Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas: Rowan & Aelin Who? We’re Here for Elide and Lorcan (Throne of Glass)
In this emotionally charged episode, we dive into Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas — the book that finally made Eva accept that Chaol is not endgame (it’s okay, we’re all healing).We unpack our complicated feelings about Rowan and Aelin as a couple (spoiler: we’re not fans), gush over Elide and Lorcan — our new favorite duo — and cry actual tears over Elide’s emotional reunion with Aelin.Also: Dorian’s glow-up, Manon’s romance arc, Lysandra’s epic sacrifice, Aedion’s ongoing annoyance, and the sheer joy of seeing the gang back together again.We end the episode by naming our personal MVPs and LVPs — both for this book and the series so far.You’ve been warned: we have a lot of feelings.
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Update: From The Seven Year Slip to The Mindf*ck Series — What I’ve Been Reading Lately
Okay, so I was supposed to have my Empire of Storms episode ready... but life (and several unplanned books) happened.In this short update, I chat about the books I’ve picked off my TBR recently — including The Seven Year Slip, Red Rising, and Sunrise on the Reaping. I also talk about the two romance reads I randomly gave a shot, my current obsession with The Mindf*ck Series (yes, that one), and what I’m reading right now: The Institute by Stephen King.Full Throne of Glass chaos resumes soon — promise. 🖤
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Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas: Witches, Friendships, and a Very Salty Chaol (Throne of Glass Series)
In this episode, we dive into Queen of Shadows — where the betrayals are brutal, the witches are finally winning us over, and Chaol is somehow saltier than ever.Eva’s still convinced Dorian is endgame and "mad" at me for not warning her about Chaol’s downfall, but at least we can both agree that Sarah J. Maas slays when it comes to writing strong, complicated female friendships.We cover everything from Aelin and Chaol’s messy breakup, to Kaltain’s unexpected storyline, to Manon’s slow-burn character growth.Plus, lots of emotional quotes, a little friendly chaos, and big love for the book's amazing portrayal of female empowerment.
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Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas: My Friend’s a Chaol Girl and I Fear for Her (Throne of Glass Series)
In this episode, we tackle Heir of Fire and the emotions are high: one of us is experiencing the series for the first time and still clinging to Chaol like it's 2013… the other has read the books twice and is fully in her Manon era.We talk wyverns, Rowan, and why Chaol has us both yelling—for different reasons.Dorian's storyline broke us, Celaena’s growth inspired us, and our friendship might not survive the ship wars.It’s fine. Everything’s fine.
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Fearless by Lauren Roberts: The Betrayal We Didn't Want to See
Just finished Fearless by Lauren Roberts and surprise surprise — I’ve got things to say. In this episode, I walk you through all my pre-reading theories (some solid, some embarrassingly wrong), and how this book did the most when it came to plot twists.Let’s talk about Kitt. Did I hope for the best? Sure. Did I believe in him? Kinda. Did I like him in book one? Absolutely not. So when he pulled that ending… I wasn’t shocked. I didn’t like it — but it did make sense. His villain arc? Foreshadowed. We just didn’t wanna see it.Also, let’s not ignore how everyone in this series keeps using the word “pretend” like it’s a coping mechanism. Kai and Paedyn pretended their way through a whole romance. But Kitt? He's the true pretend game winner. I also touch on the romance, the things I did like, and why this book somehow manages to make me mad and impressed at the same time.Come yell with me.
Welcome to More Than Fiction with Nina Marceta, where I dive deep into the world of literature, fantasy, and more. Join me as I explore the stories that go 'beyond the pages' – those tales that resonate in our hearts and minds, teaching us real-life lessons. I'm unafraid to share my bold, sometimes unpopular opinions and lively discussions. From epic fantasies to swoony romances and everything in between, I'm your literary companion on a journey of open-minded exploration. Come for the books, stay for the conversation. Let's discover the 'more' in every story.
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