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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 9 of That Pretentious Book Club! 
In this episode, the hosts leap into new adult romantasy Shield and Sparrow by Devney Perry. This slow-burn fantasy romance is rife with (extremely) complicated family dynamics, emotional baggage, loads of high-stakes secrets, and some truly spectacular world-building. 
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🗡️ Join the club for our discussion of Shield and Sparrow!
That Pretentious Book Club is a Story Sirens Studio production, made in collaboration with The Story Emporium & Bookshop in Hutto, TX. 
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Welcome to this Season 6 bonus episode of That Pretentious Book Club! 

What happens when only half of a book club reads LJ Andrews’s spicy romantasy hit The Ever King… and then have to explain the entire plot to the club members who know absolutely nothing about it?

Confusion. Unjustly hot characters. Questionable explanations. Wheezy’s golden retriever. General unhinged behavior.

Welcome to this bonus episode of That Pretentious Book Club, where we tried something completely new — and things went almost exactly as you'd expect.

In this episode:
✨ Two hosts read The Ever King by LJ Andrews
✨ Two hosts go in blind
✨ Everyone attempts to survive the retelling while maintaining the ability to look each other in the eyes

Whether you've read The Ever King cover to cover or have no clue what this romantasy phenomenon is about, this episode is equal parts detailed recap, hot takes, and disaster.

Let us know in the comments:
📚 Have you read The Ever King?
😂 Should we do more episodes like this?

That Pretentious Book Club is a Story Sirens Studio production, made in collaboration with The Story Emporium & Bookshop in Hutto, TX. 

Come see us in person to browse our shelves, yap about books, explore irresistible literary merch, and more: https://www.thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com

Looking to browse online while still supporting the shop? Visit us at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/thestoryemporiumandbookshop

More of an audiobook listener? Switch to Libro.fm and support indie bookstores like ours: https://libro.fm/thestoryemporiumandbookshop

Visit Story Sirens Studio online for more about our podcasts, hosts, writing retreats, and more: https://storysirensstudio.com/
Support the show
Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.

Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook!

Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World  by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 8 of That Pretentious Book Club! 
In this episode, the hosts dive into The Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine—a beloved young adult fantasy filled with courage, sisterhood, and the kind of quiet bravery that lingers long after the final page.
We’re also breaking in our brand-new microphones (so yes, we sound a little different), while Wheezy shares more about her first pregnancy and current pregnancy than anyone wants to know and we all learn some interesting new fun facts about Dr. Spoons Palermo.
Expect sincere moments, ample chaos, and plenty of laughter-riddled discussion about what makes this story such a classic—from its gentle worldbuilding to its deeply human characters.
☕ Pour yourself a cup of tea
📚 Grab your copy
🗡️ Join the club for our discussion of The Princesses of Bamarre!
That Pretentious Book Club is a Story Sirens Studio production, made in collaboration with The Story Emporium & Bookshop in Hutto, TX. 
Come see us in person to browse our shelves, yap about books, explore irresistible literary merch, and more: https://www.thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com
Looking to browse online while still supporting the shop? Visit us at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/thestoryemporiumandbookshop
More of an audiobook listener? Switch to Libro.fm and support indie bookstores like ours: https://libro.fm/thestoryemporiumandbookshop
Visit Story Sirens Studio online for more about our podcasts, hosts, writing retreats, and more: https://storysirensstudio.com/
Support the show

Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.

Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook!

Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World  by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
Support the show
Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.

Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook!

Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World  by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 7 of That Pretentious Book Club! 
In this episode, the hosts dive into The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig—a lush, atmospheric fantasy filled with prophecy, devotion, and an overachieving heroine. For once, the hosts find themselves surprisingly aligned on most of the book… except for the love interest—which, yet again, sparks some spirited disagreement. 
Expect some swooning, side-eyeing, and lively debate as the group unpacks this story, the amazing worldbuilding, and characters that range from beloved to loathsome. 
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📚 Grab your copy 
🦋 Join the club for our discussion of The Knight and the Moth! 
Note: Video episodes are mostly raw footage with minimal editing. For polished audio and time-edited episodes, find That Pretentious Book Club wherever you listen to podcasts. 
That Pretentious Book Club is a Story Sirens Studio production, made in collaboration with The Story Emporium & Bookshop in Hutto, TX. 
Come see us in person to browse our shelves, yap about books, explore irresistible literary merch, and more: https://www.thestoryemporiumandbooksh... 
Looking to browse online while still supporting the shop? Visit us at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/thestoryemporiumandbookshop
More of an audiobook listener? Switch to Libro.fm and support indie bookstores like ours: https://libro.fm/thestoryemporiumandbookshop
Visit Story Sirens Studio online for more about our podcasts, hosts, writing retreats, and more: https://storysirensstudio.com/
Support the show
Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.

Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook!

Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World  by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of That Pretentious Book Club!

In this episode, the hosts are once again joined by special guest Lacy for an absolutely unhinged deep dive into the YA/NA fantasy Elixir by Hilary Duff (yes—that Hilary Duff). What starts as a seemingly straightforward read quickly spirals into wild theories, wildly different opinions, questionable love interest allegiances, and serious side-eye over who may have actually written this book. Expect hot takes, disbelief, laughter, and zero consensus—just the way we like it.

Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Elixir!

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Support the show
Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.

Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook!

Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World  by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.