Join us (Loretta and Emyli) as we celebrate the long awaited... The Plated Prisoner series day! Hang out while we discuss our favorite moments of the first two books, 'Gild' & 'Glint' and the characters within it. We delve into the intricate world of Raven Kennedy's acclaimed fantasy series, discussing the magical laws governing kingdoms, character development, and the emotional trauma faced by the protagonist, Auren. This conversation explores the dynamics of power, manipulation, and the impact of trauma, so please take care while listening.

We also address the most recent controversy surrounding the cancellation of a certain book event, highlighting the community's response and support for affected authors and vendors.

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Xoxo,

Loretta & Emyli

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Happy "Love Day" listeners!!!

Loretta and Emyli are covering everything from the Super Bowl recaps to swoony (and not-so-swoony) cutsie romance novels in this jam packed episode.

From its fan fiction beginnings to its character dynamics, your hostesses critically explore how romance novels handle emotional complexity, tropes, and representation. They compare it to The Hating Game, debate casting choices, and even fan-cast their ideal adaptations.

Expect thoughtful critique, playful banter, and honest takes on modern romance storytelling.

The episode also includes:
Current reads & fresh book recommendations
A Valentine’s Day conversation centered on self-love
A cut-throat review of The Love Hypothesis

If you enjoy conversations about book adaptations, rom-com comparisons, character chemistry, and representation in fiction, this episode belongs in your queue.

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Xoxo,
Loretta & Emyli

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HAPPY SUPERB OWL DAY! MAY THE BEST OWL WIN!

Just kidding, guys... we know ball-- football, and we are bringing you a fun one!

In this episode, Loretta and Emyli are truly putting the fantasy in fantasy football as they blend sports talk, literary fandom, and sharp cultural commentary into one lively conversation. As usual, we kick things off with our personal reading check-ins before shifting into a this weeks theme of fantasy football, the NFL, and the culture surrounding the Super Bowl.

Then comes the main event; our VERY imaginative fan casting, where football players are paired with beloved characters from our favorite fantady, romantasy, and fiction books—proving that fantasy football isn’t just about stats, but storytelling too.

Loretta and Emyli dive into prop bets, game-day traditions, and the pageantry of football fandom, all while keeping the conversation playful and accessible for fans of both books and sports. Perfect for listeners who love fantasy football, NFL culture, bookish conversations, and smart humor, this episode offers a fresh take on the game—one where imagination, analysis, and fun collide.

Anyways, enjoy the Bad Bunny concert!! See you next week!

Xoxo,

Loretta & Emyli

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