Is The Everlasting really a six-star read — and should you read it?

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about books on BookTok and Bookstagram, often hailed as a top book of 2025 and a romantasy that the genre should be taking notes from. We start with a spoiler-free recap to set the stage, then break down our honest thoughts, reactions, and reflections.

We discuss why The Everlasting feels different from copy-and-paste romantasy, how it challenges reader expectations, and whether the hype actually holds up. From nuanced character dynamics to morally complex villains and layered themes, this conversation is all about what worked, what challenged us, and what lingered after the final page.

Finally, we answer the question everyone wants to know: who should read this book — and who might want to skip it. We also wrap up by sharing the 2026 book releases we’re most excited for, including upcoming sequels, romance standouts, fantasy favorites, and genre-bending reads we already can’t stop thinking about.

✨ In this episode:

• Spoiler-free recap of The Everlasting
• Honest romantasy discussion & genre critique
• Our ratings and final verdict
• Should you read this? Who it’s perfect for (and who it’s not)
• The 2026 book releases we’re most excited about

If you’ve been wondering whether The Everlasting lives up to the hype — or you’re looking for your next meaningful fantasy romance — this one’s for you.

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It’s a new year… which means new intentions, fresh planners, and at least three versions of ourselves living rent-free in our brains.

In this episode, we talk about:

• why resolutions feel overwhelming and how to make them realistic
• big goals vs tiny dopamine-hit goals
• whether rereads “count” towards your goal
• attention spans, burnout, and Romantasy overload
• choosing a word of the year (Youthful? Whimsy? Immersive?)
• motivating reads, comfort reads, and perspective-shifting picks
• building a real, inclusive book community in 2026

We’re starting the year with optimism, intention, and a TBR that may or may not destroy us...and we want to hear your goals too.

Tell us your word for 2026, your first read of the year, or a resolution you want help breaking down into something doable. We’ll cheer you on.

Next week: new releases we’re obsessing over and whether the sequels are actually worth it.

Same time, same place. Bring your blanket. Bring your book boyfriend. See you there.

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In this episode, we’re wrapping up the ACOTAR series with a full recap of A Court of Silver Flames.

We break down Nesta Archeron’s journey from rage to healing, her relationship with Cassian, the rise of the Valkyries, the Blood Rite, the Dead Trove, and the events that reshape Prythian by the end of the book. We also share our honest reactions, what worked for us on reread, and where Silver Flames fits within the series overall.

To close out our final ACOTAR episode, we dive into ACOTAR 6 theories and predictions, including:

• Who we think the next book will follow
• The future of Elain, Azriel, Gwyn, and Lucien
• Whether the story is headed toward court politics, war, or something bigger

⚠️ Full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames and the entire ACOTAR series.

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