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This week we're back to answer your questions about House of Sky and Breath, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and more! All while a little drunk, as requested by our listeners. Sponsors Better Help: This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK today to get 10% off your first month. Manscaped: Get 20% off plus free shipping with the code BOOKTALK. Visit Manscaped.com today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss listener thoughts on Sarah J. Maas' House of Sky and Breath. We also discuss House of Earth and Blood, as well as House of Flame and Shadow. We review fan theories and new insights! Sponsors Better Help: This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK today to get 10% off your first month. Manscaped: Get 20% off plus free shipping with the code BOOKTALK. Visit Manscaped.com today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 15, where they review Chapters 72 through the epilogue. The infiltration of the Asteri’s crystal palace quickly goes awry when Bryce takes a detour in the archives in search for truth, and Ruhn leaves Hunt to save Agent Daybright from the dungeons. Meanwhile, Tharion escapes the lab in Pangera when he realizes Cormac’s plan to sacrifice himself to kill Pippa Spetsos and thwart the rebel’s and Asteri’s chances of using the mechsuit prototypes. When Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt are inevitably caught, Lidia Cervos kills the Harpy to save them from her ministrations. Only for them to find that they played right into Rigelus’s hands and land in his trap, one that requires sacrifice and good-byes in order for Bryce to escape with the truth and newfound conviction to raise Hel’s armies and kill the Asteri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 15, where they review Chapters 72 through the epilogue. The infiltration of the Asteri’s crystal palace quickly goes awry when Bryce takes a detour in the archives in search for truth, and Ruhn leaves Hunt to save Agent Daybright from the dungeons. Meanwhile, Tharion escapes the lab in Pangera when he realizes Cormac’s plan to sacrifice himself to kill Pippa Spetsos and thwart the rebel’s and Asteri’s chances of using the mechsuit prototypes. When Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt are inevitably caught, Lidia Cervos kills the Harpy to save them from her ministrations. Only for them to find that they played right into Rigelus’s hands and land in his trap, one that requires sacrifice and good-byes in order for Bryce to escape with the truth and newfound conviction to raise Hel’s armies and kill the Asteri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 14, where they review Chapters 65 through 71. Bryce struggles to accept Danika’s latest uncovered truth: her secret mate, Baxian, who reveals the mystery of Sofie’s last message. The gang regroups to identify the room that Sofie gained entry to and sets up a plan to access it at the risk of everything they hold dear. Each team member begins to make their peace and resolve loose threads before their operation to break into the Crystal Palace. But when Day is taken away mid-conversation and implies that she’s been caught, Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt agree to accelerate their plans and rely on Cormac and Tharion to cause a distraction. Inside the Palace, Bryce discovers the truth about the Asteri and how their destruction could change their world as they know it. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 14, where they review Chapters 65 through 71. Bryce struggles to accept Danika’s latest uncovered truth: her secret mate, Baxian, who reveals the mystery of Sofie’s last message. The gang regroups to identify the room that Sofie gained entry to and sets up a plan to access it at the risk of everything they hold dear. Each team member begins to make their peace and resolve loose threads before their operation to break into the Crystal Palace. But when Day is taken away mid-conversation and implies that she’s been caught, Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt agree to accelerate their plans and rely on Cormac and Tharion to cause a distraction. Inside the Palace, Bryce discovers the truth about the Asteri and how their destruction could change their world as they know it. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 13, where they review Chapters 60 through 64. Fearing he has put Agenda Daybright in terrible danger, Ruhn flees the Autumnal Equiniox celebration, while Bryce and Hunt stumble upon a secret affair taking place in the coat closet. The festivities end early for most, including Hypaxia and Ithan, who seek to contact Connor and instead summon the Under King. Others are rudely interrupted as well, including Ruhn and Day mid-tryst and Bryce and Hunt by Bryce’s sudden ability to teleport. Things come to a head for the crew the next day when Cormac learns some truths about Emile’s location that means the boy is far out of his reach, Tharion tries to steel Ariadne for himself, and the crew are lured to the temple of Urd, only to be ambushed by three different entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 13, where they review Chapters 60 through 64. Fearing he has put Agenda Daybright in terrible danger, Ruhn flees the Autumnal Equiniox celebration, while Bryce and Hunt stumble upon a secret affair taking place in the coat closet. The festivities end early for most, including Hypaxia and Ithan, who seek to contact Connor and instead summon the Under King. Others are rudely interrupted as well, including Ruhn and Day mid-tryst and Bryce and Hunt by Bryce’s sudden ability to teleport. Things come to a head for the crew the next day when Cormac learns some truths about Emile’s location that means the boy is far out of his reach, Tharion tries to steel Ariadne for himself, and the crew are lured to the temple of Urd, only to be ambushed by three different entities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 12, where they review Chapters 54 through 59. The Autumn King pays Bryce a visit and reminds her there are consequences to actions, and her claiming of her Princess title lands her with permanent repercussions. Bryce invites Hypaxia for some girl talk, but they are attacked by demons from the Pit during their walk, resulting in Ithan’s near death and Bryce harnessing her ability to teleport. After Hypaxia tends to Ithan’s wounds, the group prepare for the autumnal equinox party. There, Bryce unveils her latest move, by introducing Hunt as her mate publicly, making Hunt a Prince. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/booktok and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 12, where they review Chapters 54 through 59. The Autumn King pays Bryce a visit and reminds her there are consequences to actions, and her claiming of her Princess title lands her with permanent repercussions. Bryce invites Hypaxia for some girl talk, but they are attacked by demons from the Pit during their walk, resulting in Ithan’s near death and Bryce harnessing her ability to teleport. After Hypaxia tends to Ithan’s wounds, the group prepare for the autumnal equinox party. There, Bryce unveils her latest move, by introducing Hunt as her mate publicly, making Hunt a Prince. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/booktok and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 11, where they review Chapters 48 through 53. Safely home from Ydra, the crew contemplates Lidia’s motives for not turning them over to the Asteri. Baxian tries to convince them he is an ally, only to be ignored. Once alone, Hunt and Bryce fight about the truth of Emile and Bryce’s actions to find and keep the boy safe. Ruhn checks in with his housemates while Hunt checks in with Celestina and Tharion with the River Queen. Hypaxia seeks Ruhn’s help and protection, which presents Ithan with the best opportunity to reach out to Connor at the coming Autumnal Equinox.  Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's special bonus episode, we interview Kate Golden and discuss her latest, and final release in her Sacred Stones Trilogy, A Reign of Rose. Kate Golden is the bestselling author of viral sensation and debut novel A Dawn of Onyx. She lives in Los Angeles where she works in the film industry developing movies with screenwriters and filmmakers. When she isn’t telling stories, Kate is an avid book reader, movie fanatic, and functioning puzzle addict. She and her husband can be found hosting cozy game nights and taking hikes with their sweet pup, Milo. You can find her on Instagram at KateGoldenAuthor and on TikTok at Kate_Golden_Author, where she is known to post both spicy and heartbreaking teasers for her upcoming books. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 11, where they review Chapters 48 through 53. Safely home from Ydra, the crew contemplates Lidia’s motives for not turning them over to the Asteri. Baxian tries to convince them he is an ally, only to be ignored. Once alone, Hunt and Bryce fight about the truth of Emile and Bryce’s actions to find and keep the boy safe. Ruhn checks in with his housemates while Hunt checks in with Celestina and Tharion with the River Queen. Hypaxia seeks Ruhn’s help and protection, which presents Ithan with the best opportunity to reach out to Connor at the coming Autumnal Equinox.  Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 44 through 47. The team is in dire straits as they float in the ocean, made worse by the Hind who comes racing towards them for a confrontation. Hunt holds onto his power by a mere thread, ready to let loose and kill everything and everyone to save Bryce, his friends included. At the last minute, they are saved by an unknown tentative ally, the Ocean Queen’s people. While on the ship, Bryce and Hunt finally come together, only to discover that their powers can merge, making Bryce even stronger in the process. Meanwhile, Ithan faces the reality of his situation as he helps free three fire sprites and a dragon from the Astronomer. Back on the ship, the team receives devastating news about Sofie, bringing Cormac’s hunt for her to an end. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 44 through 47. The team is in dire straits as they float in the ocean, made worse by the Hind who comes racing towards them for a confrontation. Hunt holds onto his power by a mere thread, ready to let loose and kill everything and everyone to save Bryce, his friends included. At the last minute, they are saved by an unknown tentative ally, the Ocean Queen’s people. While on the ship, Bryce and Hunt finally come together, only to discover that their powers can merge, making Bryce even stronger in the process. Meanwhile, Ithan faces the reality of his situation as he helps free three fire sprites and a dragon from the Astronomer. Back on the ship, the team receives devastating news about Sofie, bringing Cormac’s hunt for her to an end. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 40 through 43. Despite their differences, Tharion and Bryce team up to evade Mordoc. Hunt is unable to come to her aid, as he is stuck at the Comitium, where he helps diffuse Isaiah and Baxian’s interactions and finds time to bond with Baxian. During Hunt’s week of confinement at the barracks, Bryce trains with Cormac and Ruhn, and Dec’s program finally finds evidence of Danika in the library of Griffin Antiquities. The video footage shows Danika’s secret search for the truth of her lineage, leading Bryce to approach The Prime to find out what he knows. When news about Ophion’s successful operation to steal a mechsuit prototype means they are coming to Lunathion’s shores, Bryce convinces Celestina to release Hunt under the guise of visiting her family. The team travels to Ydra and meets Pippa Spetsos and the truth of what it means to be a Vanir working with the Ophion rebel group. Sponsors: Head to FactorMeals.com/booktalk50 and use code booktalk50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 40 through 43. Despite their differences, Tharion and Bryce team up to evade Mordoc. Hunt is unable to come to her aid, as he is stuck at the Comitium, where he helps diffuse Isaiah and Baxian’s interactions and finds time to bond with Baxian. During Hunt’s week of confinement at the barracks, Bryce trains with Cormac and Ruhn, and Dec’s program finally finds evidence of Danika in the library of Griffin Antiquities. The video footage shows Danika’s secret search for the truth of her lineage, leading Bryce to approach The Prime to find out what he knows. When news about Ophion’s successful operation to steal a mechsuit prototype means they are coming to Lunathion’s shores, Bryce convinces Celestina to release Hunt under the guise of visiting her family. The team travels to Ydra and meets Pippa Spetsos and the truth of what it means to be a Vanir working with the Ophion rebel group. Sponsors: Head to FactorMeals.com/booktalk50 and use code booktalk50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 37 through 39. While Bryce tries to find relief in dance class with Madame Kyrah, June’s bad news shows Bryce’s and June’s true colors. Meanwhile, at the Comitium, Hunt has to face Celestina in the wake of his abandoning her during the mating celebration. Celestina makes it clear that there is love lost between the two and confines Hunt to the barracks as a reminder of what his priorities should be. The Hind questions Hunt about his friends while Bryce, Tharion, and Ithan visit the Astronomer to ask the mystics about Connor’s whereabouts. The inquiry takes an unfortunate turn, and Bryce comes face to face with Thanatos, Prince of the Ravine and harbinger of death. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK today to get 10% off your first month. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 37 through 39. While Bryce tries to find relief in dance class with Madame Kyrah, June’s bad news shows Bryce’s and June’s true colors. Meanwhile, at the Comitium, Hunt has to face Celestina in the wake of his abandoning her during the mating celebration. Celestina makes it clear that there is love lost between the two and confines Hunt to the barracks as a reminder of what his priorities should be. The Hind questions Hunt about his friends while Bryce, Tharion, and Ithan visit the Astronomer to ask the mystics about Connor’s whereabouts. The inquiry takes an unfortunate turn, and Bryce comes face to face with Thanatos, Prince of the Ravine and harbinger of death. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK today to get 10% off your first month. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 7, where they review Chapters 30 through 36. Their rendezvous with an Ophion rebel has Ruhn, Ithan, and Cormac face-to-face with Mordoc. In a desperate attempt to evade detection, they move their gathering to a whiskey bar in Lunathion, where the Hind and Harpy confront Ruhn and Ithan for a card game. Meanwhile, Bryce and Hunt fight for their lives in the Bone Quarter, and it is only when Bryce’s life is in jeopardy that Hunt truly unleashes his powers. Tharion leaves his meeting with the River Queen to come to their aid, and the team reassembles at Bryce’s apartment to share all that they have learned. But when Hunt is called away to attend Celestina’s and Ephriam’s engagement party, Sabine confronts Ithan and Bryce, the confrontation of which ends with Ithan’s ability to defeat Sabine in question and his decision to move in with Ruhn and his friends. Sponsors: For FREE breakfast for life go to HelloFresh.com/freebooktalk. One free breakfast item per box while the subscription is active. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices