Romantasy Readers
Episodes
Even More SJM Interview Breakdown with Special Guest Megan Gad
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole, along with their special guest Megan (@megangadreads), as they continue the discussion about Sarah J Maas' interview on the...
Ariel Sullivan - Author Interview
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley, Nicole, and sensational author Ariel Sulllivan as they talk about her books Conform, Beneath, and the universe Ariel is creating. Conform ...
Conform by Ariel Sullivan
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss their top book of 2025, Conform by Ariel Sullivan. As always, the first 15-20 minute are spoiler free, giving yo...
Breaking Down SJM's Interview on Call Her Daddy
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they breakdown every detail of Sarah J Maas's interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast. They talk about what we might expe...
EMERGENCY Sarah J Maas Episode
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they speculate about the rumors that Sarah J Maas could be on the Call Her Daddy podcast, and what we might see if she really...
Brimstone Review
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss Brimstone, the sequel to Quicksilver.
Our Top 2025 Romantasy Reads!
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they cover their top ten reads of 2025. You'll definitely want to read the top 3, because they'll be featured in the ...
Is Rhysand evil? We think not!
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley, Nicole, and special guest MarvelousMrsMeghan as they discuss the popular booktok/ bookstagram theory that Rhysand is actually the villain!...
Mate by Ali Hazelwood
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss the sequel to a 2024 favorite, Bride. As always, the first 15-20 minutes are spoiler free, so you can get a sens...
Quicksilver Recap and Prep for Brimstone!
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they recap Quicksilver by Callie Hart with you so that you are ready to go when Brimstone drops. No time to reread the book? ...
The Wolf King and The Night Prince
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss the incredible new Romantasy series The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman. They loved book 1 and book 2 in this se...
Welcome Back Danielle Jensen - Author Interview
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they interview Danielle Jensen as the show's first repeat author guest. They talk about the series finale to her Dark Sho...
Alley's Official Author Interview! aka "Alexandria Arden"
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole as she interviews the one and only Alexandria Arden, author of The Witch Queen and our very own co-host Alley! They talk all things Witch ...
Bryceriel: A Literary Analysis with Marvelous Mrs.Meghan Part 2
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole and Meghan (sans Alley!) as they finish the conversation deep diving into Bryceriel from a literary analysis perspective! And if you haven...
Bryceriel: A Literary Analysis with Marvelous Mrs. Meghan Part 1
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley, Nicole, and special guest Meghan from @marvelousmrsmeghan as they do a deep dive on Brycerial from a purely literary analysis perspective!...
Gods and Monsters Series (Amber V Nicole) with Special Guest Kitty
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole and special guest Kitty as they discuss the Gods and Monsters series by Amber V. Nicole. You need to have read the first 3 books of this s...
SJM Theories TikTok Live with Megan Gad
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: You need to have read all Sarah J Maas books to listen to this episode. This is the audio from a TikTok live Alley and Nicole did wit...
K Pop Demon Hunters
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a Romantasy fan you absolutely MUST watch the kid's movie K Pop Demon Hunters, available on Netflix. In the episode, Nicole and Alley b...
Zodiac Academy: Books 1-6
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss their reactions and thoughts on the first six Zodiac Academy books.
Silver Elite with Special Guest Kitty
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole and fellow Aussie Kitty (of @kittys.book.salon) as they break down the Booktok/ Bookstagram sensation Silver Elite.
ACOTAR 10 Year Anniversary - Where is Sarah J Maas?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is thinking it, so you know Alley and Nicole are going to talk about it! The ACOTAR 10 year anniversary marketing plan was... strange. And wi...
Yet Another Bryceriel Episode!
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
**Spoiler warning: you need to have read the entire Maasverse (ACOTAR, CC, and TOG) to listen to this episode** You know we can't stop talking abo...
Onyx Storm Break Down with Special Guest Karly
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole and Karly from @boookishisbetter and the Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast as they break down Onyx Storm. They talk about their initial reaction...
Onyx Storm/ Empyrean - Gifts Breakdown
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they deep dive into every gift the Quest Squad received and what it could mean for the future series.
Onyx Storm/ Empyrean - Aaric Deep Dive
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole in this short and sweet episode focused on the mysterious character Aaric! We talk about what he might know, some of the suss th...
Onyx Strorm/ Empyrean - Three Brothers Fable
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they talk about the three brothers fable and wha that could mean for the series. Could history be repeating itself? If so, wh...
Raven Kennedy - Author Interview
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they talk to the one and only, Raven Kennedy! Author of the Plated Prisoner series and Romantasy guru!
Onyx Storm - Initial Reactions and Thoughts
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole and Alley as they break down their initial thoughts, feelings, and reactions to Onyx Storm. THERE ARE SPOILERS for all three books (obviou...
Countdown to Onyx Storm - Iron Flame Summary and Final Predictions
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final Countdown to Onyx Storm episode, Alley and Nicole give you a detailed Iron Flame summary, pointing out the important things you might hav...
Onyx Storm Countdown - Fourth Wing Summary
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they break down Fourth Wing in a high level summary. Even if you did your own re-read, you don't want to miss this episode as...
Onyx Storm Countdown - Signet Theories with Special Guest Karly!
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole with a very special guest, Karly from @bookish_is_better and Dragon Readers podcast. Karly is an expert on literally everything ...
Bryceriel Episode ft. Special Guest
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole with a very special guest, our Bryceriel bestie and expert on all things Bryce and Azriel, Peach from @theknifeandsword. We talk...
1 Year Anniversary Episode!
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it? Romantasy Readers podcast has officially been going for one entire year! That's one year of book boyfriends, TBR recs, crazy and o...
Interview with Steven Walker
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they interview THE AMAZING @therealstevenwalker Steven is our favorite Tamlin/ Cassian/ Azriel guy on Instagram, and he's p...
Emergency BONUS Episode: Breaking Down the Onyx Storm Excerpt
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they break down the Onyx Storm excerpt posted through Cosmopolitan on Kindle Unlimited. They are talking you through what exa...
Quicksilver
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss the viral sensation, Quicksilver by Callie Hart. They give you their reactions, theories, and lingering question...
Goldfinch
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they break down the final book in the Plated Prisoner series, Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy. They talk all about their favorite ...
Sarah A Parker - Author Interview
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they interview author of the BookTok and Bookstagram sensation, When the Moon Hatched. They ask Sarah ALL your burning theory...
Fourth Wing Bonus Xaden POV Chapter
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they react to the bonus chapter in the new Fourth Wing paperback. They give you all their thoughts, theories, and questions! ...
Penn Cole - Author Interview
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as the interview the one and only Penn Cole, author of the sensational Kindred's Saga books. In this conclusion on the Everf...
Heat of the Everflame
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as the deep dive Book 3 of the Kindred's Saga series - Heat of the Everflame. They discuss the SPICE, the tension, their the...
Glow of the Everflame
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they deep dive book 2 in the Kindred's Saga series - Glow of the Everflame! They give you a summary for those who haven&#...
Spark of the Everflame
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they deep dive into the first book in the Kindred's Saga, Spark of the Everflame. As always, the first 20 minutes are spo...
Danielle Jensen - Author Interview
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole in an interview of New York Times Bestselling Author Danielle Jensen! Author of some of Alley and Nicole's favorite books (A...
Discussing Rebecca Yarros' "Writing Vibes" Soundtrack
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
** Spoilers for Fourth Wing and Iron Flame ** Join Alley and Nicole as the deep dive into every song that Rebecca Yarros has posted as "Writing V...
Onyx Storm Theories - Decoding Rebecca Yarros' Melbourne Interview
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**FOURTH WING AND IRON FLAME SPOILERS** Join Alley and Nicole as they analyze every snippet of Rebecca Yarros' interview in Melbourne (that Nicol...
The Bridge Kingdom
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As always, the first 15-20 minutes of this episode are spoiler-free to help you decide if you want to read this book! Keep listening to hear Alley a...
Leather and Lark
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss Book 2 in the Ruinous Love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver! Leather and Lark is spicy and brings the same dark humor re...
When the Moon Hatched
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first 15-20 minutes of this episode are spoiler-free, so feel free to listen even if you haven't read the book. Join Alley and Nicole as the...
Sassverse Part 2
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they continue their conversation with the one and only Saskia from the Sassverse. They discuss more Sarah J Maas theories, fa...
Conversation with Saskia...aka @thesassverse!
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole in a conversation with Saskia Colless, cosplay extraordinaire massive SJM fan. They discuss bookstagram pros and cons, SJM theor...
Brynne Weaver - Author Interview
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**SPOILERS FOR BUTCHER AND BLACKBIRD** Join Alley and Nicole as they interview New York Times Bestselling author and Booktok/ Bookstagram sensation, ...
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Spoilers for Bride by Ali Hazelwood** In this episode, Alley and Nicole discuss the viral sensation Bride, a vampires and werewolves fantasy romanc...
Taylor Swift 101... but make it bookish!
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley as she takes a deep dive on Taylor's Swift's career to try and convince Nicole to be a Swiftie. Your favorite authors love Taylor S...
Liz Shipton - Author Interview
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole in a conversation with author and Bookstagram personality Liz Shipton. They discuss everything from the state of work to sailing...
A Fate Inked In Blood
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Spoilers for A Fate Inked In Blood** Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss the Booktok and Bookstagram sensation A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle ...
F.T. Lukens - Author Interview
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alley and Nicole as they interview New York Times bestselling author F.T. Lukens about their newest book, Otherworldly. Otherworldly is a Young...
House of Flame and Shadow Wrap-Up
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**HOUSE OF FLAME AND SHADOW SPOILERS** Join Alley and Nicole as they wrap up their discussion on House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas! They di...
Demi Winters - Author Interview
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**SPOILER FREE** Join Alley and Nicole as the interview Demi Winters and discuss her amazing Viking-inspired books, The Road of Bones and Kingdom of...
Bryce and Azriel Mates Theory - Part 2
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE MAASVERSE*** In this episode, Nicole and Alley continue their deep dive discussion on the theory tha...
Bryce and Azriel Mates Theory - Part 1
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
***SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE MAASVERSE*** In this episode, Alley and Nicole DEEP DIVE into the theory that Bryce and Azriel are MATES! They've got ...
Updated Maasverse Theories
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALL OF SARAH J MAAS'S BOOKS, INCLUDING HOUSE OF FLAME AND SHADOW, ALL OF ACOTAR, AND ALL OF THRONE OF GLASS**...
Emberly Ash - Author Interview
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is spoiler free, so you do not need to have read Emberly Ash's books to listen and enjoy! Join Alley and Nicole as they interview R...
House of Flame and Shadow - Part 2
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**HOUSE OF FLAME AND SHADOW SPOILERS** In this episode, Nicole and Alley talk about which theories they were right about, which theories they were wr...
House of Flame and Shadow - Part 1
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**SPOILERS FOR ENTIRE MAASVERSE** Join Alley and Nicole as they process their initial reactions to House of Flame and Shadow. They chat about all our...
Maasverse Mania
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are NOT House of Flame and Shadow spoilers in this episode! But there are spoilers for all other SJM books. In this episode, Alley and Nicole p...
Countdown to Crescent City - Part 3
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
***SPOILERS FOR ALL OF SJM SERIES*** In this episode, Nicole and Alley give you a high level plot summary of A Court of Silver Flames to get you ready...
Countdown to Crescent City 3 - Part 2
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
***SPOILERS FOR ALL SJM BOOKS!*** In this episode, Nicole and Alley give you a high level plot summary of House of Sky and Breath to get you ready fo...
Countdown to Crescent City 3 - Part 1
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicole and Alley give you a high level plot summary of House of Earth and Blood to get you ready for the release of House of Flame an...
Gold/ Plated Prisoner Series
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Updated Audio :) **SPOILERS FOR THE PLATED PRISONER SERIES BY RAVEN KENNEDY** In this episode, Alley and Nicole discuss their reactions to the fift...
Iron Flame - Wrap Up
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**IRON FLAME SPOILERS** In this episode, Alley and Nicole talk about their favorite Iron Flame scenes and characters, play some fun games with the ch...
Holiday Episode!
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATED AUDIO :) Join Alley and Nicole for their 2023 wrap up and holiday episode extravaganza! In this episode, they discuss their top 5 books of 202...
Iron Flame - Part 3
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
** IRON FLAME SPOILERS ** Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss Nicole's current binge of the Plated Prisoner series, Alley's reads, and mor...
Iron Flame - Fan Casting!
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* IRON FLAME SPOILERS ** Join Alley and Nicole as they fan cast all of your favorite Iron Flame and Fourth Wing characters. It's chaotic, it's silly...
Iron Flame - Part 2
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
** IRON FLAME SPOILERS ** Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss their most anticipated upcoming book releases, excitement for Crescent City 3, and I...
Iron Flame - Part 1
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
** IRON FLAME SPOILERS ** Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss their current reads, excitement for Crescent City 3, and Iron Flame reactions and th...