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Not Another Heroine

Join Katie and Jordan, two friends who discovered similar reading habits and needed more time to talk books out of the office. They break down the best and worst fictional heroines and regularly struggle with pronouncing character names. Each book gets a few episodes, so spoilers beware! Looking for sneak previews and more content? Follow Not Another Heroine on Instagram and Youtube. https://www.instagram.com/notanotherheroine/?next=%2F https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8ASoin8JrmZP42In9QDxw

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11:07

Pick of the Week: Gypsy Blood by Kristy Cunning

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2025/08/20

Is every reverse harem heroine an idiot or are they all just designed generically so that they can mesh with any number of MMCs? This is a DNF week and a cry for help. Are they any good reverse harem stories? Even with an urban fantasy setting and a mix of vampires, werewolves, and ghosts, there's nothing redeemable in this book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43239166-gypsy-bloodSimilar BooksThe Charlie Method by Elle

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22:13

130. Radiance by Grace Draven (Part 1) "The monster...

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2025/08/18

A lobster-scorpion-spider pie? Only if it comes with a side of monster romance, and Grace Draven absolutely delivers.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24473763-radiance?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WMyh7Drrxv&rank=2https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

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06:58

Pick of the Week: Wind and Wildfire by J. D. Evans

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2025/08/13

This is the prequel for the Mages of the Wheel series, which are all standalone but interconnected stories set in a Middle-East-inspired world. While most of these books have a slow start due to the detailed world-building and complex background plot, the romantic payoff is worth the investment.Wind & Wildfire (Mages of the Wheel #0) by J. D. Evanshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57776839-wind-wildfireSimilar AuthorsGrace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2759153.Grace_DravenJuliet

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32:25

129. K-Pop Demon Hunters (Netflix) "My little soda pop."

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2025/08/11

What are you doing with your life if you haven't watched this movie yet? Romantasy readers note that shadow daddies, sly humor, and every k-drama trope in the book are scattered throughout this flick. It's not just for kids, check out the lyrics for "Your Idol" if you need a quick preview.https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=cWppAbqm9I8&t=12https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621?source=35&fromWatch=trueSimilar Books and AuthorsAny recs, readers? This is in a league

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08:44

Pick of the Week: King of Wrath by Ana Huang

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2025/08/06

Billionaire daddy boyfriend? A heroine with a spine? Dual first person POV?Yup. It's a Katie pick.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217206738-king-of-wrathSimilar BooksThe Soulmate Equation by Christina Laurenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58438593-the-soulmate-equationThe Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lorihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39083635-the-sweetest-oblivionNot in Love by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-loveSubscribe on Youtube

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28:36

128. The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas "A pegasus and...

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2025/08/04

We time-traveled to the 2010s to find this book on a long-forgotten Kindle. Who knew Sherry Thomas, historical romance goddess, also wrote YA romantasy? While this book is filled with tropes and cliches, it's well written and a great rec for a younger reader - or as a palate cleanser after a round of monster smut.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332556-the-burning-sky?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4nUqCGU5eb&rank=1Similar Books and AuthorsOnly a Monster by Vanessa

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08:33

Pick of the Week: The Scattered Bones by Nicole Scarano

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2025/07/30

The Scattered Bones has a unique plot set up: past and current timelines running concurrently through alternating chapters with vastly different trajectories.Spoilers galore in this review, so please don't listen if this is on your TBR.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/162728103-the-scattered-bonesSimilar BooksCruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodgehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15839984-cruel-beautyThe Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa

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26:50

127. Rose in Chains by Julie Soto (Part 2) "How do...

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2025/07/28

Welcome to the roast fest. We tried to have some organization with our commentary, but we were so riled up over this book that we just kept spiraling. Good news: if you liked The Fourth Wing, Zodiac Academy, or A Fate Inked in Blood, then you'll probably enjoy Rose in Chains too. You just may not like this episode.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221179254-rose-in-chains https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

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09:16

Pick of the Week: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

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2025/07/23

Throne of Glass needs no introduction.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76703559-throne-of-glassSimilar BooksFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarroshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingThe Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211081101-the-bridge-kingdomThe Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10429092-the-girl-of-fire-and-thornsA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.

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35:04

126. Rose in Chains by Julie Soto (Part 1) "Mistress...

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2025/07/21

We're trying out a new episode format. This week, we'll cover the synopsis, and next week, we'll analyze specific points, characterizations, and world-building. That established, do NOT listen to this episode if you even remotely enjoyed Rose in Chains.Rose in Chains is a retooling of a Dramione fanfiction, called The Auction. We've done our best to review it on its own merits (there aren't any). Trigger warnings for the noncon themes in this book a la Handmaiden's Tale, and please note that we get

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08:50

Pick of the Week: The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney...

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2025/07/16

If you like a down-trodden heroine, friends-to-lovers, and lots of science tid-bits, this might be the cupcake for you. Similar BooksEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcetthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60657589-emily-wilde-s-encyclopaedia-of-faeriesAli Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/list/21098177.Ali_HazelwoodSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

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31:44

125. Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood...

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2025/07/14

If Connor Harkness tells you to go to your room, you go. We're a little all over the place in our close-out episode for this book. Blame the flashbacks and our general giddiness over Maya and Connor's relationship. Would this same story work if the genders were flipped on the age difference? Check out the k-drama "Encounter" for a TV version and let us know what you think on our IG or

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10:39

Pick of the Week: Innocent Monsters by itscometothis

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2025/07/09

The only thing we trust to break a reading slump? Dramione.This week's pick is slightly outside of Katie's norms. The story takes place during 8th year and is told from Draco's perspective with some found family tropes and cute muggle references sprinkled throughout. Also, novella-sized so don't be afraid to commit to this one (unlike some of the others listed below).https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59080725-innocent-monsters?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=kFQ4u6g7Tb&rank=1Similar

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27:04

124. Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood...

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2025/07/07

Is every age gap romance problematic? We're here to dive deeper into Ali Hazelwood's most recent book. Maya is not your typical romcom heroine; she's got anger issues, teenage trauma, and isn't afraid to call people out. She's not for everyone, but her romance with Connor feels organic, and the well-paced flashbacks make this book fly by.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228691356-problematic-summer-romance?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mt0owJHxff&rank=1Similar (age gap)

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09:31

Pick of the Week: The Double

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2025/07/02

Ready for a c-drama readers? The Double (on Netflix) has every romantasy trope come to life. Our heroine plots the ultimate revenge against her ex-husband and in-laws while bantering and plotting with the mysterious Duke Su. It's Crown Duel meets Poison Study, just freaking watch it!https://www.netflix.com/title/81900131 https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

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28:34

123. The Knight and The Moth by Rachel Gillig (Part...

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2025/06/30

This story ends...predictably, but it's not a terrible ride, especially if you're new to the genre. If you do like your stories heavier on fantasy elements, we recommend you check out Naomi Novik's "Uprooted." If you find yourself itching for more hot wax scenes, check out anything by Carissa Broadbent.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205335957-the-knight-and-the-mothSimilar mentioned in this episode:The Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa

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10:17

Pick of the Week: Problematic Summer Romance by Ali...

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2025/06/25

Are you even surprised anymore when you see an Ali Hazelwood episode? Of course Katie read "Problematic Summer Romance," but there's a lot to unpack in this one so we'll cover it in a full episode later this summer. For now, we hope this preview inspires you to read it and share your thoughts on the age-gap debate.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228691356-problematic-summer-romanceSimilar and Related BooksNot in Love by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-loveThe Ex

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34:44

122. The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig (Part...

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2025/06/23

Great world-building, engaging side characters, and a predictable, video-game style plot. There's nothing too off the mark in Rachel Gillig's most recent book. If you enjoyed One Dark Window, this one is a safe bet. We have a few complaints, namely the romance - it's about as lackluster as her previous attempts - but her writing style is solid (rare for a first-person POV).https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205335957-the-knight-and-the-mothOther books mentioned in this episode:The Winner's Curse

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10:22

Pick of the Week: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of...

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2025/06/18

There's a reason this book is recommended everywhere. If you like historical fantasy, prickly heroines, and a very clean slow-burn, then Emily Wilde just might be your girl. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/413390-emily-wilde-s-encyclopaedia-of-faeriesSimilar Books:Half a Soul by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60717747-half-a-soulPrince of Hearts by Margaret Foxehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18515966-prince-of-heartsDoctor D'Arco, Sorcerer of London by Kathryn

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22:39

121. Dramione Meets Bridgerton on a Scatter Plot

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2025/06/16

What have we been doing for the last couple weeks? Well, Readers, it's been some attempted mathematical analysis of Ali Hazelwood's spice levels, some introspection on book ratings, and a renewed obsession with all things Dramione. So just about the same as usual on our shelves. Check back in on Wednesday for a long overdue pick of the week (something about academia and faeries), and next Monday for part one of The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig. patreon.com/notanotherheroine

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