Chapter of Chaos

Chapter 2: Year One in Books

Welcome back to Chapter of Chaos—the podcast where stories get messy, opinions get honest, and no book escapes a little chaos.

Today, in Episode Two, we’re revisiting each book from Year One, breaking them down month by month. We’re sharing our overall takes, themes, and reactions—keeping everything as spoiler-free as possible so even if you haven’t read a book yet, you can still hear our thoughts without ruining the experience.

If you want to jump to a specific title, here’s where you can find each discussion:

03:42 — July 2023
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

06:06 — August 2023
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

08:53 — September 2023
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

12:17 — October 2023
Th1rt3en by Steve Cavanagh

15:19 — November 2023
Happy Place by Emily Henry

18:39 — December 2023
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

21:05 — January 2024
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

23:52 — February 2024
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

27:19 — March 2024
A Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

30:20 — April 2024
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

33:36 — May 2024
Red Rising by Pierce Brown

35:57 — June 2024
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Whether you’re revisiting favorites, deciding what to add to your TBR, or just here for the chaos—this episode is all about looking back before we turn the page.

So grab your drink, your book tabs, or your emotional support trope—and let’s get into it. This is Chapter of Chaos, where chaos loves company.