Ep 2: Underrated Scenes and Overused Tropes

Welcome back to A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, your new favorite fantasy book podcast! In this episode, we’re breaking down the most underrated scenes in Sarah J Mass books- those hidden gems that deserve way more hype from readers and BookTok alike. From quiet emotional moments to plot twists that hit harder than expected, we’re giving these scenes the spotlight.We also kick things off with a hilarious round of Would You Rather: Fantasy Edition, where we’re forced to make impossible choices between morally gray book boyfriends, magical suffering, and questionable courts.Then it’s time to talk tropes- the overused, the overhyped, the ones that make us scream (in good and bad ways). Think enemies to lovers, chosen ones, secret royalty, found family, and all the spicy, chaotic goodness in between. Which romantic fantasy tropes do we adore? Which ones make us want to throw the book?In this episode we touched on the bonus chapter from Heir of Fire which can be read here: https://bookofademigod.tumblr.com/post/150043620861/master-post-of-the-target-empire-of-storms-shortIf you love unfiltered bookish opinions, deep-dives into your favorite fantasy series (yes, there’s always SJM talk), and chaotic bestie energy, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s spiral together.Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, BookTok recs, fantasy romance, and unhinged podcast energy. New episodes every week!

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