Bones of the Storie

JE: Shadow Beast Shifters Trilogy by Jaymin Eve

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

It's that time for Jenn's Episode this season and she has picked another series by Jaymin Eve, the Shadow Beast Shifters Trilogy. Stepping into this series, we didn't expect to love the characters as much as we did. Listen in to find out what makes them so special.

Content Highlights:

Just keep reading
Read the room and your instincts
Less is more

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall 4

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall 3

Other books mentioned: The Spell Shop

Shifter City Fated Mates Series by Jaymin Eve

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This just might be the best discussion we've had in quite some time. Jenn and Mistie are discussing the Shifter City Fated Mates Series by Jaymin Eve and this baby just skyrocketed to the top of Mistie's list.

Content Highlights:

What you don't know is?!?!?!
Whose the logical one now? Still not me.
Is it a 2 or a 3

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2.5, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2.5, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5

Other books mentioned: Bonds that Tie, Emerald Lakes,

God of Malice by Rina Kent

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

It's Jenn and Mistie's first book of season 8 and we're starting off with an interesting one. Still keeping to the buddy jar, this lucky book won first spot for discussion and they get to use their new content scale.

Content Highlights:

Don't say baby in that tone of voice
Has the Ritual been demoted?
Legacy Trilogy - Mistie's Version

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall 1

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall

Other books mentioned: All the Legacy books, The Ritual, Leave Me Behind, Devil's Night Series

New Scale: Content

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

We've done it again, we've created a new scale to go along with all the wonderful conversations we have about the books we read.

Content Highlights:

Jenn's shinning brilliance
Making our own rules
The Ritual, need I say more, IYKYK

The Content Scale - Bones Rating

(Writing • Plot • Story)

This scale evaluates how well a book is constructed, separate from spice, darkness, personal enjoyment, or how feral it made us feel. It focuses on the quality of the writing, plot coherence, and overall story and character development.

🦴 - Rough Draft Energy

🦴🦴- Structural Concerns

🦴🦴🦴 - Satisfactory

🦴🦴🦴🦴 - Well Crafted

🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴 - Masterfully Built

Books Mentioned: All books from Season 1

Other books mentioned in this episode: 24690

Bully

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to Season 8!

We jump right back in with one of Mistie's favorite tropes, Bully.

Content Highlights:

Is it a fave
Mistie's soapbox rant
Jenn explains what she's okay with in a bully romance

Other books mentioned in this episode: Leave Me Behind, Penelope Douglas, Amo Jones

Season 7 Blooper and Outtakes

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

That's a wrap on Season 7 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes.

Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 8 to drop March 10, 2026. We've got some great things to look forward too.

Season 7 Wrap Up

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Wrapping up our seventh chapter of Bones of the Storie, where Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 7 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come

Content Highlights

Discussing DNF's
Ranking order of S7

Why Choose vs Reverse Harem

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

What is the difference, if any, between a Why Choose romance and a Reverse Harem romance. Well listeners, we're finally getting around to the question that Jenn asked in the Den of Vipers episode.

Content Highlights:

Definitions
Do we believe its any different
Some of our favorites

Other series mentioned: Bonds That Tie, Emerald Lakes, Hades, Vicious Lost Boys

Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

In our latest episode, we explore the twisted narrative of Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova.

Content Highlights

Jenn gets a little scared with Mistie
How did that get missed
Another random tangent

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 4

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3

Other books mentioned: Perfect Strangers, Bonds that Tie, Devils Night Series

JE: That's Not My Name by Megan Lally

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

For Jenn's Episode, she decided to mix it up and read a thriller book, That's Not My Name by Megan Lally. And it had absolutely nothing to do with Mistie not being able to read her first pick!

Content Highlights:

Different perspective in a thriller
Mistie may or may not have jumped ahead
Did you like our added ending?

Jenn's Ranking: Darkness 2, Spicy Feather, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy Feather, Overall 3.5

Other books mentioned: Karen Slaughter, Freida McFadden, Dead To You, Stolen, Living Dead Girl, Thirteen Reasons Why, After

Toxic by Nicole Blanchard

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Chatting about Toxic by Nicole Blanchard. We speculate on the happenings around this story and whether or not the couple is actually a couple.

Content Highlights:

Intensity levels are off
Would he really?
Are we gonna check in with the couple?

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 2, Overall 2

Other books mentioned: Consequences, Bridge Kingdom

2025 Top Shelf Reads

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Discover your next favorite read and get insider thoughts as Jenn and Mistie rifle through their shelves to share the stories that have captivated them this year

This episode is has some varied literary tastes. counting down their top six picks of 2025 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable mentions.

Content Highlights

Spoilers - Lots and lots of spoilers for all books discussed in this episode
Honorary mentions & Top 6 favorite books/authors of the year
Foreshadowing for some future episodes on the podcast

Jenn's Top 6 Reads:

Gold & Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
The Spellbook by Sarah Beth Durst
Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood
Discovery of Witches Book 1-3 by Deborah Harkness
It Had To Be You by Eliza jane Brazier

Jenn's Honorary Mentions:

Saga of the Unfated Duology by Danielle L Jensen
Abby Jimenez - Author
Elsie Silver - Author
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Mistie's Top 6 Reads:

Quicksilver & Brimstone by Callie Hart
Blackthorn by JT Geissinger
Wolves of Crescent City Trilogy by Tessa Hale
The Wrong Quarterback by CR Jane
Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Mistie's Honorary Mentions:

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Silverlake Wolves Series by Isa Rinner
L Steele - Author
The Hidden Vrohkaria Trilogy by Kelly Cove
Outlier by Susie Tate
Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe

Anticipated 2026 Book Reads

Jenn

Bride Kingdom books 5 & 6 by Danielle L Jensen
Quicksilver and Brimstone by Callie Hart
ACOTAR book 6 by Sarah J Maas
Dark Olympus series by Katee Robert (June 2026)

Mistie

Quiet Ones by Penelope Douglas (Feb 2026)
Archangel's Ascension by Nalini Singh (May 2026)
Fae and Alchemy Book 3 by Callie Hart (Nov 2026)
Alpha & Omega Book 7 (TBA 2026)

Blackthorn by J. T. Geissinger

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

You're in for a treat this week, Mistie surprises us all with her walk through Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger and her reaction to that ending. Though if you have read the ending, it shouldn't really surprise you that she really enjoyed it. Listen in to find out all the buzz.

Content Highlights:

Best Banter Ever
Was it really confusing?
Surprised by Mistie

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 4

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 4

Other books mentioned: Perfect Strangers, Carnal Urges, PenPal, Haunting Adeline

24690 by A. A. Dark

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Jenn and Mistie, well mostly Jenn, are talking about their very first pitch black book. Check your triggers before jumping in on this one cause Jenn walks us through the whole story plot for book one.

Content Highlights:

Shocker, Mistie didn't finish the book
Double shocker, Jenn did and she breaks down the whole story
And a new category may or may not have been created

Jenn's Rating: Darkness: Off the scale, Spicy 3 for consensual scenes only, Overall 3/5

Mistie's Rating: darkness: Off the scale, Spicy 3 for consensual scenes only, Overall 2

Other books mentioned: Consequences, Sea of Ruin, Sinners Retreat

Den of Vipers by K. A. Night

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Today Jenn and Mistie are discussing Den of Vipers by K. A. Knight. Listen in to see what good things they have to say bout this book and how it's a great place to start to learn your limits.

Content Highlights:

Taste tester
Ranking
Different kinds of play

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall 3.5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall 3

Other books mentioned: Haunting Adeline, Yellowstone, Lights Out, KA Knight

Jenn's Dark Update

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Curious about how Jenn is taken to being pulled into the dark. Join us on this episode where Mistie's internet wasn't working so the conversation is broken and scattered. And if you've been following us you really don't want to miss this because The Ritual. #IYKYK

Content Highlights:

It's all fantasy and feeds into wants & desires
Dark Romance vs Dark Romance Elements
The Ritual for the win!!!!!!!!!!!

Other Books Mentioned: Lights Out, Fifty Shades of Grey, Haunting and Hunting Adeline, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors, Butcher and Black Bird, The Ritual, Sinners Duet Unholy Vows, Carter Reed, Lauren Biel, Does It Hurt, Pen Pal, Under Your Scars

The Daymakers by Grace McGinty

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome to another tangent episode, where we do eventually come to discussing the book titled for this episode, The Daymakers by Grace McGinty. But before we do, we chat about some other things. And remember to check out the end of the season bloopers and outtakes for some of the extended conversations from this episode.

Content Highlights:

Sneaky Tangent Episodes
Reverse Good Girl in this episode
Sneak peak for future discussion

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 4

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Other books mentioned: Bridge Kingdom

Plated Prisoner Books 1-3 by Raven Kennedy

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On today's episode we have Mistie recapping the first 3 books in the plated prisoner series. Yeah, a little worried about the summary, she didn't too bad. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.

Content Highlights:

The Goose that Lays the Golden Egg
Two side of the same coin
A first for Mistie, something went too far

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3.5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Enemies to Lovers

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Jenn and Mistie are back with another great lineup. Opening for Season 7, we chat about the trope (or insert your preferred name here) Enemies to Lovers. How do you define it? And are they really enemies. #realornotreal

Content Highlights:

Over saturated
OMG Mistie .. and of course that is not an E2L
Tangent about the Divergent Series, we didn't see that coming

Other books mentioned: It Had to Be You, The Secrets of Jane, Bridge Kingdom, The Bonds that Tie, Throne of Glass, Royals of Forsyth University, Divergent Series, Penelope Douglas, Amo Jones, Beautiful Fiend

Season 6 Bloopers & Outtakes

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

That's a wrap on Season 6 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes.

Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 7 to drop November 11, 2025 We've got some great things to look forward too.

Season 6 Wrap Up

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Wrapping up the sixth chapter of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 6 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come

Content Highlights

Discussing DNF's
Ranking order of S6
Mistie corrects a comment from a previous episode

If you like that, then read this Seasons 4-6

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Mistie and Jenn are doing it again with the season six final episode by giving additional recommendations based off of seasons four through six discussed books / series on Bones of the Storie.

Be warned some high level summaries of the new books being suggested, so if you don't like spoilers you may just want to check out the books' blurbs.

Season 4

Jenn's Suggestions

If you like Lights Out by Navessa Allen, then you should read It Had To Be you by Eliza Jane Brazier

If you like Haunting Adeline by HC Carlton, then you should read Driving My Obsession by Lauren Biel

Mistie's Suggestions

If you like Beautiful Fiend by Lola King, then you should read Priest and his Antichrist by Amo Jones

If you like Meet at Midnight by Lux Oleander, then you should read Depraved by AJ Merlin

Season 5

Jenn's Suggestions

If you like Bride by Ali Hazelwood, then you should read Saga of the Unfated duology by Danielle L Jensen

f you like Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe, then you should read The Secrets of Jane by Charlotte Mallory

Mistie's Suggestions

If you like Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe, then you should read The Hidden of Vrohkaria Trilogy by Kelly Cove

If you like The Beast by Jenika Snow, then you should read Monsters Bride by Stasia Black

If you like A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson, then you should read He's So Slick by Sinclair Kelly

Season 6

Jenn's Suggestions

If you like Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe, then you should read Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood

If you like Crash by Kathy Lockheart, then you should read Make Me Yours by Melanie Harlow

If you read Consequences by Aletha Romig, then you should read Dirty Ugly Toy by K Webster

Mistie's Suggestions

If you like Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel, then you should read Marrow by Brynne Weaver and Trisha Wolfe

If you like Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe, then you should read Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score

If you like Crash by Kathy Lockheart, then you should read Outlier by Susie Tate and/or Doctored Vows by Shandie Boyes

If you read Consequences by Aletha Romig, then you should read Corrupt by Penelope Douglas and/or Devoted Billionaires Unstoppable Affection by Ava Selwyn

Other books mentioned: The Bridge Kingdom series

Four horsemen Series by Sarah Bailey

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The unofficial title for this episode is "We Have No Idea" but we sure had fun trying to remember the Four Horsemen series by Sarah Bailey. We first read this series in spring of 2022 and we're just now getting to the discussion, join us as we take a walk down buddy read memory lane.

Content Highlights:

This is not really a parody, just being fun about it
Damn, Mistie sure did do a good breakdown of the story
Take a walk down buddy read memory lane

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Buddy Read List:

2022 - Four Horsemen Series, The Bonds that Tie Series

2023 - Court of the Vampire Queen, The Sainthood Boys of Lowell High Series, Ensnared, Never King Series, The Marriage Contract (aka heated Rivals

Crash by Kathy Lockheart

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

We think its safe to say that Mistie's first language interferes when trying to speak English on the podcast. But know that she truly does try and pronounce everything correctly. And if you're curious about what we're talking about, check out this episode where Mistie and Jenn discuss Crash by Kathy Lockheart.

Content Highlights:

Mistie actually means Too Stupid Too Live
Not affiliated by Wordhippo, but we won't turn down a sponsorship
Mistie coins a new term, brain candy books

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Hello Listeners, join Mistie and Jenn as they discuss another Dark Romance Rom-Com, Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel. With an extra side of body parts, you won't want to miss this episode.

Content Highlights:

Mistie 1 - Jenn, too many too count
Sept 1st is official Reversies Day
Surprise Fruit Appearance

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 4, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 4, Overall 3

Other Books Mentioned: Other Lauren Biel books, Katee Roberts, Brynne Weaver, A Ruin of Roses, Lights Out

Consequences by Aleatha Romgi

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This discussion is a hard one and is not for those who may be sensitive. Listen in as Jenn and Mistie take lots of calming breaths as they breakdown the whole novel, Consequences by Aleatha Romig. And some of the sequel, Truth.

Content Highlights:

What Jenn Wanted
This book is dangerous
Jenn plans her revenge

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Other books mentioned: Dirty Ugly Toy, Consequences Series, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors, Beautiful Fiend, Sea of Ruin, behind Close Doors, Throne of Glass, As She's Told

Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Are you a believer of the unknown? Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe may have curious then you were before. Join Mistie and Jenn as they discuss this sweet novel filled with banter and fun adventures.

Content Highlights:

New book boyfriend
We love a good counter from Jenn
Spicy Mistie for the win

Jenn's Ratings - Darkness Feather, Spicy 2, Overall 4

Mistie's Ratings - Darkness Feather, Spicy 2, Overall 4

Other books mentioned: Ranger, Love at First Sighting

Plot Twist

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This episode is brought to you by a random meme the Mistie saw on the internet. The topic is plot twist. WARNING!!! For those who listen you know we don't hold back but check the books mentioned below cause we are giving away all the plot twists!!!

Content Highlights:

Plot Twist or Surprise
Possibly Mistie's first introduction to paranormal romance
Three levels of a Plot Twist

Other books mentioned: Freida McFadden, Jaci Burton, The Kind Worth Killing, The High Mountain Court, Mimosa Grove, Jewels of the Sun, Mercedes Thompson Series

TBR vs WTR

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Are you a pleasure reader or do you need structure to get through all those books? On today's episode we chat about the difference between a "to be read" (TBR) versus and "want to read" (WTR) list. Where do you fall on the spectrum?

Content Highlights:

Liar, Liar, Pants on File
Jenn's Hot Take
no one was shame-harmed in the making of this episode

Other books mentioned: Queens of Mist and Madness, Flesh and Fire series

Priest by Sierra Simone

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Hello lambs!!! See what I did there, any who, check all the things we have to say or lack there of say about Priest by Sierra Simone. So few words have never said so much.

Content Highlights:

Holy oil batman
Poker night for the win
Mistie does a dramatic reading

Jenn's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3.5, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3.5, Overall 2

Other books mentioned: Sierra Simone books, The Architect by Nikki Sloane

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

You're in for a big surprise with this episode, especially if you have been listening to use from the beginning, on our reaction to this book. And also no surprise at all that we went a few tangents.

Content Highlights:

Chapter 10, IYKYK
Cinnamon Roll Villain
Who even wrote this?

Jenn's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 3.5/Ch. 10 4

Other books mentioned in this episode: other Katee Robert books, the Dark Olympus Series, Silver Flames, Unholy Vows

Credence by Penelope Douglas

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This is such an exciting episode, its our very first Penelope Douglas episode. We couldn't have a forbidden and taboo season without having her on the line up.

Content Highlights:

Dilly Do-Dads
It's not only Mistie forgetting names
That's Hot (IYKYK)

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Other: Fae Isles Series, Penelope Douglas series

Forbidden vs Taboo

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Jenn and Mistie are back with another great lineup. Opening for Season 6, we jabber about the tropes (or insert your preferred name here) Forbidden vs Taboo. Is there a difference and can you agree that all dark romance must contain one if not both?

Content Highlights:

Social Media Consent
Random Jibber, Jabbering
Astonishing, Jenn and Mistie agree

Other books mentioned in this episode: As She's Told, Lights Out, ACOTAR

Season 5 Bloopers & Outtakes

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500

That's a wrap on Season 5 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned conversations that didn't make into our episodes.

Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 6 to drop July 8, 2025 We've got some great things to look forward too.

Season 5 Wrap Up

Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

We are wrapping up the fifth chapter of Bones of the Storie closes, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 5 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come

Content Highlights

Discussing DNF's
Ranking order of S5
Not another mini episode of talking about Epic

Scythe & Sparrow

Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Hello listeners, today Jenn and Mistie discuss the final book in the Ruinous Trilogy but also reminiscing on the trilogy as a whole. Our very first episode was Butcher and Blackbird so the of this series is bittersweet.

Content Highlights:

if you say chuckle / laugh one more time
Theory Rabbit-holes
Barbara was great

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 4

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Other Books: Butcher & Blackbird, Leather & Lark, Shelly Laurenston

That Time I Accidentally Took Over the Mafia

Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Looking for a new book that will have you laughing? Today we are discussing, That Time I Accidentally Took Over the Mafia by Rebekah Sinclair.

Content Highlights:

Guy character names: Almost Husband, Stepbrother, Suit
Jenn pulls a Mistie
Humor within Dark Romance

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Other Mentions: Tears of Tess, Tangled, Butcher & Blackbird, Accidental Serial Killer

The Beast

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Readers, this is not an episode you want to miss. We got some wild things happening, and we also talked about the book or novella, The Beast by Jenika Snow.

Content Highlights:

Who is Mistie in this episode
Monster Smut
Primal Debate

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 2

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Other books mentioned: Monster & Beauties Series, Made Beast, To Love a Monster

Epic

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Surprise, we're doing something different this week. Still talking about a great story, its just being delivered in a different format. This adaption is way better than the one Mistie remembers reading in school

Content Highlights:

So many feelings and so many things
Mistie is unfamiliar with who is singing what so her responses may be incorrect
Jenn shows off her power of music

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy bell pepper, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy bell pepper, Overall 4

Books mentioned: Odyssey by Homer, Sea of Ruin, Addicted to Pain, As She's Told

Most Influential Books

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Hello listeners, we are back with another talking conversation, this time Jenn and Mistie share books that have been influential in their reading journals. Listen in to see if you have any connections with their stories too. Or share some of your own.

Content Highlights:

Didn't see those first ones coming did ya
Taking a stroll down memory lane
Introducing Literary Detectives Jenn and Mistie

Jenn's List:

The Shack
ACOTAR
The Awakening
The Bridge Kingdom Duet
Sinners Duet

Mistie's List:

Jane Eyre
Elantris
The Storied Life of AJ Fikry
Videotape
The Book Thief

Character Deaths

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This is such an interesting topic that Jenn and Mistie have for you today. Be sure and check the book list below, if you don't want to know who didn't make it to the end of the book. Also check your triggers, due to the context of this discussion. We don't hold back, as always and spoilers are what we're about.

Content Highlights:

Say pointless 3 times fast
Unnecessary
Back from the dead

Books Discussed in this episode:

The High Mountain Court
Serpent & Dove Series
Throne of Glass Series
The Empearyn Series
The Perfect Gentleman Series
The Ravenhood Series
Emerald Lakes Series
Bonds That Tie Series
ACOTAR Series
Crescent City
Same Kind of Different As Me

Bride

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Not sure if anyone is keeping count, but Mistie is pretty sure this is our first vampire story on the podcast. Today we are discussion Bride by Ali Hazelwood and there is going to be some shocks and gasps from this episode, so be sure and listen to the end.

Content Highlights:

Serena, not Sara, is the name we are looking for
Are you hungry? This one has the meat and potatoes
Oh the Misery ...

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 4

Other mentions: Abby Jimenez, The Protector, Unholy Vows

JE: A Pack for Autumn

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome to our very first Jenn's Episode where we discussion a book that aligns more with Jenn's light and fluffy. No jokes here, jump into the conversation about A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson.

Content Highlights:

Rule #1, Mistie is never for sure on some things at any given time
Bonding, its more than just sexual
Alpha's can be damsels too

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 1 feather, Spicy 3, Overall 4

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 1 feather, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Other books mentioned: Luna Nox, Zodiac Wolves, Shadow Bred Series, Chestnut Spring Series

Book / Series everyone loves but us

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Hello Listens, today's episode will not be for the faint of heart ... we're talking about all the books / series that other people love and we don't. Come prepared to not agree, or maybe you do, and get your counterarguments ready.

Content Highlights:

Throw your hands in the air
Bombastic Love
The Big One

Our List

Haunting Adeline
A Touch of Darkness
Leather and Lark
The Silent Patient
That Sik Luv
From Blood and Ash
The Ravenhood Series
Collen Hoover

Devourer of Men

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Our first book discussion for season 5 is off to a wonderful start ... could you hear the sarcasm in that statement?

Content Highlights:

Mistie, our whole podcast is spoilers, why are you worried about it?
We feel all the feels
This short, was it worth it?

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 1, Overall .25

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 1, Overall 1

Other books mentioned: Vicious Lost Boys series, Sierra Simone, Katee Robert, The Ritual, Sunshine and the Stalker

Spicy 2.0

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

We are starting off Season 5 with a brand new spicy scale.

This expanded spicy scale provides a clearer understanding of the varying levels of spice in romance novels, helping readers choose content that aligns with their preferences and comfort levels.

Content Highlights:

Fun Fact: Snails
Are we gonna remember all the things
Rerating previously discussed books

New Spicy Scale:

Bell Pepper - Off Page

1 Pepper - Teasing & Suggestive

2 Peppers - Lightly Descriptive

3 Peppers- Making Us Sweat

4 Peppers- Seductive & Taboo

5 Peppers- Dark & Forbidden

Books Mentioned: All books from Season 1-4.

Other books / authors mentioned in this episode not recorded on the podcast: Ranger

Retellings / Inspired By

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Jenn and Mistie are back! Did you miss us like we missed you?!?! We also missed being in the studio recording and and the first episode of Season 5, you guessed it - is another trope/genre. We define the difference between what is a retelling and what is inspired by.

Content Highlights:

If ya know, you know - gosh Mistie
Check your triggers
Jenn got a punch in her Swiftie Card

Other books / authors mentioned: Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Anderson, Vicious Lost Boys series, ACOTAR, Dark Olympus series, To Love A Monster, Made Beast, Lunar Chronicles, 9th Grave, Black Lyon, Smoke Bitten, Cathy Yardley, Fifty Shades / Twilight, Anna Todd, The Idea of You, Unholy Vows, Carter Reed, Light's Out

Season 4 Bloopers & Outtakes

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

That's a wrap on Season 4 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and mishap conversations that didn't make into our episodes.

Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 5 to drop March 4, 2025 We've got some great things to look forward too.

Season 4 Wrap Up

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

As the fourth chapter of Bones of the Storie closes, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 4. With the hints of new things and even darker books to follow along with us coming soon.

Content Highlights

Discussing DNF's
Ranking order of S4

Special Editions

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Hello listeners, today on Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn are here to talk about Special Edition books. This whole conversation started with the announcement of the Ten Year anniversary "Special Night Court Edition" of the ACOTAR series that Bloomsbury is putting out.

Yes, you read that right. I put it in quotations, cause in this episode, we laydown what makes it a special edition and what does not it a "special edition".

Content Highlights:

One Click Color, no thank you
Effective Communication is sexy
For clarity, Mistie's birthday is January 12th.

Books mentioned in this episode: ACOTAR, Shepard King Duet, Ice Breaker, Knock'em Out Series, Fourth Wing, Crave

Subscription Boxes: Mystic Box, Arcane Society

Publishers: Bloomsbury, RedTower, Entangled

Haunting Adeline

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Listen in to this sigh-filled episode where Mistie and Jenn discuss the dark romance novel, Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton. And see if you catch on to this surprising twist of a conversation, IYKYK!!!

Also be sure and check out our Kickstarter campaign, it will run from January 12-31, 2025.

Make 100 - What's Your Next Read - https://shorturl.at/njll1

Content highlights:

Mistie did not care
It's been FIVE days!!!!!
Speaking of repetitive language

Jenn's Ratings - Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 2

Mistie's Ratings - Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 1

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4

Other books mentions: Den of Vipers, Hunting Adeline, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors

Beautiful Fiend

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and talk about all the things in Beautiful Fiend. Plus we share a little bit of BOTS history and our first buddy read.

Content Highlights:

Say my name ...
Most unhinged MMC
Jenn has an epiphany

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4

Other Books Mentioned: Sea of Ruin, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors, The Ritual, Lights Out, Corrupt

2024 Top Shelf Reads

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Discover your next favorite read and get insider thoughts as Jenn and Mistie rifle through their shelves to share the stories that have captivated them this year

This episode is has some varied literary tastes. counting down their top six picks of 2024 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable mentions. From the dark and intense to the light and heartwarming, we've got your reading list covered.

Content Highlights

Spoilers - Lots and lots of spoilers for all books discussed in this episode
Honorary mentions & Top 6 favorite books/authors of the year
Foreshadowing for some future episodes on the podcast

Jenn's Top 6 Reads:

Lights Out by Navessa Allen
The Wolf Hotel Series by K. A. Tucker
Shepherd King Duet by Rachel Gillig
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks
Unholy Vows by Mila Kane

Jenn's Honorary Mentions:

Driving my Obsession by Lauren Biel
The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden
Abby Jimenez - Author
Tessa Bailey - Author
Christina Lauren - Author
Frieda McFadden - Author

Mistie's Top 6 Reads:

Unholy Vows by Mila Kane
Kylie Kent - Author
Tessa Hale - Author
Lights Out by Navessa allen
The Wrong Pucking Number by CR Jane
The Evelyn Maynard Trilogy by Kaydence Snow

Mistie's Honorary Mentions:

Carnal Urges by JT Geissinger
Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score
The Monsters Among Us Series by Debbie Cassidy
Immortal Vices & Virtues: Her Monstrous Mates Series by Multiple Authors
Catharina Maura - Author
Allie Santos - Omega Heat World Books
Kingdom of Shifters & Witches Series by Lacey Carter Anderson
Fae Isles Series by Lisette Marshall

Other Book mention: The Bonds that Tie Series, The Bridge Kingdom Duet, Perfect Strangers, The Dragon's Bride, Mary Higgins Clark, Heather Graham, Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Leather & Lark

Anticipated 2025 Book Reads

Jenn

Onyx's Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Jan 2025)
Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy
Flesh and Fire Series by JLA
Fae Isles Series by Lisette Marshall
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver (Feb 2025)

Mistie

Priest and his Antichrist by Amo Jones (Jan 2025)
Alpha & Omega Book 7 (TBA 2025)
Archangel's Ascension by Nalini Singh (May 2025)
Quiet Ones by Penelope Douglas (TBA 2025)

Unholy Vows

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Nothing else will measure up after reading this one, Unholy Vows might be the top dawg in mafia books for us. Listen in to found out why. Oh and maybe listen to the Carter Reed episode first, if you haven't already to get more context on the conversation.

Content Highlights:

Will we ever know the real pronunciation
Normal people vs Mistie People
Jenn has a lizard brain, who knew

Jenn's Ratings - Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 5

Mistie's Ratings - Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 5

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4

Other Books Mentioned: Carter Reed, Beautiful Fiend, Driving My Obsession

Carter Reed I & II

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

If you are looking for a to get started on reading Mafia, this is the duet you want to read. Also, new word drinking game Jenn and Mistie didn't plan on working into this episode, if you drink - every time you hear the word like, seems we changed it up from our previous famous word agree, take a drink of your choice. If you know, you know ;)

Content Highlights:

No Pampered Prince Vibes
Characters need to pick a lane
We don't really like that many MFCs

Jenn's Rating - Darkness 3 but a 4 for opening scene, Spicy , Overall 3.5

Mistie's Rating - Darkness 3 but a 4 for opening scene, Spicy , Overall

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 3

Other Books Mentioned: Heated Rivals, Thieves & Monsters, Cole, Bonds that Tie, Bridge Kingdom, Emerald Lakes, Throne of Glass

Lights Out

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

This is one episode you don't want to skip. Not going to give any spoilers but its Jenn and Mistie's first *REDACTED* since season 2. And that's saying a lot. High praise like this doesn't come around often.

Content Highlights:

Jenn's not wrong
A sprinkle of psychology / reality
Does audio make a difference?

Jenn's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Overall 5

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4

Other Books Mentioned: Driving My Obsession, Butcher & Blackbird, Neon God's

Meet at Midnight

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Today we have a special treat. It's our very first special guest. Please give a warm welcome to Kelly!

Content Highlights:

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda
That was not an accusation, we're all friends here
Recommending or warning books to Kelly, listeners choice

Kelly's Rating - Darkness 4, Spicy 3, Overall 1

Jenn's Rating - Darkness 4, Spicy 3, Overall 1

Mistie's Rating - Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 1

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 3

Other Books Mentioned: Beatrix Hollow, Frankie's Funhouse, American Psycho, Butcher & Blackbird, Hades X Persephone Saga, The Bride, Leather & Lark, The Bridge Kingdom, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors, Sea of Ruin, Sinners duet, Jenn's fave book The Ritual

Other Mentions: Beast from Split

Thieves and Monsters

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Readers dive in with Jenn and Mistie as they discuss the first Mafia book of the season, with a little bit of a twist.

Content Highlights:

What ... my name is who ... my name is ...
Whoa whoa whoa, wait a minute
Was anything missing?

Jenn's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Overall 3

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4

Other Books mentioned: Neon Gods, Zodiac Wolves, Girl on the Train

Favorite Scenes

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

These are a few of our favorites scenes ... listen in to hear Jenn and Mistie pull favorite scenes from favorite books / series.

Content Highlights:

No prep, no prep, la--la-la--la-laa-laa!
Twofers for the win
Did Mistie take on Jenn's light & fluffy?

Books from Mistie's favorite scenes:

Archangel Enigma by Nalini Singh
Beasts Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston
Isn't It Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs (River Marked & Fire Touched)
Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones
The Chosen Series by Stacy Jones.

Mistie's Honorary Mentions:

Beast of Temptation by Nalini Singh

Books from Jenn's favorite scenes:

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
The Traitor Queen by Danielle L Jensen
Sinners Duet by Sophie Lark
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas.

Jenn's Honorary Mentions:

Neon Gods by Katee Roberts

Other books mentioned: Pride and Prejudice, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Tears of Tess

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Starting off the new season with an interesting book. We were surprised by our reactions to this popular "dark" romance novel.

Content Highlights:

Of course Mistie didn't skip the good parts
is 23 a weird age to not be sexual curious
How dark is dark if only a few scenes

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 3.5, Spicy 3, Overall 2

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 3.5, Spicy 3, Overall 2

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 3

Other books mentioned: Sunshine and the Stalker, The Ritual (only in passing this time.

Mafia

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another season, which one we're not sure, of Bones of the Storie. Today Jenn and Mistie are discussing Mafia in dark romance.

Content Highlights

Brain fog is a real thing
Is it really mafia if no one does anything but carry a gun?
Mafia vs Secret Society

Other books mentioned: The marriage contract by Katee Robert.

Season 3 Bloopers

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500

That's a wrap on Season 3 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and mishap conversations that didn't make into our episodes.

Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 4 to drop November 5, 2024, We've got some great things to look forward too.

Season 3 Wrap Up

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

As we close out the third chapter of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 3. With the promise of even more dark stories to sink your teeth into coming your way soon.

Content Highlights

Discussing DNF's
Ranking order of S3

If you like this, then read that

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Jenn and Mistie are mixing it with the season three final episode by giving additional recommendations based off of season one and two discussed books / series on Bones of the Storie.

Be warned some high level summaries of the new books being suggested, so if you don't like spoilers you may just want to check out the books' blurbs.

Season 1

Mistie's Suggestions

If you like the Madison Kate series by Tate James, then you should read The Sainthood - Boys of Lowell High series by Siobhan Davis

If you like the Vicious Lost Boys series by Nikki St. Crowe, then you should read the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

If you like the Bonds That Tie series by J Bree, then you should read The Evelyn Maynard Trilogy by Kaydence Snow

Jenn's Suggestions

If you like the Bonds That Tie series by J Bree, then you should read the Emerald Lakes series by Britt Andrews

Season 2

Jenn's Suggestions

If you like the ACOTAR series by Sarah J Maas, then you should read the Fae Isles series by Lisette Marshall

If you love Aelin from Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, then you should read Lara from The Bridge Kingdom duet by Danielle L Jenson or vice versa

Mistie's Suggestions

If you like Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin, then you should read Stormfire by Christine Monson, Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers, or The Devil's Embrace by Catherine Coulter

Other books / authors mentions in this episode: Kathleen Woodiwiss, Zodiac Academy, Christina Lauren

Deliciously Dark Fairytales

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jenn and Mistie as they play guess who on character names from the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series by K. F. Breene. Suggesting that readers approach this series with an expectation of fun rather than high-stakes.

Content Highlights:

Here, there be dragons
Trying to figure out Weston
Parody Fantasy, thoughts?

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 4, Overall 4

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 4, Overall 3

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 3

Other books / authors mentioned in this episode: ACOTAR, The High Mountain Court

Friends with the Monsters

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Mistie and Jenn, as we discuss their initial expectations of the book Friends with the Monsters by Albany Walker, not Friends with Monsters, and how the book met—or didn’t meet—those anticipations. We share our thoughts on the characters and plot, noting that this book could be a great choice for readers new to the monster / reverse harem genre.

Content Highlights:

Humanoid monsters vs Traditional monsters
Yes, Mistie does know her ABC's
Wow, look at the time, that was a quick one

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 2

Other Books / Authors Mentioned: Albany Walker backlist, Driving My Obsession, Better Run, Butcher & Blackbird, Bonds that Tie series, Sophie Lark, JT Geissinger

Our Favorite Tropes & Kinks

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Jenn and Mistie make their own rules about their favorite tropes and kinks they love to read while also discussing a few other random book topics.

Content Highlights:

Jenn's disclaimer - take a shot every time that Mistie says Bonk.
Yes peeps, fact fucking is a thing
Better yet, what don't we like is the real question

Mistie's favorite tropes: dragons, shapeshifters or monsters/creatures, omegaverse, reverse harem, mafia, academy/new adult, aliens, angst

Jenn's favorite tropes: main character with a dog (pet trope), enemies to lovers, female driven plot, single dad, hallmark (leaving the city life for the small town),

Books mentioned: Lucy Score, Catharina Maura, Unfated Mates, Emerald Lakes, Heat Stroke, Desperate Measures, Ranger, Luna Wolf, The Ritual, Bonds That Tie,

Driving My Obsession

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Imagine our surprise when we read this book that embodies all the elements of a dark romance, Driving My Obsession by Lauren Biel is today's discussion.

Content Highlights:

Gollum or Gremlin, you decide
Jenn has dubbed this a retelling for Phantom of the Opera
Sometime later when Mistie is editing this episode she asks - who the F is Oaklyn?

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 4

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4

Other Books Mentioned: Butcher & Blackbird, Phantom of the Opera, Lucy Score, Christina Lauren, Group Therapy, Hitched, Sinners Duet

The Dragon's Bride

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jenn and Mistie as they unpack their mixed feelings about this unconventional romance. They explore the novel’s unique take on fantasy romance, including its unconventional portrayal of dragons. Who do you agree with?

Content Highlights:

Real or not real - no wings
Who doesn't love a cactus?
Dinosaur romance in disguise

Jenn's Ratings - Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3

Mistie's Ratings - Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 2

Other books: Ice Planet Barbarians, Stacy Jones, Katee Robert Backlist, Emerald Lakes

Red

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Jenn and Mistie dive into another romance novel. If you’re curious about the balance between monster romance and plot development or just want to hear their detailed take on this genre, this episode is a great listen.

Content Highlights:

blah, blah, blah
Where did all the threads go?
Unexpected Shifts

Jenn's Rating -Darkness: 2, Spicy 2, Overall 2

Mistie's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 2

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 2

Other books mentions: Jenika Snow, Unfated Mates, A Soul to Keep

Better Run

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Discussing Alina May's debut dark romance, Better Run. We have a few things up our sleeves with this one, so be sure and listen in. We break down the foundation of this book and we theorized on what could have been.

Content Highlights:

New podcast slogan
Getting a glimpse into our currently reading list (at time of recording)
Again, why can't people use stalker correctly

Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 3, Spicy 4, Overall 2

Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 3, Spicy 4, Overall 2

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 3

Books mentioned in this episode: Fae King, Child of Blood and Bone, Book Of Living Secrets, Unfated Mates, City of Ruin, Red, Dead Guy Next Door, Bonds That Tie, Ruins of Sea and Souls, Emerald Lakes series, No One Has To Know.

Shadow Bred Series

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Our first "monster" romance of the season, is the full Shadow Bred Series by Grace McGinty. Join us as we talk all the great things.

Content Highlights:

New world and shifters, with cute floppy ears
Unfinished business
Male omegaverse pregnancy, new we say more

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Stars 4

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Stars 4

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 3

Other Mentions: Split, the movie.

Leather & Lark

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500

One of the most anticipated sequels of the year for dark romance - Jenn and Mistie don't hold back in this discussion on what they liked, didn't like, and what they hoped for for this story and the overarching plot of the trilogy.

Content Highlights:

Contemporary vs dark
Something new, instead of what we expect
Possibly different writing styles

Jenn's Rating - Darkness: 3, Spice: 2-3, Overall 3.5

Mistie's Rating - Darkness: 2, Spice 2, Overall 3

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spice 3

Other books mentioned: Butcher & Blackbird

Monster Romance

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500

What makes a monster, a monster, in a monster romance?

Content Highlights:

Mistie's disappointment about not arguing
Wait, Beast has a name?
Edging the audience

Books mentioned in this episode:

Bride, The Dragon Bride, Ensnared, A Soul to Keep, Flirting with Monsters, The Morning Wood Tree, Squeak, Ice Planet Barbarians, Phantom of the Opera, Twilight, Beauty and the Beast

Darkness Scale 2.0

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500

We are starting off with a new season with a brand new darkness scale.

This expanded darkness scale provides a clearer understanding of the varying levels of darkness in romance novels, helping readers choose content that aligns with their preferences and comfort levels.

Content Highlights:

Words are hard
Rerating previously discussed books
Arguing for the sake of arguing

New Darkness Scale:

1 Skull - Light Hearted

2 Skulls - Mild Darkness

3 Skulls - Moderate Darkness

4 Skulls - Significant Darkness

5 Skulls - Extreme Darkness

Season 2 Bloopers

Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

That's a wrap on Season 2, please enjoy all the giggles and mishaps that didn't make into some of our episodes.

Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 3 to drop July 2, 2024, We've got changes and great discussions to look forward too.

Season 2 Wrap Up

Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

As the curtain falls on this chapter, Mistie and Jenn rank their the books of Season 2. But the stage is set for a season three, did you catch all those hints, that promises even more gripping narratives to sink our teeth into.

Content Highlights

Discussing DNF's
Ranking order of S2

As She's Told

Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In our latest episode, Jenn and Mistie encounter a book that challenges both of their comfort levels. We grapple with the intricate dance of power dynamics and consent, while dissecting the book's representation of master-slave relationships, pet play, and the broader impact these narratives have on the BDSM community but also in a true alternative lifestyle relationship.

Content Highlights:

Curious but total Mindfuck
Struggling with how to respond to this book
Is this really our rating?

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 5, Overall 1 but 4 for the first 60%

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 5, Overall 2 or 3

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 5 Skulls

Other Books Mentioned: The Handmaid's Tale, Perfect Strangers, The Ritual

Romance Terminology

Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On this literary adventure, we explore the whimsical world of romance terminology, a lexicon that binds together the hearts of readers and writers alike.

Content Highlights:

Jenn coined a new term RTR
Public Service Announcement - Always check the triggers/content warnings
It might be way too early for this conversation

Terms we discuss - Romancelandia, HEA / HFN, Cliffhanger, Standalone / Series / Shared Universe / Interconnected, TBR, DNF / DNR Trash, Trope / Kink, Smut, Trigger Warnings (TW) / Content Warnings (CW), Dubious Consent (Dub Con), Consensual Non-Consent (CNC), Non-Consensual (Non-Con), Reverse Harem (RH) / Why Choose / Poly, Sword Crossing, Omegaverse, Ship / Shipping

Character initials and pairings: H/h, MC / MMC / MFC, FF or F/F, MM or M/M, MF, MFM / MMF, MMMF / MMFM

Sea of Ruin

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Haunted by the vivid imagery and tumultuous emotions from Pam Godwin's "Sea of Ruin," Jenn and Mistie found ourselves ensnared by the novel's dark romance, debating its stark themes and the protagonist's perilous plight.

Content Highlights

Intense feelings
Challenging themes
New Darkness?

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 5, Spice 5, Overall 4

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 5+++, Spice 5, Overall 4

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 5 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 5 Spice

Other Books Mentioned: Dead Soldiers Vs Tailors, Consequences, Sweet Savage Love, Tears of Tess, Bridge Kingdom Duet, Den of Vipers, The Ritual, Haunting/Hunting Adeline, That Sik Luv

The Works of Sarah J. Maas Part II

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Listen in as Jenn and Mistie continue to unpack the complex worlds created by Sarah J. Maas. Join us as we share our final thoughts and ratings, encapsulating the impact of Sarah J. Maas's storytelling mastery.

Content Highlights:

Secondary Characters
Strong Female Characters
Favorite Scenes

Crescent City

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 1, Overall Book One 4, Book Two & Three 3.5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 1, Overall Book One 4, Book Two & Three 3

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 3 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 2 Spicy

ACOTAR

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 1.5, Spicy 1 (ACOMAF 2 & Silver Flame 3), Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 1.5, Spicy 1 (ACOMAF 2 & Silver Flame 3), Overall 3.5

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 2.5-3 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 2 Spicy

Throne of Glass

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 1, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 1, Overall 5

Other Books Mentioned: Bridge Kingdom Duet & The High Mountain Court

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 4 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 1 Spicy

The Works of Sarah J. Maas Part I

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Listen in as Jenn and Mistie unpack the complex worlds created by Sarah J. Maas, starting with the latest buzz in her Crescent City series. This episode isn't just a fan's paradise; it's a candid critique where we don't shy away from talking about the parts of Maas's work that we all hate to love and love to hate.

Content Highlights:

Candid thoughts & speculation
Comparison of characters a crossed books
Shocking - Jenn asking Mistie for a Characters name

Still Beating

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Listen in as we tackle the polarizing narrative of "Still Beating" by Jennifer Hartmann, examining the flawed decision-making of its characters and the portrayal of trauma within its pages.

Content Highlights:

We got it right on the first try!!!!!
A real serial killer
Therapy anyone?

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 1, Overall 2

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 1, Overall 2

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 4 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 2 Spicy

Other books mentioned: Dead Soldiers Vs Tailors, The Teacher by Freida McFadden, Perfect Strangers

What makes a good heroine?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Listen in as we unravel the intricacies of crafting strong, compelling heroines in fiction, shining a light on the characteristics that make them resonate with readers and viewers alike. We share our personal favorites.

Content Highlights:

Traits of a Female Main Character
Masculine and Feminie enegry
Best Mic Drop in ToG

Fave Female Main Characters:

Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones, Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs, Oleander by J. Bree, Lara by Danielle L. Jensen, Sloane by Brynne Weaver, Saige by Britt Andrews, Elena by Nalini Singh, Feyra, Nesta, and Aelin by Sarah J. Maas

Other Books mentioned: Fae Isles and Crescent City

Her Soul To Take

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Our latest chat, Her Soul To Take by Harley LaRoux, dives headfirst into the story's fear-laced eroticism and the role of supportive friendships amidst the chaos.

Content Highlights:

Leon on the demon
Who to trust?
Foreshadowing of a future episode

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 3, Overall 2

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 2.5 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 3 Spicy

Other Books mention - Sinners Duet, plus all previous recorded BOTS episodes

No One Has To Know

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Prepare to be ensnared in our discussion on "No One Has To Know" by Carin Hart and the twisted power dynamic in a tale of orchestrated abduction and unexpected control.

Content Highlights:

How unhinge do we want him to be
Good girl attitude
A submissive topping from the bottom

Jenn's Ratings - Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Mistie's Ratings - Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 2 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 2 Spicy

Other books mentioned - The Sinners Duet

A Soul To Keep

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Step into the darker corridors of love as Jenn and Mistie, your quirky hosts, reflect on the slow-burn intimacy and complex character arcs that we loved in this dark monster romance.

Content Highlights

The unique charm of non-human love interests
Mistie's PTSD from another series
A whole new world, that leaves us craving more about it

Jenn's Ratings - Skulls: 2, Peppers: 3, Stars: 3

Mistie's Ratings - Skulls: 2, Peppers: 3, Stars: 3

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 2 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 3 Peppers

Other books mentioned: Black Dagger Brotherhood, Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Bridge Kingdom Duet

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Ever found yourself trapped in the pages of a book, unable to escape the magnetic pull of intricate plots and enthralling characters? That's precisely the enchantment that awaits you with Danielle L. Jensen's "The Bridge Kingdom" and "The Traitor Queen."

Content Highlights:

Stationary nightmares
The best redemption arc, ever!!
Silent letters in side character names

Jenn's Rating: 4 Skulls, 1 Pepper, 5 Stars

Mistie's Rating: 4 Skulls, 1 Pepper, 5 Start

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 3 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 1 Pepper

Jenn's Disclaimer - If you've read the other books that we've rated five on the darkness scale, I feel like you don't have the details that those books do on the page. So just something to consider if you aren't going to read this book because of the darkness scale, I would still say like double-check your triggers, but I would still recommend we read it.

Romantasy

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Ever wondered where the line is drawn between a romance and a fantasy novel?

Jenn and Mistie are back for a sensational second season, where we tease apart the threads of Romantasy and Dark Romance,

Content Highlights

Spot the difference
Real or not real
We are never, ever, ever - forgetting The Ritual

Other Mentions: Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, Fae Isles, Patricia Briggs, True Blood, Darynda Jones, Guild Hunter, From Blood and Ash, The Ritual, The High Mountain Court

Season 1 Bloopers

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

Giggling buffoons
No drinks were drunk while recording these outtakes

That's a wrap on Season 1, please enjoy all the giggles and mishaps that didn't make into any of the episodes.

Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for season 2 to drop February 27, 2024, We've got some great discussions planned.

Season 1 Wrap Up

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

Discussing DNF's
Ranking order of S1 faves

As we close the chapter on this season, we're already looking ahead to the dark romance tales that beckon us into their shadowy embrace. Join us as we bid adieu to the books of season 1 that have been our companions through every twist and turn, and extend an invitation to our listeners to share their own memorable moments. The curtain may be falling on season one, but the stage is set for a season two that promises even more gripping narratives to sink our teeth into. Don't miss out as we continue our exploration of the love stories that dare to venture into the night.

Dead Soldiers VS Tailors Duet

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights:

Character Name debate
Horse breed terminology
Realities of Gang Life in Romance Novels

Ever found yourself bickering over how to pronounce the name Aeron, or debating whether an Arabian mare is a suitable gift for a rookie rider? That’s just a snippet of the rich banter we shared in our latest episode, where we dissect the layers of Rosa Lee's "Dead Soldiers vs Taylor's Duet."

Jenn's Rating: 5 Skulls, 5 Peppers, 3 Stas

Mistie's Rating: 5 Skulls, 5 Peppers, 2 Stars

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 4 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 5 Peppers

Other Books Mentioned: Bonds that Tie Series

Other Mentions: Arcane Society Book Box Subscription

2023 Top Shelf Reads

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

Spoilers - Lots and lots of spoilers for all books discussed in this episode
Honorary mentions & Top 6 favorite books/series of the year
Foreshadowing for some future episodes on the podcast

We're rifling through our shelves to share the tales that have captivated us, from the intricate dilemmas of new adult fiction to the pulse-pounding suspense of criminal intrigue—each book a journey into the depths of our varied literary tastes.

Discover your next favorite read and get insider thoughts on the latest literary gems with Jenn and Mistie on Bones of the Storie. This episode is a treasure trove of bookish delights, counting down our top six picks of 2023 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable mentions. From the dark and intense to the light and heartwarming, we've got your reading list covered.

Jenn's Top 6 Reads:

Butcher & Blackbird
Fourth Wing (Placeholder)
Emerald Lakes Series
Fae Isles Series
Tower of Dawn
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Jenn's Honorary Mentions:

Lucy Score
The Kiss Quotient
Ranger
Lovelight Series
The Lochlann Feud Series

Mistie's Top 6 Reads:

Butcher & Blackbird
Midnight
Thorne of Glass Series
Deals with Demons Series
Steel Demon MC Series
Fourth Wing

Mistie's Honorary Mentions:

Siobhan Davis
A Court of Nightmares
Ranger
Hades Series
Bridge Kingdom Duet

Other Book mention: ACOTAR, FBAA, Bonds that Tie Series, Den of Vipers, Gangsters and Guns, Tryst Venom Six, Credence

Other Mentions: Criminal Minds, Broadway, Sara Bareilles

Vicious Lost Boys Series

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

Who is the real villain?
Character Reversal
Plus an additional tangent rant

Have you ever imagined a Neverland where Peter Pan is not the hero but the villain? Join Mistie and Jenn as they take you on a sinister voyage into Nikki St Crowe's 'Vicious Lost Boys' series, where the tables are turned in this darkly imaginative retelling. Unpack the wickedness of Pan, the surprising depth behind a switch in character like Smee as a female and Croc as a man, and the treachery of Tinkerbell. The steamy undercurrents of the narrative are not for the faint-hearted, and neither are our candid discussions about the allure and discomfort that come with such provocative storytelling.

Jenn's Rating: 3 Skulls, 4 Peppers, 4 Overall

Mistie's Rating: 3 Skulls, 3 Peppers, 3 Overall

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 3 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Jenn 4 Spicy / Mistie 3 Spicy

Other Books Mentioned: The Bonds that Tie series, Perfect Strangers

The Bonds That Tie Series

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

Angst, Tension, and Nox Draven
Character Development and Overcoming Obstacles
Reverse Harem Dynamics

Join us for an exciting exploration of paranormal fantasy and reverse harem series. This episode unwraps the thrilling, The Bonds That Tie by J Bree. We circle around the strong, independent characters, a dash of darkness, and a few perplexing plot points that will leave you hooked. We highly recommend this series and encourage you to read it for an unforgettable journey.

Jenn's Rating: 4 Skulls, 3 Spicy, 5 Overall

Mistie's Rating: 4 Skulls, 3 Spicy, 5 Overall

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 4 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 4 Spicy

Books mentioned: Emerald Lakes by Britt Andrews, Corrupt by Penelope Douglas, Guild Hunter Series by Nalini Singh, Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros, High Mountain Court by A. K. Mulford, Fae Isles Series by Lisette Marshall, Brandon Sanderson, Flesh and Fire by JLA, ACOTAR by SJM, Four Horsemen by Sarah Bailey

Other Mentions: Arcane Society Book Box Subscription

Flip Trick

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

The standard for overprotective males
Mistie's unofficial tribute to Amo Jones
Writing and Characters Discussion

This episode tackles the deep discussion of "Flip Trick" by Amo Jones. This intense conversation examines the toxicity of the main characters' relationship and how it affected our reading experience. Despite some disagreements, we find common ground, agreeing that the book was a page-turner.

Jenn's Rating: 2 Skulls, 2 Spicy, 4 Overall

Mistie's Rating: 2 Skulls, 2 Spicy, 3 Overall

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 2 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 2 Spicy

Books mentioned: All of Amo Jones Books, Penelope Douglas, and Perfect Strangers

Madison Kate Series

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

Weigh in on the characters
Reality vs fiction, suspending plausibility
Evaluate the length of the series

Prepare to immerse yourself in the captivating worlds of Tate James' Madison Gate series. We read and dissect these books, unmasking their mysteries, assessing their suspense, and exploring their characters. But we're not all in agreement - some of us are captivated by the enigmatic plots while others feel the series could be shorter and more realistic. Is the secret diamond empire too far-fetched? Does the security seem lax? Join us as we probe these points and more.

Jenn's Rating: 2 Skulls, 3 Spicy, 3 Overall

Mistie's Rating: 2 Skulls, 3 Spicy, 3 Overall

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 2 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 3 Spicy

Books mentioned: Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Perfect Strangers

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights

Frustration over a plot twist/s
Perfect chemistry and communication between James and Olivia V1
Recurrent use of the term "wolf" or "wolfish" - drinking game anyone?

Brace yourselves for a wild ride as we unravel the mystery and deception lurking in the pages of 'Perfect Strangers' by JT Geissinger. The heart of the book might be a mirage, but our reactions to it are as real and visceral as they come.

Jenn's Rating: 2 Skulls, 4 Spicy, 3 Overall

Mistie's Rating: 2 Skulls, 4 Spicy, 5/1 Overall

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 1 Skull

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 3 Spicy

Books mentioned: PenPal and The Ritual

Other mentions: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 6, Episode 17, "Normal Again"

Sunshine and the Stalker

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights:

Absence of stalking
Lack of darkness
Overly rushed

Are you ready for a brutally honest discussion about "Sunshine and the Stalker" by K Webster and Dani René? Sit tight, because we're peeling back the book cover of this book.

Jenn's Rating: 1 Skulls, 2 Spicy, 2 Stars

Mistie's Rating: 1 Skulls, 2 Spicy, 2 Stars

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 1 Skull

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 1 Pepper

Books mentioned: Eleven series by Octavia Jensen

The Ritual

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Highlights:

Explicit Sex Scenes
Main Characters Short Comings
Overly Complicated Plot

Ready for a riveting revelation? This episode of our podcast unravels the maze of Shantel Tessier's dark romance novel, "The Ritual", with a critical lens. We pull no punches as we dissect the plot, the characters, and the controversial tropes that infuse the narrative. From scrutinizing the naive protagonist and her complicated relationship with her love interest, through to the fast-paced narrative filled with a frenzy of plot twists, we leave no stone unturned. We delve into the intricate web of relationships, power dynamics, and secret societies that form the backbone of this narrative.

Jenn's Rating: 4 Skulls, 5 Spicy, 1 Star

Mistie's Rating: 4 Skulls, Spicy, 3 Star

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 4 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 5 Peppers

Books mentioned: Abby Jimenez, Sinners Duet

Sinners Duet

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Topics Highlights:

Hottest scene on a table in a warehouse
Sociopaths showing emotion
Different tones from book 1 to book 2.

Join us for an enthralling analysis of Sophie Lark's Sinners Duet series. Delve into the intricate dynamics between Mara and Cole, exploring control, manipulation, and unexpected nurturing in their predator-prey relationship. Uncover gripping themes, characters like Cole and Shaw, and the series' mysterious threads. Brace for a spicy debate on the dark romance elements, discussing standout scenes, 'heat,' and their unique relationship dynamics. Stay tuned for our book ratings and final verdict in this electrifying discussion!

Jenn's Ratings: 2 Skulls, 2 Peppers overall but 5 Peppers for Warehouse scene, 4 Stars

Mistie's Ratings: 2 Skulls, 2 Peppers overall but 5 Peppers for Warehouse scene, 3 Stars

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 3 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 2 Peppers

Butcher & Blackbrid

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Topic Highlights:

Serial Killer Rom-Com
Harvey's House of Horrors
Gouging and Plucking

Get ready to journey with us through the compelling world of Brynne Weaver's "Butcher & Blackbird". In this episode, we unravel the book's intricate plot, exceptional character development, and some thought-provoking story elements. We dissect the opening scene that perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the tale.

We delve into our favorite scenes, praising the author's adeptness in weaving diverse plot lines seamlessly into the main narrative. We also ponder over darker plot elements and the protagonists' uncanny knack for serial killings, keeping you engrossed with our lively discussions.

So, brace yourself for an episode filled with laughter, pondering, and gasps as we dissect this extraordinary masterpiece.

Jenn's Ratings: 5 Skulls, 3 Peppers, 5 Stars

Mistie's Ratings: 5 Skulls, 3 Peppers, 5 Stars

NEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 3.5 Skulls

NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPATED MARCH 11, 2025 - 3 Peppers

Dark Romance

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Topic Highlights:

Defining Dark Romance
Why we read Dark Romance
Creating a dark romance scale, a spicy level, and overall rating

Embark on a captivating exploration of dark romance with Jenn and Mistie. From '50 Shades of Grey' as our launch pad, we dissect the genre, from unconventional norms to triggers, creating a unique scale to rate dark romance. Our discussion transcends mere romance, challenging genre boundaries and delving into unpredictable elements and the allure of the anti-villain.

Books mentioned: Fifty Shades, Sinners Duet, Consequences, Hangman Series, Sea of Ruin, Cat & Mouse Duet, Credence

Teaser Trailer

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Introduction:

Hosts: Jenn and Mistie
Genre: Dark Romance
Focus: Forbidden, Taboo, Thriller Themes
Teaser theme: Dark romance stories and what to expect from the podcast.

Topic Highlights:

Introduction to the podcast's premise: Exploring dark romance in all its intriguing facets.
Mention of the hosts, Jenn and Mistie, as the passionate creators of the podcast.
Description of the types of stories the podcast will delve into: Forbidden desires, taboo relationships, and thrilling narratives.
A glimpse of the podcast's style and approach: Analyzing characters, plot twists, and the intensity of love in each episode.
A call to action: Encouraging listeners to subscribe for updates and the upcoming first episode.