Bones of the Storie

It's that time for Jenn's Episode this season and she has picked another series by Jaymin Eve, the Shadow Beast Shifters Trilogy. Stepping into this series, we didn't expect to love the characters as much as we did. Listen in to find out what makes them so special.Content Highlights:Just keep readingRead the room and your instinctsLess is moreJenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall 4Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall 3Other books mentioned: The Spell Shop

This just might be the best discussion we've had in quite some time. Jenn and Mistie are discussing the Shifter City Fated Mates Series by Jaymin Eve and this baby just skyrocketed to the top of Mistie's list.Content Highlights:What you don't know is?!?!?!Whose the logical one now? Still not me.Is it a 2 or a 3Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2.5, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2.5, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5Other books mentioned: Bonds that Tie, Emerald Lakes,

It's Jenn and Mistie's first book of season 8 and we're starting off with an interesting one. Still keeping to the buddy jar, this lucky book won first spot for discussion and they get to use their new content scale.Content Highlights:Don't say baby in that tone of voiceHas the Ritual been demoted?Legacy Trilogy - Mistie's VersionJenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall 1Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Content 3, OverallOther books mentioned: All the Legacy books, The Ritual, Leave Me Behind, Devil's Night Series

We've done it again, we've created a new scale to go along with all the wonderful conversations we have about the books we read.Content Highlights:Jenn's shinning brillianceMaking our own rulesThe Ritual, need I say more, IYKYKThe Content Scale - Bones Rating(Writing • Plot • Story)This scale evaluates how well a book is constructed, separate from spice, darkness, personal enjoyment, or how feral it made us feel. It focuses on the quality of the writing, plot coherence, and overall story and character development.🦴 - Rough Draft Energy🦴🦴- Structural Concerns🦴🦴🦴 - Satisfactory🦴🦴🦴🦴 - Well Crafted🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴 - Masterfully BuiltBooks Mentioned: All books from Season 1Other books mentioned in this episode: 24690

Welcome back to Season 8!We jump right back in with one of Mistie's favorite tropes, Bully.Content Highlights:Is it a faveMistie's soapbox rantJenn explains what she's okay with in a bully romanceOther books mentioned in this episode: Leave Me Behind, Penelope Douglas, Amo Jones

That's a wrap on Season 7 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes.Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 8 to drop March 10, 2026. We've got some great things to look forward too.

Wrapping up our seventh chapter of Bones of the Storie, where Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 7 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to comeContent HighlightsDiscussing DNF'sRanking order of S7

What is the difference, if any, between a Why Choose romance and a Reverse Harem romance. Well listeners, we're finally getting around to the question that Jenn asked in the Den of Vipers episode. Content Highlights:DefinitionsDo we believe its any differentSome of our favoritesOther series mentioned: Bonds That Tie, Emerald Lakes, Hades, Vicious Lost Boys

In our latest episode, we explore the twisted narrative of Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova.Content HighlightsJenn gets a little scared with MistieHow did that get missedAnother random tangentJenn's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 4Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3Other books mentioned: Perfect Strangers, Bonds that Tie, Devils Night Series

For Jenn's Episode, she decided to mix it up and read a thriller book, That's Not My Name by Megan Lally. And it had absolutely nothing to do with Mistie not being able to read her first pick!Content Highlights:Different perspective in a thrillerMistie may or may not have jumped aheadDid you like our added ending?Jenn's Ranking: Darkness 2, Spicy Feather, Overall 5Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy Feather, Overall 3.5Other books mentioned: Karen Slaughter, Freida McFadden, Dead To You, Stolen, Living Dead Girl, Thirteen Reasons Why, After

Chatting about Toxic by Nicole Blanchard. We speculate on the happenings around this story and whether or not the couple is actually a couple. Content Highlights:Intensity levels are offWould he really?Are we gonna check in with the couple?Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 2, Overall 3Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 2, Overall 2Other books mentioned: Consequences, Bridge Kingdom

Discover your next favorite read and get insider thoughts as Jenn and Mistie rifle through their shelves to share the stories that have captivated them this yearThis episode is has some varied literary tastes. counting down their top six picks of 2025 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable mentions.Content HighlightsSpoilers - Lots and lots of spoilers for all books discussed in this episodeHonorary mentions & Top 6 favorite books/authors of the yearForeshadowing for some future episodes on the podcastJenn's Top 6 Reads:Gold & Goldfinch by Raven KennedyThat's Not My Name by Megan LallyThe Spellbook by Sarah Beth DurstNot In Love by Ali HazelwoodDiscovery of Witches Book 1-3 by Deborah HarknessIt Had To Be You by Eliza jane BrazierJenn's Honorary Mentions:Saga of the Unfated Duology by Danielle L JensenAbby Jimenez - AuthorElsie Silver - AuthorOnyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosMistie's Top 6 Reads:Quicksilver & Brimstone by Callie HartBlackthorn by JT GeissingerWolves of Crescent City Trilogy by Tessa HaleThe Wrong Quarterback by CR JaneThree Body Problem by Cixin LiuWater Moon by Samantha Sotto YambaoMistie's Honorary Mentions:The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneDiscovery of Witches by Deborah HarknessSilverlake Wolves Series by Isa RinnerL Steele - AuthorThe Hidden Vrohkaria Trilogy by Kelly CoveOutlier by Susie TateLove and Other Conspiracies by Mallory MarloweAnticipated 2026 Book ReadsJennBride Kingdom books 5 & 6 by Danielle L JensenQuicksilver and Brimstone by Callie HartACOTAR book 6 by Sarah J MaasDark Olympus series by Katee Robert (June 2026)MistieQuiet Ones by Penelope Douglas (Feb 2026)Archangel's Ascension by Nalini Singh (May 2026)Fae and Alchemy Book 3 by Callie Hart (Nov 2026)Alpha & Omega Book 7 (TBA 2026)

You're in for a treat this week, Mistie surprises us all with her walk through Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger and her reaction to that ending. Though if you have read the ending, it shouldn't really surprise you that she really enjoyed it. Listen in to find out all the buzz.Content Highlights:Best Banter EverWas it really confusing?Surprised by MistieJenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 4Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 4Other books mentioned: Perfect Strangers, Carnal Urges, PenPal, Haunting Adeline

Jenn and Mistie, well mostly Jenn, are talking about their very first pitch black book. Check your triggers before jumping in on this one cause Jenn walks us through the whole story plot for book one.Content Highlights:Shocker, Mistie didn't finish the bookDouble shocker, Jenn did and she breaks down the whole storyAnd a new category may or may not have been createdJenn's Rating: Darkness: Off the scale, Spicy 3 for consensual scenes only, Overall 3/5Mistie's Rating: darkness: Off the scale, Spicy 3 for consensual scenes only, Overall 2Other books mentioned: Consequences, Sea of Ruin, Sinners Retreat

Today Jenn and Mistie are discussing Den of Vipers by K. A. Knight. Listen in to see what good things they have to say bout this book and how it's a great place to start to learn your limits.Content Highlights: Taste testerRankingDifferent kinds of playJenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall 3.5Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall 3Other books mentioned: Haunting Adeline, Yellowstone, Lights Out, KA Knight

Curious about how Jenn is taken to being pulled into the dark. Join us on this episode where Mistie's internet wasn't working so the conversation is broken and scattered. And if you've been following us you really don't want to miss this because The Ritual. #IYKYKContent Highlights:It's all fantasy and feeds into wants & desiresDark Romance vs Dark Romance ElementsThe Ritual for the win!!!!!!!!!!!Other Books Mentioned: Lights Out, Fifty Shades of Grey, Haunting and Hunting Adeline, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors, Butcher and Black Bird, The Ritual, Sinners Duet Unholy Vows, Carter Reed, Lauren Biel, Does It Hurt, Pen Pal, Under Your Scars

Welcome to another tangent episode, where we do eventually come to discussing the book titled for this episode, The Daymakers by Grace McGinty. But before we do, we chat about some other things. And remember to check out the end of the season bloopers and outtakes for some of the extended conversations from this episode.Content Highlights: Sneaky Tangent EpisodesReverse Good Girl in this episodeSneak peak for future discussionJenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 4Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3Other books mentioned: Bridge Kingdom

On today's episode we have Mistie recapping the first 3 books in the plated prisoner series. Yeah, a little worried about the summary, she didn't too bad. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.Content Highlights: The Goose that Lays the Golden EggTwo side of the same coinA first for Mistie, something went too farJenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3.5Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Jenn and Mistie are back with another great lineup. Opening for Season 7, we chat about the trope (or insert your preferred name here) Enemies to Lovers. How do you define it? And are they really enemies. #realornotrealContent Highlights: Over saturatedOMG Mistie .. and of course that is not an E2LTangent about the Divergent Series, we didn't see that comingOther books mentioned: It Had to Be You, The Secrets of Jane, Bridge Kingdom, The Bonds that Tie, Throne of Glass, Royals of Forsyth University, Divergent Series, Penelope Douglas, Amo Jones, Beautiful Fiend

That's a wrap on Season 6 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes.Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 7 to drop November 11, 2025 We've got some great things to look forward too.

Wrapping up the sixth chapter of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 6 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to comeContent HighlightsDiscussing DNF'sRanking order of S6Mistie corrects a comment from a previous episode

Mistie and Jenn are doing it again with the season six final episode by giving additional recommendations based off of seasons four through six discussed books / series on Bones of the Storie.Be warned some high level summaries of the new books being suggested, so if you don't like spoilers you may just want to check out the books' blurbs.Season 4Jenn's Suggestions If you like Lights Out by Navessa Allen, then you should read It Had To Be you by Eliza Jane BrazierIf you like Haunting Adeline by HC Carlton, then you should read Driving My Obsession by Lauren BielMistie's SuggestionsIf you like Beautiful Fiend by Lola King, then you should read Priest and his Antichrist by Amo JonesIf you like Meet at Midnight by Lux Oleander, then you should read Depraved by AJ MerlinSeason 5Jenn's SuggestionsIf you like Bride by Ali Hazelwood, then you should read Saga of the Unfated duology by Danielle L Jensenf you like Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe, then you should read The Secrets of Jane by Charlotte MalloryMistie's SuggestionsIf you like Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe, then you should read The Hidden of Vrohkaria Trilogy by Kelly CoveIf you like The Beast by Jenika Snow, then you should read Monsters Bride by Stasia BlackIf you like A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson, then you should read He's So Slick by Sinclair KellySeason 6Jenn's SuggestionsIf you like Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe, then you should read Not In Love by Ali HazelwoodIf you like Crash by Kathy Lockheart, then you should read Make Me Yours by Melanie HarlowIf you read Consequences by Aletha Romig, then you should read Dirty Ugly Toy by K WebsterMistie's SuggestionsIf you like Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel, then you should read Marrow by Brynne Weaver and Trisha WolfeIf you like Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe, then you should read Maggie Moves On by Lucy ScoreIf you like Crash by Kathy Lockheart, then you should read Outlier by Susie Tate and/or Doctored Vows by Shandie Boyes If you read Consequences by Aletha Romig, then you should read Corrupt by Penelope Douglas and/or Devoted Billionaires Unstoppable Affection by Ava SelwynOther books mentioned: The Bridge Kingdom series

The unofficial title for this episode is "We Have No Idea" but we sure had fun trying to remember the Four Horsemen series by Sarah Bailey. We first read this series in spring of 2022 and we're just now getting to the discussion, join us as we take a walk down buddy read memory lane.Content Highlights: This is not really a parody, just being fun about itDamn, Mistie sure did do a good breakdown of the storyTake a walk down buddy read memory laneJenn's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3 Buddy Read List:2022 - Four Horsemen Series, The Bonds that Tie Series2023 - Court of the Vampire Queen, The Sainthood Boys of Lowell High Series, Ensnared, Never King Series, The Marriage Contract (aka heated Rivals

We think its safe to say that Mistie's first language interferes when trying to speak English on the podcast. But know that she truly does try and pronounce everything correctly. And if you're curious about what we're talking about, check out this episode where Mistie and Jenn discuss Crash by Kathy Lockheart.Content Highlights:Mistie actually means Too Stupid Too LiveNot affiliated by Wordhippo, but we won't turn down a sponsorshipMistie coins a new term, brain candy booksJenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Overall 3

Hello Listeners, join Mistie and Jenn as they discuss another Dark Romance Rom-Com, Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel. With an extra side of body parts, you won't want to miss this episode.Content Highlights: Mistie 1 - Jenn, too many too countSept 1st is official Reversies DaySurprise Fruit AppearanceJenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 4, Overall 3Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 4, Overall 3Other Books Mentioned: Other Lauren Biel books, Katee Roberts, Brynne Weaver, A Ruin of Roses, Lights Out

This discussion is a hard one and is not for those who may be sensitive. Listen in as Jenn and Mistie take lots of calming breaths as they breakdown the whole novel, Consequences by Aleatha Romig. And some of the sequel, Truth.Content Highlights: What Jenn WantedThis book is dangerousJenn plans her revengeJenn's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 2, Overall 3Mistie's Rating: Darkness 5, Spicy 2, Overall 3Other books mentioned: Dirty Ugly Toy, Consequences Series, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors, Beautiful Fiend, Sea of Ruin, behind Close Doors, Throne of Glass, As She's Told

Are you a believer of the unknown? Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe may have curious then you were before. Join Mistie and Jenn as they discuss this sweet novel filled with banter and fun adventures.Content Highlights:New book boyfriendWe love a good counter from JennSpicy Mistie for the winJenn's Ratings - Darkness Feather, Spicy 2, Overall 4Mistie's Ratings - Darkness Feather, Spicy 2, Overall 4Other books mentioned: Ranger, Love at First Sighting

This episode is brought to you by a random meme the Mistie saw on the internet. The topic is plot twist. WARNING!!! For those who listen you know we don't hold back but check the books mentioned below cause we are giving away all the plot twists!!!Content Highlights:Plot Twist or SurprisePossibly Mistie's first introduction to paranormal romanceThree levels of a Plot TwistOther books mentioned: Freida McFadden, Jaci Burton, The Kind Worth Killing, The High Mountain Court, Mimosa Grove, Jewels of the Sun, Mercedes Thompson Series

Are you a pleasure reader or do you need structure to get through all those books? On today's episode we chat about the difference between a "to be read" (TBR) versus and "want to read" (WTR) list. Where do you fall on the spectrum?Content Highlights: Liar, Liar, Pants on FileJenn's Hot Takeno one was shame-harmed in the making of this episodeOther books mentioned: Queens of Mist and Madness, Flesh and Fire series

Hello lambs!!! See what I did there, any who, check all the things we have to say or lack there of say about Priest by Sierra Simone. So few words have never said so much.Content Highlights:Holy oil batmanPoker night for the winMistie does a dramatic readingJenn's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3.5, Overall 3Mistie's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3.5, Overall 2Other books mentioned: Sierra Simone books, The Architect by Nikki Sloane

You're in for a big surprise with this episode, especially if you have been listening to use from the beginning, on our reaction to this book. And also no surprise at all that we went a few tangents.Content Highlights: Chapter 10, IYKYKCinnamon Roll VillainWho even wrote this?Jenn's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 5 Mistie's Rating - Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 3.5/Ch. 10 4Other books mentioned in this episode: other Katee Robert books, the Dark Olympus Series, Silver Flames, Unholy Vows

This is such an exciting episode, its our very first Penelope Douglas episode. We couldn't have a forbidden and taboo season without having her on the line up.Content Highlights:Dilly Do-DadsIt's not only Mistie forgetting namesThat's Hot (IYKYK)Jenn's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 3Mistie's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 3Other: Fae Isles Series, Penelope Douglas series

Jenn and Mistie are back with another great lineup. Opening for Season 6, we jabber about the tropes (or insert your preferred name here) Forbidden vs Taboo. Is there a difference and can you agree that all dark romance must contain one if not both?Content Highlights:Social Media ConsentRandom Jibber, JabberingAstonishing, Jenn and Mistie agreeOther books mentioned in this episode: As She's Told, Lights Out, ACOTAR

That's a wrap on Season 5 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned conversations that didn't make into our episodes.Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 6 to drop July 8, 2025 We've got some great things to look forward too.

We are wrapping up the fifth chapter of Bones of the Storie closes, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 5 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to comeContent HighlightsDiscussing DNF'sRanking order of S5Not another mini episode of talking about Epic

Hello listeners, today Jenn and Mistie discuss the final book in the Ruinous Trilogy but also reminiscing on the trilogy as a whole. Our very first episode was Butcher and Blackbird so the of this series is bittersweet.Content Highlights: if you say chuckle / laugh one more timeTheory Rabbit-holesBarbara was greatJenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 4Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 3Other Books: Butcher & Blackbird, Leather & Lark, Shelly Laurenston

Looking for a new book that will have you laughing? Today we are discussing, That Time I Accidentally Took Over the Mafia by Rebekah Sinclair. Content Highlights:Guy character names: Almost Husband, Stepbrother, SuitJenn pulls a MistieHumor within Dark RomanceJenn's Ratings: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 3Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 3Other Mentions: Tears of Tess, Tangled, Butcher & Blackbird, Accidental Serial Killer

Readers, this is not an episode you want to miss. We got some wild things happening, and we also talked about the book or novella, The Beast by Jenika Snow.Content Highlights: Who is Mistie in this episodeMonster SmutPrimal DebateJenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 2Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall 3Other books mentioned: Monster & Beauties Series, Made Beast, To Love a Monster

Surprise, we're doing something different this week. Still talking about a great story, its just being delivered in a different format. This adaption is way better than the one Mistie remembers reading in schoolContent Highlights: So many feelings and so many thingsMistie is unfamiliar with who is singing what so her responses may be incorrectJenn shows off her power of musicJenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy bell pepper, Overall 5Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy bell pepper, Overall 4Books mentioned: Odyssey by Homer, Sea of Ruin, Addicted to Pain, As She's Told

Hello listeners, we are back with another talking conversation, this time Jenn and Mistie share books that have been influential in their reading journals. Listen in to see if you have any connections with their stories too. Or share some of your own.Content Highlights: Didn't see those first ones coming did yaTaking a stroll down memory laneIntroducing Literary Detectives Jenn and MistieJenn's List:The Shack ACOTARThe Awakening The Bridge Kingdom DuetSinners DuetMistie's List:Jane EyreElantrisThe Storied Life of AJ FikryVideotapeThe Book Thief

This is such an interesting topic that Jenn and Mistie have for you today. Be sure and check the book list below, if you don't want to know who didn't make it to the end of the book. Also check your triggers, due to the context of this discussion. We don't hold back, as always and spoilers are what we're about.Content Highlights: Say pointless 3 times fastUnnecessaryBack from the deadBooks Discussed in this episode:The High Mountain CourtSerpent & Dove SeriesThrone of Glass SeriesThe Empearyn Series The Perfect Gentleman SeriesThe Ravenhood SeriesEmerald Lakes SeriesBonds That Tie SeriesACOTAR SeriesCrescent City Same Kind of Different As Me

Not sure if anyone is keeping count, but Mistie is pretty sure this is our first vampire story on the podcast. Today we are discussion Bride by Ali Hazelwood and there is going to be some shocks and gasps from this episode, so be sure and listen to the end.Content Highlights:Serena, not Sara, is the name we are looking forAre you hungry? This one has the meat and potatoesOh the Misery ...Jenn's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 5Mistie's Rating: Darkness 1, Spicy 3, Overall 4Other mentions: Abby Jimenez, The Protector, Unholy Vows

Welcome to our very first Jenn's Episode where we discussion a book that aligns more with Jenn's light and fluffy. No jokes here, jump into the conversation about A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson.Content Highlights:Rule #1, Mistie is never for sure on some things at any given timeBonding, its more than just sexualAlpha's can be damsels tooJenn's Rating: Darkness 1 feather, Spicy 3, Overall 4Mistie's Rating: Darkness 1 feather, Spicy 3, Overall 3Other books mentioned: Luna Nox, Zodiac Wolves, Shadow Bred Series, Chestnut Spring Series

Hello Listens, today's episode will not be for the faint of heart ... we're talking about all the books / series that other people love and we don't. Come prepared to not agree, or maybe you do, and get your counterarguments ready.Content Highlights: Throw your hands in the airBombastic LoveThe Big OneOur ListHaunting AdelineA Touch of DarknessLeather and LarkThe Silent PatientThat Sik LuvFrom Blood and AshThe Ravenhood SeriesCollen Hoover

Our first book discussion for season 5 is off to a wonderful start ... could you hear the sarcasm in that statement?Content Highlights:Mistie, our whole podcast is spoilers, why are you worried about it?We feel all the feelsThis short, was it worth it?Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 1, Overall .25Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 1, Overall 1Other books mentioned: Vicious Lost Boys series, Sierra Simone, Katee Robert, The Ritual, Sunshine and the Stalker