ACOFAE: A Collection of Fandoms and Exploration.

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Movie: "He's a blood sucking fiend from beyond the grave!" "All I want to do is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die." Buffy Summers has a plan. It includes the school dance and cheer practice and definitely like for sure totally does NOT include vampires, Luke Perry, and a guy named Merrick. Welcome to 1992's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Leggings have shorts over them, a yellow leather jacket is the rage, and the vampires are actually hilarious (looking at you Paul). The cast is immaculate (really Google it) and the stories of what was going behind the scenes make this classic both entertaining and thought provoking as well as FUN. This movie is fun. The vampires float. And have giant ears. Fun. "Does the word DUH! mean anything to you?"- Buffy Summers. Disclaimer: Please excuse Jessica's voice in our spoilers intro as she was sick at time of recording Websites Referenced: https://www.vulture.com/article/joss-whedon-allegations.html https://variety.com/2021/tv/features/joss-whedon-buffy-angel-charisma-carpenter-toxic-workplace-1234915549/ https://variety.com/2022/tv/columns/joss-whedon-allegations-buffy-legacy-1235157632/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmNU2t1Q-AM TW / CW: No TW/CW to our knowledge For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: no spoilers to our knowledge Mentions (please note these mentions have no spoiler context): The ACOTAR series, Throne of Glass series, Shadowhunters, Euphoria, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV show), 10 Things I Hate About You, Sex and the City, The War of Two Queens, What We Do in the Shadows, MCU, Firefly *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Weetzie Bat: "I know about happily." Sometimes it doesn't take a lot of words to make an impact. Sometimes, specifically, less than 100 pages to change the life of a reader. Weetzie Bat bids you welcome: Welcome to LA, welcome to the late 80's, and welcome to a wonderland of wishes where anything can and does happen. Weetzie Bat and her best friend Dirk are the outcast cool kids living their best lives until 3 wishes turn everything on its head. The quest to find love and what love even means is at the core of this little book that will take you on a journey through love, death, growth, and discovering that it doesn't always have to be happily ever after. Sometimes, happily is enough. Websites Referenced: https://www.vogue.com/article/fairy-tales-alexa-demie-petra-collins-interview TW / CW: sexual assault, substance abuse, death of a parent, death of a grandparent, alchoholism, abortion For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: none to our knowledge. Mentions: (please note these mentions have no spoiler context) Supernatural, You, Fairy Tales, The Magicians, Wicked Beauty, Pink Smog, The Infernal Devices, The Mortal Instruments, Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, The Craft, Cruel Intentions, ACOMAF, Throne of Glass *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shadowhunter Academy: Back with old friends, plus Daddy Will Herondale. "If the author writes it you should read it" is one of many sayings here at ACOFAE. Applying that to Shadowhunters might seem like a tall order but the payoff is worth it: Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy. Join Simon as he tries to figure out who he is, who he was, and who he will be as he takes classes to become a Shadowhunter and get his memories back, or die. Along the way, lectures are given by characters we know and love that give important context to the events of The Mortal Instruments and beyond. Remember when Jessica Marie didn't like Simon?! Remember that?! 10+ books later and Simon is the MC and we love him for it. Editor's note: the audio is not excellent. The issue has been fixed. TW / CW: sexual assault For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The Shadowhunters Universe (specifically The Infernal Devices) Mentions: Priory of the Orange Tree, The Craft, Throne of Glass, Supernatural, The Mortal Instruments *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: A Touch of Ruin/A Game of Retribution: Miscommunication at its finest? Hades is a busy man. He's either drinking, not communicating with Persephone, trying to manage the underworld/various clubs/torturing people/not sleeping/plotting, or brooding. Usually all of those things at once. Hades is in charge in A Game of Retribution and wastes no time showing the reader exactly what is going on. While Persephone deals with being in the public eye, Hades has his own issues that will determine their future together. AGoR weaves in A Touch of Ruin almost perfectly so that dialogue and scenes are given a new breath of life as we see things from Hades perspective. Plots, plots, and PLOT are the name of the game while retribution is the goal. TW / CW: Sexual assualt, alcoholism, suicide For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: ACOMAF, Book of Night, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Mentions: Doctor Strange 2, The Contemporary Mythos Series, 50 Shades trilogy, Twilight, ACOTAR series (general mention), Everything Everywhere All At Once *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Jasmine Throne: Boss B*tch Bhumika does the damn thing. If you were fascinated to see the human breast might, kind of, sort of look like a flower, then you will LOVE this book. Really. That is the vibe. The Emperor is new and fervently religious. The Princess is rebellious and loves her country. Men are in power. Men make decisions. Men have decided the Princess is to be exiled. Men cannot tame the power of the land and its people, even though they are trying. Princess Malini is out of options and her new maidservant, Priya, is a breath of new life. Politics are front and central here as the story of a conquered people, religion, and the unexpected loyalty of the land move in tandem with Emperor Chandra's horrific plans: Purify the women. Burn the women. How about they rise up instead?! TW / CW: Child abuse, PTSD, trauma, violence, massacre/war, trauma, violence, colorism For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: ACOWAR Mentions: Priory of the Orange Tree, These Violent Delights, Our Violent Ends, The Black Witch Chronicles, Annihilation, Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Book of Azrael, The Poppy Wars, She Who Became the Sun, The Cruel Prince, Iron Widow, Curse of the Golden Flower *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Wicked Beauty: “Use your words. Be explicit." Are you ready to jump back into the Dark Olympus series? Are you ready to love Helen? Do you love logical conflicted men? What about men that are doers and not thinkers? Perfect. Achilles and Patroclus are working as a team to win the title of Ares for Achilles but Helen isn't a prize to be won, and soon everyone will know it. Helen, with battles public and private, is determined to win Ares and take charge of her life. But a chance meeting, forced proximity, and the "we can protect you better" trope all come to play in this steamy reimagining. Very steamy. Lots of showering and sheet changing. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are tired just thinking about it. TW / CW: Abusive parent, assault, attempted murder, blood, abusive ex, miscarriage (side character, off-page, historical) https://www.kateerobert.com/dark-olympus-3 For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Neon Gods, The Sea Witch Mentions: The Song of Achilles, the Wicked Villains series, The Infernal Devices, Electric Idol Thank you to Sourcebooks for providing an ARC of this book. *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Special guest Carly Spade ACOFAE welcomes USA Today bestselling author, avid gamer, and all-round amazing person Carly Spade to the podcast! Carly is the author of 10 (soon to be 11) Contemporary Mythos books that introduce us to the Greek Gods in a new and exciting way. Don't call it a retelling, more of a reimagining (or even an extension!) If you thought that you were passed the age of being the FMC you are in luck. No teenagers here, just grown women and their best friends communicating and making decisions that will change the world. Really, the FMC's and the best friend STAY friends and STAY communicating. No isolation here. Oh, and spice. It's a spicy series, especially when you meet Big Daddy Z. If it wasn't clear, ACOFAE loves Carly. You will too. Follow Carly Spade! Instagram: @AuthorCarlySpade (https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlyspade/) Tiktok: @authorcarlyspade (https://www.tiktok.com/@authorcarlyspade) Twitter: @CarlySpade (https://twitter.com/carlyspade) https://carlyspade.com/ TW / CW: None to note at this time to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: No spoilers to our knowledge Mentions: Xena, Hercules, The Hating Game, The Vampire Diaries, Outlander, Supernatural, Lucifer, Lost, Dirty Dancing, True Blood, Doctor Strange, Doctor Who, Everything Everywhere All At Once *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Strictly Ballroom "The Beginning is the End is the Beginning." - Smashing Pumpkins. ACOFAE has saved the first film in the Red Curtain Trilogy for the last: Strictly Ballroom. Have you seen this absolute gem of a film? Probably not. Most people haven't. But that is why ACOFAE is here! Do you love Baz? Dancing? Color? Drama? The 90's? No really, the 90's. In Australia. Now add in stage makeup and costumes, a Dirty Dancing appreciation montage, AND a dramatic final dance number. It's a classic for every single right reason. See where it all began and see where the ideas for Moulin Rouge! and Romeo + Juliet were just starting to form. It's magnificent. "Listen to the rhythm, don't be scared!" This episode was recorded in 2021. The more you know. TW / CW: None to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: No spoilers to our knowledge Mentions: Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, She's All That, Dirty Dancing, Mulan, Heir of Fire, Save the Last Dance, Take the Lead, Step Up, Cry Baby, Burlesque, Striptease *Website References: * https://vinhanley.com/2016/10/16/strictly-ballroom-baz-luhrmann/ https://www.ifi.ie/downloads/ifi_strictly_sg.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strictly_Ballroom http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Strictly-Ballroom-Discussion-and-Study-Guide.pdf https://ew.com/article/2010/12/08/baz-luhrmann-strictly-ballroom-glee/ *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Book of Azrael Are you tired of female main characters losing their powers? Do you love it when there are plots within schemes within plots? How do you feel about backstabbing? Love it? Excellent. Sprinkle in gods and monsters with an extra helping of banter and a brooding male mc and we have The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are ready to discuss Amber's debut novel with 8 pages of notes and vibes for days. Where are all the hot people? Right here in this book. Please note that this episode is full of spoilers for The Book of Azrael. We do have a spoiler free episode surrounding this book as well. It is "Special Episode 002" from January 24th, 2022. Follow Amber Nicole! Instagram: @author_ambernicole Tiktok: @auther.amber.nicole Order "The Book of Azrael" here: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Azrael-Amber-Nicole-ebook/dp/B09PGSNF62/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TKWHA9H255JO&keywords=the+book+of+azrael+amber+nicole&qid=1642631831&sprefix=the+book+of+az%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-book-of-azrael-amber-nicole/1140830308?ean=9781737706755&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital TW / CW: Grief, depression, suicide For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: No major spoilers this episode Mentions: Legendborn, The Vampire Diaries, specific characters Aelin, Bryce and Feyre (from the SJM Universe), DC villains *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Mean Girls Laura Marie has a confession: this recording is the first time she had ever seen Mean Girls all the way through AND not edited for tv. She's ashamed. Jessica Marie saw this movie in the theater and, rightly so, has been obsessed ever since. While the entire movie is a meme, is quotable, and unforgettable, you might be surprised how much was taken out for TV and how much ick there is. There's a bit more homophobia, fat shaming, and sexism than we all remembered which is unfortunate. What isn't unfortunate is that this movie stays relevant every October, every time we hear Jingle Bell Rock, every time someone gives a compliment, and every time we remember what high school Valentine's Day was like. You go Glen Coco. TW / CW: Discussions surrounding bullying, microagressions in marginalized communities, sexual assault with minors, eating disorders, various traumas, fatphobia, slut-shaming, incest, AAPI hate For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: No spoilers to our knowledge Mentions: References to popular movies from early 00s including: Saved, Eurotrip, Garden State, i Heart Huckabees, Shrek 2, Team America, 50 First Dates, Shaun of the Dead, Confessions of a Drama Queen, Confessions of a Shopaholic, 13 Going on 30, Princess Diaries 2, NY Minute, Cinderella Story, Chasing Liberty, Ella Enchanted *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Book of Knight Do you know that feeling of being excited and nervous at the same time? This book is that feeling. Excited because this is a new direction for Holly Black and nervous because this is a new direction for Holly Black! What isn't new is that the twist got Laura Marie and Jessica Marie good. Jaw hanging open good. Which is excellent because this book is full of world building and flashbacks to really drive home the setup. Charlie just wants a normal life with her boyfriend Vince and her sister Gabby, but it's always the "one last job" that gets you in the end. TW / CW: Discussions mentioning grooming For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Blackwood Farm Mentions: The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air series), The Spiderwick Chronicles, Peter Pan, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 9th House, Shadowhunters *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Our Violent Ends If you wanted a bit more enemies to lovers, a bit more politics, a bit more scheming, and a bit more betrayal than what was in These Violent Delights then you are in luck! Monsters take the back seat in this conclusion to Chloe Gong's duology, while family dynamics and the future of Shanghai take center stage. The gangsters are floundering, the Communists and Nationalists will be heard, blackmail is afoot, and only Roma and Juliette can be the peace they want to see in the world. The bugs are still alive and well and causing havoc, but in a new and different way. Lovely. shivers TW / CW: bugs! (yeah, we didn't think we'd need it either), grief For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The Mortal Instruments, CC2: House of Sky and Breath, Anastasia Mentions: Bridgerton (Netflix), Euphoria, Inception, Dark Knight Rises, Star Wars *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Kricket Series 1-3: “Your ambition scares me…your lack of it angers me.” Aliens. Let's get that out of the way. This book is about aliens. Are you surprised? Jessica Marie was! But don’t worry, they are hot. This book series has all the tropes, really so many, and an ending that will surprise you. It's a unique one in the world of YA. Really it surprised everyone so much that the author has a special section on her website dedicated to it. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they wade through prophesies, political intrigue, a love triangle, assassination plots, and an undercurrent of stubbornness and a will to survive that forces you to respect Kricket and all her choices. Happily ever after is different for everyone. TW / CW: sexual assault For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Kingdom of Ash (at the end of the episode) Mentions: Ice Planet Barbarians, Dune, Firefly, The Hunger Games, ACOTAR, Shatter Me, The Fifth Element, The Black Witch Chronicles, Serpent & Dove *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: These Violent Delights If you know the pod then you know that Jessica Marie has her background in the Romance genre and Laura Marie has her background in Historical Fiction. These two genres, both alike in dignity, are front and center in this Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920's Shanghai. Rival gangs and the enduring blood feud have put Roma and Juliette on different sides but leave it to children to become friends anyway. Growing up is hard, but when you're both the heir to your gang it's even harder. Throw in a mysterious monster and a madness that is infecting everyone and the scene is set for a glittering noir detective story first, love story second. The Lover and the Liar. TW / CW: bugs! (yeah, we didn't think we'd need it either) For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: none to our awareness Mentions: Romeo + Juliette, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, Crescent City 2: House of Sky and Breath, From Blood and Ash, The War of Two Queen, Pocahontas, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV), Supernatural, X-Files, The Demon Tide, Assassin's Blade, Crown of Midnight, A Cinderella Story, Bridgerton (Netflix) *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Knight's Tale Isn't it incredible that after 15+ years Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are still learning things about each other!? Like, how Laura Marie found out Jessica Marie hadn't seen A Knight's Tale and the world stopped turning, birds stopped singing, and the sky was purple until this great wrong was righted. And righted it was! Hello Vision, Hello Joker, Hello Robert Baratheon, Hello to all because Alan Tudyk has played everyone. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are not trudging through this gem that ticks all the boxes: beautiful people, dancing, training montage, a strong-willed female lead, Heath smiling, and a horse in a church. Modern music and incredible fashion make this historical romp even more fun, really it is possible. The hunter and his foxy lady indeed. TW / CW: None to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Cantebury Tales Mentions: The Mummy, the MCU, Beauty and the Beast, 10 Things I Hate About You, Never Been Kissed, The Swan Princess, Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton (Netflix Season 1) *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE and Samantha are back with MORE. More discussions about books, about social media, about writing, about movies, and about how scary it can be to put your work out there. Especially when you've been working on it since you were a child. Samantha is an author yes, but she's also a director! Did you know that?! Samantha graciously discusses making movies and all the magic that goes on in front of and behind the camera and how sometimes you have to be your own biggest advocate. Women supporting women. Follow Samantha Instagram: @samanthaferrand Tiktok: @LiteraryLibra "The Poppy Fields of Dyagnamor" current available chapter found here! TW / CW: addiction, various family traumas, domestic abuse For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The Cruel Prince, Queen of Nothing, The Priory of the Orange Tree Mentions: Addie LaRue, Throne of Glass, The House of Hollow, The Black Witch Chronicles, Grishaverse, Shadowhunters, Empire of Storms, ACOMAF, ACOSF, Crescent City, Winx, Shadow & Bone, Outlander (show), All of Us Villains, The Atlas Six, Euphoria *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: The War of Two Queens Worry, travel, fight, repeat. There is a lot that happens in The War of Two Queens but worry, travel, fight, repeat sums it up in broad strokes. The book community had A LOT to say about this release and Laura Marie ended up being spoiled, again. SIGH Poppy is in charge and letting everyone know it as the war chugs onward. Casteel is still in captivity and at the edge. Kieran is keeping Poppy safe. Knowledge of ASITE is helpful here, but not necessary as JLA takes us back into the world of For Blood and Ash and ramps up the drama with confrontations, battles, prophesies, drakon and yes another cliffhanger. Poppy's questions are tame this time around and everyone, probably mostly Kieran, is relieved. Though someone please, ask Poppy why her jaw hurts. TW / CW: Sexual assault, general violence For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: ACOTAR, Kingdom of Ash Mentions: Neon Gods and Katee Robert work, Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath (by title only), The Demon Tide, Twilight series *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Special guest Samantha Ferrand ACOFAE welcomes author, director, tiktok personality, and all-around wonderful person Samantha (LiteraryLibra) to the pod. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie in fangirling as Samantha shares about the book she is writing, experiences with Booktok and social media, and her love for The Cruel Prince. There may or may not be a couple book recommendations sprinkled throughout the episode as well. Truly the episode is kind of all over the place. The original recording was over 3 hours long so editor Sam has split it into two episodes. We end this episode asking Samantha to go into detail about the film she directed and you'll hear the answer in part 2 which will be out April 4th. Follow Samantha Instagram: @samanthaferrand Tiktok: @LiteraryLibra "The Poppy Fields of Dyagnamor" current available chapter found here! TW / CW: addiction, various family traumas For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The Cruel Prince, Queen of Nothing, The Priory of the Orange Tree Mentions: Addie LaRue, Throne of Glass, The House of Hollow, The Black Witch Chronicles, Grishaverse, Shadowhunters, Empire of Storms, ACOMAF, ACOSF, Crescent City, Winx, Shadow & Bone, Outlander (show), All of Us Villains, The Atlas Six, Euphoria *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shatter Me Your ears are correct! You wanted it, you voted for it, so Laura Marie and Jessica Marie did it. This is book 1 of Shatter Me and Jessica Marie is leading the way into this YA dystopian situation and taking Laura Marie along for the ride. Join them as Laura Marie tries to figure out what is going on in this book and why Adam is giving such creep, while also having a working knowledge of who Warner is and why his use of "love" is important. Jessica Marie holds her tongue and asks the right questions to peak the interests for the next book in the series, Unravel Me. Should Laura Marie and Jessica Marie keep going? TW / CW: violence For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath (post chapter 60), ACOMAF Mentions: The Black Witch Chronicles, Throne of Glass (specific character mention), A Game of Fate, Neon Gods, The Hunger Games, Fahrenheit 451, 1981, ACOTAR Shout Outs: Artist Adam Ellis @AdamTots (IG) *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Demon Tide Welcome back to Erthia. There is a lot happening. If you've ever had frustrations with Elloren, her love triangle, her ability to fight, or her grasp of the bigger picture than you are in luck. The bigger picture is front and center as the battle for Erthia ramps up and it will leave you in chills. The Demon Tide is filled with reunions, found family, hard choices, and the overwhelming frustrations of not fitting in anywhere. Even in the place where you want and are supposed to be. Fighting battles with your friends, with your commanders, and with yourself only to have it all tossed on its head, The Demon Tide will leave you breathless whether it’s from screaming, crying, or throwing up is up to you. TW / CW: violence, grief, racism, war For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: A Court of Silver Flames Mentions: The Cruel Prince (specific character reference of Jude and Cardan), Throne of Glass (specific character reference of Aelin), non-spoiler reference to Crescent City Shout Outs: @buttons.and.books (IG) @Kaven_Books (IG/Tiktok) @AuthorAmberNicole (IG/Tiktok) *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath Well. That was unexpected. And exhausting. There is so much to say that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie cannot possibly say it all in one episode, so no speculation about where the plot could go and why just yet (otherwise we'd be here for hours.) Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are discussing what's on page and there is a lot. New characters, storylines, confirmations, reveals, and a major major shift in focus from HOEAB that leaves the hosts a bit miffed are all on the table. Opinions may differ, but we can all agree on one thing: we'd pay a lot to be blindfolded by ******. [redacted] TW / CW: violence and grief For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The Worlds Sarah J. Maas has created Mentions: Serpent & Dove, The Black Witch Chronicles, From Blood and Ash (specifically brief character mention), Grishaverse reference Shout out to: Instagram: @emilia.mildner (Danika and Bryce Spring Break fan art) https://www.redbubble.com/i/photographic-print/Spring-break-photo-only-by-emiliamildner/99126176.6Q0TX *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Electric Idol Have you missed hearing Jessica Marie squeak with delight over a book? Are you looking for a retelling that has CW drama as well as smarts? Well the wait is over with Electric Idol! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie jump back into the Dark Olympus series by Katee Robert and love every second of it. Plots within plots and tropes upon tropes; Psyche and Eros's whirlwind romance and mommy issues are front and center as the consequences of their actions surprise only them. Old friends from Neon Gods drop by to say hello, and it’s the sisters against the world as Olympus does its best to stand in their way of freedom. TW / CW: Abuse (emotional, financial), body shaming (ch 1, 3, 31), murder (off-page), guns, explicit sex. https://www.kateerobert.com/electric-idol For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: None to our awareness Mentions: Neon Gods, ACOTAR series Shout out to: Sourcebooks *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood (Part II) Light it up Danika! Light it up! Light it up! Light it up! Have you forgotten everything about Crescent City (House of Earth and Blood) except the pain and intense ugly crying? Worry not because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have nailed down the (probably not all of them, the book is thicc) details and are ready to discuss why a DC villain is the only way that Hunt can be seen from now on. No really. There are also discussions about friendships, Easter eggs, and general gushing about Bryce. This was recorded BEFORE the leak was released. So no worries about any sort of spoilers. It's all very interesting. Kite Man content here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-FNg90DRiU TW / CW: substance abuse, addiction For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The worlds Sarah J. Maas has created Mentions: The worlds Sarah J. Maas has created, We Hunt the Flame, The Songs of Wraith and Ruin duology, Neon Gods, Kingdom of the Cursed Shout out to: @EnchantedOddities @BlissfullyBookish *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Psalm of Storms and Silence You will not be able to stop thinking about this book. Gather round as Karina, Malik, Hanan, and Farid's story continues and concludes in ways that are as unexpected as they are powerful. Hanan is "alive" and Farid will do anything to keep it that way, even letting the world burn. This is a story that is about more than magic, adventure, friendship and sisterhood. It's about surviving trauma and breaking free of the past. Ancient cities are discovered, magic is unleashed, and deep and concerning issues are touched on and dealt with respect and sensitivity. Is the epilogue satisfying? Laura Marie and Jessica Marie say yes, what do you say? TW / CW: Refugee experiences, human trafficiking, police brutality, emotional & physical child abuse, sexual assault, grooming, anxiety, panic attack, self-harm & self-harm ideation, grief & loss depiction (theme), loss of parents, death of a sister recounted, hostage situation, kidnapping & attempted kidnapping, murder & attempted murder For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Empire of Storms, Kingdom of Ash Mentions: We Hunt the Flame, We Free the Stars, Throne of Glass, Monsters, Inc. Shout out to bookish business @FaeCrate *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind "Everyone needs a little sunshine..." A movie that can be taken a lot of different ways, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind is a favorite re-watch for Laura Marie and a new watch for Jessica Marie, because really what were we all doing in 2004 anyway? Perfect for the Valentine's Day season and perfect any other time as well, Eternal Sunshine makes you think, makes you feel, makes you want to remember and maybe just maybe makes you want to try again. It is about fate? Is it a happy ending? It is incredibly sad? Who can say? "Blessed are the forgetful, for they get the better even of their blunders." TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: ACOMAF Mentions: Shadowhunters (specifically The Mortal Instruments and Shadowhunters Academy), Garden State, The Craft, Practical Magic, The Fifth Element *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review on your listening platorform and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Special guest Amber Nicole ACOFAE welcomes friend, author and all-around amazing person Amber Nicole to the podcast! Solidifying her as legend on the pod, this is the second time we've recorded with Amber, as the first time was lost due to technological issues. Join Amber as she teases her new book, "The Book of Azrael", and gives an excellent spoiler free introduction to her world, characters, love interests, and more. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie haven't read the book yet, but favorites and supremecy are decided. Women supporting women! Follow Amber Nicole! Instagram: @author_ambernicole Tiktok: @auther.amber.nicole Pre-Order "The Book of Azrael" here: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Azrael-Amber-Nicole-ebook/dp/B09PGSNF62/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TKWHA9H255JO&keywords=the+book+of+azrael+amber+nicole&qid=1642631831&sprefix=the+book+of+az%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-book-of-azrael-amber-nicole/1140830308?ean=9781737706755&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital Fan art for "The Book of Azrael" includes artists: @elizianna.the.one @talia.nobel TW / CW: None to note at this time to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: No major spoilers this episode Mentions: ACOMAF and The Plated Prisoner Series *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Touch of Darkness and Neon Gods You know how you can have different versions of the same thing, and both of those versions are pretty good, and you enjoy them separately, but you absolutely prefer one over the other? This is the situation Laura Marie and Jessica Marie find themselves in as they compare and contrast (no competition here!) AToD and Neon Gods. Laura Marie prefers Neon Gods and Jessica Marie prefers AToD and the reasons are probably what you would and would not expect. Aggressive fingering, shivering, yeahhhhhs, and the recommendation to maybe read this one in print, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are trash for Hades and Persephone and always will be. AToD = "A Touch of Darkness" Websites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR1pPVk4PSY https://www.romance.io/lists/60b9dd183bc6980ebb6a8672/the-21-most-compelling-persephone-and-hades-romance-book-retellings https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/hades-and-persephone TW / CW: None to note at this time to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: No major spoilers this episode Mentions: The Plated Prisoner Series, ACOTAR, ACOWAR, Ice Planet Barbarians, A Shadow in the Ember, the MCU and DCU *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Song of Wraiths and Ruin A book that doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a story that you have and haven't heard before in the absolute best way. The Solstasia Festival happens only once every 50 years and Princess Karina is in the center of it all. A beautiful exploration of grief and duty, love and ambition, the gods are real and active in Ziran and Malik can see them all. The book begins with the author listing the content and trigger warnings, in the print AND audio versions, and conversations are had and questions are raised. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they forever chant the praises of strong female characters AND delight in Malik being a different kind of male MC. *Websites Referenced: * https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/2020/07/03/a-song-of-wraiths-and-ruin/ https://bookandfilmglobe.com/author-stuff/authors-warn-about-content-warnings-in-books/ https://blackgirlnerds.com/a-song-of-wraiths-and-ruins-interesting-lore-but-slow-world-building/ TW / CW: Ableism & ableist language, Racism and racial slurs, Colonialism themes, Refugee experiences, Riots and stampede, Police brutality, Emotional & physical child abuse, Cheating mentioned, Anxiety, Panic attack, described in detail on-page, Hallucinations, Depersonalisation & derealization, Self-harm & self-harm ideation, Alcohol consumption, Emesis, Blood depiction, Grief & loss depiction (theme), Death of a father recounted, Death of a mother, on-page, Death of a sister recounted, Death in a fire recounted, Hostage situation, Kidnapping & attempted kidnapping, Knife violence & stabbing, Murder & attempted murder, Regicide, Whipping of feet mentioned, Animal cruelty, Animal death, including animal sacrifice For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Kingdom of Ash Mentions: Throne of Glass, Legendborn, The Folk of the Air series, Tower of Dawn *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: We Free the Stars Back to Arawiya, back to Zafira, back to Nasir, and back to the story that is so much more than a love story. The women are shining as they explore grief, love, forgiveness, and they never shy away from a fight. Nasir’s poetry drives We Free the Stars to its conclusion that had Laura Marie and Jessica Marie shaking their heads a bit while the Jawarat makes a good point: no one talks about the heroes missing the villains. TW / CW: general discussions surrounding grief and trauma Spoilers: No spoilers Mentions: Serpent and Dove Trilogy, We Hunt the Flame, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Light Mage (Rebel Mages), The Priory of the Orange Tree *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shadowhunters - The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Princess If you know you know. Laura Marie knew. Now Jessica Marie knows too. The epilogue heard around the world comes to destroy once again as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie make it to Clockwork Princess and never recover. If you thought there was crying in Clockwork Prince buckle up because not 6 minutes passed between the Epilogue and hitting Record. Messy, beautiful, profoundly sad but joyous, Clockwork Princess is one that will never ever be forgotten. Fan video referenced from Anniversary Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBtDHm0Ybdc TW / CW: discussions surrounding grief and loss Mentions: The Vampire Diaries, ACOTAR series, MCU Spoilers: The Mortal Instruments, Tower of Dawn, Kingdom of Ash, Serpent and Dove Trilogy *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

A lot can happen in a year. For ACOFAE a year means 62 hours of talking, laughing, crying, and cursing with each other and with you! Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they reflect on everything Pod that has happened over the past year including series that have changed them, narrator preferences, upcoming episodes, and YOU! YOU the listener have done so much for the podcast. Thank you. Oh, and also this was recorded on December 15th and there were 100 mph winds where Laura Marie lives. So join us through the technical difficulties of 100 mph winds...Editor Sam did such a good job. There were 3 seperate power loses. TW / CW: general discussions surrounding trauma Mentions: The Worlds of Sarah J. Maas, The Infernal Devices, Serpent & Dove Trilogy, The Black Witch Chronicles, The Bridge Kingdom series, Dune, Priory of the Orange Tree, Legendborn, A Psalm of Wraith and Ruin, Desperate Measures, Learn My Lesson Spoilers: The Crown of Guilded Bones *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shadowhunters - The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Prince Who are you in love with? sigh This episode starts out a bit differently than previous episodes. If you thought Jessica Marie was the only crier on the pod well, there is a surprise for you! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are not okay they are bringing everyone down into the emotional pit with them. "Jem? My Jem?" Devastation. Mentions: Twilight, Bridgerton (Netflix), Jane the Virgin, Moulin Rouge Spoilers: The Mortal Instruments, Tower of Dawn, The Folk of the Air series (specifically The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King) TW / CW: substance abuse, self-harm, suicide *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel There is A MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE SERIES SPOILER near the end of this episode that connects TID and TMI, so be aware if you have not read either series to completion or care about spoilers Hello London. Hello 1878. Hello James. Helllllllllllo William Herondale. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are back into the world of Shadowhunters and going back to the beginning in Clockwork Angel. Listen as Jessica Marie makes connections and blows the world wide open while Laura Marie tries and maybe fails to keep her poker face. It's atomatons, corsets, parasols, eyes the colour of hell, and the demons that torture us all. And Magnus of course. Mentions: From Blood and Ash, The Lady of Rooksgrave Manor, Supernatural, The Plated Prisoner Series, The Mortal Instruments, The Worlds of Sarah J. Maas Spoilers: Crooked Kingdom TW / CW: violence and addiction *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments: City of Fallen Angels | City of Lost Souls | City of Heavenly Fire Did you think ACOFAE had forgotten about the rest of The Mortal Instruments? Well worry not! They are back with the rest of TMI, books 4-6, and they have a lot to say. Jump back in the world of Shadowhunters with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they continue to gush over Alec/Magnus and reminisce about what it was like to be 16/17, angsty, horny and in love. Remember when Jessica Marie said that she wouldn't cry in TMI? Yeah. Remember when Laura Marie said they'd do a poll to choose the next book in the series they read? Yeah. They know where they are going No spoilers, but mention of: Buffy, Supernatural, Crescent City, The Black Witch Chronicles, Serpent & Dove, Crave, The Plated Prisoner Series, A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor, Twilight TW / CW: Discussions surrounding sexual assault, incest, domestic abuse Shout out to RosieThorns! *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: a discussion of thankfulness The holidays can be hard, so let's ignore them for a little bit. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they reflect back on the books, people, and things that they are thankful for. Tune in for throw backs to middle school books, discussions on The Babysitters Club work ethic, and listener submissions for favorite book/quote and questions are also discussed. THANK YOU to everyone who participated! Please note that we wanted to respect listener submissions with things they shared with us and so we chose to keep idenities of submissions anonymous TW/CW: alcoholism and EDs No spoilers this episode, but mentions of the following books: The Plated Prisoner Series, Into the Land of the Unicorns, The China Garden, ACOTAR series, Blood & Chocolate, Weetzie Bat, A Walk to Remember, Throne of Glass series, Wait til Helen Comes, The Royal Diaries series, When We Were Gods, Shadowhunters, The Folk of the Air series, From Blood and Ash series, Love and Other Words, Hook Line and Sinker, Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood, People We Meet on Vacation, Fearless series, A Touch of Darkness, Neon Gods, Song of Achilles, Circe *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: 10 Things I Hate About You Sometimes a movie comes around that is so wonderful, so full of joy, so influential, and so quotable that it immediately becomes a modern-day classic. And sometimes those movies stand the test of time and become more than a classic, more than a time capsule of greatness; they become part of us. That is 10 Things I Hate About You. One of the best movies of the 90's, one of the best casts of the 90's, and one of the best messages of the 90's: "Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want." Websites Referenced https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferabidor/10-things-i-hate-about-you-moments https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/29/18287403/10-things-i-hate-about-you-20-anniversary-heath-ledger-julia-stiles-shakespeare https://www.avclub.com/20-years-later-10-things-i-hate-about-you-remains-a-mo-1833482484 https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/lk3kf3/10_things_i_hate_about_you/ https://www.shondaland.com/watch/a26978365/lasting-feminism-10-things-i-hate-about-you/ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/06/235767/10-things-i-hate-about-you-rom-com-fest-writer-interview Spoilers: Queen of Shadows, ACOSF (specifically Nessian), She's All That Mentions: Throne of Glass CW/TW: Bullying, sexual assault *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Rebel Mages: Lightmage Before Elloren began her journey in The Black Witch, her neighbor, Sagellyn, was out changing the world. Once more we're back in Erthia as the White Wand of Legend begins to wake up and call to Sage, who is isolated and wandfasted to a boy she doesn't know. Out of options with nowhere to go, Sage discovers herself and her own power as she sets in motion the events that set Elloren on her path. Questions are answered and little details are revealed in this final prequel to The Black Witch Chronicles. Please note at the time of this recording, we mention that the release date of THE DEMON TIDE shifted from September to December. At the time of the release of this episode, the release date for THE DEMON TIDE has now shifted to March 2022. Spoilers: The Black Witch Chronicles, The Priory of the Orange Tree, ACOMAF Mentions: Throne of Glass (Assassin's Blade), From Blood and Ash, Harry Potter CW/TW: Sexual Assault, self-harm, suicide, domestic abuse *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Rebel Mages: Wandfasted Editor Sam said that this episode was too long, so we split it into 2 parts We've met Elloren, her aunt and uncle, her brothers, and her friends already in The Black Witch Chronicles 1-3. Now journey back to the beginning as we meet Tessla, Jules Kristian, Vale and others as we witness the rise of the original Black Witch and see the beginnings of what Gardneria will become and why. Wandfasted is more than a love story. It's the beginning of the resistance, the beginning of the hatred and the beginning of decisions that will be felt by the next generation. Like all of the books in The Black Witch Chronicles this one isn't an easy read but it is a necessary one. Spoilers: The Black Witch Chronicles, The Priory of the Orange Tree, ACOMAF Mentions: Throne of Glass (Assassin's Blade), From Blood and Ash, Harry Potter CW/TW: Sexual Assault, self-harm, suicide, domestic abuse *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Shadow in the Ember If you loved For Blood and Ash you will love A Shadow in the Ember. Maybe, possibly because they might be incredibly similar. Daddy Nyktos (canon; it’s written on the page) is back and ready to challenge Casteel for our hearts and other...places. Top notch banter, destiny, and doing anything for love all come together to create a story that is both new and old. Spanning centuries (TCOGB Nyktos) this story asks more questions than it answers. Way more. But, we’re all used to that by now right? Shout Out: Kat Rose! Instagram Tiktok Spoilers: The From Blood and Ash series, The Bridge Kingdom, Serpent & Dove, ACOMAF, and upcoming JLA book The War of Two Queens Mentions: The Plated Prisoner series and Shadowhunters (more specificall, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices) CW/TW: violence *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Dune We couldn't choose a title so... both! Surprising probably no one, Laura Marie loves Dune. Surprising probably no one, Jessica Marie had never read Dune. One of the most famous Sci-Fi books of all time and probably one of the most intimidating books to tackle, Dune is a lot of things to a lot of people. Mostly men. What is Dune to ACOFAE? Women. Powerful women. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they jump into Dune and wonder why men are gatekeeping a story about religion, women, politics and terraforming? Your savior's name is Paul. Sit down. BIG. WORM. Sites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjLijCWt76o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFOdFAZYR4Q https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Dune(novel) https://www.coursehero.com/lit/Dune/summaries/ https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/dune/characters/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune(novel) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/fullcredits?ref=ttclsm#cast Mentions/Spoilers: The Black Witch Chronicles, Legendborn, Black Widow, Loki, Star Wars, Priory of the Orange Tree CW/TW: misogyny, child predators, incest *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet Do other versions of this story exist? Sure. Do we awknowledge them? Debatable. THIS IS NOT A LOVE STORY. This is a tragedy people! The miscommunication trope at it's finest, this version of Romeo and Juliet is part of the reason why we are the way we are. The music, the delivery, the water, and the religion, oh and also Paul Rudd and John Leguizamo transport us into a modernish world where there are consequences for your actions. Even for the lovers. This is not a love story. No spoilers in this episode. CW/TW: gun violence, suicide, grief *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Craft Kicking off Spooky Season '21 Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are doing a re-watch of the cult classic "The Craft". Is there anything better than 90's fashion? No? Ok good glad we're all in agreement. Female friendship and the idea of female empowerment only if you're a good girl is front and center here as is the idea that "good for her" has limits. How many times did you try to do the pencil thing!? Did you know her hair was a wig?! We are the weridos mister. Mentions: ACOMAF, Serpent & Dove, The Priory of the Orange Tree, Scream, 90210, Charmed, Sex Education CW/TW: Discussions surrounding suicide, sexual assault, mental health, sex work, racism, bullying and harassment, eating disorders *Websites: * https://www.buzzfeed.com/kellymartinez/24-questions-i-had-watching-the-craft https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/03/movies/film-review-mean-teen-age-witches.html https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-craft-1996 https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/the-craft-its-enduring-legacy.html https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/01/how-we-made-the-craft-horror-movie-interview https://www.thelist.com/88557/things-hunger-games-notice-adult/ https://metro.co.uk/2016/05/03/15-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-craft-5845876/?ito=cbshare%20Twitter:%20https://twitter.com/MetroUK%20%7C%20Facebook:%20https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/ https://www.glamour.com/story/real-witches-explain-what-movies-and-tv-get-wrong-and-right https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/10/214496/the-craft-review-underrated-teen-witch-movie https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/the-craft-its-enduring-legacy.html *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: We Hunt the Flame A book that is just as much about the adventure as it is about self-discovery, loss, guilt and hope. "We Hunt the Flame" will kindle something in you. The forest is encroaching and magic is gone, but Zafira is doing all she can and more to keep her people alive because women can do anything, even if she has to do it under the guise of a man. Women. Can. Do. Anything. Assassins, sassy companions, witches, legends, hearts, and daddy issues. It’s everything we love and more. Mentions include: Shang Chi, From Blood and Ash series, Wizard of Oz, Tuck Everlasting, The Black Witch Chronicles, Empire of Storms TW/CW: grief *Websites: * https://www.bustle.com/p/in-we-hunt-the-flame-author-hafsah-faizal-dares-readers-to-redefine-their-vision-of-the-middle-east-17890067#:~:text=One%20underlying%20theme%20in%20We,of%20magic%20and%20prosperity%20past. https://deadline.com/2021/02/stxtv-we-hunt-the-flame-hafsah-faizal-1234696511/ https://goodbooksandgoodwine.com/2019/05/7-reasons-to-read-we-hunt-the-flame-by-hafsah-faizal.html https://www.coursehero.com/file/75229514/The-Theme-of-Identity-in-We-Hunt-the-Flameediteddocx/ https://www.reddit.com/r/YAlit/comments/ovmtta/yalit_august_book_club_discussion_we_hunt_the/ https://www.wehunttheflame.com/glossary-and-pronunciation-guide https://www.wehunttheflame.com/characters https://www.wehunttheflame.com/world https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-hafsah-faizal-created-a-fantastical-world-rooted-in-reality *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Moulin Rouge More than the music. More than the dancing. More than the costumes. Moulin Rouge is so much more than a movie. It's a life changing experience that seems new each time you watch it. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they re-watch one of their favorite movies and discover that watching as a kid and watching as an adult is a brutal thing. Ugly crying until you can't cry anymore is cathartic right!? The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return. Mentions: Doctor Who and The Assassin's Blade TW / CW: includes discussions surrounding sexual assault, sex trafficking and sex work *Websites: * https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64497/15-things-you-might-not-know-about-moulin-rouge https://reelclub.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/if-you-can-dream-it-surrealism-in-moulin-rouge/ https://www.ukessays.com/essays/film-studies/analysis-of-moulin-rouge.php https://tamiu-ir.tdl.org/bitstream/handle/2152.4/93/GAMBOA-THESIS-2016.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2564447/moulin-rouge-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-baz-luhrmann-movie *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Kaven is back (part 2) We had so much fun with Kaven it ended up being too long and too chaotic for one episode. Here is part 2 of Kaven discussing TVD and giving some hot takes, some ship opinions, and letting us know exactly what she would say to Julie Plec if they were to ever meet. Oh and that question from last week is answered. Oh and we had to bleep some stuff. OH and we may have gone off the rails at the end a bit. But we love each other. Women supporting women. Spoilers include The Vampire Diaries, Loki, Wandavision, _Kaven's Socials Handles: _ TikTok: Kaven_Books Instagram: Kaven_Books Backup IG: Kaven_Books_ *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Kaven is back (part 1) Long-distance friendships are hard and we missed hanging out. Join Kaven, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie for Part 1 of what was supposed to be an episode about The Vampire Diaries but very quickly turns into us just going off on tangents and laughing until we cry. Spoilers include The Vampire Diaries, Loki, Wandavision. _Kaven's Socials Handles: _ TikTok: Kaven_Books Instagram: Kaven_Books Backup IG: Kaven_Books_ *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | City of Ashes | City of Glass This is Jessica Marie's first experience with the world of Shadowhunters and Laura Marie did the work to make sure that she was able to navigate these admittedly, not so great first 3 books. Things were spoiled for Jessica Marie so she could focus on everything except THAT, things were explained, and then the show was watched… Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they jump into the massive world of Shadowhunters and try to remember that we were all the "pick me" character once. Articles and sites referenced: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/12/cassandra-clare-hits-back-at-sherrilyn-kenyons-lawsuit-alleging-copying https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/01/100329/cassandra-clare-plagiarism-controversy https://cassandraclare.tumblr.com/post/68288387799/on-incest-in-literature-tmi TW / CW: Discussion mentioning suicide Spoilers of the following: A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, ACOTAR, Throne of Glass series (where Rowan is mentioned), The Vampire Diaries, Game of Thrones, The Black Witch Chronicles Brief mention of the following: From Blood and Ash, Cruel Intentions, Gossip Girl, The Poppy Wars *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Disney's Moana There are some movies that hit harder when you watch them as an adult and some movies that leave you speechless. Moana leaves you speechless and ugly crying. Whether it's the music, the animation, or the message that you could do it all along, this movie does something. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they talk about why they love this movie, why they watched it in the first place, and what parts make them sob in a ball on the couch (there are more than 2). "But this does not define you. This is not who you are. You know who you are." There are no spoilers in this episode. Articles and sites referenced: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-story-moana-and-maui-holds-against-cultural-truths-180961258/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/disneys-moana-is-a-breath-of-fresh-island-air/2016/11/22/96bd1f90-a50f-11e6-8fc0-7be8f848c492_story.html https://www.theodysseyonline.com/themes-symbols-present-moana-inexplicable-big-picture https://fivefortheroad.com/lessons-learned-disneys-moana/#:~:text=The%20theme%20of%20Moana%20is,an%20adventure%20of%20self%20discover https://www.academia.edu/37596433/Moana_Film_Study_Guide https://blogs.elon.edu/geo1311803/2018/04/26/the-cultural-significance-and-symbolism-of-the-film-moana/ *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: a Q&A with Laura Marie and gaming Are you a casual video game player that has never really talked about playing but you really love it and it makes up a significant portion of your life? Join Jessica Marie as she asks Laura Marie the tough questions about video games like what’s the strategy? Why do you play like that? And what game changed your life? Really, she asked some fantastic questions. Oh, the nostalgia. It’s more than just Mario, more than just Sonic, it's magic and dragons’ swords and scythes and it's awesome. Spoilers: Red Dead Redemption 2 CW includes discussions surrounding gun violence and sexual assualt Articles referenced: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomokoyokoi/2021/03/04/female-gamers-are-on-the-rise-can-the-gaming-industry-catch-up/?sh=49adec48f9fe https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/sports/toxic-online-culture-women-esports/ https://medium.com/swlh/the-complexities-of-being-a-female-gamer-3bc8a1d762f4 *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Gods and Monsters "Our scars mean we survived..." quote makes so much sense when it comes to this series. IYKYK. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they conclude their audio/traditional reading experiment with Jessica Marie listening to Gods and Monsters and Laura Marie traditionally reading it. It's the end of the series and each host has THOUGHTS. Namely, are happy endings bad? Is one battle a war? And how did Célie Tremblay become such a great character?! Major spoilers are included from the endings of the following books: Kingdom of Ash (from the Throne of Glass series), Shadow and Bone trilogy, and The Priory of the Orange Tree. Mention of The Folk of the Air series (The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, Queen of Nothing), A Court of Silver Flames, The Plated Prisoner Series CW and TW surrounding toxic relationships *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)