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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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63:42

Crown of Midnight Chapters 39–43 (Part 2): Celaena...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/07

This is part 2 of this week's episode.In this week’s episode, we dive into chapters 39–43 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, where destiny begins to tighten its grip on Celaena Sardothien. Armed with 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to analyze the rich symbolism, metaphors, and imagery woven through these pivotal chapters, including mirrors, portals, Wyrdmarks, and fire. Our guiding question: Has Celaena ever had a choice when it comes to Destiny

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55:59

From Assistant to Accomplice: Hannah Nicole Maehrer...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/06

In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling fantasy romance author and BookTok favorite Hannah Nicole Maehrer (@hannahnicolemae) to talk all things Accomplice to the Villain, the latest book in her hit Assistant to the Villain series. Known for her laugh-out-loud villain/assistant banter, swoony slow burns, and emotionally rich character arcs, Hannah opens up about what it was like writing the third installment of this viral romantasy series.We dig into character

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55:54

Crown of Midnight Chapters 39–43 (Part 1): Celaena...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/05

In this week’s episode, we dive into chapters 39–43 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, where destiny begins to tighten its grip on Celaena Sardothien. Armed with 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to analyze the rich symbolism, metaphors, and imagery woven through these pivotal chapters, including mirrors, portals, Wyrdmarks, and fire. Our guiding question: Has Celaena ever had a choice when it comes to Destiny and the path it wants her to

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59:24

Kate Golden on "If Not For My Baby": On Dreams...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/01

Join us for an insightful and intimate conversation with USA Today bestselling author Kate Golden about her first contemporary romance, If Not For My Baby. This heartwarming and inspiring rockstar romance has everything we about a contemporary romance novel: a FMC with character development, pop-culture references, and a soft-boi forest-daddy with a heart of gold. We talk with Kate about how the novel came to be, how her Sacred Stones trilogy and romantasy background informed her contemporary

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55:02

Crown of Midnight Chapters 35–38 (Part 2): Celaena’s...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/31

This is Part 2 of our two-part discussion. In this emotionally charged episode, we explore Celaena Sardothien’s harrowing descent into grief, rage, and retribution following Nehemia’s death. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we analyze Sarah J. Maas's Crown of Midnight through two literary lenses, unpacking symbolism, foreshadowing, metaphors, and imagery. This week’s guiding question: Are Celaena’s actions in these chapters the stages of grief playing out? If so, are they

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69:21

Crown of Midnight Chapters 35–38 (Part 1): Celaena’s...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/29

In this emotionally charged episode, we explore Celaena Sardothien’s harrowing descent into grief, rage, and retribution following Nehemia’s death. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we analyze Sarah J. Maas's Crown of Midnight through two literary lenses, unpacking symbolism, foreshadowing, metaphors, and imagery.This week’s guiding question: Are Celaena’s actions in these chapters the stages of grief playing out? If so, are they bringing her closer toward acceptance? From

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60:32

Crown of Midnight Chapters 27–34 (Part 2): Nehemia’s...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/24

This is part 2 of this week's episode.In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we dive into Chapters 27–34 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic training, we explore how metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, plot devices, and imagery reveal the devastating turning point in Celaena Sardothien’s journey. This section delivers some of the most shocking moments in the series: Celaena’s bloody rescue mission, Chaol’s brutal capture, and the unthinkable loss of

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60:40

Crown of Midnight Chapters 27–34: Nehemia’s Death,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/22

In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we dive into Chapters 27–34 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic training, we explore how metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, plot devices, and imagery reveal the devastating turning point in Celaena Sardothien’s journey.This section delivers some of the most shocking moments in the series: Celaena’s bloody rescue mission, Chaol’s brutal capture, and the unthinkable loss of Nehemia that sends ripples across Erilea

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80:08

Crown of Midnight Chapters 22–26 (Part 2): Celaena,...

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2025/07/17

In the second half of our two-part deep dive into chapters 22–26 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, we explore the emotional, political, and romantic tipping points that define this act of the story. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, we ask ourselves: "If knowledge is power, what are the power dynamics between Celaena, Chaol, and Nehemia?" With 13 years of combined academic training and two literary lenses, we analyze how Sarah J. Maas uses foreshadowing, symbolism, imagery, plot

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61:44

Meghan Quinn on Till Summer Do Us Part: Banter,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/16

Join us for a fun and heartfelt conversation with New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn about her newest romantic comedy, Till Summer Do Us Part. This steamy and laugh-out-loud contemporary romance has everything we love from a Meghan Quinn book: witty banter, heartfelt emotional beats, and characters who feel real. We talk about what inspired this story, how Meghan mapped out a romance on a strict timeline, and why therapy plays such an important role in the plot. Plus, she shares her

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72:19

Crown of Midnight Chapters 22–26: Celaena, Nehemia &...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/15

In this first half of our two-part deep dive into chapters 22–26 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, we explore the emotional, political, and romantic tipping points that define this act of the story. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, we ask ourselves:"If knowledge is power, what are the power dynamics between Celaena, Chaol, and Nehemia?" With 13 years of combined academic training and two literary lenses, we analyze how Sarah J. Maas uses foreshadowing, symbolism, imagery, plot

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57:12

Crown of Midnight Chapters 17–21 (Part 2): Celaena,...

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2025/07/10

In part two of our 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 and Celaena

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52:50

Devney Perry on Shield of Sparrows: Betrayal,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/07/09

In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling romantasy author Devney Perry to explore the twists, turns, and emotional layers of her latest novel, Shield of Sparrows.We unpack: The origin of the story's central secrets and the moment that had Devney laughing maniacally as she wrote The unique development process behind this high-stakes fantasy, from royal family dynamics to layered worldbuilding Writing morally complex characters, including a male main

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75:04

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

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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