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Ready for some thrilling book news and riveting discussions? You'll want to stick around for this episode, where we kick things off with updates that every book lover needs to know. From Juliet Cross's newly launched shop brimming with signed books and exclusive art prints to Lit Joy Crate's beautiful special edition of Ella Enchanted, we’ve got your bookish cravings covered. Plus, don't miss out on the buzz about Kendare Blake’s collaboration for a special edition set of her Three Dark Crowns series and T. Kingfisher's Paladin's Faith now available in audiobook format.

Join us as we share our (Ashley's) excitement over Suzanne Collins's upcoming Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping. We speculate on the potential focus on Haymitch's backstory and debate the merits of YA lit adaptations and the 'middle' nadir effect in fantasy series. Whether you’re a fan of fantastical world-building or gripping backstories, this segment promises to engage and entertain.

Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we dive into our latest book review -The Last Storm. by J.D. Linton. We have mixed feelings about the protagonist's immaturity and erratic emotional pacing, touching on themes of sheltered upbringings and sudden emotional shifts. Brace yourself for a humorous analysis of winged sex logistics to a fiery discourse on the importance of consent in storytelling. And just when you thought we couldn't have more fun, we cap it off debating whether "Beetlejuice" qualifies as a romantic movie, and introduce our playful creation, "I consent to the banginging." Trust us, you don’t want to miss this lively and insightful episode!

Links from the News Segment and Show:

• LitJoy Crate has created a special edition of Ella Enchanted, signed by the author. Buy now, ships this summer $29.99
  • LitJoy Promotion
• The Bookish Boutique has created a special edition set of Kendare Blake’s Three Dark Crowns series. They are white with beautiful sprayed edges and foiling and a slipcover case and will be signed by the author. Preorder now and they will ship between Dec 2024 to Feb 2025 for $133.
  • Bookish Boutique Promotion
• Paladin's Faith, Paladin’s Faith, Book 4 of the Saints of Steel series by T. Kingfisher is now available as an audiobook as of 06/04/24.
  • Amazon / Audible link
• A new Hunger Games book (and movie) is coming. Sunrise on the Reaping will be the fifth book and is speculated to be Haymitch's story. Book releases March 2025, and the movie in November 2026.
  • News article (AP Newswire)
• Romantasy Book Convention (Orlando 2024)
  • https://www.fabledfantasyevents.com/
• This episode's book is The Last Storm by JD Linton.
  • Goodreads
  • Author's Instagram

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