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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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09:45

Pick of the Week: Ladybirds by R. Raeta

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2025/03/19

If you like the trope of damsel-gets-saved-by-badass-protector (of the ghost, demon, death, variety) then this is the book for you. Ladybirds is a younger, entry-level introduction to this author, who also wrote the darker romantasy duology Peaches & Honey.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59086069-ladybirds?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hmdg2hUPuJ&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode:Belladonna by Adalyn

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23:14

110. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (Part 3) "Is this...

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2025/03/17

Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroineTime travel? Check. A teeny, tiny, Corlath moment of romance? Check. More dragon books? Check. We're closing out Dragonflight this week, but come back next Monday for our first epic series of the season: The Cruel Prince by Holly

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11:12

Pick of the Week: The True Love Experiment by...

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2025/03/12

We all need a break from romantasy sometimes and Katie is fully invested in her contemporary romance era: enter her current obsession with Christina Lauren. Check out the whole series for a dual, first person POV style, and for bonus points, the audiobook has a very nice British narrator for the MMC.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62361081-the-true-love-experimentOther books mentioned in this episode:The Soulmate Equation by Christina

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22:48

109. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (Part 2) "Come...

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2025/03/10

It's time for the mating flight. Yes, readers, remember Fourth Wing's cringey dragon sex? Here's the original. This is where the book started to lose us as it quickly shifts into F'lar's perspective.---------The OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly so) similarities between this book and its modern counterpart. Our heroine, Lessa, is gritty, clever,

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12:56

Pick of the Week: Under the Stars of Paris by Mary...

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2025/03/05

Under the Star of Paris is a very clean, slow-burning, contemporary romance published in the 1950s - for today's reader, the cultural norms and gender roles are so dated, this feels like a historical. Take it as a palate cleanser - easy to read in a few hours on a rainy day. Also, a very believable, not toxic love triangle will keep you guessing the whole book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3343881-under-the-stars-of-parisOther books mentioned in this episode:Lady Avery and The False Butler by

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24:40

108. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (Part 1) "The...

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2025/03/03

The OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly) similarities between this book and its modern counterpart. Our heroine, Lessa, is gritty, clever, and ruthless - the only issue is we didn't get enough of her. A perspective switch a third of the way through the plot hijacks what could've been a solid

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08:33

Pick of the Week: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

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2025/02/26

Type A heroine, flipped gender roles, fake dating. Can you tell it's Katie's pick this week? This was a surprisingly good, clean romance. Katie consumed it via audiobook but believes it can stand alone in either format. Whether you're an avid contemporary romance consumer or you're interested in dabbling in the genre, this is a perfect little cream puff of a book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8I6R9pmgIQ&rank=1Other books

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25:36

107. Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto (Part 2)...

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2025/02/24

Wish fulfillment is what the story feels like and there ain't nothing wrong with that, except when:a mustache-twirling villain hijacks the plot (at least it was exciting);the MCs have a taste for exhibitionism but awful timing; and,the heroine is an inconsistent idiot. We finished it (shocking considering how many issues we found in the overall design), but we highly recommend skipping this pod read in favor of some of the author's fanfiction. (You can find her on AO3 under LovesBitca8)

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07:47

Pick of the Week: Sincerely Yours by LovesBitca8

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2025/02/19

Sincerely Yours is a gender-swapped Dramione retelling of You've Got Mail. Hidden identities, letter writing, self-growth - all wrapped into a tidy novella. This is a perfect introduction to fanfiction if you're not a die-hard HP fan and tomes like Manacled are a little intimidating. https://archiveofourown.org/works/48211207/chapters/121579090 Other books mentioned in this episode:Forget Me Not by Julie

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29:43

106. Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto (Part 1)...

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2025/02/17

You know when you're hungry and the only thing available is a gas station sandwich that's a few days old but somehow still has some flavor? So you finish it and you feel less hungry but somewhat disappointed with your life choices. That's how we feel about this book.The writing is fine, there's some semblance of a plot, and the cool background details are engaging, but the characters are unlikeable mostly due to their immaturity. Stick around for the fun music references but maybe wait until the

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06:51

Pick of the Week: Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

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2025/02/12

Reality TV is about how Kaite sums this book up. It's not great, there are definitely other books that surpass Icebreaker in general quality, but if you need something to fill the time and you're in your hockey romance era, this just might tide you over until you find a better read. *Mild caution for some eating disorder themes.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61767292-icebreaker Other books mentioned in this episode:The Graham Effect and The Dixon Rule by Elle

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16:47

105. The Right Thing To Do by LovesBitca8 (Part 3)...

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2025/02/10

We have entered our era of fanfiction. This week we're reading "The Right Thing To Do" by LovesBitca8 (aka Julie Soto, the author of Forget Me Not). This work is the author's first fanfiction, posted in 2017 and served as the inspiration for another beloved fic, "The Auction," due to be published later this year under the title "Rose in Chains.""The Right Thing To Do" feels like a 16-episode corporate romance k-drama complete with makeover sequence, busybody mom, several secondary love interests,

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08:29

Pick of the Week: Thone in the Dark by A. K. Caggiano

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2025/02/05

It's another DNF week for both of us but not for the reasons you might think. Throne in the Dark is the first book in the Villains & Virtues series and it is all over the romantasy subbreddit. This book is frequently recommended hand in hand with Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans (which we loved), but this just hits a little different. Well-written but created in the vein of Spaceballs and The Princess Bride, this is a campy romp following the evil son of a demon lord and a do-goody damsel. If

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22:55

104. The Right Thing To Do by LovesBitca8 (Part 2)...

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2025/02/03

We have entered our era of fanfiction. This week we're reading "The Right Thing To Do" by LovesBitca8 (aka Julie Soto, the author of Forget Me Not). This work is the author's first fanfiction, posted in 2017 and served as the inspiration for another beloved fic, "The Auction," due to be published later this year under the title "Rose in Chains.""The Right Thing To Do" feels like a 16-episode corporate romance k-drama complete with makeover sequence, busybody mom, several secondary love interests,

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07:12

Pick of the Week: These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

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2025/01/29

Rival gang members in early 20th century Shanghai battle a mysterious plague while battling feelings for each other: seems like a stay-up-all night reading concoction but this take on Romeo and Juliet falls flat. Katie recommends it if you're an Allison Saft fan (which she is not) but maybe check out Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross or Dance of Thieves by Mary Pearson instead.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50892212-these-violent-delights?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=YQOUh4VyNf&rank=1

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31:44

103. The Right Thing To Do by LovesBitca8 (Part 1)...

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2025/01/27

We have entered our era of fanfiction. This week we're reading "The Right Thing To Do" by LovesBitca8 (aka Julie Soto, the author of Forget Me Not). This work is the author's first fanfiction, posted in 2017 and served as the inspiration for another beloved fic, "The Auction," due to be published later this year under the title "Rose in Chains.""The Right Thing To Do" feels like a 16-episode corporate romance k-drama complete with makeover sequence, busybody mom, several secondary love interests,

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08:51

Pick of the Week: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

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2025/01/22

An introverted librarian with a talking plant escapes a burning city to flee to her island home out in the boondocks. A gorgeous neighbor delivers her delicious treats. And that's as far as Jordan got in this book. Despite its GoodReads Choice Award nomination, this one is standing on a pretty cover and a cottage-core setting only. It's not bad, it's boring...and blue.The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

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29:16

102. The Songbird & The Heart of Stone by Carissa...

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2025/01/20

This week we're finishing "The Songbird & The Heart of Stone" by Carissa Broadbent. Despite great world-building and compelling character backstories, this book was ultimately boring and predictable. Recycled tropes, a grating heroine, and a hero with everything going for him except personality.Rating: 2Spicy: 3.5 (not plentiful but very explicit)Genre: FantasySub-genre: more plot than romanceTropes: almost enemies to lovers, slowburnHeroine: Soft GirlHero: Shadow

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13:07

Pick of the Week: Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham...

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2025/01/15

This book is everywhere so Katie finally gave in and immediately started a Reddit argument. Campy, rife with misogyny, reminiscent of an early 2000's teen girl series - it's something when Katie recommends Fourth Wing over another book. Just read for the vibes, man.The Zodiac Academy: The AwakeningBut, seriously, read A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black instead.

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32:18

101. The Songbird & The Heart of Stone by Carissa...

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2025/01/13

This week we're reading "The Songbird & The Heart of Stone" by Carissa Broadbent. Despite great world-building and compelling character backstories, this book was ultimately boring and predictable. Recycled tropes, a grating heroine, and a hero with everything going for him except personality. Rating: 2Spicy: 3.5 (not plentiful but very explicit)Genre: Fantasy Sub-genre: more plot than romanceTropes: almost enemies to lovers, slowburnHeroine: Soft GirlHero: Shadow

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