Two Girls, One TBR

Rebecca (Azrella Reads) & my Book Besties!
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For the girls whose bookshelves are a red flag and a personality. 🖤 Welcome to Two Girls, One TBR, your weekly home for spicy romantasy, dark fantasy, and dark romance. Hosted by Rebecca (Azrella Reads) alongside her book bestie co-hosts, guest author co-hosts, and special "Bonus Chapter Bestie" appearances. We dive deep into indie hits, tropes, and the Spice-o-Meter every Thursday! Fans of LJ Andrews, Keri Lake, Laura Thalassa, and Carissa Broadbent, you're home. Bring a drink and join the coven. 👉 All links: linktr.ee/twogirlsonetbr

  1. Aug 27

    When the Apocalypse Gets Spicy...Meet Your New Morally Black Obsession! 🔥🖤

    Rebecca and Kirsty are sitting down for a wild unhinged and utterly fantastic chat with Tuesday James! We are breaking down her upcoming dark romance and post-apocalyptic masterpiece. A Broken Hymn. If you love morally black characters, heavy gothic horror vibes, and worldbuilding that completely ruins you in the best way possible... this episode must listen obsession. Tuesday is an absolute sweetheart, but her dark imagination? Absolutely brillant and wonderfully twisted! Grab your emotional support water and get ready to add another absolute favorite to your TBR pile right now! Check Out Tuesday James Online Tuesday James on Instagram #DarkRomance #MorallyBlack #BookTok #Romantasy #Bookstagram 0:00 — Welcome back + intro banter 0:22 — Weather talk and local updates 3:56 — Reading update: Kingdom of Silent Sorrows to Dawn of Onyx 6:43 — Kirsty’s reading update: Throne of Glass 10:25 — ACOTAR / Crescent City crossover theories 17:47 — Introducing the book of the day: Savage Saints 20:48 — Southern Holy Rot cocktail + the book’s vibe 23:35 — Weird experiences, Canadian bacon, and random tangents 25:04 — TV/movie talk + assassin show mention 26:41 — Transition to the guest interview 28:48 — Tuesday James joins the studio 29:56 — What Savage Saints is about 33:10 — Writing spice and language choices 35:42 — Word choices in romance and fantasy 37:08 — Character descriptions and anatomy wording 39:25 — How descriptors are visualized 42:34 — Wicker trailer / monster-romance tangent 48:28 — Favorite quotes 50:47 — Book 2 timing / release window 56:17 — Dialects, accents, and regional language 59:56 — Audiobook plans and narration cast 68:27 — Special edition reveal 71:17 — Preorders, website, and where to find Tuesday 75:42 — Indie bookstores and book buying 81:06 — Movie recommendations 88:34 — Dracula / Notting Hill / movie night 95:53 — Closing remarks and outro Two Girls, One TBR Linktree Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: XDN8J2DCKR5BXLFF, PAHAGIGKBF00NDYW, TGUIUJRRGM9JSYG9

  2. Aug 20 ·  Bonus

    ACOTAR Clues We Missed: Unhinged Maasverse & Norse Mythology Theories

    OMG Book Babes, are you ready for the ultimate book hangover? Kirsty, Vex and I are completely losing our minds this week over Sarah J. Maas and all these hidden clues we somehow missed. We are talking deep Norse mythology ciphers and how the Midgard serpent might literally trigger Ragnarök in ACOTAR...yeah it is wild! We break down the crazy connections between Crescent City and Throne of Glass and honestly my brain is still recovering. And we have to talk about whether or not Bryce and Danika's friendship is actually just a massive unreliable narrator situation! Plus we get into Starborn bloodlines, the Dusk Court, and those sneaky ironwood secrets. If you love morally gray theories and unputdownable dark fantasy lore... This episode is absolutely for you. Grab your coffee or a cocktail and let's get into the chaos! Come follow us over on Instagram @TwoGirlsOneTBR and tell us your craziest crossover theories! Make sure to take our Spotify poll too!! Chapters: 0:03 Intro and ACOTAR spoiler warning 1:45 Catching up with Kirsty and Vex 3:31 Emotional book deaths and reading reactions 5:19 Why great books still hurt even when you know the ending 7:48 Crescent City vs Throne of Glass reading order 9:46 ACOTAR and Crescent City crossover theories 22:42 Danika’s relationship with Bryce 25:02 Bryce unreliable narration and character reveals 37:37 Mythology connections and the Midgard serpent theory 45:38 Rhysand dream magic and the good intentions debate 64:47 Starborn bloodlines Selene and the Dusk Court theory 68:13 Azriel the Court of Nightmares and Fury theories 75:20 Nesta witches ironwood and hidden bloodlines 84:51 King of Hybern and timeline crossover theory 88:04 Wrap up and outro ​Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: WDM649OHVLFLEB9J, LAC3KNDNADGG4NWZ Connect with us through our website! Linktree

  3. Aug 13

    Spicy Slow Burns & Dark Romance Suspense | KL Hill

    Oh my god you guys....this episode is pure unhinged chaos and we are absolutely living for it! Join myself, Kirsty, and Jess for a wild panel discussion featuring the amazing author K. L. Hill! We are chatting all about her dark romance interconnected standalones, mystery and all the spicy suspense you absolutely need to add to your TBR right now. But seriously things go totally off the rails in the best way possible. Kirsty drops some major book recs that will give you the biggest book hangover... and then we share our wildest theories about upcoming Sarah J. Maas POVs! Who do you think is next?! And yes we somehow ended up talking about Burning Man rules, AI authors, and the Scrub Me Daddy universe! lol Grab your headphones and drink because you do not want to miss a single second of this one! 00:00 — Welcome to Two Girls One TBR00:35 — Kirsty’s road trip and the unexpected nude beach09:01 — Burning Man stories and unusual festival experiences17:09 — What the hosts are reading18:51 — Throne of Glass, Crescent City, and ACOTAR theories32:51 — Cocktail Club recipe and drink chat34:23 — Alcohol laws in Australia and the U.S.38:51 — Introducing author KL Hill39:21 — The Wicker movie and sentient-object romance45:43 — Scrub Me Daddy and the April Showers pen name65:35 — Don’t Hold Your Breath: dark swimming romance75:51 — KL Hill on writing dark romance78:40 — Heat level, slow burn, and reader questions88:24 — The mystery point of view and building suspense99:14 — Where to find KL Hill’s books102:06 — Final bookish banter105:32 — Anxiety representation in Don’t Hold Your Breath108:09 — Closing the episode Links for KL Hill!https://klhillauthor.com https://www.instagram.com/klhill_author/https://www.anovelromance.com/ Connect with us! linktr.ee/twogirlsonetbr https://twogirlsonetbr.blogspot.com/ ​#DarkRomanceBooks #Romantasy #BookPodcast #KLHill #SpicyRomance Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: VWXKKA9YSMO6AHGD, EMYPPNPL2LMN1HNC Transparency Note: The book discussed in this episode was kindly provided by the author, but all unhinged reactions and opinions are entirely our own.

  4. Aug 6

    Spicy Dark Romance Books That Will Absolutely Ruin You 🥵

    Welcome back to Two Girls, One TBR! Grab your favorite fall coffee because this week we are getting completely unhinged. We are talking all things monster and alien romance and let me tell you... it gets so spicy. ​Whether you are looking to dip your toes into cozy fantasy monsters or you want a pitch black dark romance that leaves you with a massive book hangover... we have the perfect book recommendations for you. We chat about everything from the cozy vibes of the Cambric Creek series to the absolute chokehold Ruby Dixon and Ice Planet Barbarians have on the reading community. We break down the best tropes like forced proximity and arranged marriage with aliens and shout out some of our favorite indie authors like Kimberly Lemming. ​Plus we share our thoughts on some upcoming horror and fantasy adaptations that you need to know about! Perfect for readers who want to spice up their TBR and discover some totally new anatomy. ​Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: TYAXS0YPZX3E9KDM, AWEELXZLBJIOCMQI linktr.ee/twogirlsonetbr

  5. Jul 30

    Gothic Romantasy & Celtic Lore | Author Evelyn Ash

    Oh man, we are so excited about this episode...We sat down with the amazing author Evelyn Ash to talk all about her incredible new release, A Beautifully Crafted Lie. We dive deep into her writing process, Celtic folklore and Irish heritage, handling anxiety in character development, and everything that went into building this gorgeous world. Of course, we also have our Sip Recipes (The Blood Feather Bastard bourbon cocktail and The Witch Reaping Mocktail) and share a few laughs. You are going to love getting inside her head! Hit Subscribe, Pre-Order A Beautifully Crafted Lie, and come chat with us over in the Coven's Cocktail Club on Instagram! You can find a link to Evelyn's Book in our linktr.ee/twogirlsonetbr as well! Evelyn's Website https://www.authorevelynash.com/ #romantasypodcast #TwoGirlsOneTBR #EvelynAsh #DarkRomance #BookTok Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: XNR1IJYWIEVHYVMG, BEYKVQDHXYQOTUBM Transparency Note: The book discussed in this episode was kindly provided by the author, but all unhinged reactions and opinions are entirely our own.

  6. Jul 27 ·  Bonus

    Audiobook Secrets & Live Reading! | Ravenna Vale Bonus

    Surprise, Book Babes! We are dropping a special Monday Bonus Episode, and it is an absolute treat. ​Rebecca sits down with the incredible author Ravenna Vale alongside audiobook narrators Patrick and Eli to go behind the scenes of Breath of Starlight and chat about an exciting new Kickstarter project. Even better, we get an exclusive live reading from the upcoming audiobook featuring Ravenna herself voicing the fierce fallen star Auryn! ​You will also hear from Kirsty, calling in from Astoria, Oregon, and spending the episode battling wild internet issues while hilariously blaming the f*****g trees for her random disappearances and reappearances. lol ​Make sure to check out Ravenna's website and support her Kickstarter through our Linktree! ​Linktree: linktr.ee/TwoGirlOneTBR Ravenna's Website: https://www.ravennavale.com/ ​Music Licensed Through Soundstripe: Codes: OAL6YRMCEJONAIDB, B6EN9MSOJ8TCVE9H, A3MUEXS4XEDZYV9S

  7. Jul 23

    Toxic Book Boyfriends & The Ultimate Fated Mates Deep Dive

    Grab you Soul Snap Elixir and settle in because Rebecca, Kirsty, and Jess are breaking down the ultimate romance trope: Fated Mates. We are diving deep into the magical bonds, rejection arcs, and emotional rollercoasters of your favorite series including ACOTAR, Crescent City and indie fantasy epics. Tune in for unfiltered book chatter, theory talk and all the romantasy obsession you need. Which fated mates couple is your absolute Roman Empire? Drop a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and let us know your favorite trope moment! #romantasy #fatedmates #bookpodcast #ACOTAR #darkfantasyromance Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: ZU1DXSXNYXP5KZ84, BQHJCF0DNCKO02AZ

  8. Jul 16 ·  Bonus

    Elain Archeron: Most Dangerous Maasverse Character?

    Welcome back to another ACOTAR Miniseries deep dive! Today we are finally confronting the enigma that is Elain Archeron. Is she the delicate sister we think she is, or is there something much darker hiding beneath the surface? We are breaking down every theory from the black onyx box and soul containers to the possibility of her being a sleeper agent. We also tackle the massive connections between the ACOTAR, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass worlds. This is the conversation you do not want to miss. ​Episode Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Elaine Archeron 1:50 Exploring Current Reads and Genres 4:57 Diving into Monster and Alien Romances 10:48 Family Dynamics and Generational Stories 16:30 Book Recommendations and Future Releases 23:42 Pop Culture and Personal Interests 26:34 Diving into Theories and Speculations 28:21 Elaine’s Mysterious Disappearances 34:10 The Connection Between Boxes and Souls 38:10 Exploring the Interconnected Worlds 44:01 Elaine’s Agency and Revolutionary Choices 49:39 Exploring the Importance of Novellas in Series 50:34 Character Autonomy and Sexuality in Prythian 52:37 Theories on Mor’s Character and Relationships 55:36 Challenging Traditional Mating Bonds 58:56 Tamlin’s Legacy and Potential Connections 1:00:49 Theories on Dragons and Magic in Prythian 1:16:59 Connections Between Throne of Glass and Prythian 1:23:05 Exploring Theories of Koschei and Vassa 1:28:32 The House of Wind and Its Mysteries 1:34:25 Crossover Connections: Throne of Glass and Crescent City 1:39:36 Anticipating Book Six: Theories and Speculations 1:44:52 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Which theory do you believe: is Elain a powerhouse in disguise, or is she just misunderstood? Drop your wildest predictions in the comments below! linktr.ee/twogirlsonetbr Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: ID9SEMCV4PBUEVID, NKK6ARZJ6IL58RGC

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For the girls whose bookshelves are a red flag and a personality. 🖤 Welcome to Two Girls, One TBR, your weekly home for spicy romantasy, dark fantasy, and dark romance. Hosted by Rebecca (Azrella Reads) alongside her book bestie co-hosts, guest author co-hosts, and special "Bonus Chapter Bestie" appearances. We dive deep into indie hits, tropes, and the Spice-o-Meter every Thursday! Fans of LJ Andrews, Keri Lake, Laura Thalassa, and Carissa Broadbent, you're home. Bring a drink and join the coven. 👉 All links: linktr.ee/twogirlsonetbr

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    Rebecca (Azrella Reads) & my Book Besties!
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
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    Explicit
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    © Rebecca (Azrella Reads) & my Book Besties!
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