Always Booked
Episodes
Our Favorite Romantasy Book Boyfriends
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about the romantasy book boyfriends who have absolutely RUINED us.In this episode of Always Booked, we’re breaking down the most wel...
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Book Review
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We ADORED Rachel Gillig's One Dark Window and we're diving deep into why this gothic fantasy stole our hearts. From the haunting magic system ...
Sarah J. Maas Book Rankings Tier List
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're ranking EVERY Sarah J Maas book in the entire SJM universe! From Throne of Glass to ACOTAR to Crescent City, we're placing all the books...
We're Obsessed With These 5 November Book Releases
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
November is STACKED with incredible book releases and we're breaking down the 5 we're most excited to get our hands on. From fantasy to litera...
Crescent City 3: Did Sarah J. Maas Stick the Landing?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into Crescent City 3: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas! From Bryce’s big choices to Hunt’s pain and all the wild lore rev...
1-Star Reviews of Beloved Books That Made Us MAD
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some of these reviews should be illegal. We’re reading the WORST 1-star takes on beloved books and trying not to lose our minds. From Divine Rivals ...
KATABASIS by R.F. Kuang: When Knowledge Becomes the Monster
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis isn’t just another dark academia fantasy. It’s a descent into the underworld of intellect, guilt, and ambition. Two rival...
Can You Guess the BOOK from These CRAZY Summaries?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know your favorite books? Think again. In this episode of Always Booked, we’re testing our literary knowledge with the most chaotic book s...
This Sarah J. Maas Ending Changed Everything (House of Sky and Breath Review)
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas delivers one of the most jaw-dropping endings in fantasy history. In this episode of Always Booked, we dive in...
Red Flags of Readers: The Guide You Didn't Know You Needed!
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a red flag reader? Let’s be honest… we all have a few. From dog earing pages and buying books we’ll definitely read “someday,” to ne...
What is Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross Really About?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨ Discover the magic of Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross in this episode of Always Booked! ✨We dive deep into the world of Wild Reverence and explor...
6 Books You NEED To Read This Autumn
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the best fall book recommendations? We’ve got you covered. In this episode of Always Booked, we’re sharing our must read books for fal...
The Crescent City Breakdown: Characters, Drama, Hot Fae
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re getting vulnerable about our Crescent City obsession. From the moment we opened House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas had us comp...
What Makes Friendships in Books So Special?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships in books are everything. They're the bonds that shape characters, move the plot forward, and give us some of the most emotional readin...
Code Name Verity: The Spy Novel Changed The Way We See Friendship
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We finally read Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein and it wrecked us. This heartbreaking World War II historical fiction novel is a beautiful book abo...
Exploring the Most MEMORABLE Book to Movie Adaptations!
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From The Hunger Games to It Ends With Us, we break down some of the biggest book to movie adaptations, the wins, the flops, and everything in between....
Kingdom of Ash Part 2: Why Are We Crying AGAIN?!
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Kingdom of Ash deep dive part 2 and somehow Sarah J. Maas found new ways to destroy us. This book doesn’t hold back and neither do we...
Diving Deep into Kingdom of Ash: A Raw Review with All the Feels!
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving deep into Kingdom of Ash, Sarah J. Maas’s epic finale to the Throne of Glass series. This episode is packed with big emotions, the mo...
8 Hidden Gem Books You Never Knew You Needed
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the same BookTok recommendations? We’re sharing 8 underrated books you need to read—hidden gems across cozy fantasy, literary fiction, me...
Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights: Celebrity Memoir or Life Manual?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights has everyone talking but is it actually packed with life-changing wisdom, or is it just another celebrity memoir d...
Sara J Maas Characters Who NEED Therapy (Ranked)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of Sarah J Maas and explore the characters who desperately need therapy! In this video, we're ranking the top characters from ...
Tower of Dawn Deep Dive: Chaol, Healing & Hot Takes
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tower of Dawn really the SJM book you can skip? We don’t think so. In this episode, we’re diving deep into Chaol’s redemption arc, the healin...
How Romantasy Books Battle Misogyny!
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the power of Romantasy books in empowering women against misogyny! In this video, we explore how these captivating stories promote female str...
Deep Dive into Sally Rooney’s Heart-Wrenching Normal People
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of Sally Rooney's critically acclaimed novel, Normal People, as we explore the complexities of human relationships, trauma, an...
Tamlin (Steven Walker) Talks Fantasy, BookTok, and Being a Boy in the Bookish Community
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Walker, the people's Tamlin, joins us for a heartfelt conversation about fantasy books, reader identity, and the culture that makes this co...
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas | Strategy, Sacrifice, and That Ending
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas and it’s full-blown chaos in the best way. Strategy, sacrifice, magic, and one brutal ending. ...
Why I Got Fired for Reading | Book Club Witch Hunt Storytime
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, Olivia opens up about being fired from a religious organization for reading fantasy books and starting a book club. W...
Blood Over Bright Haven Review | Fantasy Magic, Misogyny & Marginalized
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang, a dark academic fantasy packed with rage, power and commentary that hits way too close to home. Fro...
Magnolia Parks Explained | British Gossip, Toxic Romance & BookTok Obsession
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We read Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings so you don’t have to — or maybe so you absolutely do. In this episode we break down the drama, toxic rela...
Queen of Shadows Review | Power Plays, Character Growth & Peak Rowan
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas goes feral. We talk betrayal, redemption, Rowan and how this book catapulted the series from good to great. Spoiler ...
Sunrise on the Reaping Reaction | Hunger Games Return & What It Means
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before Katniss there was Haymitch. We unpack the grief, corruption and propaganda inside Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins and how it changes ...
The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas | Why You Must Read the Prequel
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celaena Sardothien was always That Girl. In this episode we talk through the betrayals, heartbreak and impact of The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Ma...
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid | Trauma, Academia & Ghosts of the Past
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re deep diving into A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid, where gothic horror meets feminist fire. From haunted mansions to monsters disguised as ment...
Heir of Fire | Character Arcs, Trauma & the Turning Point of the Series
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas broke us in the best way. We break down Celaena’s journey, the trauma, the healing and the arrival of That Fae Man. Th...
The Wedding People Book Review | Death, Drama & Destination Chaos
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She checked in to die and left as a maid of honor. In this episode we explore The Wedding People by Alison Espach, a novel full of grief, mess and une...
Crown of Midnight Review | Top Moments, Plot Twists & Emotional Damage
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From heartbreak to headshots, Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas is pure chaos and growth. We break down the emotional whiplash, major reveals and pow...
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross | Grief, Letters & Bookish Romance
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, a lyrical and emotional fantasy that blends wartime letters with slow-burn romance. From grief and magic t...
Throne of Glass Breakdown | Why We’re Still Obsessed
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas live rent free in your head too? We unpack the fantasy series that launched a fandom. From world building to Cel...
Onyx Storm Reaction | Our Unfiltered Thoughts on the Viral Fantasy Romance
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hype was real but did Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros deliver? We share our raw unfiltered opinions on the viral fantasy romance everyone is talking ...
The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Dark Academia & the Cost of Genius
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into The Secret History by Donna Tartt, where brilliance and ego collide. Join us as we talk dark academia, murder and why this book st...
A Court of Silver Flames | Nesta, Trauma & the Glow-Up of the Century
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nesta is misunderstood. Or is she? In this episode we unpack her fiery journey in A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, from rock bottom to redem...
Bookish Wrapped 2024 | Our Top Reads, Worst Flops & Favorite Characters
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up 2024 with laughs, regrets and dramatic reenactments. From best books to biggest flops, here’s your chaotic and very personal yea...
ACOFAS Review | Is A Court of Frost and Starlight Worth Reading?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some people skip A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas. We say absolutely no. In this episode we chat through the hidden gems, spicy scenes ...
Vicious by V.E. Schwab | Morality vs. Madness in a Dark Superhero World
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when power corrupts and no one stays a hero? We’re diving into Vicious by V.E. Schwab, a story of ambition, revenge and morally complex...
ACOWAR Book Review | Is This the Best Book in the ACOTAR Series?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas brings drama, war and some serious plot twists. In this episode we debate whether it’s the best in the AC...
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo | Dark Academia, Feminism & Secret Societies
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Secret societies, magical trauma and a strong dose of feminism, Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo has it all. We break down the world of Yale’s dark acad...
A Court of Mist and Fury | Plot, Trauma & Book Boyfriend Obsession
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas, also known as emotional damage in book form. We unpack Feyre’s healing, Tamlin’...
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | Life, Legacy & the Curse of Being Forgotten
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Addie LaRue lives forever but is never remembered. In this episode we unravel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, a stunning tale about ...
ACOTAR Deep Dive | Why Sarah J. Maas Has Us in a Chokehold
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and everything that makes this fantasy series a phenomenon. From spicy romance to fae...