Was A Court of Wings and Ruin really the weakest book in the ACOTAR series—or the one setting up everything still to come?

In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, Cassie and Emily break down A Court of Wings and Ruin (Pt. 1)—from Feyre’s Spring Court takedown through the chaotic High Lords meeting. Expect red flags, unhinged Tamlin moments, and Massiverse fan theories that will change how you see the series.

We’re talking:
• Feyre’s villain era and Spring Court revenge
• Rhys’s communication issues (🚩 on the field)
• Nesta & Amren becoming everyone’s favorite duo
• Why the High Lords meeting felt like a Bravo reunion
• Character rankings that might spark fights in the comments
• The fan theories tying ACOTAR 6 to Crescent City and the Princes of Hell

It’s the ultimate Type-B reader debrief—equal parts recap, chaos, and book-best-friend therapy.

🎧 Listen for Part 2 next week, when we cover the battle, final twists, and our re-review of ACOWAR after the reread.

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Some romantasy series have us feral (Fourth Wing). Others… we’re barely holding on (Crescent City, Crowns of Nyaxia, Quicksilver). In this Reader Hotline episode, we debate which hyped series we’ll keep reading — and which ones we’re officially DNF’ing. Expect chaos, hot takes, and a fictional Tinder game you didn’t know you needed.

🔖 Timestamps:
00:00 – Ring, ring! Welcome to the Reader Hotline
04:05 – Divine Rivals verdict
05:52 – Crescent City debate & tattoo bet
08:30 – When the Moon Hatched (dragon fatigue?)
13:47 – Plated Prisoner & Gilded Cage rant
16:39 – Crowns of Nyaxia chaos
19:02 – Rapid-fire: Fourth Wing, Shield of Sparrows, Metal Slinger, Silver Elite
23:36 – Quicksilver reread + Brimstone hype
25:11 – Noctadia & gothic vibes
38:35 – Fictional Tinder game
43:00 – What’s next on the pod

Series Discussed: Fourth Wing, Crescent City, Crowns of Nyaxia, Quicksilver, Divine Rivals, Plated Prisoner, Powerless, and more.

💬 Tell us: which romantasy are you sticking with — and which are you dropping?
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Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary had us laughing, crying, and questioning whether we’d ever sign up for a one-way ticket to space. From Ryland Grace’s wild survival story to his unlikely bestie Rocky, this book gave us science experiments, emotional gut punches, and one of the best reads of 2025.

We break down everything from the audiobook experience to the accuracy of the science, what makes Andy Weir’s writing so addictive, and whether Ryan Gosling is the right choice for the upcoming Project Hail Mary movie adaptation.

✨ In this episode:

• Project Hail Mary summary & review (spoiler-free overview + reactions)
• Why Ryland & Rocky are the ultimate buddy comedy
• Our thoughts on Andy Weir’s science writing style & humor
• Ending reactions + who should (and shouldn’t) read this book
• Casting hot takes for the Project Hail Mary movie with Ryan Gosling
• Book club potential, final star ratings & recommendations for what to read next

If you loved The Martian, Dark Matter, or just want to join the hype before the movie, this episode is for you.

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