It Gets Good

In this week’s episode, we have a huge list of summer book recommendations! You guys loved when we shared our fall and winter recs so we thought it was time to get you some summer reads! Summer is one of our favorite seasons so it was really easy to come up with a huge list of recommendations for you. Check out our instagram for a full list!   Currently Reading: The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderband Never Leave the Dogs Behind by Brianna Madia Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Funny Story by Emily Henry Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling Added to TBR: One Night on the Island by Josie Silver The Summer Pact by Emily Griffin A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand Forget Me Not by Julie Soto Dark Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Golden Sun by Pierce Brown   Come hang out with us on Instagram and Tiktok!

This week we are back with a monthly wrap up! It has been a while since we have had the space in our schedule to go over our monthly reads so it felt good to be able to talk about them again! Stick around for some book pet-peeves and a book we were gifted that we are excited to read!   Currently Reading: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Restless Stars by Caroline Peckham Funny Story by Emily Henry Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by Jessa Hastings   Added to TBR: Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings A Curse of Breath and Blood by K.W. Foster   Come hang out with us on Instagram and Tiktok!

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Frost and Starlight throughout the entirety of the episode. Please come back and listen once you're all caught up on the ACOTAR series! Two episodes in one week?! How lucky are you guys! Join us for this bonus episode talking about all things A Court of Frost and Starlight... We promise that this little novella is full of important, necessary information and you absolutely DO need to read it along with the rest of the books in the series. We are jumping right into A Court of Silver Flames for the month of May, so join us on Fable to readalong and share your thoughts throughout your experience! Come hang out with us on Instagram and Tiktok!

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all of ACOWAR, as well as spoilers for the whole ACOTAR series starting at 1:17:49.   It feels like it’s been forever since we talked about the SJM universe and it is SO good to be back! In this week’s episode, we are talking about A Court Of Wings and Ruin and per usual, we came prepared with all the notes and thoughts.    Also announced in this week’s episode is our May book club: Funny Story by Emily Henry! We can’t wait to dive into her newest novel; make sure to grab your copy and read along with us! Currently Reading: Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by Jessa Hastings A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sara J Maas Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling A Throne From the Ashes by CC Penaranda Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood Funny Story by Emliy Henry Come hang out with us on Instagram!  

This week we are celebrating one WHOLE YEAR of It Gets Good! We are so thankful for all of you that have made this possible, and can't wait for what the future will hold! This episode we go through our favorite moments from the past year, our goals for the future, and some fun book superlatives.   Currently Reading: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez A Throne From the Ashes by CC Penaranda Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera   Added to TBR:  Avalon Tower by CN Crawford A Sword of Shadow and Deceit by Lucinda Dark The Ever King by LJ Andrews A Love Like the Sun by Riss M Neilson The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown A Short Walk Through the Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke A Season for Setting Fires by mightbewriting Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by Jessa Hastings Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings   Come hang out with us on Instagram!

We have a very special guest for you on the It Gets Good podcast! Join Kyleigh for today's episode while she interviews the Queen of Bookstagram, Tessa from @thelithomebody. They cover it all from how Bookstagram brought them together and the friendship they've formed over their love for reading and THINGS. This episode is packed with Tessa's top recommendations for the coziest reading experience to her best beauty products and so much in between. If you don't already, be sure to follow Tessa over on Instagram! Her page feels like the warmest, kindest hug with an endless amount of resources for you to become the reader you aspire to be. Currently reading: Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Red Rising by Pierce Brown Harry Potter and a Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling Added to TBR: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Olivetti by Allie Millington A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner Come hang out with us on Instagram!

This week we re-listened to our first two episodes of the podcast to see how far we’ve come since our humble beginnings. A lot has changed in a year—except for Micaela's love for fantasy romance.   Currently Reading: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix An Heir Comes to Rise by CC Penaranda Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings Red Rising by Pierce Brown Added to TBR:  Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver The Orphanage by the Lake by Danniel G. Miller Come hang out with us on Instagram!

Please enjoy this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast! We've made it through the first quarter of 2024 and we're sharing all of our 5 star reads so far this year! We said that it would be a year of comfort rereads and filled with Sarah J. Maas, but Kyleigh also discovered her new favorite non-fantasy series in the month of March. Check out our instagram for a full list of our 5 star books! Currently Reading: Red Rising by Pierce Brown Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling Magnolia Parks: Into The Dark The Traitor Queen by Danielle L Jensen Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling Name Your Price by Holly James A Cup of Silver Linings by Karen Hawkins  Removed from TBR: Tom Lake by Ann Pachett If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nolan Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone Slammed by Colleen Hoover Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell The Oracle Queen by Kendare Blake A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers starting at 19:04. We are so excited to chat about our March Book Club pick: Bride by Ali Hazelwood. We were all surprised (Hannah the most of all) with how much we enjoyed this book! It was funny, intriguing, and a great introduction to the Omegaverse. If you don’t know what the Omegaverse even is, don’t worry because we talk through it in this episode. Also, if you didn’t already hear, we are taking a break from our normal book club in April but our SJM Book Club is still going as scheduled. We can’t wait to celebrate ONE YEAR of the It Gets Good Podcast next month!! Currently Reading: The Contender by Rubykrishna Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins  Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jessa Hastings A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross Added to TBR: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley Happily Never After by Lynn Painter Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee The Warded Man by Peter V Brett The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owens Blood of the Stars by Karyne Norton The Sunken City by Emma V.R. Noyes   Come hang out with us on Instagram!

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all of ACOMAF starting at 5:30. Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series begin at 1:11:00. It's finally time to discuss our favorite book from the SJM universe: A Court of Mist and Fury. We had an absolute blast reading this one with all of you and loved hearing all of your reactions. We TOLD YOU IT GETS GOOD. It was everything we hoped for and more! Buckle up because we have A LOT to say in this episode. After listening, go grab A Court of Wings and Ruin because we are moving right along in the SJM book club. Can't wait to keep reading this series with you! Join our SJM Book Club for Beginners on Fable! Join us next week for our episode of Bride by Ali Hazelwood. And if you haven't had a chance to read it, there is still plenty of time! It was such a quick, fun read. Currently reading: Bride by Ali Hazelwood Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Come hang out with us on Instagram!  

We are back with another episode about our second love, Dramione! We cover a lot of ground in this episode, addressing the current drama in the fanfic world, answering your questions, and updating you all on our top 5 Dramione fics. Spoiler: Micaela couldn't choose just 5 so she gives you 7!  We hope we are able to convince you to jump into the fanfic world (if we haven’t already). It truly is the best place to be. Click here for the Dramioine fanfic masterlist! Don't forget, we're reading "Bride" by Ali Hazelwood this month. The episode will be released next week, so there is still plenty of time to catch up. Currently reading: Between Certifiable and Bliss by HeyJude19 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling Daisy Haites by Jess Hastings A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Added to TBR: His Girl by Greenflowerpot Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz The Threat Below by Jason Latshaw The Killer You Know by SR Masters A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen Come hang out with us on Instagram!

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for just ACOTAR starting around 11:20 through the end of the episode. Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series start around 52:00. It's time for our very first episode from the SJM Book Club! Join us as we finally dive into the Sarah J. Maas world and discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses. We are excited to start talking about these books with you, and it has been so fun to interact and hear all of your thoughts about it. We all love this series so much and we're so happy to hear that you are enjoying it right along with us. One book down, 15 more to go! Please enjoy a special appearance from some of our favorite Booksta girls: @thelithomebody, @heykatelyn__, @poppyxpaper, and @blackistonbooks! Currently reading: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose Added to TBR: Vicious by VE Schwab – thanks to Arabella from Tiktok Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood Ruthless Fae (Zodiac Academy 2) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Come hang out with us on Instagram!  

This episode contains spoilers for A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross starting at time stamp 17:25 and ending around 36:00. Join us as we chat about our February book club, A River Enchanted. This whimsical, mysterious fantasy is full of Scottish folklore and is such an atmospheric read. We know that it wasn't for everybody, but we enjoyed the change of pace from the high stakes fantasy we've been spending a lot of time on this year (Micaela did not approve this statement). We are very excited (intrigued?) to see what all of the hype is about and read Bride by Ali Hazelwood with you in March! Currently reading: The Awakening (Zodiac Academy 1) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden From Wiltshire, With Love by mistresslynn The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer Added to TBR: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli A Song of Thieves by Jacqlin Guernsey The Sunken City by Emma Noyes Wish I Were Here and The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner Come hang out with us on Instagram!

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE SARAH J. MAAS UNIVERSE. Please do not listen to this episode if you haven’t read all of SJM books. We are begging you. But join our book club to read through it with us! We are doing a deep dive on Sarah J. Maas’ newest release, House of Flame and Shadow, the third book in the Crescent City series! We all devoured this book, so we're sharing all of our thoughts with you in this episode and squandering all of the negativity going around about this book because we all absolutely loved it. If you, too, are looking for solidarity for the CC3 lovers, we are here for you.   Currently Reading: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Please enjoy this spoiler free episode! Well friends, we are finally doing it: We are embarking on a journey into the Sarah J. Maas universe and we're doing it WITH YOU! In this episode, we answer a number of your questions including what our schedule will look like, will there be spoilers, and what exactly graphic audiobooks are. We are starting with A Court Of Thorns and Roses - grab your copy and start reading! Join our SJM book club for beginners on Fable! Join our SJM book club for the veterans on Fable! Also, we introduced a NEW segment in this episode: instead of what we added to our TBR, we’re sharing what we're taking off of our TBR because let's be honest, a long TBR list can be overwhelming so it's time to unload some of the books we know we'll never get to.   Currently reading: The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas The Black Witch by Laurie Frost Going through the Amazon Improbable-Meet Cute short stories   Removed from our TBR: When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole A Deadly Education by Naomi Novak You Have a Match by Emma Lord Anxious People by Fredrik Backman A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins   Come hang out with us on Instagram:   Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

This week we’re going over the books we all read in January. Kyleigh is finally getting FULLY into her fantasy era and read 6 books, Hannah read 7, and Micaela read 9. We recorded this episode right before going to the midnight release of House of Flame and Shadow, so it was a very exciting episode with lots of anticipation for that release!   Currently reading: The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas The Black Witch by Laurie Forest   Added to TBR: A Winter in New York by Josie Silver The Summer Cottage by Viola Shipman The Last Love by Emma Grey Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden That’s Not My Name by Lally Megan Courting War by Hazel St Lewis Twilight of Embers by Tessa Hale To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A Parker The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones On Wings of Ash and Dust by Brittany Wang Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers! Spoilers begin at timestamp 17:16   Join us as we chat all about our January Book Club pick, Powerless by Lauren Roberts! To no surprise, Micaela loved it and rated it 5 stars. Hannah and Kyleigh on the other hand rated it 3.5 and 4 stars respectively. But overall, we all enjoyed the book (although we had a few qualms) and encourage you to read it too!   Next month we’ll be reading A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross, read with us and come chat on Fabel!   Currently Reading:   When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas The Black Witch by Laurie Forest House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden   Added to TBR:   The Alice Network by Kate Quinn The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins  When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker A Prince So Cruel by Ingrid Seymour On These Black Sands by Vanessa Rasanen Until the Stars Fall by Vanessa Rasanen The Honey Witch by Sydney J Shields Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce   Come hang out with us on Instagram:   Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

On this week's episode, we go through all the reasons we LOVE our kindles and answer all of your burning questions about all things kindles. We also go through all of our kindle unlimited recommendations that we’ve read, or that are on our TBR! Announced this episode: We will be reading A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross for our February book club book!   For a full list of our kindle unlimited recomendations, check out our instagram!   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

On this week’s episode, we’re bringing you a list of all our anticipated releases for the new year! We also included the books that are at the top of our TBR and share some of our new reading goals and intentions. We are excited for a year full of less stress and more quality books! For a full list of our recommendations, check out our instagram.   There is still time to read our book club pick for January, Powerless by Lauren Roberts. The episode will come out on the 31st!   Come hang out with us on Instagram:   Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

It's time for our 2023 wrap up! We're sharing all of our favorites month-by-month, our GoodReads wrap up and choosing our FAVORITE book of the year. And the most important news of all: KYLEIGH FINISHED KINGDOM OF ASH!!!! We are so, so thankful that the It Gets Good podcast was born in 2023 and we can't wait to see what 2024 has in store. Next week we'll be chatting about our highly anticipated reads and book releases for 2024, some bookish goals and more, so don't miss it!   KYLEIGH'S 2023 IN BOOKS: January: House of Sky and Breath by SJM February: Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn by SJM March: When in Rome by Sarah Adams April: Happy Place by Emily Henry May: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros June: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig July: Remain Nameless by heyjude19 August: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Rose September: Manacled by SenLinYu October: Secrets and Masks by Emerald Slytherin November: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston December: KINGDOM OF ASH BY SJM   MICAELA'S 2023 IN BOOKS: January: Shatter Me by Tahreh Mafi February: Zodiac Academy (The Awakening) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti March: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez April: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton May: Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich June: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros July: Remain Nameless by heyjude19 August: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Rose September: Secrets and Masks by Emerald Slytherin October: The Auction by lovesbitca8 November: The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni December: Manacled by SenLinYu   HANNAH'S 2023 IN BOOKS: January: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak February: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston March: A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole April: When in Rome by Sarah Adams May: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros June: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt July: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer August: Scythe by Neal Shusterman September: Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin Flame Blues October: The Auction by lovesbitca8 November: Thunder Head by Neal Shusterman December: This Spells Love by Kate Robb   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo