Fury Bound Episode 4: Chapters 19- 25
This is episode 4 of our 10 episode deep dive series covering Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen. This episode and all episodes in the series contain SPOILERS for the ENTIRE BOOK.
Fury Bound Episode 3: Chapters 13-18
This is episode 3 of our 10 episode deep dive series covering Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen. This episode and all episodes in the series contain SPOILERS for the ENTIRE BOOK.
Fury Bound Episode 2: Chapters 7-12
Episode 2 of our 10 episode DEEP DIVE of Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen. ALL episodes in this series include spoilers for books 1 and 2, so listen at your own risk! (or come back after you've finished the book)
Fury Bound Episode 1: Chapters 1-6
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF FURY BOUND.
Interview with Sable Sorensen (Fury Bound Spoilers)
Join us as we chat with Annie and Eliza, the duo behind Sable Sorensen! The 2nd book in the Wolves of Ruin Series, Fury Bound, is now here and we have been ITCHING to talk about it.
Interview with Nisha J Tuli
We had the chance to talk to the incredible best selling author Nisha Tuli, author of the Artifacts of Ouranos, Not Safe For Work, and more! Her next book, Stormbreaker, releases on May 5, 2026, and is a highly anticipated YA Dystopian Romantasy that we CANNOT WAIT to read.
Shield of Sparrows Episode 7: The Final Chapters
This is our FINAL episode of our deep dive of "Shield of Sparrows" by Devney Perry.
Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen: Full Book Summary
This is a quick, 24-minute detailed summary of everything that happens in Dire Bound.
Shield of Sparrows Episode 6
This is episode 6 of our 7 episode series covering Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry.
Shield Of Sparrows Episode 5
This is episode 5 of our 7 episode deep dive on Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry, covering chapters 34-42.
Shield of Sparrows Episode 4
This is episode 4 of a 7 episode series covering Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. There will be spoilers for all of book 1, but no spoilers for book 2, Rites of the Starling.
Shield of Sparrows Full Book Summary
This is a full book, chapter by chapter summary of Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. It does not contain plot analysis – Check out our deep dive episodes for our thoughts and theories!
Shield of Sparrows Episode 3: Chapters 12-23
This episode covers Chapters 12-23 of "Shield of Sparrows" by Devney Perry. This is Episode 3 in our deep dive series.
Brimstone Episode 3: Chapters 20-29
The Tria Prima, dream cuddles, and alot of stuff we JUST DON’T EFFING KNOW. Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for Episode 3 …
Brimstone Episode 2: Chapters 9-19
Come escape reality with us as we dive into chapters 9-19 of Brimstone by Callie Hart. The rot is spreading, Kingfisher and …
Girls Night: 2025 Re-Cap with Banter & Bookmarks+ Between Pages & Friends
THE GIRLS ARE BACK TOGETHER.
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they sit down with the incredible Con and Lauren of Between Pages & Friends for a GIRLS NIGHT! What are our top reads, biggest “pinch me” moments, new book boyfriends…and who the heck is Christmas Pig?!
Brimstone: Episode 1 (Prologue- Chapter 8)
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we dive back into the Fae and Alchemy Series. This is episode 1 of a 6 episode deep dive series for Brimstone by Callie Hart. If you missed our Quicksilver coverage, go back and listen!
E7 – Child of Shivay – Xeyvian Bonus Chapter
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we dissect the Xeyvian POV Bonus Chapter! This chapter is available on smuttybuddies.com under BONUS CONTENT!
Let’s spiral together.
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Child of Shivay: Episode 6 PART 2
This is Episode Six, Part 2 of 2 for our Child of Shivay Deep Dive. This is the final episode, before the bonus chapters, of course! Child of Shivay is the debut novel of author JR Cathers, and is a stunning fantasy novel with tons of easter eggs and theories to explore.
Be sure to watch part 1 first!
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Child of Shivay: Episode 6 PART 1
This is Episode Six, Part 1 of 2 for our Child of Shivay Deep Dive. This is the final episode, before the bonus chapters, of course! Child of Shivay is the debut novel of author JR Cathers, and is a stunning fantasy novel with tons of easter eggs and theories to explore.
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Child of Shivay – Episode 5 – by JR Cathers
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they continue their deep dive of Child of Shivay by JR Cathers. This is episode five, covering chapters 26-34.
Child of Shivay: Episode 4 (Chapters 18-25)
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we continue our deep dive of the incredible Child of Shivay by JR Cathers with Chapters 18-25.
Child of Shivay: Episode 3 (Ch. 9-17)
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they continue their deep dive of Child of Shivay by JR Cathers.
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Child of Shivay Episode 2: Chapters 1-8
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we deep dive chapters 1-8 of Child of Shivay!
Child of Shivay Episode 1: World Building featuring Author JR Cathers
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for the start of the Child of Shivay deep dive series, with special guest JR Cathers! This episode primes listeners with a reminder of the world, characters, and major plot lines- with some hints of unhinged theories thrown around. Also, hear from the author herself about where we should pay special attention in our re-read.
Child of Shivay is JR Cathers debut novel, and is available now from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and smuttybuddies.com/jrcathers (where you can also find the gorgeous hardcover special edition!). To purchase off of Amazon, click here: https://amzn.to/4iezLCM
Girls Night: Author Meg LaForge
Join us to chat with Meg LaForge, author of Choke and Burn. We talk her books, indie author life, QUICKSILVER, and more!
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The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten
Episode 3 of our Romantasy BookCon author highlight series- The Foxglove by Hannah Whitten!
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Broken Souls and Bones by LJ Andrews
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for this standalone episode of Phantasma by Kaylie Smith! This is episode 1 in our 3-episode series covering some authors we will meet at Romantasy BookCon in October!
JR Cathers Author Interview: Child of Shivay
Join us for our first ever AUTHOR INTERVIEW! We are honored to have met Jess on Bookstagram and read an advanced copy of her upcoming debut, Child of Shivay. It immediately became one of our favorite books OF ALL TIME and we are so excited to be able to share it with our listeners.
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Dire Bound Episode 5: Chapters 45-58
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we round our our coverage of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen with chapters 45-58.
THE QUEEN IS BACK, Y’ALL
Dire Bound Episode 4: Chapters 31-44
In this set of chapters, Meryn survives the brutal Purge Trial and earns a new tattoo (or 2) from Stark. A heartwarming visit to her mother turns bittersweet, a royal ball ends with a public (and kind of cringey…) declaration of love, and an unexpected tragedy leads to an even more shocking promotion: Meryn and Anassa are named Alpha of the Strategos pack. As she juggles Alpha training, uncovering palace secrets, and a dangerous mission to find the missing children, Meryn is pushed to her limits. Just when she thinks she can breathe, devastating news hits—and Killian picks the worst possible moment to pop the question. COME ON!
Quicksilver: Girls Night with Between Pages and Friends Podcast
The cross-over of our dreams is here. Join us for a night of laughs, theories, unanswered questions, and predictions for Brimstone with Con and Lauren. Thank you for listening.
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Dire Bound Episode 3: Chapters 16-30
The episode begins after the shocking revelation that shakes Meryn’s world—Prince Killian is actually Lee, the love she thought she left behind. As she reels from this discovery, King Cyril unleashes the first deadly trial with the terrifying Diren Blaed, putting Meryn and her direwolf Anassa to the test.
COME ESCAPE REALITY WITH US.
Dire Bound: Episode 2 Chapters 1-15
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they deep dive into Chapters 1-15 of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen.
Romantasy BookCon Episode 2
Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine chat with Sarah and Natalie of Fabled Fantasy Events to discuss all things LOGISTICS for Romantasy BookCon in October, 2025. Want to know what to expect, how to sign up for panels, workshops, and signings, and what to wear? We’ve got you covered!
Dire Bound – E1 – World Building
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they kick off their deep dive of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. This episode focuses on world-building – think characters, setting, magic system, pack dynamics, and major plot point reminders that will help bring you back into the world of Nocturna and the Bonded city of Sturmfrost.
Come escape reality with us!
The Moth Keeper: Banter & Bookmarks Jr
Our first episode of Banter and Bookmarks Podcast – Jr! This week, Roman joins us to read The Moth Keeper. Let us know any books you suggest for future Jr. episodes!
Romantasy BookCon: Episode 1
In this special edition of Banter & Bookmarks, Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine sit down with Fabled Fantasy Events, the incredible founders of Romantasy BookCon, to uncover the behind-the-scenes magic of building a community-first convention where literature, creativity, and inclusivity take center stage.
Quicksilver Episode 12: Kingfisher Bonus Chapters
Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine FINALLY get to dive in to the Kingfisher bonus chapters from Quicksilver. We see the battle of Ajun Gate, the gifting of Nimirelle to Kingfisher, the death of Omnamshacry (along with other devastating deaths!), and get so many additional nuggets that are truly CANNON to this story. Some of our theories actually CHANGED after reading these chapters, so you will not want to miss this discussion. Come escape reality with us!
Quicksilver Episode 13: Wrap Up
Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine discuss some last theories and questions from Quicksilver, including their final thoughts on the voice of the Quicksilver, guesses about the “big bad” and Malcolm’s fate, possible betrayals, and debates about favorite side characters.
Thank you so much for joining us on our deep dive journey of Quicksilver!
Quicksilver Episode 11: Chapters 43-45
It’s here…Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine discuss the FINAL 3 chapters of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. The downfall of Malcolm (Maybe?!), tidbits on Edina that have us asking SO MANY QUESTIONS about what else she knew, the full(er) Carrion story, and ZARETH! So many lose ends are tied up in these final chapters and somehow brand new lose ends appear that have us wishing it was November 18th already.
Quicksilver Episode 10: Chapters 39-42
The triumvirate, releasing kingfisher from his oath, the labyrinth, CARRION EFFIN SWIFT…Need we say more?! Come escape reality with Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they inch closer to the final chapters of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. There’s lots of screaming, lots of cheering, and a few near-vomits (have you READ the description of Morthil?!). Happy Fantasy Friday!
Quicksilver Episode 09: Chapters 34-38
Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine discuss chapters 34-38 of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. We learn more about Kingfisher’s mother, meet the witches, and rescue Everlayne… all while getting another MASSIVE info dump that amplifies the world building to the NEXT LEVEL. Come escape reality with us- Happy listening!
Quicksilver Episode 08: Chapters 30-33
Things are HEATING UP and dang, there is ALOT in these chapters! Come escape reality with Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they continue their deep dive of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. We’re talking Angel’s Breath & the return of the God Swords, the true meaning of Oshellith, the origin of the the blood curse, and as always there is some speculation on what it could all mean for Brimstone…
Quicksilver Episode 07: Chapters 25-29
Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine dive into Chapters 25-29 of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. Come with us to discover the city of Ballard (and the life that might have been…), learn about both Kingfisher and Saeris’ traumatic pasts, the significance of the (gasp!) magically appearing tattoos, and hear the Ballad of Ajun Gate. This episode covers some HEAVY HITTING CHAPTERS, so strap in and let’s get into it.
Quicksilver Episode 06: Chapters 20-24
This week on Banter and Bookmarks, Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine are chatting Quicksilver chapters 20–24! From war camps and runes to broken god-swords and tavern real-talk…this episode does not disappoint. We break down Saeris’ confidence glow-up, Danya’s childish meltdown, and all the juicy tension—romantic, magical, and otherwise.
Quicksilver Episode 05: Chapters 15-19
Things get a little glitchy—but never dull—as Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine dive headfirst into the wild, magical world of Quicksilver !(With our relics, of course!) In this episode, they unravel the tangled threads of glamour, identity crises, and creepy Wickerwood mysteries, all while trying to figure out just who Kingfisher really is deep down beneath that broody exterior.
Quicksilver Episode 03: Chapters 6-9
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as they continue their deep dive into Quicksilver by Callie Hart.
Quicksilver Episode 04: Chapters 10-14
Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine dive into chapters 10-14 of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. We get to see just how much Kingfisher and Renfis mean to their people, the beginnings of the TRUE flirting between Saeris and Kingfisher, meet Onyx the fox, and get reacquainted with Carrion- F**king-Swift. This episode is full of theories, a-ha moments, and laughs.
Quicksilver Episode 2: Chapters 1 – 5
The gag order is OVER. Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine are finally allowed to talk about Quicksilver — and they’re doing it on camera, which can only mean one thing: zero chill. The group chat has been under strict “no Quicksilver discussion” orders (shoutout to self-control we didn’t have), but now Chapters 1–5 are fair game, and it’s time to unleash our unhinged ideas.
Quicksilver BONUS Minisode: Elroy Theory and the Arthurian Legend
Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine for a BONUS minisode, where they dig deeper into their unhinged theory about Elroy’s true identify and uncover the Arthurian Legend and name etymologies that may have inspired some key elements of Quicksilver. STRAP IN- Fantasy Friday is coming in HOT
Quicksilver Episode 1: World Building
Welcome to the first episode in our Quicksilver deep-dive series! Lindsey, Katharine, and Kelly kick things off by breaking down the world of Yvelia—its magic system, the politics between humans and Fae, the mystical creatures that roam the land, and the key characters shaping the story. This episode is perfect for those who need a refresher or want a deeper understanding of the magic and realms before diving in. Stay tuned every Fantasy Friday, as our next episodes will take you through Quicksilver chapter by chapter!
Spark of the Everflame
Our first podcast released on Fantasy Friday! We talk about Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Book Boyfriends
We’re talking all things fantasy book boyfriends – the shadow boyfriends. The brooding fae warriors, the dangerous bad boys with a soft spot, and yes, the bat boys who live in our heads rent-free
Intro to Banter and Bookmarks
We are excited to start our book journey with you! Meet Lindsey, Katharine, and Kelly as we discuss, argue, and laugh through the latest fantasy romance novels.