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It's the 3rd installment of our Red Rising deep dive and things are getting interesting! Bonds are forged and broken, castles are stormed, the howlers are beginning to form, and Darrow is transforming into The Reaper of House Mars before our eyes. This stretch of chapters is a rollercoaster and we hope you will come along with us for the ride!In this episode we will be covering chapters 23-33 of Pierce Brown's cult classic dystopian sci-fi novel, Red Rising. This episode will contain ****HEAVY SPOILERS**** for the book up until this point but if you're reading along with us, don't worry we won't skip ahead! Let us know what you think of Red Rising so far? Have you read the entire series? Is it one of your favorites? Maybe you have some of the same issues with it as we do? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you. If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to give the video a like and subscribe to our channel for more bookish content from us! We would love to be your new bookish besties.Lets Hang Out Longer!One Dark Window (Full Plot Breakdown) : https://youtu.be/teLiCL7CLdo?si=jr_rcMLJ6bBmapfb"Wurthering Heights" 2026 Rant Review: https://youtu.be/1VqjulN7ZK4?si=33-qBdS2mGvw28tGWe Used To Live Here Theories: https://youtu.be/caoZN9aNdTA?si=H-ASan4K8n0p8yzzLets get social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicallybookishpod/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basicallybookishpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rp9zjwK9TJ7q0AjxcpNKU?si=36b90195d2294f1c

Welcome to A Basic Girl's Guide to Red Rising by Pierce Brown! Part 2We're continuing our journey into the world of this beloved sci-fi dystopian novel, things are about to get intense and that does not begin to cover it.⚠️ **This episode contains heavy spoilers for Chapters 12-22 of Red Rising.** ⚠️In this episode, we'll break down **Chapters 12-22** so if you're reading along with us, don't worry, we won't go beyond Chapter 22 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. This section of the book completely changes the game as Darrow leaves behind everything he's ever known and begins his transformation into something entirely new.Join us as we unpack shocking revelations, brutal training, dangerous alliances, and staggering truths hidden beneath the Society's carefully crafted lies. We'll follow Darrow through one of the most pivotal sections of the novel as he prepares to infiltrate the very people responsible for shaping his world.Did you love this section as much as we did? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your favorite moments, theories, and reactions as the story continues to unfold.Don't forget to subscribe for the next installment of our Red Rising deep dive as we continue our journey through the rest of the novel.Find us on all social media platforms @basicallybookishpod.This episode covers: Red Rising Chapters 12–22 | Darrow | The Sons of Ares | The Society | Color Hierarchy | Pierce Brown Deep Dive

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.