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A biweekly book podcast hosted by Corrie and Lucia—two over-tired bookworms who take turns picking a book to read and unpack.
From fiction favourites to hidden gems, we dive into characters, what we loved (or didn’t), chat with authors, and share early ARC reads.
New episodes every other Monday.
📚 Follow along on Instagram: @readingmaterialspodcast
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From fiction favourites to hidden gems, we dive into characters, what we loved (or didn’t), chat with authors, and share early ARC reads.
New episodes every other Monday.
📚 Follow along on Instagram: @readingmaterialspodcast
🔗 More at readingmaterialspodcast.com
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Maria is back this week as co-host to continue diving into the Throne of Glass series with Lucia. This week, we are tackling the gut-wrenching Empire of Storms.Join us for our thoughts on Aelin’s epic trust issues, that long-awaited “we’re mates” moment with Rowan, and the sizzling slow burn between Dorian and Manon. Plus—Elena, the gods, and that cursed lock that ruined everything. Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning01:50 - The Blurb02:55 - What actually happened in Empire of Storms06:45 - Our Discussion01:47:50 - Outro
Lucia and Maria are half-way through their re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. In this week's episode, Aelin has accepted her destiny as the rightful Queen of Terrasen and returns to Rifthold to enact revenge upon Arobynn...Join us for our discussion of Queen of Shadows and hear our thoughts on Aelin’s masterminding, Lysandra’s powers, Aedion’s comedic relief, Rowan’s mixed feelings, Manon’s humanity, Dorian’s fate, Chaol’s double standards, Arobynn’s downfall and more!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Spoiler Warning01:30 - The Blurb02:25 - Summary of Queen of Shadows05:40 - Our Discussion of the Book01:59:00 - Outro
Lucia and Maria are half-way through their re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. In this week's episode, we leave Rifthold behind as Celaena travels to Wendlyn, confronts her past and ultimately decides her future...Join us for our thoughts on Celaena's magical training, Rowan's grouchiness, Dorian's new relationship, Chaol's changing allegiances, rebellious generals and wing leaders!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Spoiler Warning01:20 - The Blurb02:10 - Summary of Heir of Fire05:40 - Our Discussion of the Book01:38:20 - Outro
Lucia and Maria have embarked upon a re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. In this week's episode, the plot thickens in Crown of Midnight, as Celaena is now the King's champion and must decide where her loyalties lie...Join us for our thoughts on Celaena's morality, Dorian's powers, Nehemia's betrayal, Chaol's loyalty and more!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Spoiler Warning03:00 - The Blurb04:15 - The Summary of Crown of Midnight06:20 - Our Discussion of the Book01:40:55 - Outro
Lucia and Maria continue their re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. After the harrowing events of the previous book, Celaena is called to the castle to take part in a deadly competition where the prize is her freedom.Join us this week for our thoughts on crown princes, the captain of the guard, love triangles, secret plots and more!Episode timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:45 - Spoiler Warning01:45 - The Blurb02:30 - Our Discussion of Throne of Glass01:48:50 - Outro
We raved about A Court of Thorns and Roses, then raged about Crescent City … it was perhaps inevitable that we would round-off our deep dive into Sarah J. Maas’s works by discussing the Throne of Glass series. Maria returns once again as co-host for this season and she has a lot to say!Join us for our thoughts on young assassins, first loves, pirates, betrayals and more!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro03:45 - Spoiler Warning05:40 - The Blurb06:20 - Our Discussion of The Assassin’s Blade39:15-40:15 - SPOILER WARNING for rest of series01:29:50 - Outro
After almost a year of recording, Lucia and Jess finally finish their deep-dive into Crescent City 3, a.k.a. House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas. This week they discuss chapters 81 through to 102.
Join us for our thoughts on powering up, black holes, mother figures and betrayals.
Disclaimer: We had some technical issues during the recording of this episode and as such, some of the audio is of lower quality. We apologize for this and hope you enjoy the episode nonetheless.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Spoiler Warning
01:00 - The Story So Far
02:15 - Our Discussion of Chapters 81-102 of House of Flame and Shadow
55:45 - Outro
Lucia and Jess continue their deep dive into Crescent City 3, a.k.a. House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas. This week they discuss chapters 61 through to 80.
Join us for our thoughts on Bryce as queen, Ithan being the definition of falling upwards, and the lack of redemption arcs.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Spoiler Warning
01:00 - The Story So Far
01:40 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61-80 of House of Flame and Shadow
55:30 - Outro
Lucia and Jess continue their deep dive into Crescent City 3, a.k.a. House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas. This week they discuss chapters 41 through to 60.
Join us for our thoughts on necromancy, relationship developments and characters not acting like themselves.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Spoiler Warning
01:15 - The Story So Far
02:25 - Our Discussion of chapters 41-60 of House of Flame and Shadow
48:55 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Flame and Shadow, discussing chapters 21 to 40.
Join us for our thoughts on Lidia's sacrifice, Hunt's guilt and Bryce's plans.
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Spoiler Warning
00:35 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21 - 40 of House of Flame and Shadow
48:35 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they begin their deep dive into House of Flame and Shadow, discussing chapters 1 to 20.
Join us for our thoughts on trekking through tunnels, whining characters and another bout of info-dumping.
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Spoiler Warning
00:35 - Our Discussion of Chapters 1 - 20 of House of Flame and Shadow
59:20 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing chapters 61 to Epilogue.
Join us for our thoughts on the Asteri, the identity of Agent Day, crossovers and our predictions for book 3 of Crescent City.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Spoiler Warning
01:30 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61-Epilogue of House of Sky and Breath
01:12:00 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing chapters 41 to 60.
Join us to hear our thoughts on the Hind, secret identities and the disappointing conclusion to Emile's storyline.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Spoiler Warning
02:00 - Our Discussion of Chapters 41 to 60 of House of Sky and Breath
01:01:20 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing chapters 21 to 40.
Join us to hear our thoughts on mystics, mind-links and mates.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Spoiler Warning
01:00 - The Story So Far
02:40 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21-40 of House of Sky and Breath
01:05:45 - Outro
Bryce may have saved Lunathion from an invasion of demons from Hel, but her actions have caught the attention of the Asteri. Instead of staying out of trouble, however, her and Hunt get tangled up with a rebellion...
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they start their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing the first 20 chapters.
Join us to hear our thoughts on Danika keeping secrets (again), the disappointment that is Tharion, and the arrangement between Bryce and Hunt.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Spoiler Warning
01:05 - Our Discussion of Chapters 1-20 of House of Sky and Breath
50:05 - Outro
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 81 through 98 of House of Earth and Blood.
Join us as we talk about the aftermath of Micah’s actions, the shifters coming to the rescue of Lunathion and Bryce finally making the Drop.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Spoiler Warning
00:35 - The Story So Far
02:10 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61 - 80 of Crescent City
49:40 - Outro
Links:
Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 61 through 80 of House of Earth and Blood.
Join us as we talk about Hunt’s punishment for attacking Amelie, the mystery that is Fury Axtar and the awesomeness that is Lehabah.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Spoiler Warning
00:50 - The Story So Far
01:35 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61 - 80 of Crescent City
01:04:25 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Links:
Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 41 through 60 of House of Earth and Blood.
Join us as we talk about demon princes, the mending of Ruhn and Bryce's relationship, and Danika's increasing number of secrets.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Spoiler Warning
00:35 - The Story So Far
02:25 - Our Discussion of Chapters 41 - 60 of Crescent City
1:01:50 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Links:
Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram
Thank you for listening! You can send your feedback, thoughts, questions and book recommendations to us at reading.materials.podcast@gmail.com.
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 21 through 40 of House of Earth and Blood.
Join us as we talk info-dumping, the developing relationship between Bryce and Hunt, sphinxes and the technicalities of flying with wings.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Spoiler Warning
01:05 - The Story So Far
02:25 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21 - 40 of Crescent City
1:07:20 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Links:
Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram
We round off season 7 with another guest episode in which we are excited to welcome back Maria, Lucia's co-host from season 6.
Join us for our discussion of Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross and hear our thoughts on magical typewriters, confusing gods and manipulative love interests.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - An Introduction to the Author
06:00 - Spoiler Warning
06:30 - The Blurb
07:15 - Our Discussion of Divine Rivals
01:11:35 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
Crescent City 3 by Sarah J. Maas
The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Narnia by C. S. Lewis
Links:
Rebecca Ross on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram
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Another highly entertaining episode, thanks ladies ☺️
you've saved me another read ladies ⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of my all time favourite episodes.
Another great episode! I think I'll have to read this one myself
Great episode as always. Cant wait for more in season 4!