Yap Island

Yap Island
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Two friends yapping about Romance & Romantasy and getting deep in our feels over the books, TV and movies that make us yearn, cry, obsess and maybe even get a little hot under the collar

  1. 6d ago

    The Knight And The Moth Pt 1 | Bartholomew... you deserved better!

    Chaotic besties Antonia and Amanda dive deep into Rachel Gillig's gorgeous world of The Knight And The Moth. We gush over the wildly unique and extremely clever magic system, obsess about our consent king, Rory Myndacious and cheer on our absolute Queen, Sybil Delling as she breaks free of her gold star kid urges. Quick heads up... spoilers and swearing abound! Chapters 00:27 The Knight And The Moth - Intro 03:06 First Impressions 08:23 We should have paid attention to the prologue 14:09 Is this world actually too close to home? 18:19 Is the stone or the spring corrupted? 19:32 We need answers! 20:14 Rachel Gillig building the perfect package 22:28 Sybil's Journey 25:04 Control and Religion 26:45 The Power of Perception 29:35 The Impact of Fear 32:55 The Weaver 35:49 Rory's and Sybil 38:55 Rory Myndacious King of Consent 44:09 Benji - Master Manipulator 48:28 Rory Myndacious You Are Besotted 51:13 We're All A Little Bit Afraid of Love 54:00 Bartholomew: the old man trapped in childhood too long 55:23 The Abess Is Some Piece of Work! 58:44 Bella Swan, is that you? 01:10:41 We have to stan a girl squad Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  2. Aug 19

    The Love Hypothesis - Deep Dive - Part 2

    Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive The Love Hypothesisby Ali Hazelwood. We are covering the book in two parts and this week expectto hear everything about the conference, the one bed in the hotel and Tom andthe payback. If you also fell in love with this love story, we’d love for youto join us! Quick note, we will swear throughout.   00:00 The Love Hypothesis - Part 2 Intro 01:45 Olive Left With No Room To Book 08:13 Late Snacks and Confessions 16:01 The Conference 31:41 The Best Long Night 47:35 The Breakup 52:45 Tom Finally Gets Some Payback 59:01 The One All Along Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  3. Aug 12

    The Love Hypothesis - Deep Dive - Part 1

    Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. This coverage will be split into two parts where we will be covering the whole book.  In this episode, we are gushing over Olive and Adam’s love story, Anh the chaos demon, and Tom the walking red flag. If you also fell in love with this love story, we’d love for you to join us! Quick note, we will swear throughout.   Chapters 00:00 The Love Hypothesis - Part 1 Intro 01:20 First Impressions 04:04 The Meet Cute 14:58 Anh - The chaos demon 17:50 Adam - The best Grumpy x Sunshine 20:46 Fake dating starts 24:17 Adam - Nice vs Kind 29:27 Olive and Adam - why they aren’t problematic 41:19 Nothing happens without Anh 43:18 The unnecessary message 50:17 Olive - The amazing woman she is 53:23 We love a good cliché 55:16 Tom - The subtle red flags   Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  4. Aug 5

    Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show - Episode 6: Ch 23 to Epilogue

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 23 to the epilogue. We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage and if you are just obsessed with the cottage as we are, we'd love to have you join us as we gush over Shane, Ilya and the Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show Episode 6 Intro 03:14 Chapter 23 - Ilya arrives at Shanes Cottage 32:34 Chapter 24 - You can't do math? 44:04 Chapter 25 - Hayden calls and Ilya plays games 56:00 Chapter 26 - David crashes the party 01:12:33 Chapter 27 - Vodka at the cottage and joke proposals 01:19:30 Epilogue - Ilya opens up at the charity launch Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  5. Jul 29

    Heated Rivalry - Book VS TV Show - Episode 5 : Ch 15 to 22

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 15 to 22, starting with Shane and Rose's breakup and finishing with the Iconic "I'm coming to the cottage". We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Yap Island Intro 01:44 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show - First Impressions 05:05 Chapter 15 - Shane and Rose's break up 10:21 Chapter 15 - Ilya can't stop thinking of Shane 14:06 Chapter 16 - Tampa 26:20 Chapter 17 - The room 1217 38:04 Chapter 18 - Shane and Ilya are finally friends 40:46 Chapter 18 - Ilya's family expectations 46:04 Chapter 18 - Ilya's Dad dies 01:00:39 Chapter 20 - The Skype call 01:14:26 Chapter 21 - Shane gets hit 01:21:28 Chapter 22 - I'm coming to the Cottage Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @amandaisobsessed and @antoniaisthedrama Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  6. Jul 22

    Heated Rivalry - Book VS TV Show - Episode 4 : Ch 12 to 14

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 12 to 14, the beloved "Tuna meltdown" and "All the things she said". We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show - Deep Dive - Intro 01:31 Book VS TV Show - First Impressions 07:39 Chapter 12 - Ilya - "Hate is my armor" 11:07 Chapter 12 - Hayden being Hayden 18:16 Chapter 13 - Tuna meltdown 42:16 Chapter 14 - Meeting Rose 47:59 Chapter 14 - The Club 54:44 Chapter 14 - Ilya can't run away from his feelings 57:18 Standout Moments Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  7. Jul 15

    Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show - Episode 2: Ch 9 to 11

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 9 to 11 (plus the Vegas Remix). We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Book Deep Dive - Intro 01:37 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show - First Impressions 02:46 Chapter Nine - Kind Ilya hits again 09:06 Shane's relationships 10:12 Chapter Nine - Shane external pressure 13:10 Chapter Nine - Delusional Shane is a joy 15:44 Chapter Nine - Relationship progression 17:43 Chapter Ten - The Olympics start and Scott is Blonde 21:10 Chapter Ten - Shane's realisation about the dangers in Russia 23:21 Chapter Ten - The Gala 29:04 Chapter Ten - Shane trying to talk to Ilya 33:40 Chapter Eleven - Boston wins the cup 36:57 Chapter Eleven - More hookups 39:04 Chapter Eleven - The Las Vegas Awards 49:03 Chapter Eleven - The Bathroom scene 52:12 Chapter Eleven - The Penthouse Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  8. Jul 8

    Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show - Episode 1: Ch 1 to 8 | Yap Island

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 1 to 8 (plus the prologue). We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Book Deep Dive - Intro 02:03 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show 10:36 Straight into the spice 17:48 Chapter One - a lighter clicks in Saskatchewan 29:04 Chapter Two - see you at the draft 37:21 Chapter Three - Ilyas isolation 42:22 Chapter Four - Shane looks pretty 57:13 Chapter Five - I said 50 goals 01:08:28 Chapter Six - First Ever All Stars 01:20:01 Chapter Seven - Shane's first time 01:26:43 Chapter Eight - a rooftop in Vegas Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

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Two friends yapping about Romance & Romantasy and getting deep in our feels over the books, TV and movies that make us yearn, cry, obsess and maybe even get a little hot under the collar

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  • Creator
    Yap Island
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Yap Island
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    Yap Island

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