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This is our spoiler-free review of Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It By Brooke Averick! No spoilers, just our honest take on the writing, pacing, characters, romance, and whether the hype is earned. We break down what worked, what really didn't, and why this one became proof for us that not every influencer-turned-author debut works. Have you read it? Drop your take below...are we wrong?

6 Books for maximum emotional damage These reads destroyed us. These are the recs that will have you sobbing, yelling, frustrated and just FEELING. If you're looking for a book for emotional damage this is the perfect list for you. Books Mentioned: - Into the Blue by Emma Brodie - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah - Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake - Strangers by Belle Burden - Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas- Normal People by Sally Rooney CONNECT WITH US: 📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

Is Temptest by Victoria Aveyard worth the hype? This is our spoiler-free review! We read the highly anticipated pirate fantasy, Tempest. We HAVE t o share spoiler-free thoughts and review. Have you read Temptest? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! comments! ONNECT WITH US:📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

The best dark academia books to read this fall. These are our top fall book recommendations for fantasy, romantasy & literary fiction. We're breaking down the best dark academia books for your fall TBR, from modern classics to fantasy and literary picks with dark academia vibes. Books Discussed: - The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake - The Secret History by Donna Tartt - If We Were Villains by Milo by M. L. Rio - A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang

We've loved every book Rachel Gillig publishes. The Knight and the Moth was no exception. But did The Knave and the Moon live up to the hype? In this ep: - Our book rating - Favorite moments and characters (Bartholomew) - Rachel Gillig's writing style - Why this book has taken over BookTok 🚨 SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS for The Knave and the Moon ahead!

We pulled our fav ACOTAR theories from across the entire Sarah J. Maas universe. These are actually good ones that hold up when you go back and reread. The foreshadowing, character details, and crossover connections you probably missed that matter for ACOTAR 6. Consider this your theory prep before ACOTAR 6. IN THIS VIDEO: - the ACOTAR theories we actually believe for ACOTAR 6 - the details SJM has been planting across ACOTAR, Throne of Glass & Crescent City - which theories change how you'll reread the seriesWhich theory convinced you? Drop your theories in the comments!

ACOTAR 6 is coming and you don't have time to read all of ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City...don't worry! We've got you covered! ACOTAR 6 prep starts here. We're breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know before A Court of Splintered Harmony from across the entire Sarah J. Maas universe. We're talking every character, every detail, every forgotten plot thread, and crossover connection from ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City. If you don't have time to reread before ACOTAR 6, this is for you! IN THIS EPISODE: - The complete ACOTAR recap (Books 1-5) - Sarah J. Maas multiverse connections — TOG & Crescent City details that matter for ACOTAR 6 - Theories & clues Sarah J. Maas has been planting for ACOTAR 6 - What to remember before you pick up ACOTAR 6 SPOILER WARNING: Full spoilers for ACOTAR 1-5, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City. New to Always Booked? We're Olivia, Emily & Dani, three best friends who made our favorite books our entire personalities. We do deep dives, rereads, and bookish discussions every week.

We Found Your Next Feminist Witch Book: A Time of Witches.We sat down with the author Madeline Martin to talk about her brand new novel A Time of Witches, a dual-timeline story following an educated widow accused of witchcraft in 1645 Suffolk and a present-day woman in Savannah uncovering her legacy. In this interview we chat about:- Why Madeline wanted to write a witch trial story centered on women's experiences- Writing women who refuse to be silenced- The research behind 17th century witch trials vs. modern parallels- Her writing process and what she hopes readers take from the bookIf you love feminist historical fiction or witchy reads this one's for you.A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin is out now!Connect with Madeline Martin:https://www.instagram.com/madelinemmartin/

AI has infiltrated everything and the book space is no exception, but should you care? In this episode, we're digging into what AI really means for readers. We're talking AI written books, AI's impact on publishing, and the current literary crisis. This isn't a doom episode but it is an important conversation we think all readers should behaving. In this episode:- What AI written books actually look like right now- AI and its impact on your brain- Using books to train AI - Destroying books - Our take on AI in the book space 📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

A Court of Silver Flames recap is here! This is everything you need to remember before ACOTAR 6 from ACOSF. Nesta's story, the Blood Rite, the Valkyries, Koschei, and every plot thread that matters heading into A Court of Splintered Harmony. If it's been a while since you finished ACOSF (or you just want a spoiler-heavy refresher before the new book), this is the full recap. We're covering: - Nesta's arc - Things to keep in mind for ACOTAR 6 - The Valkyries, Emerie, and Gwyn: the alliances that will matter - Cassian, the mating bond, and where things actually left off - Koschei the Desthless - Every loose thread and theory pointing toward A Court of Splintered Harmony ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for A Court of Silver Flames and the full Sarah J Maas universe. 💬 What's the ONE thing you most need a reminder on before ACOTAR 6? Drop it below.

🚨 EMERGENCY POD: A Court of Splintered Harmony & A Court of Forgotten Melody — ACOTAR 6 & 7 Titles + Covers Are Here 🚨 SJM dropped the titles, covers, AND blurbs for ACOTAR 6 (A Court of Splintered Harmony) and ACOTAR 7 (A Court of Forgotten Melody) and we could NOT wait to talk about it. Consider this your deep dive theory guide for both books.We're breaking down every detail: the covers, the titles, the blurbs, and what it all means for where this series is headed. I f you're a Court of Thorns and Roses fan, this is the reaction video you need. We're going through: - The official titles for ACOTAR 6 & 7: A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody - First impressions of the covers: symbolism, color choices, and what they might tease- Full blurb breakdown, line by line - Our theories on what these books mean for the series going forward- Our completely raw reactions ⚠️ This video has full spoilers for the entire Sarah J Maas universe: ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City. 💬 Drop your first reactions to the covers/titles in the comments!

New to romantasy and don't know where to start? We've got you.  We’re talking our go-to fantasy romance recommendations for anyone looking to dive into the genre. These are great stories to start with that aren’t too intense but have plenty to love! Whether you're romance-curious or fantasy-curious this is the start pack for you!  Books mentioned in this episode:  A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J MaasFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosDivine Rivals by Rebecca RossSpark of the Everflame by Penn Cole The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow Serpents and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen Crimson Moth/Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli  🎙️ Subscribe for weekly deep dives, Book recs, and bookish community.  💬 Drop your favorite romantasy pick in the comments, we want to add to our TBR 3  CONNECT WITH US: 📲 Follow us on Instagram →   / always.bookd   🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

Everyone calls A Court of Frost and Starlight the boring book. The filler. The holiday special story. We are here to FIGHT about that. ACOFAS is where SJM plants the seeds for everything the rest of the series has to deliver, and we think everyone sleeping on ACOFAS is missing the point.In this reread, we're defending the "boring" book with receipts: the details dressed up as filler that are actually setup, the character moments everyone wrote off as cozy, and our theories for what ACOTAR 6 has been building toward. This is your sign to stop skipping it! Spoilers for A Court of Frost and Starlight (and the ACOTAR series, obviously).💬 Come fight with us:Think ACOFAS is actually skippable? Drop your biggest ACOTAR 6 theory below! CONNECT WITH US:📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

We're doing our mid-year reading check in! We're breaking down our top pick for every month so far, our top 3 reads of 2026, and the books we genuinely think you should skip. CONNECT WITH US: 📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is finally here and we read the book first. In this episode, we're breaking down Homer's epic, rate the film, and give our honest verdict on whether Nolan did the source material justice.We cover everything: our take on the original text, what the film gets right (and wrong), and how it holds up as a book-to-movie adaptation. Spoilers for both.CONNECT WITH US:📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net