Salacious Sips, a drinky book club

This one? Fully unhinged from start to finish. ‘Stina shows up with a dangerously strong sangria and things spiral immediately. What follows is a chaotic ride through dildo dartboard decisions (yes, that’s how we pick our next book club read now), deep dives into Heated Rivalry (book and show 👀), and plenty of Regency romance tangents—because obviously. Along the way, we get into problematic people, questionable opinions, and somehow… the actual state of the world. We said this podcast was an escape, and yet—gestures wildly at everything 😵‍💫 Vibe progression: Chaos → Woke → Tired → Another drink 🍷 If you like your book talk a little messy, a little boozy, and completely unfiltered—this one’s for you.

Hold on to your tits — this one’s a wild ride. This week we dive into the deliciously unhinged chaos of Brynne Weaver’s Ruinous Love Trilogy, starting with Butcher & Blackbird. What began as an unexpected pick from Laurel quickly turned into a hilariously disturbing good time. Think classic film villains with a dash of Dexter energy, an endearing-but-feral MMC, and a neurotic, antisocial FMC who somehow steals the show. It’s dark, it’s chaotic, it’s weirdly wholesome… and we have questions about ourselves afterward. Grab your favorite bourbon (bonus points if you’ve got Weller) or mix up a cucumber margarita and join us as we unpack the mayhem — including why this book has permanently ruined orzo pasta and cookies & cream ice cream for us. Chaos, cocktails, and questionable life choices await. 🎧🥃🍹

This week Laurel, Claire, and ‘Stina dive fang-first into the chaotic world of book-to-screen adaptations—the good, the meh, and the absolute “who approved this?” disasters. From adaptations that completely lost the plot to the ones that actually understood the assignment, nothing is safe from our judgment. We’re talking the cultural fever dream that is Twilight, the adaptations that did it right (Bridgerton, Outlander), and the ones that had us yelling at our TVs. Naturally, we also build our dream adaptation wishlist—because if Hollywood is listening, we’re ready for Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and a few lesser-known gems to get their moment on screen. And somehow… glitter dicks enter the conversation. Pour yourself a drink and join us for an episode full of hot takes, chaotic energy, and a whole lot of bookish TV drama. 🍷📚

We’re back with Part 2 of our Fourth Wing deep dive… and things immediately go off the rails. Does the title have anything to do with the book? Not really. Did we actually make a cocktail this time? YES. ‘Stina brings a “measure with your heart” Mexican Hot Chocolate riff that may or may not be mostly vibes. Do we stay on topic? You already know the answer. It’s dragons. It’s detours. It’s drinks. We’re just three women trying to survive our TBRs, our opinions, and the slow burn of unfinished fantasy series. Grab a cocktail, saddle your dragon, and join us for the chaos. 🎙️🍷

We’re entering our dragon era — cautiously. In this episode, we cover Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Book One of the Empyrean Series only — because we refuse to emotionally spiral over unresolved cliffhangers). Join us as we dive into Violet Sorrengail’s brutal time at Basgiath War College, dragon bonding chaos, and the rise of shadow daddy Xaden Riorson. As a drinky book club, we absolutely spend part of the episode talking about everything except the book. Blame the cocktails. Expect romantasy tension, dragon drama, Xaden debates, chaotic tangents, and ‘Stina occasionally forgetting where her mic is. It’s messy. It’s thirsty. It’s us.

Kraken Yeeting Proposals 🐙💍 This week, Stina sends the group straight into chaos while attempting to explain Demigods of San Francisco by K.F. Breene—and honestly, it spirals fast. Expect magic, romance, undead kittens (yes, really), epic battles, found family vibes, foster kids, and an absolutely unhinged moment involving a wildly inopportune marriage proposal… in a rowboat… that gets yeeted back to shore by a massive kraken. It’s messy. It’s hilarious. It’s peak Salacious Sips energy. Pour a drink, buckle up, and join us for mayhem, laughs, and just enough plot to keep things questionable. 🍷📚🐙

✨ We’re back for 2026! ✨ Before diving into new reads, we’re taking a hard look at… ourselves. That’s right—Bookish Resolutions! Claire, Laurel, and ‘Stina spill the tea on 2025: who nailed it, who flopped, and who surprised us all? Then we set our sights on 2026 and our big, chaotic, bookish plans for the year ahead. Expect laughs, confessions, and maybe some questionable goal-setting… because nothing says fresh start like reviewing your own disasters. 📚🥂

Because sometimes adulthood is a full-blown dumpster fire… and the only cure is margaritas and Emotional Support Sushi. 🍣🍹 This week, the girls take a smut-break (yes, it happens) and chat about what they’re currently reading — from romance to not-so-romance — while laughing, oversharing, and maybe crying into their salt rims. Books, booze, and bad decisions? Business as usual.

We survived ACOTAR (barely) and now we’re back on our bullshit. This week, Laurel drags 'Stina and Claire straight into the blood-soaked, thigh-clenching chaos of Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert — aka Vampire Daddy Times Three™. Also featuring: stick figures, questionable physics, and the chaotic geometry of a bisexual polycule. You’re gonna need a diagram… and a drink.

Of course we needed a final ACOTAR wrap-up — we had fan casts to fight over and unhinged predictions to scream into the void. Some casting choices were obvious (hello, perfection), others sent us spiraling into chaos. And let’s be real — by the end, we were tired, delirious, and just a little feral. Tune in for messy theories, hot takes, and the glorious disaster that happens when the wine runs low and the energy runs out.

🔥 It’s the grand finale of A Court of Silver Flames, and things go feral. This week’s episode takes on the absolute chaos that is the last two parts of the book. 💀💦 We’re talking Valkyrie training montages, the Blood Rite of doom, Illyrian wing drama, baby bombshells, mating bond mess, Nesta’s healing arc (with a lot of horizontal cardio), and Cassian being the himbo of our dreams. Like…did SJM put every single plot twist, trauma, and spicy moment in the last 200 pages?? Because we are emotionally unwell.

Let’s be honest — it took entirely too long for SJM to crank up the spice in the ACOTAR universe. But when she finally did? Whew. We hit "hands on the headboard" levels of unhinged, kinky chaos 😈 This week, the ladies dive headfirst into the absolute madness of A Court of Silver Flames but just the first two parts (because there’s too much spice and trauma to tackle all at once) — where timelines get tangled, wings get flexed, and things get real damn spicy. 🥂 Plus, fan casting gets wild (some choices are feral… blame the faerie wine 🍷)

🎧 Heads up: the first 20 mins are a little wonky on audio — we're still figuring out this whole "professional recording" thing, okay? 😅 Now back to the drama... ✨ Yes, Rhysand is hot. Yes, he’s soft for Feyre. But let’s not forget: this High Lord is also an absolute menace when he wants to be. In A Court of Wings and Ruin, we get a full-on reminder that our bat daddy can—and will—wreck your whole life. Oh, and Feyre? She's not just painting flowers anymore… 👀🔥 In this episode: 🦇 Terrifying Rhys moments (and why we kinda love it) 🏰 A totally random detour into British history ❄️ A chaotic speedrun of A Court of Frost and Starlight (yes, we actually liked it—snowballs and all) Grab a cocktail and prepare for chaos. Rhys is unhinged. So are we. 🍷💀

The girls have officially survived the emotional rollercoaster that was ACOTAR (bless SJM, but that book was a mess) and are now deep into the Night Court in A Court of Mist and Fury—where things get darker, sexier, and infinitely more bat-winged. In this episode, expect: Major spoilers—like Feyre being Rhysand’s mate AND High Lady kind of spoilers Feyre’s full-blown glow-up as she claims her power and stops being anyone’s pawn Unhinged fan casting of Cassian and Azriel (because the Bat Boys deserve faces, abs, and smirks) A lot of swooning, a little sobbing, and the occasional “wait, who are the human queens again?” Come for the soup, stay for the smut, and get ready to thirst over wingspans and power dynamics. This is A Court of Mist and Fury the way it was meant to be: loud, unfiltered, and a little feral.

Grab a cocktail and brace yourself—Laurel and Claire finally convince Christina to read A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the results are as chaotic (and thirsty) as you'd expect. Join the crew as they dive into Sarah J. Maas’s world of fae, lust, and trauma bonding. From spicy fan casts and bold predictions to a heated debate over who earns the title of Bottom Bitch Supreme™, it’s a wild ride through Prythian with no spoilers spared. Pour some faerie wine, settle in, and get ready to laugh, yell, and maybe question your taste in fictional men.

The Bride Test: Romance? Check. Rum? Definitely. Relevance? Debatable. We meant to focus on Helen Hoang’s The Bride Test—a Low Spice, Forced Proximity romance—but let’s be real, things got...derailed. Between heated opinions, surprise seafood discussions (don’t ask), and an irresponsible amount of Brugal 1888 Rum, Laurel, Claire, and ‘Stina took this episode straight into beautiful chaos. We had feelings about the characters, the plot, the communication (or lack thereof). It’s a wild ride—but like, in the best kind of tipsy book club meltdown way.

This week, the ladies are... in a word? Exhausted. Instead of cracking open a new book to cope with the blazing trash heap that is 2025, they took a detour—straight into the wild world of bookish rabbit holes. ✨ Who couldn’t resist the seductive pull of faerie wings and fell headfirst into ACOTAR? ✨ Who taught their Amazon algorithm to whisper sweet nothings about all things glitter d*ck? ✨ And who made a devilish deal with demon romance and never looked back? Grab your go-to aged rum or a smooth shot of tequila—this one’s less book club, more chaotic therapy session.

Get ready for a wild ride as Claire pops her Regency romance cherry with Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros! 🍷📖 We’re diving into broody heroes, scotch-fueled revelations, and the undeniable truth that Prince Charming and knights in shining armor are overrated. (Sorry, Grandma, but it’s true.) Expect Disney debates, questionable metaphors, and a book you can actually recommend to your mom without awkwardly avoiding eye contact. Buckle up, grab a drink, and let’s get into it! 🍸🔥