From steamy romances to revolutionary reads, we’re wrapping up February with a wild mix of fantasy, feminism, and a dash of dark academia. We break down the genres, themes, and any spice levels of this month’s lineup—plus, our unfiltered ratings and a few chaotic tangents (because, of course).In this episode, we’ll be discussing: 📖 Fantasy, dark academia, & magical intrigue: Witches, scholars, and morally gray chaos. 💥 Feminism, power, & rebellion: The books that made us think (or rage). 🎭 Tropes we love or love to hate: Enemies-to-lovers? Found family? Messy protagonists? 🤡 Unhinged moments & off-the-rails tangents: Because staying on topic is overrated.Books Discussed:Morgan’s Books: Stamped: For Kids - Ibram X. Kendi Blood Over Bright Haven - M.L. Wang The Night Ends with Fire - K.X. Song Scythe & Sparrow - Brynne Weaver The Rebel Witch - Kristen Ciccarelli Deep End - Ali HazelwoodStevie’s Books: Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros Hood Feminism - Mikki Kendall A Study in Drowning - Ava ReidBonus Mentions: Killers of a Certain Age - Deanna Raybourn Erasing History - Jason Stanley Tentacles & Triathlons - Ashley BennettOn March 16th, we’ll be reading and discussing “Death’s Obsession” by Avina St. Graves. We’ll be discussing spoilers in that episode, so don’t forget to read along before you listen!Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe for more juicy book talk. What should we read next? Leave a comment with your most unhinged book rec! 🔥 Don’t forget to follow us on social media! You can find us on tiktok at @unhingedsmutbookclub and instagram @unhingedsmutbookclub

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