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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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- 4 days ago29 min
Words for the Year, Sarah J. Maas & Threshing Day: A Bookish Catch-Up
Grab your coffee in your book corner and catch up with us! This week on Fated Friends, we're sharing our words for last year, chatting about starting ACOSH by Sarah J. Maas, early thoughts onThreshing Day, and motherhood lately, infertility struggles, and everything life has been throwing our way.Come for the book talk, stay for the friendship, honest conversations, and a little bit of chaos. Whether you're here for SJM, romantasy recommendations, or just need a catch-up with your bookish mom friends, we're so glad you're here.<3 Veronica & Emma
- Sep 24, 202632 min
Sarah J Maas Theories (with Receipts): A Court of Splintered Harmony
ACOTAR Book 6 is almost a month away and this week we're diving into the depths of internet rumors about A Court of Splintered Harmony. We made every attempt to ground each one in actual text and unfortunately one of them is super sad but almost seems inevitable??We can truly thank SJM for the vibiest fall as we're counting down to October 27!Links:Pre-order ACOFHDon't forget about Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros coming up asap September 29thVeronica just finished The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett: --Welcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, and friendship after bedtime. Find us on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Youtube, IG @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com
- Aug 24, 202638 min
The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
In the best slow-burn romantasy we've read in a very long time, two deep set enemies come together under (many) full moons to find a cure for the disease that will kill him and a vaccine to save the world. This was a five star for us!Bookshop link - The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy 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 @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com
- Aug 1, 20261h 15m
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews
What if you woke up and realized you'd been dropped inside the romantasy worlds we read about? NYT best-selling author, Ilona Andrews gifts us exactly that in their latest novel, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me thats on everyone's list this summer. Welcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! We're two millenial moms who love romantasy who somehow to get together in person and talk about it after bedtime. LinksBooks:This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me a book by Ilona Andrews - Bookshop.org USWater Moon by Samantha Sotto YambaoThe Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley Swordheart by T Kingfisher
- May 12, 20261h 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
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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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