Booked & Bitter

Abbey & Mandy

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A little light-hearted humorous conversation and a lot of chaos. Abbey & Mandy share laughs, frustrations, and moments of clarity as they work together to discuss books, life and anything they want. A different book will be discussed each episode along with layers and layers of chaos and venting.

JAN 23

ACOTAR Book One: Everyone Needs Therapy

In this episode of Booked & Bitter, we dive into A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas—aka the book that launched a thousand bad fae boyfriends. We talk Feyre’s traumatic glow-up, the Spring Court’s terrible communication skills, and why Tamlin gives us the ick (we said what we said!!!!!!). We unpack Under the Mountain chaos, applaud Feyre for doing literally everything, and collectively lose our minds the moment Rhysand shows up and makes the story interesting. By the end, we agree: ACOTAR is a gateway book, Tamlin is a walking red flag, and our standards for fictional men were forever changed. ✨ Tamlin is not our fave. Stay bitter. ✨ Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

53 min
JAN 16

You Shouldn’t Have Come Here: Every Red Flag Was There

Hi, it’s us. We’re back on the mics, slightly unhinged, heavily opinionated, and once again pretending we have our lives (and book shelves) together. This episode starts strong with us admitting what it’s like to come back to podcasting like “okay but do we remember how to do this?” Then we dive headfirst into You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose, where absolutely everyone is suspicious, no one should trust their instincts, and every plot twist feels like the book whispering “surprise, bestie.” We break down the chaos, the deception, the questionable decisions, and why we were both yelling internally (and externally). Basically: books, feelings, side topics, rage, friendship, and chaotic vibes. You’re welcome. Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

42 min
11/20/2025

Our Chaotic Take on "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J Maas - Part TWO ◡̈

In this episode, we dive into the world of Throne of Glass and all the delicious character drama we love. We chat about how our girl Celaena Sardothien grows from a “don’t-talk-to-me-I’m-busy-assassinating” vibe into this layered, powerful heroine who somehow manages to break our hearts and make us cheer every five minutes. We also gush about Nehemia, our brilliant outsider queen, and how her strength, mystery, and moral clarity shake Celaena in all the best (and worst) ways. From themes of freedom vs. servitude to the way femininity and power dance together in this world, we had lots of feelings. And yes—magic is coming back, and we are here for it. Later on, we get into all things vulnerability, friendships, and world-building in the series. We give our very important (and slightly dramatic) opinions on the love triangle, laugh about the chaos of “correct reading order,” and share some personal future reading plans. By the end, we’re basically just curled up with chocolate, collectively appreciating how much this series—and its messy, lovable characters—mean to us. Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

52 min
11/12/2025

Our Chaotic Take on "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J Maas - Part ONE ◡̈

WARNING: As always - there are SPOILERS peeps. Be prepared. We warned you. So basically, we spent the entire episode spiraling into a full-blown Throne of Glass therapy session. As usual, we were all in our feelings—because Sarah J. Maas said “character development” and we said “emotional damage.” We dove into Aelin’s whole journey like we were defending our dissertations, side-eyed a few relationship dynamics, and screamed about plot twists we absolutely did not see coming. We also had Thoughts™ about our podcast structure—mostly that it exists purely to enable us to go off on tangents. Between passionately defending our favorite side characters and roasting the ones who need to get it together, we managed to squeeze in our personal connections to the story, including which moments made us swoon and which ones made us want to yeet the book across the room. Naturally, we also got distracted talking about audiobook narrators, impulse book shopping (don’t judge us), and the sheer feral excitement we have for the upcoming book festival. And yes, we did analyze the perfect trifecta of action, romance, and world-building—because if Throne of Glass does one thing well, it’s making us ignore our responsibilities. Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

52 min
11/06/2025

Our Chaotic Take on "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy

This week we discuss "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy, among a few other things. Join us as we lose complete track of the podcast and things get weird. You're welcome! Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

54 min
10/29/2025

Our Chaotic Take on "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

This episode contains spoilers (duh) and talks about a book that has been banned by some (silly book banners). Proceed at your own discretion! This week we just finished Looking for Alaska and we have thoughts — big ones!!!! From teenage heartbreak to existential spirals, we unpack John Green’s chaos with plenty of hot takes, deep dives, and a few emotional bruises along the way. It’s part book club, part group therapy — and all unfiltered and chaotic. Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

45 min
10/22/2025

Our Chaotic Take on "The Pumpkin Spice Cafe" by Laurie Gilmore

This week, we dive headfirst into The Pumpkin Spice Cafe' by Laurie Gilmore, spill on our current reads, and sprinkle in some personal life updates you didn’t know you needed. Of course, no episode of ours is complete without a detour into sports chaos, ticket troubles, and a passionate deep dive into complaining. Expect strong opinions, giggling, cussing and a few “did we read the same book?” moments. We also chat about how tricky book recommendations can be, the highs and lows of emotional reading, and what makes a series truly click. By the end, we’re already planning our next reads and celebrating the joy (and heartbreak) of discovering books together. Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

45 min
10/15/2025

Our Chaotic Take on "Variation" by Rebecca Yarros

Alright, here’s your snarky, “the ladies wrote it” version — conversational, witty, and a little sharp around the edges: This episode? Oh, it’s a ride. We dive into Variation by Rebecca Yaros — Hudson and Allie’s emotional circus. We roast, we toast, we cringe, we swoon. Expect some spicy opinions, a few “can you believe this?” moments, and yes — a full-on spoiler zone where nothing and no one is safe. Somewhere in between, there’s a football break (because apparently, we multitask now), and then we spiral beautifully into mental health, ballet drama, and how the government shutdown is making everyone’s life harder — especially the military families. It’s a mix of laughter, eye rolls, and the occasional rant that could double as free therapy. We wrap things up with our final thoughts on the book, a bit of venting (because we earned it), and a sneak peek at what we’re reading next. Buckle up, it’s classic us — honest, chaotic, and just the right amount of unfiltered. Catch us on social media ◡̈ Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Just a reminder - we are not professionals about much... maybe don't take our advice.

58 min

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A little light-hearted humorous conversation and a lot of chaos. Abbey & Mandy share laughs, frustrations, and moments of clarity as they work together to discuss books, life and anything they want. A different book will be discussed each episode along with layers and layers of chaos and venting.

Creator

Abbey & Mandy
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

21
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2026 Booked & Bitter
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