Episodes

  • Plots & Perks Episode 6 - Onyx Storm
    Jan 28 2025

    In this episode of our bookish podcast, we give a breakdown of our take on Onyx Storm. Fair warning, this will be riddled with spoilers and some unpopular opinions. Ultimately, we highlight the things we enjoyed, character development, some light theory discussion, what disappointed us, and where we hope this series can go. Disclaimer: We are big fans of this series, but were overall not big fans of this particular book.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Plots & Perks Episode 5 - Zodiac Academy Book 2
    Dec 7 2024

    In this episode of our bookish podcast, we give a light recap of our tandem read of Zodiac Academy Book 2: Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. We dive deeper into the world and magic systems, evolving relationships, and what irks us and moves us, and have some fun who is/what if scenarios. This episode is more conversational and less in-depth summary than our some of our other episodes due to the overall book tone and level of complexity.

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    45 mins
  • Plots & Perks Episode 4 - Zodiac Academy Books 1 & 1.5
    Nov 22 2024

    In this episode of our bookish podcast, we give a fun recap of our tandem read of Zodiac Academy Book 1: The Awakening and Zodiac Academy Book 1.5: The Awakening As Told By The Boys by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. We talk about the world and magic systems, our favorite characters, and give our take on how to make this series more palatable for those on the fence! This episode is more conversational and less full-blown summary than our prior episodes due to the overall book tone and level of complexity.

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    51 mins
  • Plots & Perks Episode 3 - Morning Star
    Nov 8 2024

    In this episode of our bookish podcast, we dive deep into Morning Star by Pierce Brown, the finale of the original Red Rising triology, and talk about overarching plot, character development, things we loved/didn't love and cover our favorite what if scenarios. This episode is dense with detail and heartache!

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Plots & Perks Episode 2 - Golden Son
    Oct 8 2024

    In this episode of our bookish podcast, we dive deep into Golden Son by Pierce Brown and talk about overarching plot, character development, things we loved/didn't love and cover our favorite what if scenarios. This episode is riddled with pop culture references and comparisons!

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Plots & Perks Episode 1 - Red Rising
    Sep 24 2024

    In this episode of our bookish podcast, we dive deep into Red Rising by Pierce Brown and talk about overarching plot, character development, things we loved/ didn't love, and potential storylines for future books.


    PS: This is our first episode EVER!!

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    1 hr and 14 mins