 //...

Story Darlings ·

2024/08/09

Today, the Darlings are super excited to discuss the sequel to The Ever King by LJ Andrews, THE EVER QUEEN! This installment amps up the fun with more swashbuckling enemies-to-lovers pairings, and we are. Eating. It. Up. Spoilers ahead! As always, thank you for listening and supporting the show. Look out for the August Amazon Book Club episode, which will cover the third book in The Ever Seas, The Mist Thief. And more great news? The fourth book, The Stolen Crown, comes out October 15, 2024. Get

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00:50:46

Fate of the Sun King by Nisha Tuli – Artefacts of...

Story Darlings ·

2024/07/02

Fate of the Sun King by Nisha Tuli is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos quartet! Tera and Sandra discuss everything that happened in this book (with spoilers), and Tera takes a stab at some theories for how this can possibly wrap up.We get several answers to the questions that have popped up since Trial of the Sun Queen, but the cliffhanger we're left with has us chomping at the bit for Tale of the Heart Queen, which comes out November 26, 2024. Join the Story Darlings Amazon Book

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00:31:57

Maxton Hall: The World Between Us (Enemies to Lovers,...

Story Darlings ·

2024/06/18

Welcome to Maxton Hall, where the harsh whispers of old money and unseemly secrets echo through its grand corridors. Nestled in the English countryside, Maxton Hall has been the posh boarding school for generations of the old elite. Among them the Beaufort family, whose heirs James and Lydia are currently enrolled as they prepare to one day inherit the family's high-end fashion empire.Also enrolled? Scholarship recipient Ruby Bell. She is sharp, outspoken, and has a moral compass of solid

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00:35:09

Tera Picks 3 Books for Sandra to Read // Tera's May...

Story Darlings ·

2024/06/04

In May, the Darlings celebrated Tera's birthday by letting Tera choose THREE of her favorite books and authors for Sandra to read. They landed on Ruthless Knight by A. Jade, The Chemistry of Love by Sariah Wilson, and About Tomorrow by Abbi Glines.Sandra had major...thoughts after finishing all three books (specifically about Ruthless Knight—what in the world??), and Tera shared why these are her go-to books and authors in the first place. It was a learning experience! And just so we're

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00:45:28

Rule of the Aurora King by Nisha Tuli – Artefacts of...

Story Darlings ·

2024/05/30

Tera and Sandra are back to discuss the sequel to Trial of the Sun Queen, Rule of the Aurora King by Nisha J Tuli! Sandra says she enjoyed this book even more than the first.The Darlings discuss the feisty dynamic between Lor and Nadir, as well as their favorite scenes, and readers are introduced to a fascinating flashback character named Cersei and her Woodlands mate, Wolf. Rule of the Aurora King made us swoon for Nadir, and the book served MAJOR Blood and Ash with the reveals around Lor. The

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00:31:51

The Ever King by LJ Andrews – The Ever Seas // April...

Story Darlings ·

2024/05/20

Today, the Darlings are super excited to talk about The Ever King by LJ Andrews (The Ever Seas 1)! There's lots to love in this swashbuckling enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, and we're excited to cover its sequel, The Ever Queen, in a future episode! Be sure to get a copy of the book's two bonus scenes by subscribing to LJ Andrews's newsletter on her website. These bonus scenes are from Livia and Erik's first meeting (Erik's POV), and from when Erik received the scars that

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00:48:27

THE IDEA OF YOU (starring Anne Hathaway & Nicholas...

Story Darlings ·

2024/05/14

Tera and Sandra discuss the recently released Prime Video adaptation of THE IDEA OF YOU, with megastar Anne Hathaway and the multi-talented Nicholas Galitzine, and based on the incredible novel by Robinne Lee. Sandra has read the book (Tera has not), and shares some of the changes from book to movie. The Idea of You follows 40-year-old Solène Marchand and the unexpected, but blazingly hot, love affair with frontman of August Moon, Hayes Campbell—who just so happens to be almost 20 years her

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00:51:08

Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha Tuli – Artefacts of...

Story Darlings ·

2024/04/10

Today, the Darlings are super excited to talk about Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha Tuli (Artefacts of Ouranos 1)! In Taylor's words (Sandra's littlest sister), Trial of the Sun Queen is basically Throne of Glass meets The Bachelor, and there is SO much to enjoy about this fast-paced romantasy book.At this time, Artefacts of Ouranos will be a four-book series, and Tera and Sandra are delighted to kick off their Amazon Book Club reads with this first book. Book 2, Rule of the Aurora King,

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00:22:43

F**K MARRY KILL (FMK) feat. ACOTAR + Throne of Glass!...

Story Darlings ·

2024/03/11

Big shoutout to acourtofstarsanddreams for the F**k Marry Kill questionnaire—the SJM edition! The Darlings kick things off with their March Amazon Book Club winner announcement (it was SO close!). Then they dive into 10 FMK questions that combine ACOTAR and Throne of Glass trios.Obvi, there may be some out of context spoilers for across the two series. Thank you for listening and supporting! We are so excited to read our first book club winner, and we'll plan to discuss it on the podcast in

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00:22:11

It's Time to Vote on Our First Amazon Book Club Read!...

Story Darlings ·

2024/03/04

The Darlings are excited to announce the inaugural Amazon Book Club vote over on their Story Darlings Amazon page! The nine books in this round's running: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon, The Cruel Dark by Bea Northwick, Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer Armentrout, The Wicked in Me by Suzanne Wright, Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu, Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J Tuli, The Ever King by LJ Andrews, When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker, and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer

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02:19:16

House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City) – feat....

Story Darlings ·

2024/02/14

We are thrilled to invite back our dear friend Jess Jurhs from Gym Was Cancelled to discuss the #1 New York Times bestselling book House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas (aka HOFAS, Crescent City book 3).So, did Flame and Shadow live up to the hype? That's for you, the Maasverse, to decide. Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the show by leaving a rating or review. It's such a huge help! 🩶 Have something to say? Send an email: ⁠storydarlings@gmail.com⁠

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01:45:22

House of Sky and Breath (HOSAB pt. 2) – Crescent City

Story Darlings ·

2024/01/29

It's like Sunball Sunday in the SJM fandom—House of Flame and Shadow drops tomorrow and the anticipation is too much to bear! In this episode, the Darlings discuss the last half of House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas (chapters 39+), and what a rollercoaster it is! We share our thoughts on the chaos that SJM has wrought upon fans of Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), and Crescent City, and Tera and Sandra share their favorite fan theories for CC3. Hold on tight, because we

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01:24:04

House of Sky and Breath (HOSAB pt. 1) – Crescent City

Story Darlings ·

2024/01/23

The Darlings discuss the first 38 chapters of House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas. The second Crescent City book follows the disappearance of Sofie Renast and her little brother Emile after they escape from the Kavalla death camp with intel that could shatter the world. When HOSAB begins, it's been a few months since the spring events of House of Earth and Blood, and things between Bryce and Hunt are heating up. But BB has committed to waiting until Winter Solstice to seal the deal with our

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01:22:54

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (HOEAB pt....

Story Darlings ·

2024/01/16

In today's episode, the Darlings discuss the second half of House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (Crescent City series book 1). Bryce is still drowning in the aftermath of Danika's murder, and her relationship with Hunt is growing into something more...intimate that brings out the best in one another. But there's a cost to defending Bryce, one that Hunt is forced to pay when they displease the archangel Micah. The second half of Crescent City 1 comes with classic SJM-style betrayal,

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01:06:41

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (HOEAB pt....

Story Darlings ·

2024/01/09

In today's episode, Sandra and Tera talk through House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (Crescent City series). CC is SJM's third series to date, and HOEAB transports readers to a modern Roman Empire-esque society where six Asteri rule over the planet of Midgard, home to humans and the four houses of creatures and fae: Earth and Blood, Sky and Breath, Flame and Shadow, and Many Waters. House of Earth and Blood is a fast-paced urban fantasy centered around a string of brutal murders, a

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00:46:33

Author Chat with Ty Carlson (Dadirri Saga)

Story Darlings ·

2023/12/26

Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the show by leaving a rating or review. It's such a huge help! 🩶 Have something to say? Send an email: ⁠storydarlings@gmail.com⁠ Leave us a ⁠voice message⁠ Connect with Ty Carlson: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tcrivers85 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tcrivers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tycarlsonauthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy his books on Amazon US ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Story Darlings: Join our Amazon Book

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01:48:05

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Empyrean 2)

Story Darlings ·

2023/12/12

Hello, cadets. Today, the Darlings discuss the sequel to Fourth Wing, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Empyrean series book 2)! THAT ENDING. Violet and crew managed to survive their first year at Basgiath War College (thanks, Brennan!), and Xaden gets to graduate. But with new second-year classes, such as Rider Survival Course (ahem, torture class), advanced flight training, and ill-timed kidnap and navigation challenges, the strength, endurance, and wits of our dear cadets will be pressure tested

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