In our final episode of Season 1, we're talking about In the Veins of the Drowning by Kalie Cassidy — a siren song of gods, transformation, and saltwater magic that left us enchanted… and a little lost.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The recency of the gods and how faith shapes this world
• Magic systems that are intriguing but lack clarity
• The sensory pull of the sea
• Blood bonds and shifting loyalties
• And why we left with more questions than answers — and what that says about the world itself

If you love mythic fantasy, oceanic worlds, and stories that haunt more than they explain, this one’s for you.

✨ Worlds Within — for readers who don’t just love books… they live in them.

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Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove

Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

This week, we discuss The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent — a blood-soaked romantasy where gods pull the strings, vampires rule, and survival is an art form.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The gods’ role in shaping magic, fate, and devotion
• Traditional vampire tropes — and how Broadbent makes them feel new
• Power, politics, and the cruelty of the Kejari
• Oraya as our human entry point into a world that’s both sacred and savage
• Our love for Mische (sunshine in this dark world!)
• The sensory world of blood — scent, taste, and consequence

If you love divine meddling, deadly trials, and slow-burn tension that draws blood, this episode will sink its teeth in.

✨ Worlds Within — for readers who don’t just love books… they live in them.

Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds!

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Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove

Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

Join us for this week's episode on A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas — a romantasy classic where sensory descriptions bloom like roses in moonlight (and sometimes….just...keep...blooming)

In this episode, we discuss:

• Fae lore and courts, power, and the tangled magic of Prythian
• How Feyre’s human lens shapes (and complicates) our immersion
• When lush sensory detail works… and when it drags
• Why we’re not quite buying the romance (sorry, Tamlin)
• Portal moments like starlight ponds and red marble throne rooms

If you love messy magic systems, gorgeous settings, and a little bit of hot take energy, this episode is for you.

✨ Worlds Within — for readers who don’t just love books… they live in them.

Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds!

For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both

Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove

Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!