Book Talk for BookTok

Jac L. S. & A. S. Yen

Do you ever get swept up in the fan theories for your favorite novel on TikTok / BookTok? Well we do, too! Book Talk for BookTok co-hosts Jac and Amy deep dive into the writing of some of BookTok's favorite novels. With their literary backgrounds, they're here to provide some novel insight (see what we did there?) to popular books on BookTok, sprinkled with a rant or two and a generous layer of humor. In season one, Jac and Amy explored Sarah J. Maas’ controversial novel, A Court of Thorns and Roses. In season two, they covered the beloved sequel, A Court of Mist and Fury. In season three, which launched January 31, 2023, they dive into the final book in the series, A Court of Wings and Ruin.

  • 31 minutes 36 seconds
    E2 Summer Book Club: A Touch of Darkness (Part 2)

    This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first book club: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Scarlett St Clair's A Touch of Darkness. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode.

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    9 May 2024, 8:00 am
  • 44 minutes 9 seconds
    E2 Summer Book Club: A Touch of Darkness (Part 1)

    This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first book club: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Scarlett St Clair's A Touch of Darkness. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode.

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    7 May 2024, 8:00 am
  • 40 minutes 37 seconds
    E1 Summer Book Club: From Blood and Ash (Part 2)

    This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first book club: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Jennifer L. Armentrout's novel From Blood and Ash. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books.

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    2 May 2024, 8:00 am
  • 50 minutes 24 seconds
    E1 Summer Book Club: From Blood and Ash (Part 1)

    This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first book club: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Jennifer l. Armentrout's novel From Blood and Ash. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books.


    This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for Thursday where we'll release part 2.

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    2 May 2024, 5:27 am
  • 52 minutes 14 seconds
    E16 HOEAB (Part 2): Listener Thoughts

    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 16.

    Jac and Amy discuss listener submitted thoughts that include content from the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas (Books 1-3) as well as the  A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass series.

    TRIGGER WARNING: Contains graphic discussion of sexual acts as well as discussion of parental and partner abuse. 

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    25 April 2024, 9:00 am
  • 45 minutes 53 seconds
    E16 HOEAB (Part 1): Listener Thoughts

    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 16.

    Jac and Amy discuss listener submitted thoughts that include content from the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas (Books 1-3) as well as the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

    TRIGGER WARNING: Contains graphic discussion of sexual acts as well as discussion of parental and partner abuse. 

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    23 April 2024, 9:00 am
  • 56 minutes 43 seconds
    E15 HOEAB (Part 2): Chapters 90 - Epilogue

    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 15.

    In a last-ditch effort to save Bryce, Hunt plummets from a helicopter in order to shield her from the brimstone missiles. His ravaged body and sacrifice inspire Bryce to call for help. When no one heeds her call, Bryce’s and Hunt’s final moments draw near until a familiar voice reminds Bryce to light it up. Bryce throws herself into the Drop and to everyone’s astonishment, plummets lower and lower into her power. Reconnected with Danika, Bryce makes her peace and races towards her future with Hunt. In the final battle’s aftermath, Bryce and Hunt are both met with threats and rewards, reminding us that their story is far from over. 

    This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 90 - Epilogue of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.

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    18 April 2024, 8:00 am
  • 56 minutes 46 seconds
    E15 HOEAB (Part 1): Chapters 90 - Epilogue

    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 15.

    In a last ditch effort to save Bryce, Hunt plummets from a helicopter in order to shield her from the brimstone missiles. His ravaged body and sacrifice inspire Bryce to call for help. When no one heeds her call, Bryce’s and Hunt’s final moments draw near until a familiar voice reminds Bryce to light it up. Bryce throws herself into the Drop and to everyone’s astonishment, plumits lower and lower into her power. Reconnected with Danika, Bryce makes her peace and races towards her future with Hunt. In the final battle’s aftermath, Bryce and Hunt are both met with threats and rewards, reminding us that their story is far from over. 

    This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 90 - Epilogue of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.

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    16 April 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    E14 HOEAB (Part 2): Chapters 80-89

    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 14.

    Lehabah’s sacrifice allows Bryce the time she needs to kill Micah. But when the Aux don’t come to arrest her for the crime of killing Valbara’s Governor, Bryce is terrified to realize it’s because the Horn has opened portals for the worst demons of the pit to rise up and terrorize Lunathion. While Bryce attempts to help those who are helpless, most of the Aux are stuck following protocol, and only the canine shifters and some of the Viper Queen’s fae guards come to assist her in her attempt to aid the humans of Asphodel Meadows. In an effort to save Ithan, Bryce sacrifices her ability to secure herself in a bunker and must reveal her deepest secret to close the portals to Hel. But when only one portal closes, and Sandriel makes it clear she has communicated Bryce as a threat to the Asteri, Hunt seizes the opportunity and help from Hypaxia to wreak havoc on the remaining archangel before he leaves to save Bryce.

    This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 80 through 89 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.

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    11 April 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    E14 HOEAB (Part 1): Chapters 80-89

    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 14.

    Lehabah’s sacrifice allows Bryce the time she needs to kill Micah. But when the Aux don’t come to arrest her for the crime of killing Valbara’s Governor, Bryce is terrified to realize it’s because the Horn has opened portals for the worst demons of the pit to rise up and terrorize Lunathion. While Bryce attempts to help those who are helpless, most of the Aux are stuck following protocol, and only the canine shifters and some of the Viper Queen’s fae guards come to assist her in her attempt to aid the humans of Asphodel Meadows. In an effort to save Ithan, Bryce sacrifices her ability to secure herself in a bunker and must reveal her deepest secret to close the portals to Hel. But when only one portal closes, and Sandriel makes it clear she has communicated Bryce as a threat to the Asteri, Hunt seizes the opportunity and help from Hypaxia to wreak havoc on the remaining archangel before he leaves to save Bryce.

    This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 80 through 89 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.

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    9 April 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 55 seconds
    E13 HOEAB (Part 2): Chapters 73-79

    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 13.

    At the Summit for Valbara, the Asteri give their blessing and all the Crescent City players show up to discuss the future of their territory. Hunt stands by as one of Sandriel’s minions, while in the city, Bryce continues to look for a way to free Hunt despite their differences. Though Micah should be at the Summit as well, he makes excuses to leave part way through, only to arrive in Griffin Antiquities. He reveals the location of Luna’s Horn as well as his involvement in the death of Danika and the pack of Devils. Bryce manages to get out a message for help that makes all of Crescent City’s leaders aware of Micah’s treachery, and the leaders of the Summit watch on in horror as Bryce and her friends fight for their lives.

    This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 73 through 79 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.

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    4 April 2024, 8:00 am
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