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PODCAST

Literal Nonsense Podcast

Hallee Balevski and Jamie Akers

A podcast where two book girlies who have nothing better to do theorize, judge, scream, and give honest opinions about the books they read.

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62:14

Episode 21 : Haunting Adeline

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2024/07/14

Episode 21 is quite the doozy friends. Hallee and Jamie ventured into new territories by covering this highly recommended Booktok dark romance. This was a book that Hallee and Jamie have seen all over the internet, and they decided to give it a go. Maybe you've guessed it! This episode will cover the highly discussed Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton.This episode is a little different for us friends. We are all about the edgy and racy, but we never could've anticipated some of the content in this

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65:16

Episode 20 : Ugly Love

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2024/07/07

Holy shit, we made it to EPISODE 20!! How did we get here!?!?! Hallee and Jamie are continuing their solo book journey by covering a fan favorite author, Colleen Hoover. This was a book that was also voted for by our lovely listeners. And so without further ado... this episode will cover Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover.Our listeners went from a sick little thriller, to a sick little love story. You guys just love pain... jeez. We speculate that most of you probably voted for this just to torture Hallee

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57:03

Episode 19 : The Housemaid

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2024/06/30

LETS GO EPISODE 19!! Hallee and Jamie are moving on to new and exciting things!!! We leave the world of SJM behind, as promised. This riveting thriller was a book voted for by our listeners. It took a while to get here, but it is finally here!!! This episode will cover The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.New content, new content, new content! And it's not by SJM! Yippieeeeeee! Our listeners said they wanted us to cover a thriller, and then out of the options we gave you, you picked this fucked up

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49:32

Episode 18 : ACOTAR & CC Closing Thoughts

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2024/06/23

Time for Episode 18 babies! Hallee and Jamie have their last chat on SJM (THANK GOD). This episode will cover closing thoughts on all things A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas.Did you guys think we were an SJM podcast? LOL… We don't blame you, because it sure as shit seemed like it! But never fear, we are moving on!!! As much as ACOTAR, CC, and SJM hold a special place in our hearts, it is time to say goodbye to the multiverse madness, and theories that make us pull our

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77:04

Episode 17 : Crescent City : A House of Flame and...

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2024/06/16

Episode 17 is here! Hallee and Jamie FINALLY end their discussion on the newest Crescent City novel, Crescent City House of Flame and Shadow. This episode will cover Part 3 of this book titled "The Ascent", which is chapters 65-102, pages 581-838. This episode, we ARE FINALLY DONE WITH CRESCENT CITY AND SJM!!! HOLYYY SHIT - WE DID IT. Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts for tuning in to this journey with us. Join us for our final chat on SJM (for now) and hear our thoughts on how she ended

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83:46

Episode 16 : Crescent City : A House of Flame and...

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2024/06/09

Time for Episode 16! Hallee and Jamie continue their discussion on the newest Crescent City novel, Crescent City House of Flame and Shadow. This episode will cover Part 2 of this book titled "The Search ", which is chapters 28-64, pages 271-577.This episode, we are judgey little bitches... but to be fair - it's warranted! Sarah, we have some bones to pick with some of your choices sister! Join us as we dissect the plot, the story line, the characters and everything in between. Never fear, we don't

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86:08

Episode 15 : Crescent City : A House of Flame and...

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2024/06/02

SOUND THE ALARMS!!! - We made it to Episode 15!!! Hallee and Jamie begin their THREE part deep dive on the newest Crescent City novel, Crescent City House of Flame and Shadow. This episode will cover Part 1 of this book titled "The Drop", which is chapters 1-27, pages 1-268.The book we have been waiting for! The book that inspired us to start this pod! We have madeeeee it. After 5 months, a full reread of the Maasverse, blood, sweat and tears later....WE. ARE. HERE. This episode we talk all about

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85:50

Episode 14 : Crescent City : A House of Sky and...

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2024/05/26

BUCKLE THE HELL UP BECAUSE ITS EPISODE 14!!! Hallee and Jamie finish up the second half of Crescent City House of Sky and Breath. This episode will cover the end of this book, chapters 41-78, pages 437-801.The way that we have been WAITING to record this episode. We are covering the content that shook all of our very souls to the core. I mean what in the Maasverse was this!?!?! We recount the first time we read this and how absolutely feral we went. You all know what we are referring to... and if

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86:37

Episode 13 : Crescent City : A House of Sky and...

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2024/05/19

Episode 13 is here!!! Hallee and Jamie move on to the second book in the Crescent City series, Crescent City House of Sky and Breath. This episode covers the first half of this book, chapters 1-40, pages 1-436.And guess what!?!? The audio is still magical and we are officially back in business babyyyyy. We're so excited, that we gave you guys ANOTHER CHUNKYYYY episode. Just kidding... honestly, that's just an excuse... it's chonky again because these books are simply too big, and TOO layered to have

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85:33

Episode 12 : Crescent City : A House of Earth and...

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2024/05/12

In Episode 12, Hallee and Jamie continue with Crescent City House of Earth and Blood. So without further ado - get ready as the girls chat about the EPIC end to the first novel of the Crescent City series. This episode will cover the second half of Crescent City, chapters 51-97, pages 466-799.GUYS!!! We fixed our audio!! Thanks for bearing with us the last two episodes. It's been a journey... but we have come out on the other side. And in all the excitement of hearing our crystal clear voices, we

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76:36

Episode 11 : Crescent City : A House of Earth and...

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2024/05/05

We have reached Episode 11 of Literal Nonsense, and we are FINALLY done with the ACOTAR series. WOOOO!!! Time for a brand new series babies... but don't get TOO excited, it's still SJM. And so, with that being said, in Episode 11, Hallee and Jamie start their journey into the world of Crescent City, A House of Earth and Blood. This episode will cover the first half of the pilot book of this epic series. We will be discussing chapters 1-50, pages 1-465.Buckle up for INSANE amounts of world building

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75:30

Episode 10 : A Court of Silver Flames - Part 2

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2024/04/28

It is FINALLY Episode 10 of Literal Nonsense!!! We made you wait a week just to build suspense.... JK we hate fucking technology and had some ~issues~.... But anyways! In Episode 10, Hallee and Jamie keep it moving with the second half of A Court of Silver Flames. This episode will cover chapters 40-80, pages 412-751.This episode could have been the death of us.... but somehow, we persevered! Though we recorded it THREE times, we still somehow managed to put a smile on our faces and brought you the

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81:31

Episode 9 : A Court of Silver Flames - Part 1

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2024/04/14

Welcome to Episode 9 of Literal Nonsense!!! In this week's episode, Hallee and Jamie dive into the first half of A Court of Silver Flames. This behemoth of a book is the 5th book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, or 4th if you want to be picky and count Frost and Starlight as 3.5 (you do you). This episode will cover chapters 1-39, pages 1-411 (though Jamie glitches in the episode and says we're covering pages 1-141).Oh boy!!!! This episode really channels our inner psycho. We are bringing

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61:06

Episode 8 : A Court of Frost and Starlight

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2024/04/07

It is officially Episode 8 of Literal Nonsense!!! This week, Hallee and Jamie do a quick little chat on A Court of Frost and Starlight. The small novella follows the epic end of the main trilogy in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This episode will cover chapters 1-28, pages 1-229.Merry Christmas everyone!!!! In April??? We bring to you a fluffy little Christmas novella with our favorite Inner Circle. Though this book is full of the corny, fluffy stuff that Hallee hisses at; it truly is

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79:04

Episode 7 : A Court of Wings and Ruin - Part 3

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2024/03/31

We have arrived at Episode 7 of Literal Nonsense!!! Hallee and Jamie finish up their talk on the main trilogy of ACOTAR with their final discussion of the third book of A Court of Thorns and Roses series, A Court of Wings and Ruin. This episode will cover chapters 49-82, pages 469-699.In the fields, the bodies burning... As the war machine keeps turning... Death and hatred to mankind... Poisoning their brainwashed minds... Yes, we did indeed just use Black Sabbath lyrics to introduce this episode

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70:57

Episode 6 : A Court of Wings and Ruin - Part 2

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2024/03/24

Episode 6 of Literal Nonsense coming in hot! Hallee and Jamie continue their deep dive on the third book of A Court of Thorns and Roses series, A Court of Wings and Ruin. This episode will cover chapters 24-48, pages 244-467.Join us as we scramble with the Inner Circle to stand a fighting chance in this war against Hybern. In this episode, we discuss a drama filled visit to Hewn City, and talk about perhaps the most unhinged sentence our girl Sarah has ever written. As if that's not enough, we have

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71:35

Episode 5 : A Court of Wings and Ruin - Part 1

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2024/03/17

Get ready, because Episode 5 of Literal Nonsense is another manic one! Hallee and Jamie begin their discussion on the third book of A Court of Thorns and Roses series, A Court of Wings and Ruin. This episode will cover chapters 1-23, pages 1-243.Join us as we enter a divided Prythian readying for war. This book is action packed, and full of dramaaaaaa. We are HERE for all of Feyre's treachery (even though she thinks she's more stealthy than she is). We've got it all this episode: LIES! DECEIT! Sexy

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90:01

Episode 4 : A Court of Mist and Fury - Part 2

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2024/03/10

Episode 4 of Literal Nonsense comes in strong as Hallee and Jamie finish up their talk on A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. This episode will cover the second half of the second book in The Court of Thorns and Roses series, chapters 38-69, pages 363-624.Join us as we finish up talking (screaming) about both our favorite book in this series. We discuss Feyre saucily switching sides, the bitchy backstabbing queens, and of course fan girl over smut with the spicy one bed trope, and the best

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69:58

Episode 3 : A Court of Mist and Fury - Part 1

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2024/03/03

In Episode 3 of Literal Nonsense, Hallee and Jamie continue their journey into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode covers the second book of the series, A Court of Mist and Fury, chapters 1-37, pages 1-361Join us as we dissect our FAVORITE book of the series. If you thought we were unhinged before, just wait for this episode. WATER WRAITHS! INNER CIRCLES! MORALLY GREY MEN! Come fan girl HARD over winged men with us, chat about theories, fan-cast some of our favorite

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101:23

Episode 2 : A Court of Thorns and Roses - Part 2

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2024/02/25

In Episode 2 of Literal Nonsense, Hallee and Jamie finish up their talk on A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode covers chapters 24-46, pages 212-448.Join us as we dive into the truth behind the mysterious blight, learn just how petty High Fae can be, and discuss our automatic attraction to morally grey men. Alaskan bull worms, illiterate human girls, and grovelling fiddle playing men…. What could possibly go wrong?

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