Pickle Party

Jules and Leslie

The romantasy podcast for readers who love chaos as much as happily-ever-afters. Best friends Leslie and Jules dive into the world of fantasy romance with humor, heart, and zero shame. We’re talking tropes, dissecting BookTok memes, debating characters, and celebrating the books taking over the internet. Deep dives into ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Crescent City & more. Hot takes on mating bonds, morally grey men, and why we’re all feral for wingspan discourse. We’re not book reviewers—we’re deep in the trenches with you. Welcome to the Brine. 🥒

  1. 18h ago

    Jules & Leslie Try a New Trope: Morning Glory Milking Farm

    This week, Jules and Leslie leave the world of fae and shadow daddies behind to dive headfirst into one of BookTok's most infamous monster romances: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta. What starts as a book about a woman taking an unconventional job to pay off her student loans somehow turns into one of the sweetest, funniest, and most unexpectedly wholesome romances we've ever read. Along the way we discuss monster romance, workplace professionalism (or lack thereof), why Rourke may be one of the biggest green flags in romantasy, and how a book with one of the wildest premises imaginable manages to have so much heart. We're talking: 🥒 Our honest reactions to that job. 🥒 Monster romance and why readers love it. 🥒 The surprisingly cozy world of Cambric Creek. 🥒 Green flag Rourke 🥒 Spice, laughs, and way more feelings than we expected. Whether you've already ventured into monster romance or you're just wondering what all the BookTok hype is about, grab your favorite snack and join the chaos. ---**SPONSORED BY: **☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at info@sometimeswegetyou.com--- #MorningGloryMilkingFarm #CMNascosta #MonsterRomance #MonsterRomanceBooks #MonsterSmut #Romantasy #RomantasyBooks #BookTok #Bookstagram #FantasyRomance #SpicyBooks #SpicyReads #BookPodcast #RomanceBooks #BookLovers #CurrentlyReading #ReadersOfInstagram #PodcastRecommendation #PicklePartyPod #BrineBabes #SlowBurnRomance #GreenFlagBookBoyfriend #Rourke #CambricCreek #BookishHumor #ReadMoreBooks #WomenWhoRead #IndieAuthor #BookCommunity #PodcastLife

    1h 8m
  2. Jun 23

    A Court of Silver Flames Part 2: The Bog, Ataraxia & The Secret That Changed Everything (Ch. 29–55)

    This week we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames Part 2 (Chapters 29–55), and honestly? Nesta Archeron is having the most unhinged character arc in Prythian. We're talking about Nesta's terrifying scrying nightmare, Rhys finally understanding the trauma she endured in the Cauldron, and the pregnancy secret that has the fandom arguing to this day. Then things get even wilder when Nesta heads into the Bog of Oorid, comes face-to-face with a kelpie, claims the Mask, and emerges holding a severed head. We also discuss: ⚔️ Nesta accidentally Making three legendary weapons ⚔️ Why Ataraxia may be one of the most important objects in the series ⚔️ The Inner Circle taking a vote about Nesta without Nesta ⚔️ The explosive reveal of Feyre's pregnancy risk ⚔️ The devastating lake scene and Nesta's long-awaited breakdown ⚔️ Gwyn's growing role in Nesta's journey ⚔️ The Harp, the Prison, Lanthys, and a mysterious fourth object ⚔️ Cassian continuing to keep certain very important information from Nesta... Plus we're serving up Hot Pickles, Cold Takes on Rhys's decisions, Nesta telling Feyre the truth, and whether Cassian was justified in interrupting a certain ancient god before he could finish a sentence. Grab your pickle juice and join us as we break down one of the most emotional, controversial, and action-packed sections of the book. ✨ Spoilers for ACOSF Chapters 29–55📚 Next week: Morning Glory Milking Farm Discussion🥒 Follow & tag us @PicklePartyPod ---**SPONSORED BY: **☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order: https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at info@sometimeswegetyou.com--- #ACOTAR #ACOSF #SarahJMaas #BookTok #FantasyBooks #PicklePartyPodcast

    1h 33m
  3. Jun 16

    Jules & Leslie Try a New Trope: Frisky the Snowman

    This week on Pickle Party, Jules and Leslie venture into completely uncharted territory: snowman romance. That's right. We read Frisky the Snowman by Lauren Biel, and somehow this tiny holiday novelette delivered a sentient snowman, a magic beanie, peppermint-scented chaos, questionable life choices, and one of the most bizarre romances we've ever encountered. Was it romantic? Was it terrifying? Was it a fever dream brought to life by Christmas magic and poor impulse control? Join us as we break down every wild chapter, debate whether Frisky is boyfriend material or a walking red flag, discuss the infamous carrot myth, and ask the question nobody else was brave enough to ask: Where exactly does object romance fit on the romance spectrum? Grab your hot cocoa and maybe a therapist. This one's a ride. 🥒 Low judgment. High chaos. ---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at info@sometimeswegetyou.com--- #PicklePartyPodcast #BookTok #RomanceBooks #DarkRomance #SpicyBooks #BookPodcast #RomanceReader #BookishHumor #BookCommunity #ReaderProblems #LaurenBiel #FriskyTheSnowman #SnowmanRomance #MonsterRomance #UnhingedBooks #WTFDidIJustRead #HolidayRomance #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #BrineBabes

    54 min
  4. Jun 9

    A Court of Silver Flames Part 1: The House of Wind, Valkyries & Nesta's Rock Bottom (Ch.1-28)

    Welcome back, Brine Babes! 🥒✨ This week we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames Part 1 (Chapters 1–28) and discussing Nesta Archeron at her absolute lowest—and the long road back from it. We're talking about the controversial intervention, the magic of the House of Wind, Cassian's relentless persistence, training montages loaded with tension, and the beginnings of the Valkyrie sisterhood we all know and love. Plus, we're tackling some of the fandom's biggest debates: 🔥 Was the intervention necessary or a violation of Nesta's autonomy? 🔥 Is Rhys helping or controlling? 🔥 Is Nesta a morally grey heroine—or simply a traumatized woman trying to survive? 🔥 And is the House of Wind secretly the best character in this entire book? Join us as we break down the first part of Sarah J. Maas's emotional healing journey disguised as a fantasy romance. ⚠️ Spoilers for ACOSF Chapters 1–28. 📩 DM us your thoughts @PicklePartyPod and let us know:Team Intervention or Team Autonomy? ---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at info@sometimeswegetyou.com--- #ACOTAR #ACOSF #SarahJMaas #BookTok #FantasyBooks #PicklePartyPodcast

    1h 24m
  5. May 12

    A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 2): The Battle, The Sacrifice & The Aftermath

    🥒 The war has arrived. And nothing will ever be the same. 🥒 Welcome to ACOWAR Part 2, covering Chapters 43 to the end: the alliances fracture, the battle begins, and the sacrifices that break us all. In this episode: ✨ The continuation of the Dawn Court summit ✨ Hybern's forces attacking ✨ The battle for Prythian—who fights, who falls ✨ Rhysand's death and resurrection (we're STILL not over it) ✨ Feyre's transformation and the High Lady powers ✨ Tamlin's redemption moment ✨ Nesta —the power, the rage, the grief ✨ Elain killing the King of Hybern ✨ Cassian's wings being shredded ✨ Amren's sacrifice and return ✨ The cost of war and who survives ✨ The ending—peace, but at what price? We're discussing: 💚 Rhysand dying and coming back—the emotional DEVASTATION 💚 Was Tamlin's redemption earned? 💚 Elain's badass moment (she's not fragile!) 💚 Which deaths hit the hardest 💚 The aftermath—who's healing, who's broken 💚 How this sets up ACOSF This is ACOWAR Part 2: the war we've been building to, the losses we can't forget, and the ending that destroyed us. FULL SPOILERS for ACOWAR Chapters 43-End. Tell us: What moment broke you the most? Are you ready for A Court of Silver Flames? DM us @PicklePartyPod! 💚 --- **SPONSORED BY:** ☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order: https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod 🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at info@sometimeswegetyou.com --- #PickleParty #ACOWAR #ACourtOfWingsAndRuin #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Romantasy #Feysand #WarForPrythian

    1h 13m

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The romantasy podcast for readers who love chaos as much as happily-ever-afters. Best friends Leslie and Jules dive into the world of fantasy romance with humor, heart, and zero shame. We’re talking tropes, dissecting BookTok memes, debating characters, and celebrating the books taking over the internet. Deep dives into ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Crescent City & more. Hot takes on mating bonds, morally grey men, and why we’re all feral for wingspan discourse. We’re not book reviewers—we’re deep in the trenches with you. Welcome to the Brine. 🥒

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