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Welcome to A Basic Girl's Guide to Red Rising by Pierce Brown!We're kicking off our very first journey into the world of this beloved sci-fi dystopian novel, and we're taking you along for the ride. It's a deep dive!⚠️ This episode contains heavy spoilers for the Prologue through Chapter 11 of Red Rising. ⚠️In this episode, we'll break down the Prologue through Chapter 11, so if you're reading along with us, don't worry—we won't go beyond Chapter 11 or spoil the rest of the book or series.Whether you're reading for the first time like us, doing a re-read, or just want a refresher before diving back into the series, we've got you covered. Because this book is packed with worldbuilding, politics, twists, and emotional devastation, we're breaking our deep dive into four parts that mirror the four parts of the novel itself.Join us as we descend into the mines of Mars, meet Darrow and his family, explore the rigid Color hierarchy that governs society, and witness the events that set one of the most iconic science-fiction sagas in motion.We'll discuss the characters, themes, worldbuilding, symbolism, and all the little details that stood out to us as first-time readers experiencing Red Rising.Did you love these opening chapters as much as we did? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your theories, favorite moments, and whether you're reading along with us for the first time or returning to the series.Don't forget to subscribe for the rest of our Red Rising deep dive as we continue through the book over the next three episodes.Find us on all social media platforms @basicallybookishpod.

Welcome to A Basic Girl’s Guide to the Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig!In this episode we will explain everything you need to know (or everything you may have forgotten) about this iconic romantasy novel before you read The Knave and the Moon! Don't want to do a full re-read? We've got you. Just want to relive the magic and yearning that is this book? Us too! We’re talking characters, plot, politics, lore, and all the juicy little details as well as giving you our opinions as we go. We will start out spoiler free just in case you've been curious about this duology but aren't sure if this book is for you. We'll discuss our individual star ratings (spoiler alert we both gave this one 5 stars!) as well as explaining why we loved the book and where it fell short for us. We will give you a clear warning before we get into heavy spoilers later in the episode!Looking for a plot recap? The spoiler section is for you! Join us as we go on an epic quest through Traum, the Stonewater Kingdom, and uncover the dark truths of this world as we go. Did you love this one as much as we did? Let us know in the comments. We'd love for you to suggest what we should read next.Don't forget to subscribe for more bookish content from us, and find us on all social media platforms @basicallybookishpodWatch Next!A Basic Girl's Guide to Wuthering Heights: https://youtu.be/QGSCGq3tN4k?si=0zJxlLCQfRLKUtqXIs This...Rage Bait? Reacting to Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights": https://youtu.be/1VqjulN7ZK4?si=dyauq4jQXIaopQUJINSANE We Used To Live Here Theories: https://youtu.be/caoZN9aNdTA?si=8MXeWVtoonkWoj-J

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is probably the most talked about book of summer 2026 and we had to know if it was worth the hype. Join us as we discuss this biting satire that follows Natalie Heller Mills, a tradwife influencer who wakes up in 1855 ... or does she? This episode will be more of a free format discussion as we really just want to pick each other’s brains about this book and what it is trying to tell us about social media, rigid gender roles, womanhood in the modern era, tradwives, and the performance of it all. This episodes will contain ****HEAVY SPOILERS!!!!*** So if you haven't finished the book yet and don't want it spoiled, come back when you're done! We'll still be here.We’d love to know your thoughts as well! Have you read this one yet? What did you think of it? Don't forget to like this video and subscribe for more bookish content from us! We'd love to be your new bookish besties.

Welcome to the Basically Bookish Podcast! In this episode, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about Devney Perry’s Shield Of Sparrows: the first book in a romantasy trilogy that we here at Basically Bookish can’t WAIT to finish. In this episode we will be giving you an unspoilered review and star rating, as well as an in depth plot breakdown (don’t worry, we will warn you before we get into spoilers.)Whether you need a recap before reading Rites of the Starling, are curious if this book is for you, or your’re just here for the vibes.. this one is for you. This epic, enemies to lovers, romantasy is a juicy one and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.
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Need a little female rage anyone??In this episode we are breaking down our thoughts on the fantasy standalone, Blood Over Brighthaven by ML Wang. Come with us as we venture into the world of dark academia and meet Sciona Freynan, the first woman to be admitted into a prestigious institute of magic. This review will not contain spoilers *at first*, but we will get into in depth character analysis and plot points in the later part of the episode SO THERE WILL BE SPOILERS! If you haven't read this one yet and want to go in blind, come back and find us once you're done! Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to join our digital book club and find us on all social media @ Basically Bookish Pod We'd love to hear your thoughts on this novel! And be sure to let us know what you think we should read next.Watch Next!A Basic Girl's Guide To Wuthering Heights: https://youtu.be/QGSCGq3tN4k?si=eJ0F8eJbd2eEL3F3"Wuthering Heights" 2026 Emerald's Version Review: https://youtu.be/1VqjulN7ZK4?si=58-0RYjbxiHIrvfCThe BEST We Used to Live Here Theories You've Never Heard : https://youtu.be/caoZN9aNdTA?si=2Airl6VxT2uYMnJTLETS GET SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicallybookishpod/Tiktok