The Empyrean - Theories - Whose Line Is It Anyways?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had a few weeks to process the avalanche of new information and hints that RY has given the ...
The Empyrean - Theories - We Are Getting Fed!
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did Christmas come early?! We got yet another RY interview to help alleviate the agonizing wait for ...
The Empyrean - Theories - Disney + RY = SPIRAL
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are anything like Danelle and I, you’ve probably been spiraling since last Friday night. Re...
The Empyrean - Theories - Memories?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danelle and I are back at it with a theory deep dive. Did I rage bait Danelle repeatedly with this o...
Bonus Episode - Ian's Unhinged Commentary + TLOAS
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, Ian is still making his way through the TOG series. Yes, he still has some rather interesting t...
The Empyrean - Fourth Wing - New Showrunner!
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new showrunner for the Fourth Wing adaptation! Today, we are deep diving into her resume a...
STS - She's Back Again!
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Madi and I are back this week to chat about our latest obsession. Plus, Madi has a VERY exciting upd...
W(orth) T(he) H(ype)? - Dire Bound
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our first WTH episode where Danelle and I can’t for the life of us figure out why the ...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Spiral With Us
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danelle has finished her physical reread and, in the process, has got me spiraling over new theories...
WTH (Worth The Hype?) - Witches and Wine
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined this week by @authorcarlyspade to chat about her upcoming cozy monster romance, Witches ...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Crumbs Into Loaves
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, we all saw THAT little snippet that @rebeccayarros posted. We’ve had a few days to digest it...
WTH (Worth The Hype?) - Tusk Love
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Danelle and I chat about one of our most anticipated reads of the year - Tusk L...
STS - She's BACKKKKKKKK
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is not a drill! I’ve managed to capture the elusive Madi! We’ve got F1, MTG, Tamagotchi and...
W(orth) T(he) H(ype)? - Caught Up
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WTH? (Worth The Hype?) - Caught UpJoin us this week as Danelle and I dive into Caught Up and decide ...
W(orth) T(he) H(ype)? - Problematic Summer Romance & Silver Elite
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s WTH episode features two books with very different vibes: Problematic Summer Romance b...
W(orth) T(he) H(ype)? - Shield of Sparrows
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief (unexpected) hiatus, we are back with our first ever WTH episode. Are you seeing a boo...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Bodhi Boo (CH 28-29)
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Violet is back at Basgiath and breaking down the Quest Squad’s time on the “neutral” isle. R...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - What Happened in LA (CH 27 + News)
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtlyn is truly a bit unhinged but he didn’t count on the fact that so is Xaden…and Violet if ...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Ducking Sourdough Starter (CH 25 - 26)
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pssst…there is no magic on the Isles. NO. MAGIC. You know what that means…👀👀👀 Too bad H...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - 93 is the New 53! (CH 23-24)
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just like Ridoc, we are all so freaking happy that the gang got on those horses. Island Xaden is a v...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Diet Gaslight (CH 19-22)
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remember how we said Quest Squad 1.0 was doomed? We were right. Also, how did SHE know??? Time for Q...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Go 2 for 3 (CH 15-18)
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Xaden adjusts to his new role while humbling pretty much everyone on the mat. Meanwhile, Violet find...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Category 5 (CH 11-14)
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Violet, Garrick and Theo have a casual, friendly chat…sorta…kinda? The aftermath of that misadve...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Tornado? (CH 7-10)
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week kicks off with some light treason and Violet’s diabolical plan to avoid the repercussion...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - A Lot to Discuss (CH 4-6)
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After some accidental re-decorating on Xaden’s part, Violet faces the longest day ever. The Senari...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Venin Tingles (Pro - CH 3)
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welp, here goes nothing! We are beginning our deep dive reread of Onyx Storm. Ready for more emotion...
The Empyrean - All the Theories!
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we are all still spiraling from Onyx Storm. No, there is no end in sight for our suffering. So ...
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm Initial Reactions
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Empyrean - Onyx Storm Initial Reactions 🌩️ ♾️/5 stars from all of us! Join in to hear o...
The Empyrean - Bingo!
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for our final predictions for Onyx Storm! From possible betrayals to some new couples, w...
The Empyrean - REBECCAAAAA
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca chose violence on NYE. We are breaking down the super unsettling excerpt she posted. We have...
The Empyrean - Give Us Answers!
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back and rapidly approaching the final countdown to Onyx Storm! This week we are chatting abo...
The Empyrean - Is It Obvious?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive right into one of the biggest questions within the world of The Empyrean. What is Viole...
The Empyrean - Vigilante Venin!
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first Formation! This week, I am joined by the resident Empyrean Expert herself, Dane...
EP 32 - HOEAB - THE END (CH 95 - Epilogue)
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wow…well we’ve reached the end of House of Earth and Blood. Bryce and Hunt are left to deal with...
Onyx Storm - I Know You Know You Know
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m deep diving the Onyx Storm excerpt that Cosmo dropped last week. I’m joined by th...
EP 31 - HOEAB - Through Love, All is Possible (CH 92-94)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well…these chapters were less than ideal to conquer in my current mental state but here we are. Br...
Bonus Episode - Books are Political
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We find ourselves yet again in unprecedented and uncertain times as we attempt to navigate the world...
Author Spotlight - Carly Spade - Of Magic and Rum
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to be swept away in my chat with the lovely Carly Spade about her upcoming novel, Of Magic a...
Thirsty Thursday - Upcoming in the Broadest Sense
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mads and I as we go through some of our most highly anticipated upcoming releases. I swear I do...
EP 30 - HOEAB - 14% (CH 87-91)
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce unleashes one of the biggest secrets we’ve seen as readers, which is saying something given ...
Thirsty Thursday - Do You Like Danny Phantom?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am joined by the lovely Danelle to deep dive into one of our favorite Spooky Season rea...
EP 29 - HOEAB - Lemon Lime Gatorade Zero (CH 83-86)
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After one of the most epic villain takedowns we’ve ever read, it’s time for a break. Wait, nope....
EP 28 - HOEAB - For Lele! (CH 78-82)
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One word sums this episode up: TRAUMA. Bryce is fighting for her life and the lives of her friends. ...
We are Book Wh0res - Episode 4 - Spooky Reads
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Spooky Season well underway, what better time to chat about our favorite unsettling, bone chill...
Thirsty Thursday - Onyx Storm Blurb Reaction!
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE FINALLY BACK! Oof, I feel like I missed a lot while I was moving…including the reveal of th...
We are Book Wh0res - Series to Binge!
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the cozy months upon us, what better way to start the season than with a list of COMPLETE serie...
Thirsty Thursday (Oops, Friday) - Ian's Revamped Thoughts
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand, this week’s Thirsty Thursday is a re-release of last week’s Patreon bonus epi...
EP 27 - HOEAB - Dirty Fan (CH 73-77)
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Summit is FINALLY here! It is….boring and in a conference center. So there’s that. Meanwhile...
Recap + Releases - Ep 2 - August & September
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our Recap + Releases series! Let’s break down our favorite August reads and chat a...
EP 26 - HOEAB - Whiplash (CH 63-72)
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the episode where everything starts to come together but also unravel. Bryce has no idea wha...
Thirsty Thursday (oops, Friday) - What is the Color of My Underwear?
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Madi and the lovely Danelle (@queerlygayoticreader) dive into their current musical feelings, some l...
We are Book Wh0res - All About the Graphics
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back and we are still Book Wh0res! Join us this week as we go through all of our favorite fan...
EP 25 - HOEAB - Danika Doesn't Lie (CH 53-62)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHOOO…this was truly a wild ride for these 10 chapters. The infamous shower scene. We’ve got Hun...
Thirsty Thursday - Free Novellas
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who wants some free novellas?! The link is below. Happy reading darlings! Mads breaks down some of h...
Recap + Releases - Ep 1 - July & August
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first Recap + Releases episode! We’re breaking down some big releases from July, al...
EP24 - HOEAB - SYNTHetic (CH 43-52)
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has it all. A tense meeting with the wolves. A lovely stroll through the garden paired ...
Thirsty Thursday - This or That
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I interrogate Madi to figure out all her bookish preferences. I’ll admit that some of t...
We Are Book Wh0res - Episode 1 - Den of Vipers!
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first We Are Book Wh0res episode! We are kicking it old school and diving into one of...
Special Episode - New Schedule, Who Dis?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mads and I breakdown our new schedule and all the exciting things to come! Ya’ll spoke and we list...
Thirsty Thursday - What's Your Pain Tolerance
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is ready for some Empyrean madness?! I am joined by THREE (this is important) lovely bookworms t...
EP 23 - HOEAB - It's DC... (CH 41-42)
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After some rather gross investigative work, Bryce and Hunt head home to scrub themselves clean. Seem...
EP 22 - HOEAB - Pretty Boy Privilege (CH 38-40)
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Law and Order: Crescent City! Bryce and Hunt have a new top suspect but is that pett...
Bonus Episode - Dating with Cait
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlyn takes us on a tour of modern dating, run club men, and dating profiles.
EP 21 - HOEAB- Wear Your Sunscreen (CH 37)
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing like a demon attack to ruin a perfectly good bonding moment. It’s okay though because the ...
Thirsty Thursday - Facebook Marketplace
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Madi’s Bookish Zagat Guide to NYC! She is giving all the details from her weekend trip ...
EP 20 - HOEAB - He is Colorblind (Ch 35-36)
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a cozy little visit with Phillip. Any sympathy we may have felt for the wayward radical is ...
Thirsty Thursday - Book Boos
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mads and I as we fangirl over our latest book boyfriends and girlfriends. Prepare to fall into ...
Bonus Episode - HoF (CH 21-26)
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pardon the interruption in our normal programming. Thanks to the arrival of my beautiful niece, this...
EP 19 - HOEAB - Shadow Link
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a recap of HOEAB so far? With an added dash of chaos? Oh and some post-HOFAS theories? Exc...
Thirsty Thursday - Hot AF
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Culpa Mia, Taylor Swift, Smashwords, and clearly the plan went out the window. So, enjoy!
EP 18 - HOEAB - Badge of Honor (CH 34)
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well Hunt’s visit with the Oracle went better than Bryce’s and Ruhn’s visits but not by much. ...
Not HOEAB - Hard As Hail
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are taking a brief detour from HOEAB this week. I’m joined by the lovely Jules (@forlitsandgigg...
Thirsty Thursday - TTPD
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mads as she gets to experience me freaking out and spiraling over the impending release of TTPD...
EP 17 - HOEAB - Fruit Sammies (CH 32-33)
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week starts out with calling Caitlyn out for her various shenanigans. Don’t worry, she gets m...
EP 16 - HOEAB - NAURRRRR (CH 30-31)
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunt and Bryce are on their way to the Comitium after a game of nose goes with Ruhn on who has to go...
Thirsty Thursday - My Fault
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mads and I are back! Join us as we spill all the tea from our girls’ trip to Nashville. We’re ta...
CH 15 - HOEAB - It’s a City (CH 29)
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlyn and I are conductors of the Hot Mess Express today. So with that warning, prepare for a hist...
BONUS Episode - Heavy is the Crown!
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by the one, the only, the amazing J.A. George (@pnwwritingwitch)! She is here ...
EP 14 - HOEAB - Couples Retreat (CH 27-28)
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a very long day, Bryce welcomes her new roomie to their home. Hunt, being such a good roommate...
Thirsty Thursday - Regina George
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a deep dive into the Divine Rivals duet (or duology, whichever you prefer) with the one...
EP 13 - HOEAB - Spartacus (CH 25-26)
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well Hunt at least has realized that he royally screwed up so that’s a good start. Too bad that ...
EP 12 - HOEAB - Coffee Stores (CH 22-24)
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These chapters are basically just Hunt being an alphahole and digging himself into a deeper hole wit...
Thirsty Thursday (Friday) - Voices
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is ready for another Blake’s Musings? This week I dive into some SJM news, both good and bad. ...
EP 11 - HOEAB - Fangs & Bangs (CH 20-21)
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce is taking the Viper Queen’s advice to heart and struggling. Her desperation leads to Hunt an...
EP 10 - HOEAB - Phil (CH 18-19)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise, surprise, Hunt is ready to throttle Bryce again. She has once again outwitted him and now ...
Thirsty Thursday - My Everest
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a minute. You ready for a good ole STS? Join Mads and I as we discuss her latest life ac...
EP 9 - HOEAB - Na'vi River Journey (CH 16-17)
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a little house tour of the Frat Pack’s lovely home, complete with a beautifully painted t...
Special Episode - HOFAS - Guardians of the Galaxy
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you finished HOFAS? Still processing? Feeling a bit lost without theories to spiral about? Fear...
Thirsty Thursday - Blake's Musings - HOFAS Edition
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little over 48 hours since I finished HOFAS and I am finally at a place where I can (hopefully) gi...
Special Episode - HOFAS - Barbossa Style
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
T-Minus 30 Hours! You know what that means. It is time for our HOFAS predictions episode! This week ...
Surprise Episode - HOFAS Teaser Deep Dive
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday! I know it’s been almost a week since that HOFAS teaser dropped but I am still spira...
EP 8 - HOEAB - True Crime Fiction (CH 14-15)
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week starts out with a delightful visit with the Autumn King where we get to see him belittle o...
(Not) HOEAB - Teen Mom
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Blake was away, Mads and Caitlyn decided to rage and do whatever they wanted. Blake is nervous...
Thirsty Thursday - Hop, Hop! Pop, Pop!
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for the mayhem that is me (Blake) recording solo to go on a deep dive into the SJM Universe ...
EP 7 - HOEAB - Watson! (CH 11-13)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So Micah, the Governor of Valbara, is just casually chilling in the gallery and blatantly ogling Bry...
Thirsty Thursday - The Government
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our 2023 reading and dish about our favorite reads of the year! Also, Blake learns that M...
EP 6 - HOEAB - Curate (CH 9-10)
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a rough night out dealing with a creepy vamp, Bryce’s week doesn’t get much better. Honest...
EP 5 - HOEAB - 7 Hours (CH 7-8)
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How are we all feeling after last week’s episode? Full disclosure: we are still recovering. Bryce ...
EP 4 - HOEAB - PAIN (CH 5-6)
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ruse was successful! Join me as I drag Caitlyn through some of the worst trauma that SJM has eve...
Thirsty Thursday - Howard Shore
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is one of our favorite times of the year! Spotify Wrapped season is upon us! Mads and I are once ...