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Between Books
We’re Tori & Sal, two Aussie books lovers diving into our favourite plot lines, characters, and series all while keeping the vibes fun and the banter flowing. Between Books is where we, and you, can share thoughts, theories, and all things bookish. Tune in every Tuesday for a fresh episode to feed your literary soul!
Episodes
39 episodes
Our 2025 Reading Wrap-Up: 5-Star Reads, Biggest Letdowns and Plans For 2026
We’re closing out the year with all the drama our books put us through! Join us for Our 2025 Reading Wrap-Up: 5-Star Reads, Biggest Letdowns, and Plans for 2026. We’re spilling the tea on the books that made us feral, the ones that...
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The Book Hangover: How ACOTAR Set The Tone For Our Reading Journey
Let’s rewind to where it all began: the series that defined our reading era. In this episode, we’re unpacking How ACOTAR Set The Tone For Our Reading Journey!From tropes to character bonds, we’re exploring why this book hangover hit so ...
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Alchemised by SenLinYu - Let’s Talk About It (Spoiler Free)
Join us this week for a spoiler-free chat about Alchemised by SenLinYu!We’re unpacking the worldbuilding, the emotional depth, and the slow-burn magic that hooked us from the start. ⚠️ Spoiler-free so you can listen anytime!...
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Crescent City Book 1 Chapters 1–5: Worldbuilding, Characters, and Plot Breakdown
Join us as we dive into Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood Chapters 1–5! We're breaking down the lore, the Houses, and the friendships that make us gooey inside. ⚠️ Spoilers ahead for Chapters 1–5! For more bo...
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Dark Romance & Romantasy Book Boyfriends - Smash, Pass or Jail?
In this episode, we’re putting dark romance and romantasy’s most famous book boyfriends to the test - from angels and assassins to billionaires and literal Death... (iykyk) It’s Smash, Pass, or Jail as we decide which boyfrien...
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Alchemised by SenLinYu: A Beginner’s Glossary (Non Spoiler)
Alchemised by SenLinYu has taken us all by storm!! This book is incredible to say the least. In this episode we cover a large glossary of terms to help you understand the world and dive deeper into this book before or during your read.Fo...
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The Tropes We’d Die For and the Hot Takes That’ll Get Us Cancelled
Enemies to lovers? One horse? 800 year old Fae Prince and 19 year old human girl? In this episode, we’re confessing the book tropes we’ll defend with our lives - and sharing our unpopular opinions that might just get us cancelled ...
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Kiss of the Basilisk Review - Should You Read It + Goodreads Roundup
Is Kiss of the Basilisk a magical masterpiece… or just snake, monster p*rn? 🐍 We’re spilling the tea on this viral fantasy romance - the twists, the tropes, the chaos - and what our friendly Goodreads readers actually think...Th...
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Breaking Free From a Reading Rut - Let’s Talk About It
We’ve all been there — staring at a book we just can’t finish or avoiding our TBR pile altogether. In this episode, we give a bit of a life update and chat about how to shake off that reading slump, find books that actually excite you ...
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Fourth Wing TV Show Deep Dive: Casting, Theories & More
Dragons, drama, and dream casting — we’re spilling all the Fourth Wing TV tea you didn’t know you needed!For more bookish fun, find us on TikTok and Instagram @betweenbookspodcast 🖤If you love what you hear, show your sup...
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The Knight and The Moth Review – Our Thoughts & Reactions
After a quick hiatus, we’re back with our honest reactions to The Knight and The Moth - the highs, lows, and everything in between. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! For more bookish fun, find us on TikTok and...
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Spring 2025 TBR: Must-Read Books for the Season
In this episode, we go through our Spring TBR lists - the books we say we’ll read, but let’s see what actually happens... For more bookish fun, find us on TikTok and Instagram @betweenbookspodcast 🖤If you love what y...
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Life Between the Pages: Latest Reads, Life Updates, & Book Chat
Welcome back, book lovers - today we’re chatting life between the pages - whats happening behind the scenes in life? What are we reading currently? Join us for a fun little episode of book chats and life updates. For more bookish fu...
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A Court of Thorns and Roses Book 6: Theories & Predictions
We’re unpacking all the wildest ACOTAR 6 theories and what might be coming next in the book - especially after SJM teased us with a tiny crumb of new material for us fans. We’re exploring what could be next in the series - listen...
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Six of Crows Review - Is It Worth the Hype?
We’re diving into the streets of Ketterdam with our review of Six of Crows. We’re talking characters, world-building, and whether this Grishaverse heist lives up to the hype—give it a listen and let us know your thoughts!For mor...
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The Best Spicy Books to Read: Dark Romance Edition (Spoiler Free)
Looking for your next dark and spicy read? We’ve got you! In this spoiler-free episode, we’re sharing our top dark romance book recommendations. No spoilers, just spice. For more bookish fun, find us on TikTok and Instagram @between...
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Manacled by SenYinLu - The Complete Non-Spoiler Review
Did someone say Harry Potter fan fiction? Manacled is THE Harry Potter fan fic starring Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger. Join us for this complete NON-spoiler review of this incredible dark fantasy romance. Will it be a book for y...
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Ranking Books By Their First Lines - The Best & Worst
We’re putting first lines to the test. In this episode, we’re ranking the best and worst book openers - from ACOTAR and TOG to Manacled and The Cruel Prince. A quick dive into what draws us in, what doesn’t, and why that first line matter...
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Haunting Adeline Review - Dark Romance & Spicy Takes
Welcome back, book lovers — today we’re diving deep into Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton. This dark romance is twisted, spicy, and absolutely unhinged... and we loved every second of it! If you’re into morally grey men...
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The Good, The Bad & The Spicy – Mid-Year Book Wrap
We’re halfway through 2025—so it’s time to spill! Consider this your semi-annual therapy session as we break down The Good, The Bad & The Spicy in our 2025 Mid-Year Book Wrap. From must-read romantasy's to major letdowns and DNF re...
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Reading Smut Out Loud: Spicy Scenes You’ll Love
We read our favourite spicy book scenes out loud — and immediately regretted it.If you love dark romance books, smutty reads, and dramatic read-alouds, this chaotic episode is a must-listen. Grab your headphones — it’s NSFW in the best way....
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Biggest Book Icks: Tropes, Red Flags & Cringe Moments
We’re back! Talking all things book icks — those moments that instantly kill our vibe. From cringe pet names in romance books (please, no more “little monster”), to over-the-top hook up scenes, and the annoying “other woman” t...
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Guess the Book from the Review - Chaos & Laughs
In this episode, we’re guessing books based on their reviews — and honestly, the chaos is unmatched. Think savage Goodreads takes, unhinged one-star reviews, and a whole lot of laughing. Play along with us and let us know how many you ...
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