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2024/09/26
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2026/11/12
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Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for one unhinged bookish podcast! Honestly, we blame the ADHD. Our goal is to crash course our most anticipated book releases, interview authors, and yap about our current bookish obsessions across all genres while building a fun and inclusive community for listeners just like you!
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S2 Ep 28 - Everything You Missed in Crescent City: What to Know for ACOSH & ACOFM
2026/11/12
It's time to winnow to Prythian for a highly requested episode! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for a breakdown of all the context from the Crescent City series that is important to ACOTAR series!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 7 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 and 7 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, character analyses, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire Crescent City series
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:20) - Who is Bryce?
(05:18) - The Asteri
(07:55) - Inner circle meeting
(10:20) - The tunnels
(12:15) - The prison
(16:42) - The mask
(17:28) - Outro
(18:46) - Closing Thoughts
Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
New episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
YouTube:
@BasicAndBookishPod
Instagram:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
TikTok:
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Facebook:
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at [email protected]. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time, and are strictly anti-AI.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 Ep 27 - ACOTAR Theories After Reading A Court of Splintered Harmony
2026/11/10
It's time to winnow to Prythian for our most requested episode! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their biggest (and updated) Maasverse theories for ACOTAR 7: A Court of Forgotten Melody now that they've read ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas! The hosts answer the internet's burning questions by analyzing ACOSH for clues and foreshadowing before ACOFM.
Theories include: why the characters are acting the way that they are and what's fueling their motives; what the ending of ACOSH means for Nesta, Amren, and Elain; if Azriel's shadows are more insidious than believed; what really happened during Nyx's Naming Ceremony; if we're getting a Throne of Glass or Crescent City crossover; what Hybern has on Prythian; and more! Check out the timestamps for each theory discussion.
If you're looking for even more ACOTAR theories, we've got you covered! Check out Season 2: Episodes 12, 22, and 23. Thankfully, with how short ACOSH was, almost all of our theories are as relevant as ever, with even more evidence supporting them now that ACOSH is here.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 7 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 and 7 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, character analyses, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas, as well as worldbuilding-related spoilers for the entire Maasverse (including Throne of Glass and Crescent City). For scene-specific Maasverse spoilers, please view the timestamps for skip ahead moments.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:32) - What's Next in our Season
(02:01) - Announcement for Additional Theory Episodes
THEORIES:
(02:38) - Character Manipulation
(06:58) - The Symphonia
(09:22) - Elain and Vallahan
(09:56) - Was that really Elain? (Tower of Dawn spoiler, skip 10:51 - 10:57)
(12:25) - Elain and Koschei
(15:31) - Elain and the Continent Wastelands (TOG series spoilers)
(16:42) - Dusk, Night, and Day Court Rulers
(17:37) - Breaking Curses (Tower of Dawn/Kingdom of Ash spoilers , skip to 18:08)
(18:37) - Azriel and Illyrians
(19:26) - Azriel, his Shadows, and Erebos (Kingdom of Ash spoilers, skip 20:19 - 25:02. Queen of Shadows spoilers, skip 26:17 - 26:28)
(26:46) - Erebos and Bryaxis (Throne of Glass and Crescent City series spoilers)
(28:34) - Erebos and Nyx
(29:19) - "Nameless" Naming Ceremony (Throne of Glass series spoilers, skip 30:06 - 30:21)
(30:39) - Spidersilk and Stygian Spiders hiding in ACOTAR (TOG series spoilers)
(32:47) - Clotho, Amren, and Bryaxis
(34:56) - Was that really Amren at the end? (Crescent City series spoilers, skip 37:12 - 37:44)
(39:43) - Where is Nesta? (Crescent City and Throne of Glass series spoilers)
(43:01) - Potential TOG crossover? (Throne of Glass series spoilers)
(44:09) - Narben
(44:32) - Carranam and Blood Oath
(46:28) - The Mistress
(47:17) - Hybern
(49:18) - Foreshadowing Moments
(51:10) - Hopes for Nesta and Cassian
(52:36) - Samhain = Crossover Day
(53:17) - Bat Boy Karma
(53:31) - "What was lost will be reclaimed"
(54:50) - Music
(55:55) - Blood Duel
(57:10) - Outro
(59:21) - Closing Thoughts
Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
New episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
YouTube:
@BasicAndBookishPod
Instagram:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
TikTok:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Facebook:
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
Threads:
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Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at [email protected]. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time, and are strictly anti-AI.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
ACOSH Character Analysis Discussion
2026/11/05
Time to winnow to Prythian! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for a character analysis discussion for ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas! The hosts discuss the character development and personality changes of the main characters, and which ones they still consider favorites (or not) after A Court of Splintered Harmony.
Characters include: the Archeron Sisters (Nesta, Elain, and Feyre), the Inner Circle (Rhysand, Amren, Mor, Cassian, and Azriel), the Valkyries and Priestesses (Gwyn, Emerie, and Clotho), and other Court characters (Lucien, Eris, and Tamlin).
If you're looking for our first reactions and a more thorough discussion on A Court of Splintered Harmony, check out Season 2: Episode 25.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 7 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 and 7 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, character analyses, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas, with some House of Flame and Shadow mentions that were also included in ACOSH. For additional Maasverse spoilers, please view the timestamps for skip ahead moments.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:40) - What's Next in Our Season
(01:57) - Favorite and Least Favorite ACOSH Characters
(02:43) - Announcement
(03:16) - The Archeron Sisters
(17:36) - The Inner Circle
(40:10) - Valkyries and Priestesses
(44:44) - Other Court Characters
(49:16) - Outro
(50:54) - Closing Thoughts
Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
New episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
YouTube:
@BasicAndBookishPod
Instagram:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
TikTok:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Facebook:
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
Threads:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at [email protected]. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time, and are strictly anti-AI.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 Ep 25 - A Court of Splintered Harmony Reactions and Discussion
2026/11/02
Time to winnow to Prythian! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their first reactions on ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas! Prepare for fangirling and screaming about messy drama, because Kinsey and Karly are ready to share their unhinged review of ACOSH!
Discussion topics include what the hosts liked about the book, their favorite (or least favorite) scenes, which POVs they preferred, and their updated A Court of Thorns and Roses series rankings. The hosts also dive deeper into specific scenes like the Naming Ceremony, how they felt about the Inner Circle's political decisions and how Nesta was treated, relationship drama, visits to the Prison/Dusk Court, the ending, and more!
If you've recently finished this book and need to experience it with other readers, this episode is the perfect post-ACOSH cliffhangover cure.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 7 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 and 7 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, character analyses, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas, with some House of Flame and Shadow mentions that were also included in ACOSH. For additional Maasverse spoilers, please view the timestamps for skip ahead moments.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:57) - Did we enjoy A Court of Splintered Harmony?
(05:58) - "Watery Bowels" vs "Leaky Breasts"
(08:46) - Would You Rather?
(09:27) - Favorite moments in ACOSH (Kingdom of Ash spoiler 11:36 - 11:59)
(14:29) - Least favorite moments in ACOSH
(16:54) - POV Discussion
(18:28) - Important Scenes (Throne of Glass series spoiler 21:18 - 21:38)
(31:19) - The Ending of ACOSH
(35:02) - Mor's power of truth
(36:15) - Relationship Drama
(42:31) - ACOSH BINGO Results
(43:27) - A Court of Splintered Harmony Rating
(46:48) - New ACOTAR Series Rankings
(48:46) - Outro
(50:49) - Closing Thoughts
Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
New episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR Crash Course)
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
YouTube:
@BasicAndBookishPod
Instagram:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
TikTok:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Facebook:
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
Threads:
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Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at [email protected]. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time, and are strictly anti-AI.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
Harbinger: First Reactions and Discussion
2026/10/27
Join hosts Kinsey and Karly as they discuss the recent release of Harbinger by Geneva Lee. The hosts react to the chaotic cliffhanger, discuss their favorite moments, and more!
This is part of our Season 1 Book Bestie Chat, an ongoing season all year long! Listeners can expect regular chats where we hyper-focus on our current reads, like a book club and Facetime call with your bestie all in one. Episode discussions include: spice ratings, book club breakdowns, book adaptation reactions, experiences at bookish events, and more!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Harbinger by Geneva Lee
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:35) - Overall thoughts
(01:34) - Thoughts on the ending and cliffhanger
(05:47) - Favorite moments
(14:37) - Character discussion
(20:35) - What we are hoping for next
(25:24) - Final thoughts and ratings
(29:36) - Outro
(30:47) - Closing Discussion
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️New episodes every Tuesday.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
YouTube:
@BasicAndBookishPod
Instagram:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
TikTok:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Facebook:
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
Threads:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at [email protected]. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 Ep 24 - ACOTAR Worldbuilding and Lore: Everything You Need to Know Before A Court of Splintered Harmony
2026/10/20
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their breakdown on the ACOTAR series worldbuilding and lore that YOU need to know before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas. Topics include the ACOTAR map and political alliances, Courts of Prythian, main characters and groups to remember, Koschei and the Death Gods, the Dread Trove, important Made blades, full history of Prythian fae, and more! Essentially, it's the "who's who?" and "what's what?" by the end of A Court of Silver Flames. If you're looking for quick but thorough play-by-play ACOTAR recaps, check out Season 2 Episodes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the A Court of Thorns and Roses series (up to A Court of Silver Flames), with some mentions of the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas. For Crescent City spoilers, please view the timestamps for skip ahead moments (there are also verbal mentions before discussing House of Flame and Shadow).
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:26) - ACOTAR Main world (Map and Alliances)
(03:08) - Prythian's Courts and High Lords
(04:57) - People and groups to know
(12:10) - The Cauldron and Book of Breathings
(13:01) - Crescent City Spoiler (Skip-ahead to 13:28)
(14:01) - Crescent City Spoiler (Skip-ahead to 14:24)
(14:25) - The Dread Trove
(17:35) - Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow Spoiler Warning (for rest of episode)
(18:13) - The Dread Trove (continued with Crescent City Spoilers)
(19:47) - Important "Made" Blades, Swords, and Weapons
(22:52) - History of Prythian and Fae Origin Story
(25:27) - Outro
(27:02) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️ New episodes on Tuesdays.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
YouTube:
@BasicAndBookishPod
Instagram:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
TikTok:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Facebook:
Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/
Threads:
Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod
Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey
Karly: @bookish_is_better
For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at [email protected]. Please note that we are only considering interviews with romance or fantasy genre authors at this time.
New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
Final Maasverse Theories and ACOTAR 6 & 7 Blurb Breakdown
2026/10/19
Suriel spill the tea time isn't over! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their breakdown on the ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 blurbs and teaser quotes, along with their final Maasverse theories, predictions, and wishes before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas.
This episode is Part Two of our ACOTAR 6 Maasverse Theories. Listeners can expect final theories on how to defeat Koschei through connections to music and magic, potential last names for characters, The Morrigan's power of truth and her connection to Maeve, blood oaths, and more!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire Maasverse (A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series) by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:07) - ACOTAR 6 Blurb Breakdown
(21:21) - ACOTAR 7 Blurb Breakdown
(32:50) - Teaser Quote 1
(33:27) - Teaser Quote 2
(34:34) - Teaser Quote 3
(39:49) - Teaser Quote 4
(41:57) - Teaser Quote 5
(43:19) - Teaser Quote 6
(44:48) - Final Maasverse Theories
(01:07:34) - Outro
(01:09:33) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️ New episodes on Tuesdays.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
YouTube:
@BasicAndBookishPod
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S2 Ep 22 - ACOTAR 6 Theories: Biggest Maasverse Predictions Before A Court of Splintered Harmony
2026/10/15
It's time to spill the tea, Suriel style! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their biggest (and long awaited) Maasverse theories, predictions, and wishes before the release of ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas. Listeners can expect crossover predictions, which couples we think are endgame, who might betray the Inner Circle, hidden powers, and more! The hosts have so many theories that this episode is only Part One, with Part Two releasing shortly to discuss our breakdown on the ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 blurbs and teaser quotes.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for the entire Maasverse (A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series) by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:53) - Throne of Glass Crossover Theory
(14:08) - Spring Court vs Terrasen
(18:22) - Sword Crossovers
(22:04) - Valg Rhysand?
(22:34) - Maeve and The Weaver
(28:54) - Witches
(37:57) - Cousin Urstin Archeron
(39:58) - Starlight Pool, Portals, and Multiverse Wormholes
(43:56) - Are TOG and ACOTAR in the Same World?
(47:43) - Bryaxis
(52:04) - Carranam, Mates, and Who We Ship
(54:36) - Azriel
(01:03:41) - Dividing the Night Court and Dusk Court
(01:04:49) - Elain
(01:05:50) - Azriel and Hunt
(01:08:05) - Eris, Valg, and Bloodhounds
(01:09:51) - Fury Axtar
(01:14:36) - Illyrian Siphons, Witches, and Valg
(01:17:19) - Salt
(01:18:22) - Feyre read TOG
(01:19:49) - Starfall and D**th Bonds
(01:23:52) - The Drop and Aelin's Powers
(01:24:34) - The Asteri, Daglan, Gods, and Valg
(01:27:46) - Our Final ACOTAR 6 Wishes
(01:29:33) - Characters Crossing Over
(01:32:09) - Outro
(01:33:46) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
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Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Please note that at this time we are only interviewing romance and fantasy authors.
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Crescent City Series Breakdown
2026/10/08
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for their thoughts and reactions to the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for House of Earth and Blood, House of Sky and Breath, & House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas (the entire Crescent City series)
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:04) - House of Earth and Blood (CC 1) Discussion
(13:33) - House of Sky and Breath (CC 2) Discussion
(29:08) - House of Flame and Shadow (CC 3) Discussion
(01:05:34) - Maasverse Connections
(01:09:57) - Theories
(01:23:38) - Outro
(01:25:50) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
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S3 Ep 3 - Threshing Day Reactions and Spiral Session
2026/10/02
It's time for Threshing Day, cadets! Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for a major spiral session over the recent release of Threshing Day, book 3.5 in the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode was filmed just moments after finishing the novella.
The hosts react to new lore drops and share their unhinged first reactions to the recent Empyrean book – including many, many tears. They discuss their favorite moments and POVs, break down the most surprising and emotional scenes, theorize for Empyrean 4 (and who the "Brother" is), and more! You won't want to miss their thoughts on certain characters, and which scenes and POVs they think are most important for what's to come.
This is part of our Season 3 Fourth Wing Deep-dive Topics! Listeners can expect discussions on specific Empyrean topics, deep-dive breakdowns, Empyrean lore theories, and discussions on favorite moments that make you feel like part of a virtual book club with your besties; except we do all the homework for you, and you can sit back and enjoy the chaos! After the recent release of Threshing Day, we have plans for a more in-depth theories episode, as well as deep-dive breakdowns of each character point of view.
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros and the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)
Order Threshing Day:
Hardcover (standard edition): https://link.amazon/B02RdiesM
E-book: https://link.amazon/B04Ifjp3x
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0blWI1vD
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro and Upcoming Empyrean Coverage
(02:00) - Overall Thoughts on Threshing Day
(04:38) - Crying Scenes
(11:20) - Most Shocking Moments
(21:02) - New Character Opinions - Who's Suspicious?
(36:08) - Favorite Threshing Day POVs
(38:25) - Least Favorite POVs
(42:23) - Favorite Threshing Day Scenes
(46:34) - Interesting Details
(54:10) - More or Less Questions After Threshing Day?
(55:45) - Outro
(57:32) - Closing Discussion
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️New episodes every Tuesday.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
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New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S1 Ep 12 - The Love Hypothesis: Movie Vs Book Reactions
2026/09/28
S2 Ep 20 - Kingdom of Ash: First Reactions and Discussion
2026/09/24
Get the tissue box ready! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for the epic conclusion of their Throne of Glass series coverage! The hosts discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas, the final book in the TOG series. Listeners can expect to hear Kinsey and Karly's favorite moments, scenes that made them cry (did Karly FINALLY shed a tear?), final opinions on TOG characters, and Maasverse connections as Kinsey guides the way one last time for Karly's first experience reading the Throne of Glass series!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas (the entire Throne of Glass series)
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro and what's next for this season
(02:14) - KoA "Would you Rather?"
(08:25) - Favorite and Least Favorite Kingdom of Ash Moments
(20:38) - Emotional Scenes - Did Karly finally cry?
(42:15) - Kingdom of Ash Discussion
(56:21) - Final TOG Character Opinions and Discussion
(01:07:40) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in KoA
(01:11:50) - Maasverse Connections (Skip ahead to avoid ACOTAR and CC spoilers)
(01:24:03) - Rating Kingdom of Ash and ranking the series
(01:29:30) - Outro
(01:31:51) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
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New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!
S2 Ep 16 - Heir of Fire: First Reactions and Discussion
2026/09/10
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas, Book 3 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! Prepare to cry over certain scenes, as well as receive clarification on the Ashryver / Galathynius / Havilliard family tree, and learn the difference between Crochan and Ironteeth Witches.
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas
ADDENDUM: Kinsey misspoke in the Ashryver family tree portion of this episode. Aelin's and Aedion's mothers are related as cousins and not sisters, so Aelin and Aedion are first cousins once removed instead of first cousins, but they still refer to each other as "cousins."
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:35) - Character Discussion
(27:59) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in HoF
(30:46) - Throne of Glass Family Tree
(37:16) - Favorite Heir of Fire Moments
(01:06:19) - Theories for Queen of Shadows
(01:24:53) - Rating Heir of Fire
(01:29:53) - Outro
(01:31:06) - Closing Thoughts
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
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Tower of Dawn: First Reactions and Discussion
2026/08/30
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas, Book 6 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(36:12) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
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Empire of Storms: First Reactions and Discussion
2026/08/20
Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time!
This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!
Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends!
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
TIMESTAMPS:
(01:04:04) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series
Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas:
A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX
E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW
A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP
E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU
Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx
Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast?
Season 1: Book Bestie Chat
🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday.
Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course)
🗓️ New episodes every Thursday.
Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics
Season 4: Author Interviews
Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements.
Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/
Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9y7enqj7kv
Stay connected on social media:
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Instagram:
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precious0321 2024/10/03
Room for improvement
Interesting theories (just wish I could here it better)
Phlirt 2024/10/02
Into the Depths
As a member of the IG family I love having something to listen to as I go about my day and the lines of thought you explore are intriguing and spur my...
Traci Blank 2024/10/02
Worthwhile listen!
I love Karly on Instagram and was so excited to hear her podcast. Her theories are always well thought out and explained and of course the podcast doe...
Smooggaaa 2024/10/01
Through and detailed
Karly’s breakdown is detailed and easy to follow. She provides evidence for each theory. My only complaint is that the volume of the podcast is very l...
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