Mortal Lands: A Sarah J. Maas Book Club
In this book club podcast, cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) read through Sarah J. Maas's fantasy universe one book at a time. They cover the ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series, with a planned Maasverse season, while keeping each series free of cross-universe spoilers. Spoiler discussions are clearly labeled for listeners. The duo also invites audience questions and comments via email.
Episodes
Intro to the Book Club
This is a quick pod intro detailing the motivation and plan for Mortal Lands: A Sarah J Maas Book Club with cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara). Quick plan: A Court of Thorns and Roses series first (season 1), then Throne of Glass series *starting with The Assassin's Blade* and finally the Crescent City series.
ACOTAR Ch 1 -12: "The Hoofmaker"
Join cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) as they discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR book 1) chapters 1 - 12. Safe if you've read this far in the book! Email your thoughts to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOTAR Ch 1-12
Spoiler warning! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair give their takes on the first 12 chapters of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR book 1). Safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR series. No cross Sarah J Maas series spoilers!
ACOTAR Ch 13 - 22: "For the Crops"
Join cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) as they discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR series book 1) chapters 13 - 22. Safe to listen if you've read to this part in the book! Email your thoughts to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOTAR Ch 13 -22
Spoiler warning! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair give their spoiler takes on Chapters 13 - 22 of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR book 1). Safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR series. No cross Sarah J Maas series spoilers!
ACOTAR Ch 23 - 34: "A Seed Spreading Dandy"
Join cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) as they discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR series book 1) chapters 23 -34. Safe to listen if you've read this far in the book! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOTAR Ch 23 - 34
Spoiler warning! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair give their spoiler takes on Chapters 23 - 34 of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR book 1). Safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES. No cross Sarah J Maas series spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOTAR Ch 35 - The End: "Tamarantha"
Cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) discuss Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR book 1) chapter 35 through the end of the book. Safe to listen if you've finished the book! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by 5/29/24 to be included in the wrap discussion on the book!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOTAR Ch 35 - the End
Spoiler warning! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair give their spoiler takes on Chapters 35 through the end of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR book 1). Safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES. No cross Sarah J Maas series spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by 5/29/24 to be included in the wrap discussion on the book!
Book Club Wrap on ACOTAR: "7 Days"
In this close out book club meeting, cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) discuss the entire book A Court of Thorns and Roses (book 1 of the series A Court of Thorns and Roses also known as ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas. This episode is safe to listen to if you've read the full first book. Send comments and questions to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: Book Club WRAP on ACOTAR
Spoiler Warning! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair give their spoiler take on the complete book A Court of Thorns and Roses, book 1 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES. No cross Sarah J. Maas series spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOMAF, Part I: "F*** bat wings!!!" (ACOTAR Book 2)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) breakdown the first part of A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF), which is book 2 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode is safe if you've read the series through part 1 of book 2. We've been waiting for this! Send comments and questions to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOMAF Part 1 (ACOTAR Book 2)
Spoiler warning! Cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) give their spoiler take on A Court of Mist and Fury Part 1, book 2 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES. No cross Sarah J. Maas series spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com.
ACOMAF, Part 2, Ch 14 - 33: "Ye Olde Sexts" (ACOTAR Book 2)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) discuss the Part 2, Chapters 14-33, of A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF), which is book 2 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Safe if you've read this far in the series. Send comments and questions to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOMAF, Part 2, Ch 14 - 33 (ACOTAR Book 2)
Spoiler warning! Join cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) as they discuss chapters 14 - 33 of A Court of Mist and Fury, book 2 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, given their vague recollections of reading the entire series already. This episode is safe if you've read the entire ACOTAR SERIES! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com.
ACOMAF, PART 2, CH 34 - 51: "Please Don't Look" (ACOTAR Book 2)
Join cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) as they discuss Part 2, Chapters 34 - 51, of A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF), which is book 2 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Safe if you've read this far in the series. Send comments and questions to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOMAF, Part 2, Ch 34 - 51 (ACOTAR Book 2)
Spoiler warning! Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) breakdown Chapters 34 - 51 of A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) keeping in mind the ENTIRE A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas (or what they remember of the series . . . ). This episode is safe if you've read the entire ACOTAR SERIES! Submit your final comments and questions on ACOMAF to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by July 13
ACOMAF, Part 3: "The Original Creepo"
Discuss the wild ending of book 2 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, by Sarah J. Maas, with cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara). Send in your comments and questions to sandtfaemail@gmail.com regarding A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) by Saturday July 13, 2024, to be included in the pod wrap on the book! This episode is safe if you've read book 1 and 2 of the ACOTAR series
SPOILER TAKE: ACOMAF, Part 3 (ACOTAR Book 2)
Spoiler warning! Síle and Teamhair discuss the ending of A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) keeping in mind the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This pod episode is safe if you've read the entire ACOTAR SERIES! Send final thoughts on ACOMAF to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by July 13th to be included in the book club's wrap of the book.
ACOMAF Wrap: Love Island Prythian (ACOTAR Book 2)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair lead the book club wrap on A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF), book 2 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This book is safe to listen to if you've read the first 2 books in the ACOTAR series. Send comments and questions to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: Wrap on ACOMAF (ACOTAR Book 2)
Spoiler Warning! In this mini episode, the cousins give their spoiler take on the full book A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF), which is book 2 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode is safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES! Also, heads up, this mini episode contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones tv series. No cross Sarah J. Maas series spoilers!
ACOWAR, Part I : "The Best Hole" (ACOTAR Book 3)
Book 3, baby! LFG! Cousins Síle and Teamhair dig into "Part I: Princess of Carrion" of A Court of Wings and Ruin, the third book of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, by Sarah J. Maas. Send your comments and questions to sandtfaemail@gmail.com. This episode is safe if you've through these pages of the ACOTAR series.
SPOILER TAKE: ACOWAR, Part I (ACOTAR Book 3)
Spoiler Warning! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair chat about what happened in "Part I" of A Court of Wings and Ruin knowing what they think they know from reading the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Safe if you've read the ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES! No cross Sarah J. Maas series spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOWAR, Part 2, Ch 11 - 27: "Always Cookie Crumbling" (ACOTAR Book 3)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila + Tara) get into A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR), "Part 2: Cursebreaker," Ch 11 - 27, in the third book of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. While this is their second time reading the series, the duo really doesn't remember what is going to happen next. Safe if you've read this far in the ACOTAR series! No cross Sarah J. Maas un
SPOILER TAKE: ACOWAR, Part 2, Ch 11 - 27 (ACOTAR Book 3)
Spoiler Warning! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair chat about Part 2, Ch 11 -27, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR), knowing what they know from reading the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode is safe if you've read the entire ACOTAR series! No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOWAR, Part 2, Ch 28 - 50: "SARAH DOES IT ALL" (ACOTAR Book 3)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila + Tara) finish up "Part 2: Cursebreaker" in the 3rd book of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series entitled A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). Safe if you've read this far in the ACOTAR series! No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send an email or voice memo to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by Sat. Aug. 31st to be included in the book club's w
SPOILER TAKE: ACOWAR, Part 2, Ch 28 - 50 (ACOTAR Book 3)
Spoiler warning!!! in this mini episode, Síle and Teamhair finish up "Part 2" of A Court of Wings and Ruin with the entire series in mind -- or what they think they maybe remember. Safe if you've read the ENTIRE A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas! No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by Sat. Aug 31st to be included in the
ACOWAR, Part 3: "A Sock Pile" (ACOTAR Book 3)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) breakdown the thrilling final chapters of the third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Safe if you've read the through A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR) in the ACOTAR series. No cross Sarah J Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 to be included in th
SPOILER TAKE: ACOWAR, Part 3 (ACOTAR Book 3)
Spoiler warning! In this mini episode, Síle and Teamhair discuss the final pages of A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR) knowing what happens in the last book available in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This mini episode is safe if you've read the series through A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF), book 5 in the ACOTAR series. There are no cross Sarah J. Maas universe
ACOWAR Wrap: "On Planet Fearth" (ACOTAR Book 3)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair close out the third book of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas: A Court of Wings and Ruin or ACOWAR. This episode is safe to listen to if you've read through book 3 in the ACOTAR series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
SPOILER TAKE: Wrap on ACOWAR (ACOTAR Book 3)
Spoiler warning! In this mini episode, the cousins give their spoiler take on the full book A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR), book 3 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode is safe if you've read the entire ACOTAR series! As impossible as it is getting, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOFAS, Ch 1 - 13: "A 10 Minute Hug" (ACOTAR Book 4)
Here we go! Sarah J. Maas's version of a winter special! Book 4 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series: A Court of Frost and Starlight! Cousins Síle and Teamhair discuss chapters 1 - 13 in this episode. Safe if you've read this far in the entire ACOTAR series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by Wed. Oct 2, 2024 to be inclu
SPOILER TAKE: ACOFAS, Ch 1 - 13 (ACOTAR Book 4)
Spoiler warning!!! In this mini episode, cousins Síle and Teamhair discuss the first half of A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOFAS) keeping in mind the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode is safe if you've read the entire ACOTAR series! No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by Wed. October 2nd,
911: Extra Chapters or Hoax?
In this very special, breaking edition of Mortal Lands, cousins Síle and Teamhair debate the legitimacy of the alleged extra ACOTAR chapters. There are no spoilers in this episode. Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOFAS, Ch 14 - 28: "NRBs" (ACOTAR Book 4)
Síle and Teamhair finish A Court of Frost and Starlight or book 4 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Safe if you've read this far in the ACOTAR series! No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by Wednesday, Oct. 2nd to be included in the wrap on the book!
SPOILER TAKE: ACOFAS, Ch 14 - 28 (ACOTAR Book 4)
Spoiler warning!!!! The cousins discuss chapters 14 - 28 (aka the second half) of the book A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas keeping in mind the entire ACOTAR series published to date. This book is the 4th in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. The episode is safe if you've read through A Court of Silver Flames, book 5 in the ACOTAR series. Send voice memos and emails to
ACOFAS Wrap: "Last Name Hall" (Book 4)
Síle and Teamhair (Sheila and Tara) wrap up the ACOTAR winter special: A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOFAS). The cousins get low key chirped by a book club member and brainstorm gifts for Nesta. This is the fourth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. Next up: A Court of Silver Flames! Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOSF Ch 1 - 12: "Slippery Pants" (ACOTAR Book 5)
The cousins kick off book 5 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas! To honor A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) protagonist shift, Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) answer: how are you like Nesta? Safe if you've read through chapter 12 of ACOSF. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOSF Ch 13 - 24: "Shadow P–" (ACOTAR Book 5)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair finish Part I of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the fifth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Turn a blind eye chaperon! Safe if you've read this far in ACOTAR, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send your voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOSF Ch 25 - 37: "Ceylon, Hello" (ACOTAR Book 5)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair start Part II of ACOSF, "Blade." What spice are you bribing someone with? LFG book 5 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas!!! Safe if you've read through chapter 37 in A Court of Silver Flames, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send your voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOSF Ch 38 - 50: "You mean Mind-Stilling?" (ACOTAR Book 5)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair finish up Part II, "Blade," of A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF), which is the 5th book in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Did Chapter 38 get you? What do you think pure death is? Safe if you read this far in the series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send your voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by December 11, 2024
ACOSF Part III, Valkyrie: "Scry Time" (ACOTAR Book 5)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair cover Part III, "Valkyrie," of A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF), book 5 of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Will Síle perfectly remember the colors that symbolize Emerie, Gwyn and Nesta? Do you remember? Safe if you've read this far in the series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Make sure to send your voice memos and emails to san
ACOSF Part IV, Ataraxia: "Stoe Teeled" (ACOTAR Book 5)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair finish reading book 5, A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Their talking: crushing the Blood Rite, waiting around for Eris and risky Harp arithmetic. Safe if you've read through book 5 in the ACOTAR series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Voice memos and emails due to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by Dec 11,
911 Part II: "I just realized something"
The cousins eat sh*t about the authenticity of the extra chapters and are finally able to have a conversation critical to A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) by Sarah J. Maas. Enjoy this festive Winter Solstice mea culpa! Safe if you’ve read through book 5 of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and no Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
ACOSF Wrap: "2 Pluck at Most" (ACOTAR Book 5)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) close out the discussion on A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF), book 5 of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series with mind-blowing thoughts and questions from club members, a classic game of "marry, f, kill" and twist predictions. In this season one finale, they consider mountains and ataraxia. This episode is safe if you've read through
Coming soon: Throne of Glass!
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) cover Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass (TOG) series in season 2 of Mortal Lands: A Sarah J. Maas Book Club. The duo will kick it off with The Assassin's Blade. The first episode drops 1/15/2025 and covers the first two short stories in the book. There are NO cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers, and there are no series spoilers so long as you've read throu
The Assassin's Blade, (stories 1-2): "Pirates and Gold" (TOG 1)
In this season 2 premiere, cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) discuss "The Assassin and the Pirate Lord" and "The Assassin and the Healer" from Sarah J. Maas's book The Assassin's Blade, which kicks of her "Throne of Glass" series. Síle is a first time reader and Teamhair can barely contain her excitement. They discuss why we are starting with The Assassin's Blade, pronunciations and assass
The Assassin's Blade (story 3): "Let's Get Silent" (TOG 1)
The cousins discuss "The Assassin and the Desert," which is the third story in The Assassin's Blade, the prequel in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas. How long can you stay silent and how much spidersilk do you really need? No series spoilers and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by 2/12/2025 to be included in the book c
The Assassin's Blade (story 4): "It's Gonna be Olive Oil" (TOG 1)
Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) grapple with "The Assassin and the Underworld," which is the fourth story in The Assassin's Blade, the prequel in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas. Do you share the same foreshadowing-based dread that is keeping Síle up at night? No series spoilers and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com
The Assassin's Blade (story 5): "There's a reason for juvey" (TOG 1)
Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) come to terms with the final story of The Assassin's Blade, "The Assassin and the Empire," in the epic prequel to Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Síle spins out, Teamhair confesses all of her childhood sins and the cousins wonder which villain is the worst at this point. As always, there are no series spoilers -- safe if you've read this far in the s
The Assassin's Blade Wrap: "A$$-A$$-in" (TOG 1)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) close out The Assassin's Blade, prequel to Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. The book club takes the cousins to task for their pronunciations, Tara struggles with the stress of not blowing it and Sheila is in denial. How many years are you trading for some spider silk? Per usual, safe if you've read this far in the series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass Ch 1 - 13: "Pass the Kaltain" (TOG 2)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) dive into Throne of Glass, book 2 of the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas. The cousins consult their favorite pronunciation tutor Julien, take a moment for female friendship . . . and, have you ever wondered how a discordant clock tower might sound? Wonder no more. Safe if you've read this far in the series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe
Throne of Glass Ch 14 - 27: "Jamalamed" (TOG 2)
Cousins Sheila and Tara, or as we imagine Sarah would spell them, Síle and Teamhair, talk through chapters 14 - 27 of Throne of Glass, book 2 of the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas. Oh my Wyrd – our world is growing! Safe if you've read this far in the series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by March 21, 2025 to be
Throne of Glass Ch 28 - 41: "I think I black out" (TOG 2)
Cousins Síle and Teamhair discuss chapters 28 - 41, of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, book 2 in the series, leaving first time readers with one of the worst possible cliffhangers. (Sorry, Sheila - Love, Tara.) They're talking ridderaks, Cain's gardening and the Glass Castle crime procedural. Safe if you've read this far in the series and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! New deadline to
Throne of Glass Ch 42-55: "Daddy don't hurt Nehemia"
Cousins Síle and Teamhair finish Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, book 2 in the series. They're chatting best Chaol moments, Nehemia in charge, the "battle" and who can see the glowing forehead. Safe if you've read this far in the series and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! The new deadline to have your emails and voice memos included in the book's wrap is March 22, 2025. Send emails and
Throne of Glass Wrap: "Wyrd?" (TOG 2)
The book club closes out Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, the second book in the Throne of Glass series (if you count the prequel as book 1 . . . which we do). Síle and Teamhair tackle the most important topics: at what age will Celaena try beef tallow; top five moments; are there secret messages; can Celaena ever truly be free; what do the king and Nehemia know about the world? Next up: Crown of
Crown of Midnight, Ch 1 - 15: "Wieners YES, Weenies NO" (TOG 3)
The duo starts Crown of Midnight, reading Ch 1 - 15, the book that hooked Teamhair (Tara). This is the third book in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series if you count the prequel, which we do. Do we know Celaena better than Dorian and Chaol? How relatable is poisoned Celaena? Do you have enough tapestries? Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send
Crown of Midnight, Ch 16 - 29: "If you choose to believe it"
Here we go! Cousins Síle and Teamhair finish up Part I, "The King's Champion" of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. This is the third book in the Throne of Glass series if you count the prequel, which we insist you do. Will Dorian learn to "let it go?" Drawing wyrdmarks on another in public – yes or no? These chapters shocked the duo into a tech failure and grief spiral. Safe if you've read this
Crown of Midnight, Ch 30 - 43: "Did she not have a face?"
The cousins kick off Part II, "The Queen's Arrow," of Crown of Midnight, book 3 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas. Are you dreaming about Celaena's world yet? Is it all Chaol's fault? What question are you asking Mort? Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos and and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by May 4, 2025 to
Crown of Midnight, Ch 44 - 56: "I'm his fat rat"
FINALLY! The cousins, Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara), finish Crown of Midnight, book 3 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas. Tara can breathe for the first time since the book club began; Sheila solves "Ah! Times Rift!;" and its time to celebrate the "A Team" – Celaena, Chaol, Dorian! Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Voice mem
Crown of Midnight Wrap: "She's just the prophet" (TOG 3)
The cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) finish Crown of Midnight, book 3 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas . . . if you count the prequel, which they do. Did Tara spoil anything? Is Chaol a good (hot) person? Do you have love triangle trauma too? Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers! Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemai
"A Feast of a Treat" with Chelsea Cole!!!
SPOILER WARNING! In this bonus ep, the cousins chat with cookbook author Chelsea Cole who created the incredibly popular cookbook A Feast of Thorns and Roses. This bonus episode is safe if you've read through book 5 of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. Find out what soup Feyre gave Rhys, what Chelsea would feed Amren and what to serve at Calanmai . . . Also, is Chel
Heir of Fire, Ch 1 - 19: "We're Hawk Friendly Here" (TOG 4)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) start Heir of Fire, the 4th book (including the prequel) in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass (TOG) series! Let's talk new places and new people! Is Aedion a gift for those of us who prefer males? How are you feeling about a face tattoo? Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos and emails to sandt
Heir of Fire, Ch 20 - 35: "Massive Hands" (TOG 4)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) finish "Part I: Heir of Ash" of Heir of Fire, the fourth book in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series by Sarah J. Maas (if you count the prequel). Welcome to CSI Mistward! Bring your notebooks for Blood Oaths 101, and . . . Abraxos is life. Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos and emails to sand
Heir of Fire, Ch 36 - 49: "Chompin' Down" (TOG 4)
The cousins read the first half of Part II of Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas, book 4 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Sheila misses Dorian; let's explore the basics of revenge ethics; and, how's everyone feeling about biting and growling? Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by June 11, 2025 t
Heir of Fire, Ch 50 - End: "Shiv-ern" (TOG 4)
Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) finish Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas, book 4 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Sheila falls apart on public transit while reading and a fellow TOG reader administers literary first aid. The cousins share a formative ghost story – have you heard it? And, club fav: "okay, when did you sob?" Safe if you've read this far in the series, no cross Sarah J. Maas univer
Heir of Fire Wrap: "Mr. Abraxos Baby" (TOG 4)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) close out Heir of Fire, the fourth book of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass (TOG) series. What do AI boyfriends, Jane Austen and Sarah J. Maas have in common? What is your Fae animal form? Will Sheila ever remember Aedion's blood oath status? Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send emails and voice memos to
Queen of Shadows, Ch 1- 15: "Too hot to die" (TOG 5)
HERE WE GO!!! Queen of Shadows!!! Book five of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass (TOG) series if you count the prequel. We. Are. In. It. Now. Did chapter one surprise you? Who is right and who is wrong in the break-up? How unstoppable is our hero once she has a plan? Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmai
Queen of Shadows, Ch 16 - 30: "From the dermatologist" (TOG 5)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) chat about chapters 16 - 30 of Sarah J. Maas's Queen of Shadows, book 5 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Can anyone out-write Sarah J. Maas when it comes to a heist? Can anyone be more casual than Rowan when dropping sensitive facts? Can anyone blame the king less than Chaol? Doubt it. Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas
Queen of Shadows, Ch 31 - 47: "Cormac MacSweeney" (TOG 5)
The cousins finish part one, "Lady of Shadows," of Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (book 5 of Throne of Glass series). How you feeling about the new Tony Danza approach? Does Rowan know he has no filter? What role in the Thirteen are you? Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com!
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Queen of Shadows, Ch 48 - 65: "Tickle me dickely" (TOG 5)
Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) start Part II, "Queen of Light," of Queen of Shadows, chapters 48-65, book 5 of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass (TOG) series. If this wasn't your favorite book series before these chapters, is it now? The duo discusses in order of Sheila's excitement as our Morath and Rifthold storylines intersect. We are heading into sin-eater catacombs and battling on a river-is
Queen of Shadows, Ch 66 - End: "T.S.T.D.O.S.S.C" (TOG 5)
Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) finish Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, book five in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series. The last 100 pages of Sarah's books are always FIRE. How long after you finished this book did you continue crying? Do you think it took a while for our hero to recognize Rowan's smell? How big is a ghost leopard? Safe if you've read this far in the series, and no Sarah J. Maa
Queen of Shadows Wrap: "Made Coven" (TOG 5)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) wrap Queen of Shadows, book five of Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Our hero, what's her name and who is she even? Which witch are you? Do you feel badly for the king? Safe if you've read this far in the series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com. We'll be back in September (2025
Surprise from Halifax!
Get your matching, couture quilt hoodies here! It's a party in Halifax and you're invited! WARNING: There are some Sarah J. Maas universe references (character names, abbreviated descriptions), but no plot spoilers. DOUBLE WARNING: Take 2 at telling the scary story. In person, in Halifax, with Odum and ghosts. A special thank you to Piixel Studios! NEXT UP: Empire of Storms, Ch. 1 - 13, dropping W
Empire of Storms Ch 1 - 13: "And they go boating!" (TOG 6)
The book club starts Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas! The 6th in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series if you count the prequel as 1, which we insist that you do. Do you get surprised even as a second time reader? How much easier is traveling with magic wielders? We're wondering about Lorcan and Elide's partnership, when Manon will take her stand and what the plan is for Ilium. And, finally, Darrow c
Empire of Storms, Ch 14 - 28: "Like Fight Club?" (TOG 6)
Cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) discuss chapters 14 through 28 of the Empire of Storms (EOS) by Sarah J. Maas, book 6 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Are you happy you read Assassin's Blade first now? We told you. Also, what does otherworldly sound like to you? Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com by October 26th to be included in the EOS wrap!
Season 1: A Court o
Empire of Storms, Ch 29 - 39: "Jersies Off" (TOG 6)
Cousins Sheila and Tara talk Chapters 29 - 39 of Empire of Storms, the sixth book in Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Why is this club not doing a tandem read? Is there a more secure male than Rowan? How are we feeling about chatting about Handmaid's Tale after we finish Sarah's published works? Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send v
Empire of Storms, Ch 40 - 50: "Thank Anneith" (TOG 6)
LFGO: Part Two of Empire of Storms, "Fireheart," by Sarah J. Maas! The cousins are talking chapters 40 through 50. Sheila has the cloud of dread, do you? Can you get more romantic than homemade menstrual supplies? Could you blow out 1,000 birthday candles at once? Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail
Empire of Storms, Ch 51 - 61: "Tension is tension, baby" (TOG 6)
On "the precipice of shit going to hell," cousins Síle (Sheila) and Teamhair (Tara) chat chapters 51 - 61 of Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas, book 6 in the Throne of Glass (TOG) series. Shame on Aedion . . . right? What's the connection between Aelin and Manon? Do you, too, want Dorian's jazz hands on you? Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send
Empire of Storms, Ch 62 - 75: “Ho-Hos, Jellies, Kinkies” (TOG 6)
The cousins discuss the final chapters of Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas, book 6 of the Throne of Glass TOG) series. Not into blasphemy? Don't listen to this episode. Into Mala? Nehemia? Elena? Listen, listen. Safe if you've read this far in the series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send your voice memos and emails to sandtfaemail@gmail.com before 9 AM ET on 10/26 to be included
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