Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean roses and reservations. In this special episode, we’re celebrating romance in all its forms — from the ultimate solo reader date ideas (yes, staying in counts) to handing out our very official Best Kiss Awards 👀💋. Whether you’re single, partnered, or just here for the vibes, this episode is your permission slip to romanticise your reading life.

What actually makes a book a 5-star read—and when does it earn 5 chillis too? 👀 In this episode, we break down the ingredients that take a romance from “enjoyable” to unforgettable. From emotional payoff and character chemistry to tension, tropes, and spice that hits, we unpack what makes us rate a book at the very top of our scale. Expect honest takes, personal reading rules, and a deep dive into why some stories linger long after the final page.

Sports romance has officially earned its place at the top of the romance genre—and in this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into why. From locker-room tension to slow-burn rivals-to-lovers, we unpack what makes sports romance so addictive and emotional. At the heart of the conversation is Heated Rivalry—the gold standard of hockey romance—as we explore its iconic dynamic, long-term yearning, and why Shane and Ilya have made such an impact. Expect trope talk, emotional analysis, and plenty of love for romance that hits both on and off the ice.

It’s the start of a new year, and we’re setting our intentions for 2026. In this episode, we’re talking through our reading goals, the bookish habits we want to build (or break), and what we’re most looking forward to on our TBR this year. We’re also getting into summer romance reads we’re excited to pick up, because no New Year reset is complete without a little beachy escapism. Join us as we plan for a fresh year of reading.

We’ve made it to the end of the year, and in this episode we’re doing a bookish recap of 2025. We’re breaking down our top reads and biggest book flops, revisiting our most anticipated releases, unpacking the tropes that dominated the year, and crowning our book boyfriends of 2025. Join us as we reflect on a year of reading highs, lows, and everything in between.

It’s our festive special, and we’re getting into the Christmas spirit! We’re talking about what makes a book feel Christmassy, our favourite holiday tropes, what’s on our Christmas wish lists, and sharing some seasonal book recommendations. Tune in for a cosy and festive chit chat.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of rape and sexual violence in relation to the book’s content.

This week, we’re diving into Alchemised—the highly anticipated dark fantasy debut from SenLinYu. Hear our full review, find out how we rated it, and listen to us openly swoon over Kaine Ferron. The big question: did it live up to the Manacled hype? Let’s get into it.

We’re back with another chaotic games episode! This week, we’re tackling WTF Book Titles, Would You Be Game?, and Change My Mind. Come find out whether we’d survive the Threshing in Fourth Wing, hear our unfiltered thoughts on knotting, and attempt to guess the plot of the fever dream that is The Haunted Vagina. Buckle up… it’s a wild one.