🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Red Runs the Blood by Angelina J Steffort AND Bright Burns the Flame. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Looking for the rest of our Bright Burns the Flame coverage? Bright Burns the Flame by Angelina J Steffort [Book Chat] Angelina J Steffort Bright Burns the Flame [Author Interview] Red Runs the Blood by Angelina J Steffort [Book Chat] Angelina J Steffort Red Runs the Blood [Author Interview] COMING SOON _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca dive back into Angelina J. Steffort’s Bright Burns the Flame series to discuss Red Runs the Blood, published July 31, 2026. They rate the book 5/5 and 4/5, calling it a twisty, action-packed sequel that sets up the next installment without ever feeling slow. They discuss the spice level, tropes including morally gray characters, a deadly academy, found family, prophecy, and chosen one, plus content warnings. Spoilers ahead for both Red Runs the Blood and Bright Burns the Flame. After a quick “mom brain” recap of everything that happened, they break down Lory’s growing moral grayness, Khay’s struggle with trust & vulnerability, Elina’s expanded role & mysterious powers, the growing rebellion within Ashthorn Ward, and the question of who can actually be trusted. They discuss Aiden’s shocking survival, his mysterious unmaking power, the Ebon Fang, the secrets surrounding King Ulder and his bloodline, and what the “Blood Fae Portal” note could mean for Angelina J. Steffort’s interconnected worlds. They also dive into Lory and Khay’s fated-mates relationship, Anees and Hadrian’s unexpected romance, the possibility that multiple magical powers are connected to fairy bloodlines, the mysterious Great Purge, and whether Ulder is hiding magic of his own. Then it’s time for their predictions for Black Bleeds the Night, including the identity of the trustworthy Triad member, Aiden’s role in Elina’s vision, Aiden potentially being ordered to kill Lory, Aiden’s possible connection to the throne, Khay secretly being the Flame from the prophecy, Elina’s potential escape, and Lory officially joining the rebellion. They finish with their favorite moments and quotes before announcing their special bonus episode: an interview with Angelina J. Steffort on September 16, followed by their next book chat, Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon, on September 21. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉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: Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀 _____________________________________________________________ 🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️ Still looking for something? 👀 (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: _____________________________________________________________ #redrunstheblood #brightburnstheflame #alcunaire #fantasy #magicwielding #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview
