In this podcast episode, Tamara and Casey wrap up their annual fantasy series and romance book chat. They discuss the series they read throughout the year, including the Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown, the duology These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan, and the Crowns of Niaxia duology by Carissa Broadbent. They also share their best and worst books of the year, with Red Rising being the standout favorite. The book club discussions for Red Rising and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros were particularly engaging and memorable. In this conversation, Tamara and Casey discuss their mixed feelings about a book, the worst book they read, and their thoughts on book adaptations. They also talk about their personal reading goals for the year and set podcast goals for the upcoming year. The conversation concludes with a wrap-up of the year and a look forward to future episodes.
Takeaways
Takeaways
- The Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown was the standout series of the year, with engaging characters and a captivating story.
- The Crowns of Nyaxia duology by Carissa Broadbent and the duology These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan were also enjoyable reads.
- The worst book of the year was The Becoming by Nora Roberts, which received low ratings from both the hosts and the book club.
- The book club discussions for Red Rising and Fourth Wing were particularly engaging and led to insightful conversations. Mixed feelings about a book can arise even if it is rated highly.
- Not all books are memorable in the long term.
- Book adaptations can be hit or miss.
- Setting personal reading goals can help with accountability and enjoyment.
- Podcast goals can include exploring different types of books and adaptations.
