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This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 6, where they review Chapters 25 through 29. As Tharion faces the River Queen, Ruhn faces his father, and both are torn down by their ruthless city heads. Meanwhile, Bryce demands that Cormac teach her how to teleport, a skill if learned will make her unstoppable. While the boys watch Sunball and under the guise of going to the gym, Bryce and Hunt are joined by Fury and Juniper to search for Emile in the Meat Market. Bryce and Hunt blow off steam before their journey the following day to the Bone Quarter, where comfortable lies are uncovered to the horrifying truth of what happens to dearly departed souls subject to the Under-King’s dominion. Sponsors: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use BOOKTALKPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365 day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have a special bonus episode! We had the opportunity to interview Olivia Muenter and discuss her debut novel Such a Bad Influence. Olivia is a writer and cohost of Bad On Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between. Olivia's previous work has appeared on Refinery 29, Huffpost, Glamour.com and more. Find Olivia on Instagram: @oliviamuenter Website: https://www.oliviamuenter.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 6, where they review Chapters 25 through 29. As Tharion faces the River Queen, Ruhn faces his father, and both are torn down by their ruthless city heads. Meanwhile, Bryce demands that Cormac teach her how to teleport, a skill if learned will make her unstoppable. While the boys watch Sunball and under the guise of going to the gym, Bryce and Hunt are joined by Fury and Juniper to search for Emile in the Meat Market. Bryce and Hunt blow off steam before their journey the following day to the Bone Quarter, where comfortable lies are uncovered to the horrifying truth of what happens to dearly departed souls subject to the Under-King’s dominion. Sponsors: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use BOOKTALKPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365 day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxian around the Comitium before he can return home to Bryce. Despite the day's surprises, Bryce and Hunt find time to enjoy themselves. Under the watchful eyes of his friends, Ruhn makes contact with Agent Daybright for the first time. The next day, while Tharion and Ithan hunt down clues that lead to Emile, Bryce, and Ruhn make their way to their weekly magic training, only for Ruhn to be spirited away by reapers claiming to be sent by the Prince of the Pit. With the help of Cormac, Bryce rescues Ruhn and wields a blade that can kill the unkillable: The Starsword. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxian around the Comitium before he can return home to Bryce. Despite the day's surprises, Bryce and Hunt find time to enjoy themselves. Under the watchful eyes of his friends, Ruhn makes contact with Agent Daybright for the first time. The next day, while Tharion and Ithan hunt down clues that lead to Emile, Bryce, and Ruhn make their way to their weekly magic training, only for Ruhn to be spirited away by reapers claiming to be sent by the Prince of the Pit. With the help of Cormac, Bryce rescues Ruhn and wields a blade that can kill the unkillable: The Starsword. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan watch the game while they wait for Bryce and company to return as planned. Ruhn escorts Bryce home from the archive, where they are unpleasantly surprised to find Aidas, Prince of the Chasm, in his cat form on Ithan’s lap. Aidas challenges Bryce to learn more about her powers, and drops the bomb of Agent Silverbow’s identity on the group before departing. When Prince Cormac threatens the gang when they show no interest of helping the greater good, Bryce and Hunt blow him off, though Ruhn thinks twice after speaking to Flynn and Declan. While Bryce and Hunt agree to renege on their Winter Solstice agreement, Ruhn agrees to help Cormac contact Agent Daybright. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan watch the game while they wait for Bryce and company to return as planned. Ruhn escorts Bryce home from the archive, where they are unpleasantly surprised to find Aidas, Prince of the Chasm, in his cat form on Ithan’s lap. Aidas challenges Bryce to learn more about her powers, and drops the bomb of Agent Silverbow’s identity on the group before departing. When Prince Cormac threatens the gang when they show no interest of helping the greater good, Bryce and Hunt blow him off, though Ruhn thinks twice after speaking to Flynn and Declan. While Bryce and Hunt agree to renege on their Winter Solstice agreement, Ruhn agrees to help Cormac contact Agent Daybright. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 3, where they review Chapters 10 through 13. Ithan struggles with purpose while the arrival of Pollux and Baxian sends Hunt into a tailspin. Though Bryce comes to assist with his release after Hunt and Pollux trade blows, she begs Hunt to not make the same mistake again in front of Celestina. Their evening is disrupted by Tharion, whose investigation has unearthed a connection between Sofie Renast and Danika Fendyr, and reveals his search for Emile. Despite Hunt’s warnings, Bryce is eager to find Emile and keep the boy safe, and begins her own line of questioning about Danika’s connection to Ophion and the rebel cause. Sponsor: One Skin! https://www.oneskin.co/ and use promo code BOOKTALK to get 15% off! Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/booktalkkids to unlock this exclusive offer. Get one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 3, where they review Chapters 10 through 13. Ithan struggles with purpose while the arrival of Pollux and Baxian sends Hunt into a tailspin. Though Bryce comes to assist with his release after Hunt and Pollux trade blows, she begs Hunt to not make the same mistake again in front of Celestina. Their evening is disrupted by Tharion, whose investigation has unearthed a connection between Sofie Renast and Danika Fendyr, and reveals his search for Emile. Despite Hunt’s warnings, Bryce is eager to find Emile and keep the boy safe, and begins her own line of questioning about Danika’s connection to Ophion and the rebel cause. Sponsor: One Skin! https://www.oneskin.co/ and use promo code BOOKTALK to get 15% off! Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/booktalkkids to unlock this exclusive offer. Get one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 2, where they review Chapters 3 through 9. Ruhn Danaan’s pleasurable evening is rudely interrupted by the arrival of his grumpy cousin, Cormac, Crown Prince of the Avallen Fae and newly betrothed to Bryce. Bryce does her best to get her parents out of town before they hear the news, but not before her efforts are interrupted by a badly beaten Ithan Holstrom. Though Bryce demands Ithan stay with her and Hunt since he’s been kicked out of his pack, Hunt is not so enthused – and Ithan doesn’t make it easy for Hunt, either. And when a new day dawns in Lunathion, neither Bryce nor Hunt are very welcoming to the visitors who intrude on their work day and threaten their brief season of peace. SPONSOR: Blissy! Search blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD and use code BOOKTALKPOD for 30% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 2, where they review Chapters 3 through 9. Ruhn Danaan’s pleasurable evening is rudely interrupted by the arrival of his grumpy cousin, Cormac, Crown Prince of the Avallen Fae and newly betrothed to Bryce. Bryce does her best to get her parents out of town before they hear the news, but not before her efforts are interrupted by a badly beaten Ithan Holstrom. Though Bryce demands Ithan stay with her and Hunt since he’s been kicked out of his pack, Hunt is not so enthused – and Ithan doesn’t make it easy for Hunt, either. And when a new day dawns in Lunathion, neither Bryce nor Hunt are very welcoming to the visitors who intrude on their work day and threaten their brief season of peace. SPONSOR: Blissy! Search blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD and use code BOOKTALKPOD for 30% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 1, where they review the prologue through Chapter 2. Sophie Renast infiltrates the Kavalla death camps to liberate her brother, Emile. Her efforts result in the rescue of Emile and a dozen other children. With the assistance of Agent Silverbow, they run for their lives as The Hind and her dread wolves pursue. Sophie sacrifices herself to ensure her brother’s safety, which ends in her meeting a watery grave. Back in Lunathion, Bryce, Hunt, and her parents attend the debut of Juniper Andromeda at the CCB Ballet. Despite her struggles with PTSD and the unwanted attention her Starborn status brings, Bryce and Hunt make their way to Ruhn’s boisterous party. Despite all the liveliness around them, Bryce and Hunt face a harsh reality with the news of a new Archangel governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 1, where they review the prologue through Chapter 2. Sophie Renast infiltrates the Kavalla death camps to liberate her brother, Emile. Her efforts result in the rescue of Emile and a dozen other children. With the assistance of Agent Silverbow, they run for their lives as The Hind and her dread wolves pursue. Sophie sacrifices herself to ensure her brother’s safety, which ends in her meeting a watery grave. Back in Lunathion, Bryce, Hunt, and her parents attend the debut of Juniper Andromeda at the CCB Ballet. Despite her struggles with PTSD and the unwanted attention her Starborn status brings, Bryce and Hunt make their way to Ruhn’s boisterous party. Despite all the liveliness around them, Bryce and Hunt face a harsh reality with the news of a new Archangel governor. Sponsor: Lumedeodorant.com and use code BOOKTALK for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jac and Amy interview Senior Editor at Amazon Books, Al Woodworth. Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team, specializing in literary fiction and biography and memoir. She has been in the book industry for more than 13 years, and got her start as a book publicist at Henry Holt. Al also manages Amazon Literary Partnership, which provides grant funding to non-profits that support writers. For more information visit the Amazon Book Review at amazon.com/amazonbookreview. You can also follow the Amazon Books Editors’ recommendations and conversations @amazonbooks on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Lumedeodorant.com and use code BOOKTALK for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, developmental editor Savannah helps Jac with her query letter, only for things to take a big turn. Find Savannah on her Instagram @savannah.gilb or her website https://www.savannahgilbo.com/ Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Lumedeodorant.com and use code BOOKTALK for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: citybeauty.com code BOOKTALK for 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: Blissy! Search blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD and use code BOOKTALKPOD for 30% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices