We’ve reached the final episode of the year 🤍For Episode 25 of A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, we’re sharing Christmas and Holiday wishes, gratitude, and a little surprise for the new year.We’re so thankful for every listen, comment, and bit of support we’ve received this year and have so much appreciation for this incredible community—and we cannot wait to see what 2026 brings!🔗 Join Read and Yap with ACOCAC on Fable:https://fable.co/club/read-yap-with-acocac-with-acourtofcortisolchaospodcast-514859046979📚 January Book Club Read: Red Rising by Pierce Brown📌 Follow usTikTok & IG: @ACourtofCortisolandChaosListen on Spotify, Apple & more: https://linktr.ee/acourtofcortisolandchaos✨ Subscribe for weekly chaos in the new year🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next📩 Contact: ACourtofCortisolandChaos@gmail.com💫 Thanks for spiraling with us—now get back to your TBR!

This week we’re diving into A Court of Frost and Starlight—the ACOTAR book that often gets brushed off as “just a novella,” but actually does a lot of quiet, important work.

We break down the key moments, character beats, and subtle setup happening beneath the cozy, holiday-themed surface. From healing and grief to relationships shifting and future conflicts brewing, this book is less about action and more about what happens after the war.

In this episode, we talk about:

❄️ Why ACOFAS is a necessary pause in the series

❄️ Feyre, Rhys, and the emotional aftermath of war

❄️ Nesta, Elain, and the cracks starting to show

❄️ Small details that feel insignificant now—but won’t be later

❄️ Theories about what ACOFAS is quietly setting up for the rest of the Maasverse

If you’ve ever felt unsure about where A Court of Frost and Starlight fits into the series, this episode is for you.

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We’re back with Part 2 of our Brimstone series, and this time we’re getting a little more chaotic.

We kick things off with a quick chat about whether we prefer audiobooks or physical books, then dive deeper into the plot of Brimstone and start spiraling into theories.

Important context: Amy is the only one who has finished the book, so we’re balancing spoiler-aware reactions with full-blown unhinged predictions.

In this episode we cover:

🎧 Audiobooks vs. physical reading debates

🖤 Deeper plot breakdowns of Brimstone by Callie Hart

🧠 Theories, foreshadowing, and chaotic predictions

👀 The tension of having one fully-informed reader in the group

Join us as we spiral just a little further inside this story.

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This week we’re diving into Brimstone by Callie Hart—the plot, the vibes, the characters, and everything that pulled us in.

But we’re also addressing the editing controversy that’s sparked a lot of conversation in the romance community.

In this episode we cover:

- What Brimstone does well

- The characters and dynamics we were drawn to

- The editing issues readers have raised

- How the situation reflects bigger conversations about author support, accessibility, and quality control in indie publishing

- Our honest thoughts—respectfully, thoughtfully, and without dogpiling

This is a balanced chat about craft, storytelling, and the realities of publishing, with plenty of ACOCAC chaos sprinkled in.

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We’re kicking off our Alchemised miniseries with our first-ever guest—Emily (@emily.reads.alot)! This week, we begin our deep dive into Alchemised by SenLinYu, exploring the book’s overarching story, core themes, and the concept of alchemy itself.

This episode focuses on the holistic story and background of Alchemised: what makes it so emotionally complex, the symbolism of transformation, and why this fan work continues to resonate deeply with readers.

Your favorite SJM-obsessed hosts (joined by Emily!) discuss:

✨ The emotional and thematic depth of Alchemised

✨ What alchemy means within the story—and symbolically

✨ The historical and mythological roots of its worldbuilding

✨ Why Alchemised has become a defining piece of transformative fiction

📚 A thoughtful start to our 3-part Alchemised series.

👑 Subscribe & join the conversation—this one’s for readers who love layered stories and big feelings.

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