L.A.M.E. Book Club Podcast

Nothing is adding up — and we’re officially spiraling. In chapters 15–21 of House of Sky and Breath, secrets pile up, history starts unraveling, and the “truth” looks a lot more manufactured than we were led to believe. From Danika’s hidden research to Dusk’s Truth, salt conspiracies, fake histories, secret rebellions, and engagements that make absolutely no sense — this section sent us straight into theory mode. We break down what feels off, what might be intentional, and why Crescent City is quietly becoming one of SJM’s most unhinged worlds yet. Spoilers for HOSAB chapters 1–21, House of Earth and Blood, and all of the ACOTAR and TOG series.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone has secrets in House of Sky and Breath… and somehow Bryce is the last to know every single one of them. In chapters 8–14, Ellie and Melissa spiral through prophecies, surprise drop-ins, sketchy new characters, ancient grudges, and yet another round of “wait, Danika knew WHAT?” Along the way we debate oracles, side-eye everyone’s motives, rant about indefinite roommates, and slowly realize this book might be psychologically messing with us. Trust no one. Especially not the nice ones. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week one of House of Sky and Breath comes in hot. We’re covering the prologue through chapter seven, and somehow Sarah J. Maas already dropped a forced betrothal, Thunderbird chaos, and enough tinfoil-hat theories to last the whole series. From Sophie and the brutal prologue, to Bryce and Hunt’s painfully self-inflicted slow burn, to Cormac’s surprise entrance and the Autumn King being his absolute worst self, this episode is a full deep dive with banter, side quests, and one end-of-episode theory that might actually break your brain. If you thought HOSAB started “slow”… we have thoughts.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re officially finishing House of Earth and Blood, and wow… what an ending. In this finale episode of L.A.M.E. Book Club, we break down The Drop, the gates, first light, and that emotional rollercoaster of an ending that still has us unwell. From worldbuilding revelations and sword theories to devastating sacrifices, unexpected healing, and the moments that absolutely wrecked us, this episode is part recap, part analysis, part unhinged emotional processing. Expect big feelings, lore tangents, pop-culture comparisons, and the kind of banter that only happens when a book ends this hard. Buckle up — Crescent City is officially wide open.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re back and things officially go off the rails. In chapters 81–90 of Crescent City, Bryce does the unthinkable (yes, the vacuum scene), Hel literally opens across the city, and the biggest revelation of the entire book finally drops. We break down Bryce vs. Micah, the gates, the synth twist, Hunt at full power, and that jaw-dropping Starborn reveal—plus plenty of tangents, theories, pop culture chaos, and emotional damage along the way. Buckle up, because this stretch changes everything.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Summit finally arrives—and everything unravels. In Chapters 71–80 of Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood, Bryce’s desperate attempt to save Hunt collides with long-buried lies, explosive lore reveals, and a public reckoning that quite literally plays out on a jumbotron. As Micah’s true role is exposed, the mystery of Luna’s Horn detonates into one of the biggest twists in the series, reframing Danika’s choices, the history of Parthos, and the power structures of Midgard itself. With portals, ancient libraries, and unmistakable crossover breadcrumbs on full display, these chapters don’t just change Crescent City—they reshape how every Sarah J. Maas world connects.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s L.A.M.E. Book Club episode, we dive into Crescent City chapters 61–70 and… whew. Sarah J. Maas really said, “What if we emotionally demolish them mid-book?” We talk through Bryce’s brutal healing scene (aka peak “sweetheart” content from Hunt), the so-called Living Death punishment, and the absolutely unhinged reveal about Danika, synth, and what really happened to the pack. We also spiral about the Bone Quarter vs. the Sleeping City, rant about Hunt’s Very Poor Life Choices at the river drug deal, and scream when Fury “liquid night” Axstar steps out of the shadows. Plus, we get into our crack theories about Viktoria the wraith, the glass box at the bottom of the sea, and how book 4 might drag us all into river chaos. All of that, plus Rosie the Riveter pep talks, Michael Bay cutaways, liquid death tangents, and a Patreon afterparty where we match Disney movies to book recs (and yes, we have thoughts about Zootopia 2).   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re back in Lunathion with so many theories, besties. In this episode we’re breaking down Crescent City chapters 51–60: Bryce summoning Aidas (and that absolutely unhinged “let’s fight a demon with a demon” logic), the planet contraption in the Autumn King’s office and how it mirrors Rhys’ in ACOSF, the mystery of Hel as its own planet, and what “find what is in between” could actually mean. We deep dive the synth drug + obsidian salt, Danika’s secret crusade, Bryce’s scar and grief, Hunt’s most broken moment (shower scene!!), AND we spiral about Kelpies, nøkk folklore, Wicked parallels, Hadestown, and… shower temperatures. Stick around for our unhinged multiverse brain rot and let us know your theories in the comments. And if you want the after party and extra chaos, join us over on Patreon for bonus Crescent City content! Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we’re diving into Crescent City chapters 41–50, and things get WILD. We’ve got Jelly Jubilee’s “toy box,” Kristallos demons in the sewers, Bryce and Hunt getting extra flirty (hi, almost-kiss ), and Sabine dropping a MASSIVE bombshell about Danika and the Horn. We also spiral into SJM multiverse theories (is Truth-Teller the missing knife?!), compare creepy sewer demons to the Valg, and absolutely lose our minds over the otter messenger. Plus: Nicholas Sparks x M. Night Shyamalan, the new Hunger Games trailer, Chad Michael Murray slander, and a little Thanksgiving sign-off. If you’re reading along, we won’t go past chapter 50, but we will reference ACOTAR and Throne of Glass, so tread carefully if you haven’t read those yet.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce breaks the Oracle, Hunt gets called Orion, and somehow we still find time to drag Sabine and confess Melissa thought Egypt was in Europe. In this episode we’re diving into Crescent City chapters 31–40: Micah’s super sketch boss moves, Hunt’s doomed(?) Orion mythology parallels, the Oracle’s terrifying warning about Bryce, murder maps on the ley lines, Luna’s Horn theories, and why the Godslayer gun has us deeply concerned. We also spiral about human revolutionaries, fantasy husbands who don’t read fast enough, and how this all might tie into bigger SJM crossovers. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re back and diving into Crescent City chapters 21–30, and honestly… we might’ve just connected half the SJM universe. From Luna’s Horn to the 8-pointed star, we’re unpacking every theory — including whether Luna might actually be Deanna (yes, we went there). It’s officially Christmas season in the L.A.M.E. Book Club household, Melissa’s officially on baby watch, and somehow we still managed to spiral into Rhun's genetics, horn lore, and starborn chaos. It’s fine. Everything’s fine. Stick around for the after-party on Patreon where we break down the Regretting You movie, talk about Dave Franco’s crying (or lack thereof), and announce our Fourth Wing coloring book giveaway.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s our annual Halloween episode, which means chaos, costumes, and Crescent City theories collide. Melissa shows up as a Spy Kids thumb thumb, Ellie’s in full tinfoil-hat mode, and somehow we still manage to deep dive into SJM’s hottest angels, mysterious witch bloodlines, and all the lore that haunts the Crescent City universe. Come for the costume reveal, stay for the multiverse meltdown — because nothing says spooky season like realizing Micah might actually be too hot to trust. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to The L.A.M.E. Book Club Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood chapters 1 through 10 — and honestly, it’s already giving multiverse energy. We break down Bryce Quinlan’s introduction, that devastating early twist, and all the sneaky crossover clues that hint Sarah J. Maas has been building one massive connected universe this whole time. From Aelin’s fall through worlds to the red star and the Drop, we’re pulling every thread we can find. Buckle up — because the multiverse starts right here. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever wondered if you’d actually survive in the worlds you love to read about? In this collab episode, we team up with Between Pages and Friends to find out which of us would make it out alive in our favorite fantasy books — from ACOTAR’s Under the Mountain to Fourth Wing’s Gauntlet and beyond. Expect chaos, laughter, and a few questionable survival instincts as we put our romantasy obsessions to the ultimate test.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’ve talked about books, tropes, and even smut before—but this week, we’re diving into something a little deeper. Can you love Jesus and read romantasy? 👀 We sat down with our friend Hailey (@haileyandherkindle) to talk about faith, fantasy, and how the two worlds overlap more than people think. From Narnia to ACOTAR, we’re unpacking how we balance our love for fantasy with our faith, what “discernment” actually looks like as readers, and how we navigate spicy books as Christian women. If you’ve ever wrestled with loving both God and your TBR… this episode is for you. 💫 Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s finally here… the very first Romanties! 🏆 As your hosts (Ellie & Melissa), we are handing out the only trophies that matter in the world of fantasy romance. From best banter and “touch her & die” moments to the ultimate found family and morally gray love interests, we’re crowning winners, calling out betrayals, and maybe fighting a little along the way. This episode is equal parts unserious hot takes and serious fangirling — so grab your couch, your favorite book boyfriend, and let’s celebrate the romances that made 2025 unforgettable.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the L.A.M.E. Book Club Podcast, Ellie and Melissa dive into the biggest book-to-movie and book-to-TV adaptations coming in 2025 and 2026. From thrillers like The Housemaid and Verity to highly anticipated blockbusters like Project Hail Mary and the next Hunger Games, we’re breaking down which stories we think will smash on screen and which ones might flop. We share our honest reactions, casting hot takes, and of course, whether we’ll be reading the books before watching the movies. If you’re wondering what to add to your TBR before Hollywood takes over, this is the episode for you!   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melissa and Ellie are back with a full vibes episode of hot takes: SJM discourse, smut vs. story, series that should’ve been duologies, Crescent City & Empyrean spoilers, and the tropes we’re banning for life (sorry, enemies-to-lovers). We also read YOUR spiciest submissions and put them on trial—verdicts included. Light-hearted, a little chaotic, always bookish. Stick around for the Patreon after-party for bonus content! Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the L.A.M.E. Book Club, Melissa and Ellie hand the mic to Grant for another round of Books with Boy—this time diving into Fourth Wing. From parapet chaos to dragon bonding, Xaden vs. Dain debates, and the heartbreak of Liam, we get an unfiltered “boy edition” take on one of romantasy’s most talked-about books. Spoilers for Fourth Wing only (no Iron Flame or beyond), plenty of laughs, and maybe a few hot takes you didn’t see coming.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Build-A-Man Workshop! 🛠️✨ In this episode of the LAME Book Club, Melissa and Ellie piece together the ultimate fantasy book boyfriend. From Rhysand’s wings to Dorian’s charm, Xaden's shadows to pirate eyeliner—we’re taking the best traits from all of our favorite book men and building The Perfect Fantasy Boyfriend. Expect chaos, swooning, and way too many red flags. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.