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Mood Lit Lounge

Mood Lit Lounge

By: Abby
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If you're obsessed with finding the perfect book for your exact mood, you've found your home. Welcome to the Mood Lit Lounge, the podcast that treats reading as a lifestyle. We're not just reviewing books; we're crafting a whole experience—from the playlist to the perfect tea.

As your host, I'm a seasoned podcaster and a passionate book reviewer with over 400 romance novels in my personal library. We take a deep dive into the stories that make our hearts race and get the inside scoop from the authors, narrators, and book community members who bring them to life. I've read it all—from small-town romance to reverse harems and every kind of spicy rec in between. My mission is to ensure you never have a bad reading day again.

Go listen to our first episode to see if it's the vibe for you.

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Episodes
  • Metal Slinger SPOILER Deep Dive Chapters 1-5
    Oct 29 2025

    Deep Dive into 'Metal Slinger' by Rachel Schneider: Chapters 1-5 Breakdown & Theories.

    In this episode, we dive deep into the first five chapters of 'Metal Slinger' by Rachel Schneider. Here's what to expect:

    1. A detailed breakdown and synopsis of these chapters, offering theories and insights into the characters and the plot.

    2. A special Spotify playlist to accompany your reading experience.

    Make sure you have read the book in it's FULL ENTIRETY before listening, as there are major spoilers ahead!!

    0:00 Introduction and Spoiler Warning

    01:06 Sponsor Shoutout and Merch Plug

    01:43 Deep Dive Preparation

    03:30 Chapter One: Character Introductions

    04:48 World Building and Political Landscape

    07:25 The Scouting Mission

    10:13 Brynn's Encounter with The Kenta Soldier

    19:18 Magic Awakening and Tensions Rise

    22:43 A Plea and a Hesitation

    23:22 The Escape and Aftermath

    24:07 Life on the Boat

    24:21 Rivalries and Injustices

    25:22 The Mysterious Weapon

    26:00 A Temporary Truce

    29:24 The Captain's Quarters

    29:32 Aurora's Arrest and Interrogation

    31:16 Messer's Concern

    31:50 Kai's Marriage Proposal

    34:44 The Resistance Plan

    37:15 The Kenta's Soldiers Emotions

    41:04 Kai's and persuasion

    44:42 Chapter Recap and Playlist

    45:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

    FIND YOUR COPY OF METAL SLINGER HERE

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    I earn a small commission from all book links that help support this podcast! 💖

    🎶METAL SLINGER SPOTIFY PLAYLIST🎶

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TuL0dUBTn35qI5rlBInAk?si=60e511527e0e433c

    FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/moodlitloungepodcast/

    FOLLOW US ON TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@moodlitloungepodcast

    FOLLOW US ON FB: https://www.facebook.com/moodlitlounge

    FIND THE RACHEL SCHNEIDER, AUTHOR OF METAL SLINGER HERE:

    WEBSITE: Rachel Schneider – Fantasy Romance Author

    INSTA: Instagram

    TT: RachelSchneiderAuthor (@rachelbeeps) | TikTok

    SUBSCRIBE for more Vibe-Checks!

    SPONSORS:
    FABLED AND FOUND: Fabled and Found

    All listeners get 10% off their purchase with the code MOODLITLOVERS

    INSTA: Instagram



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    47 mins
  • Interview: Bridget and Jake Bordeaux VO Fan Zone, Zodiac Academy, and more.
    Oct 9 2025

    Submitted listeners questions answered! If you hit our DM's or inbox, this episode is for you!

    In this mini mood episode (Part 1 of 3), Abby interviews fantasy audio narrators Bridget and Jake Bordeaux from Bordeaux VO famously known for narrating the Zodiac Academy, a dark adult academia fantasy series by notorious UK twisted sisters Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. This episode explores fan favorite questions submitted by listeners just like you! We're talking Washer, Geraldine, Seth, and more!

    🔔POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOR ZODIAC ACADEMY BOOKS 1-9🔔

    A huge thank you to the fans of audio narrators Bridget and Jake Bordeaux from Bordeaux VO who worked with us for this episode!

    Insta/TT - xoxo_miri_reads, mommyreads3, heatherfantasyreads, xoaudra, escapetoreilea, Leila Kotori YA/NA Author, megafriedchicken209, sheebyreading, karly_reads, and all of the lovely members from the Twisted Sisters Tribe Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EyoJr5YdN/

    What’s your favorite book narrated by Bridget and Jake Bordeaux? Let us know in the comments! 👇

    BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE FROM CAROLINE PECKHAM AND SUSANNE VALENTI:
    ZA: The Awakening - https://amzn.to/3J1I9bw
    ZA: The Awakening As Told By The Boys - https://amzn.to/492S8Yy
    ZA: Ruthless Fae - https://amzn.to/3KQ8mKF
    ZA: The Reckoning - https://amzn.to/3VYsnRO
    ZA: Shadow Princess - https://amzn.to/4nKwFsc
    ZA: Cursed Fates - https://amzn.to/3KJvJWj
    ZA: Fated Throne - https://amzn.to/4h4qTz2
    ZA: Heartless Sky - https://amzn.to/4nKrfxp
    ZA: Sorrow and Starlight - https://amzn.to/4pZdV9T
    ZA: Beyond the Veil - https://amzn.to/4nJSDeE
    ZA: Live and Let Lionel - https://amzn.to/492S8Yy
    ZA: Restless Stars - https://amzn.to/4h6TpAb
    DP: Caged Wolf - https://amzn.to/4h8fYnY
    DP: Alpha Wolf - https://amzn.to/48k8kEJ
    DP: Feral Wolf - https://amzn.to/4nJSWpO
    DP: Wild Wolf - https://amzn.to/3IDXnDD
    SOZ: Never Keep - https://amzn.to/4q8Jgac
    SOZ: Echo Fort - https://amzn.to/3L1IrQa

    *I earn a small commission from all book links that help support this podcast! 💖

    LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ONLY EPISODE:
    🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LPTIwfgPxTKQdYRXBrsOW?si=8424027047e94e26

    GET THE FULL MOOD LIT LEGEND LOWDOWN FOR JAKE AND BRIDGET BORDEAUX:
    🌙 https://moodlitlounge.com/lit-legend-bordeaux-vo/

    FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/moodlitloungepodcast/

    FOLLOW US ON TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@moodlitloungepodcast

    FOLLOW US ON FB: https://www.facebook.com/moodlitlounge

    FIND THE VOICE ACTORS JAKE AND BRIDGET BORDEAUX FOR ZODIAC ACADEMY, DARKMORE PENITENTIARY, AND SINS OF THE ZODIAC SERIES BY CAROLINE PECKHAM AND SUSANNE VALTENTI HERE:
    Https://www.bordeauxvo.com/why-bordeaux-vo

    SUBSCRIBE for more Vibe-Checks!

    SPONSORS:
    OLDE TOWN COFFEE SHOP - https://www.oldetowncoffeeshop.com/
    STAR CREATIONS BY CARI - https://starcreationsbycari.com/
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    41 mins
  • Interview: Hillary Raymer & Fae Schmex Book aka Lore of the Wicked Wood
    Oct 6 2025

    In this mini mood episode (Part 3 of 3), Abby interviews fantasy author Hillary Raymer. This episode explores her newest release - Lore of the Wicked Wood! A sexy dark carnival circus, where all beings are going missing, he controls the pleasure and she controls the pain!

    🔔SPOILERS FOR LORE OF THE WICKED WOOD BY HILLARY RAYMER🔔

    LORE OF THE WICKED WOOD - https://amzn.to/437os8V

    A huge thank you to the fans of Lore of the Wicked Wood and fantasy author Hillary Raymer, who worked with us for this episode!

    Insta - rissys.bookshelf, preferbookstopeople, sunlit.dreams, tshan_reads, jessica_messicareads, kneewallreads, emvz.woodandbooks, itsonemorechapter

    TT - acopp69, libraryofstardustllc, your_bookish_fantasy, jennawrenreads

    Narrators: Zura Johnson and Auron Wood

    Artists - teviense, ajnart, sallteas, dropofcreativity, saphiraholzken, gabsgabx, brunagarretart, petit_kitsune

    Businesses - Pages and Playlists, The Book Cove, The Bookaholics Perfumes

    Sponsors: Colorado Custom Creations, Hold Fast Coffee CO, Olde Town Coffee Shop, Cari's Star Creations, Sages Sweet Indulgences

    You can find fantasy author Hillary Raymer at her website here: Hillary Raymer

    You can find Hillary Raymers exclusive interview and more on our website: Lit Legend Hillary Raymer

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    23 mins
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