🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Duskbound by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Duskbound by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox [Book Chat] Riftborne by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox [Book Chat] _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime podcast and review Duskbound by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox (published March 4, 2025), giving it a 4 and a 5, praising constant, purposeful action and calling it a strong “book two” that builds toward the finale; they rate the spice at 2. They list tropes (found family, slow burn, hidden royalty/unknown princess, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, war setting) and extensive content warnings including graphic violence, torture, self-harm, genocide, mind control, psychological manipulation, imprisonment, and non-consensual blood drinking. In a spoiler recap, Fia is imprisoned in Umbrathia, confirmed Duskbound, bonds with Vordr Tryger, learns the Sidhe king’s siphoning is killing Umbrathia, survives Valken’s torture, discovers mixed Kalfar/Aossi heritage and royal lineage, regrows arcanite, breaks blood oaths, and witnesses Ma executed by Lyric as Vilda is revealed as the siphon, triggering war; they discuss character growth, Aether/Fia romance, reread plans, predictions, favorite moments/quotes, and Ascended crossover connections. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! Buy your ticket here! _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! Youtube: Instagram: TikTok: _____________________________________________________________ 🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! - Sean Lavrisa Spotify: - Sean Lavrisa Instagram: _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Five Star Hook 00:44 Podcast Welcome 02:41 Book Overview 03:54 Ratings And Spice 05:52 Spoiler Warning Setup 06:51 Tropes And Triggers 09:24 Series Reading Order 12:14 Mom Brain Recap 15:33 Initial Thoughts 19:33 Fia Growth Arc 22:32 Vordr Bonding 27:42 Enemies To Lovers Beats 30:36 Valkan Captivity Fallout 31:53 Heir Reveal and Backstory Dreams 34:05 Found Family and Siphoning Explained 36:38 Rage at the Ending Dream 37:10 Lyric vs Aether Love Debate 40:28 Predictions Check and Next Guesses 42:29 Final Thoughts and Favorite Quotes 54:00 Favorite Moments and Spoiler Warning 57:50 Ascended Connections and Big Theories 01:02:20 Wrap Up and Next Episode #Duskbound #fantasy #slowburnromance #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview
