Caffeine and Conjuring

Where fantasy fangirls unite.
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Join Ilse and Stace for their new fantasy bookish podcast! Each week they delve into the chapters of their favorite fantasy series, starting with Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass. Expect deep dives, theories, and differing opinions as one host rereads and the other experiences it for the first time. caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

  1. 29 JAN

    Episode 54: Fenrys.

    Pain. Suffering. Emotional devastation. And yet… somehow we still pressed record. This week, we’re diving into chapters 20–29 of Kingdom of Ash and WOW! Sarah J. Maas said absolutely no peace, only trauma. From heart-shattering moments to tiny flickers of hope that keep us barely functioning, these chapters had us screaming, crying, and aggressively texting each other at 2am. We talk character breakdowns, impossible choices, found family feels, and why literally no one is allowed happiness for more than five minutes. Tune in for unhinged reactions, top-tier suffering, and the slow realization that this book is going to ruin us. Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    44 min

  2. 21 JAN

    Episode 53: The Crochan Queen

    We’re officially in the deep end now, friends. Chapters 10–19 of Kingdom of Ash said “no warm-up laps” and immediately started swinging. This week’s episode is packed with the kind of emotional tension that makes you stare at the page like SJM wouldn’t… right? 😬 The endgame is coming whether we’re ready or not. Kingdom of Ash is proving again that it did not come to play. Grab your tissues, your theories, and maybe a stress beverage, because things are only getting darker from here. Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    41 min

  3. 14 JAN

    Episode 52: Blink Blink Blink

    We’ve officially entered Kingdom of Ash. The final book. The emotional damage era. This episode covers chapters 1–9, and already Sarah J. Maas said, “peace was never an option.” Buckle up, because nothing feels safe and we are NOT OK. Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    45 min

  4. 1 JAN

    Sidequest: Rose in Chains

    We’re going fully off the main quest and deep diving into Rose in Chains by Julie Soto. The published remake of The Auction that had the fandom in an absolute chokehold. From morally gray men and power imbalances that do things to your brain, to sharp banter, slow-burn tension, and those “pause the audiobook and scream” moments… we’re unpacking it all 🌹⛓️ Expect our normal overtired selves talking about our favorite scenes, character deep dives, and plenty of “this could’ve stayed in the drafts but we’re glad it didn’t” energy. If you’ve read The Auction, you’ll want to hear how it translates to its polished, published form. And if you’re new? Consider this your spoiler-filled invitation to chaos . Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    1h 10m
  5. Episode 51: She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one.

    31/12/2025

    Episode 51: She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one.

    We’ve officially survived the Empire of Storms/ Tower of Dawn tandem read, and this episode is our final verdict. Are we emotionally stable? No.Are we deeply concerned for Aelin’s fate? Absolutely yes.Are we thrilled to finally be free from the TOD snoozefest? With love… also yes. 😌 We’re breaking down our final thoughts, biggest feelings, lingering fears, and the overwhelming need to immediately continue this series because how are we supposed to just sit with that ending?? 🎧 Tune in as we celebrate, panic, and lovingly roast this reading experience one last time . Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    1h 1m

  6. 23/12/2025

    Episode 50: Together, or not at all.

    We’ve reached the end of the road for Tower of Dawn ch. 58 through the finale, and somehow we’re both healed and emotionally wrecked. This episode is full-circle moments, long-earned growth, and revelations that quietly reframe everything we thought we knew. Watching these characters finally step into who they’re meant to be feels powerful, tender, and a little bit heartbreaking in that SJM way that lingers long after the last page.There’s closure, there’s hope, and there’s that bittersweet realization that while one journey has ended, the storm ahead is only just beginning. We laughed, we teared up, and we absolutely lost it over how much this book sneaks up on you by the end. Oh! And we are celebrating 50 episodes of chaos and finally finishing TOD!New episode is live. Come celebrate, process, and emotionally prepare for what comes next. Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    39 min

  7. 16/12/2025

    Episode 49: Nameless is my price

    If you thought things couldn’t possibly get worse… Welcome back. This episode takes us through Empire of Storms chs. 66–78, aka the stretch where hope is dangled in front of us and then violently ripped away. Alliances fracture, sacrifices are made, and the emotional whiplash is so intense we had to pause just to breathe. Every page feels like a warning sign and somehow we still weren’t ready. Over in Tower of Dawn ch. 57, the weight of everything finally lands. Quiet moments that hurt just as much as the loud ones, and choices that will ripple far beyond this book. It’s tender, devastating, and somehow exactly what we needed after being emotionally drop-kicked by EOS. This episode is pain, processing, and pure SJM chaos. New episode is live. Come cry, scream, and spiral with us. Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    41 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    Episode 48: Enter Where You Fear To Tread.

    This week we’re diving into EOS 62–65 and TOD 52–56, and honestly? These chapters had us questioning our life choices, SJM’s life choices, and whether anyone in this universe has ever heard of therapy. EOS is out here serving drama like it’s a tasting menu, and TOD… shockingly…continues to give us the urge to take a nap. Join us as we spiral, rant, gasp, and aggressively snack our way through the emotional carnage.Bring your headphones and your emotional support carbs. You’ll need them. Thanks for listening to Caffeine and Conjuring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

    41 min
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Join Ilse and Stace for their new fantasy bookish podcast! Each week they delve into the chapters of their favorite fantasy series, starting with Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass. Expect deep dives, theories, and differing opinions as one host rereads and the other experiences it for the first time. caffeineandconjuring.substack.com

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    Where fantasy fangirls unite.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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    61
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    Explicit
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