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- 1 weeks ago1h 15m
The Will of the Many by James Islington
This week we're recapping The Will of the Many by James Islington. This was a fast paced, adventure fantasy andthe first novel in James' Hierarchy series. This was Veronica's pick and we're so excited for a part 2 episode featuring a surprise guest! Ratings:5/5 Veronica3/5 EmmaWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com LinksThe Will of the Many by James Islington https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-of-the-many-james-islington/af73e6372152f868?ean=9781982141189&next=t
- Apr 13, 20261h 2m
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Recap and deep dive into Antonia Hodgson's incredible fantasy (with a little romance!), The Raven Scholar. An amazing female lead character, deeply interesting court politics, and a competition for power - this book kept us up late. After finishing Crescent City by Sarah J Maas, this was a perfect follow up for a book hangover. 00:43 Taking a chance on an epic fantasy after stacking our shelves with romantasy 01:20 A fantasically original female lead and all the applause for a truly represented cast of characters11:49 That cliffhanger16:15 Breaking down the different animal houses and why Veronica is a foxy raven30:11 When the main evil character is so scary, you have to text your friend36:07 Theories on pink pink (who was the best)48:20 btw audiobooks are super embarrassing56:30 Boston marathon final prep and our epic event plans - Laurie Berkner concerts and wild, wild, Wild Kratts for the 5 and under crowdWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com ReferencesThe Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgsonhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-scholar-antonia-hodgson/cc53efb6d12e8269?ean=9780316577229&next=tThis Kingdom will not Kill Me by Ilona Andrewshttps://bookshop.org/p/books/this-kingdom-will-not-kill-me-ilona-andrews/f544c8f1dba95f55?ean=9781250377265&next=tWill of the Many by James Islingtonhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-of-the-many-james-islington/af73e6372152f868?ean=9781982141189&next=tLaurie Berkner Bandhttps://laurieberkner.com/Wild Krattshttps://www.wildkratts.com/
- Mar 27, 202634 min
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas (Crescent City Book 3)
Recapping House of Flame and Shadow, 3rd in the Crescent City series Sarah J Maas (just in time for a v quick summer before ACOTAR 6 and 7!) Spoilers, of course <3 Welcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com ReferencesHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas https://bookshop.org/p/books/house-of-flame-and-shadow-sarah-j-maas/a939497a20928a50Emma finished: Quicksilver by Callie Hart https://bookshop.org/p/books/quicksilver-callie-hart/f0a4747e5f6b2904?ean=9781538774199&next=tBookTalk for BookTok with Jac and Amy Quicksilver episodehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7b9WP1yYbqJylS8PytMn1rUp Next:The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-scholar-antonia-hodgson/cc53efb6d12e8269
- Mar 19, 202654 min
Expansion and Execute: Boston Marathon training, Pregnancy, Sarah J Maas Interview Recap
Welcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! This is a catch up episode before we recap the last Crescent City Book: House of Flame and Shadow. A gentle notice that that this episode contains discussions around pregnancy loss and miscarriage. We share this gently with love and hope. 00:32 Our 2026 words of the year01:13 Boston Marathon training 11:12 Somatics for Healing the Female Nervous System14:28 Expansion and an update from Veronica 28:23 Sarah J Maas Interview on Call Her Daddy!32:00 Eating my words on pregnancy in ACOSF smh34:23 Ellen Pompeo being absolutely it for all moms everywhereWe'll be back next week with our recap of House of Flame and Shadow! Email us fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com and find us on IG @fatedfriends and TikTok @fatedfriends
- Nov 24, 20251h 7m
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas
Recapping Crescent City #2, House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas. Of course we loved it and have some theories about whats coming up in the Crescent City universe! This episode contains spoilers for books #1 and #2 in Crescent City, but not #3 if you're reading along right now. We'll be back next time with House of Flame and ShadowWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com References House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maashttps://bookshop.org/p/books/house-of-sky-and-breath-sarah-j-maas/fa797d8eca631d4f?ean=9781639731756&next=tLiterary Agent podcasthttps://www.theshitaboutwriting.com/Feeling Thorny podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feeling-thorny-a-maas-verse-podcast/id1723720061 Interview with SJM about ACOFAShttps://emiesnook.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/meeting-sarah-j-maas-again/
- Nov 20, 202544 min
Fated Friends: Catch up, Wedding with kids recap; living 100 lives in the fall
Welcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! This is a catch up episode while we're in between books in the Crescent City series00:18 Allergy mom life update03:19 A perfect 5th birthday party 06:12 Acadia half marathon recap + Sam's recs 14:22 The case for still having a life even though we're parents 22:44 Couples therapy advice24:20 Medication and therapy29:08 Wedding recap; how it all worked out with many small children, micro-ish, stick season in Vermont, incorporating halloween, sleep over family estate vibes 38:46 Halloween festivities and living 100 lives in October,
- Nov 8, 202540 min
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (Crescent City Book 1)
Welcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! We're two millenial moms who love romantasy and chatting about books, motherhood and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. This week we read House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas, book one in the Crescent City series. We dive into the prolific friendship between Bryce and Danika and ask the deep questions, like is Hunt too perfect?We're on insta @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com 01:00 Lunathian, an infinitely better Marvel universe?07:01 Bryce, a modern Aelin09:15 The Drop, the time is now!11:56 Bryce and Danika's friendship - suspicious or no?18:33 The Line Ends with You, Ruhn20:42 Prythian sneaking in24:52 The Umbra Mortis34:00 Theories on what's coming up (broad)Next week we're posting a catch up before coming back with CC2 <3
- Oct 7, 202546 min
When The Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker
A recap of When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker, a romantasy we both read and loved last summer. In this episode we deep dive into our theories for her upcoming sequel, A Battle of Fallen Dragons, discuss what made this romantasy truly stand out, and discuss some of the critique about this one (and why we absolutely disagree!)For anyone who is also patiently waiting to find out what happens to Raeve and Kahn, we're here to chat!00:33 How we found WTMH after ACOTAR and Fourth Wing05:33 Why is this book so polarizing when its actually amazing6:17 The back cover copy vs what we actually read 13:33 True love and coming back from the dead - is this a trope?17:45 Dark Romantasy19:49 Elements and the Gods24:30 A critique we do not agree with, but open to discussion26:15 Bombshell ending and theories35:38 What could be coming up in The Ballad of Fallen Dragons 38:30 What we're reading nowWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com
About Fated Friends
Welcome to Fated Friends (fka the Shadow Babies Podcast!)We are two millennial moms chatting about romantasy books, friendship, motherhood, neighborhood things and more after bedtime.If you like romantic fantasy (romantasy) genre books especially by Sarah J Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent, Sarah A. Parker and more we love to chat about ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass, Crescent City, When the Moon Hatched etc.
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