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Getting ready to read The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent but need a Crowns of Nyaxia refresher first?!
We’re breaking down everything you need to remember before beginning Septimus and Kyrene’s story—from the Vampire Houses and powerful gods to the major events, characters, relationships, and connections that have shaped the series so far.
Consider this your complete pre-reading guide so you can enter the Deathless Dark fully caught up and ready to go!
Spoiler warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Crowns of Nyaxia series published before The Lion and the Deathless Dark. There are no spoilers for The Lion and the Deathless Dark in this episode.
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We’re covering The Lion and the Deathless Dark with exclusive Chapter Chats, where we read along together, break down each section, share our reactions and theories, and continue the conversation in the comments!
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It’s time to unravel everything we currently know about Koschei the Deathless—ACOTAR’s ancient, lake-bound death god who may be poised to become one of the series’ greatest villains. We’re breaking down his mysterious origins, his connection to the Bone Carver and the Weaver, his imprisonment, his powers, his curse on Vassa, and the role he played behind the scenes in A Court of Silver Flames.
We also dive into the Slavic folklore and Firebird ballet inspirations behind his character, including the theory that Koschei’s immortality may be hidden inside Elain’s mysterious onyx box. Plus, we explore the imprisoned swan women, the significance of Made weapons, his strange connection to shadows, and why Elain, Lucien, Azriel, and Vassa could all be central to his eventual defeat.
Consider this your complete Koschei masterclass—full of canon, folklore, Maasverse connections, and plenty of theories about what his story could mean for the future of ACOTAR.
Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series and minor spoilers for the Throne of Glass and Crescent City series.

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We are BACK with one of our absolute favorite types of episodes, our Current KU Reads!! These are books that we have recently read and would recommend on Kindle Unlimited. As always we've got everything from romantic suspense, sports romance, summer rom coms + more!! 
No spoilers for any of these & please let us know if you've read any of these books & what you thought of them!!
Books Mentioned :
The Highlands & Adair Family series by Samantha Young
When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare
Paper Rings (The New Romantics #1) by Brittanee Nicole
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
Whispers in the Water ( Deep River #1) by Nyssa Kathryn
Untamed by Luna Mason
We Met Like This by Kasie West
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A little mid-summer check-in from your book besties! ☀️📚
In this episode, we're sharing everything coming up on both our main feed and Patreon as we count down to ACOTAR 6. From Light Wielder and upcoming romantasy reads to Maas Masterclass episodes, ACOTAR prep, theories, wishlists, and more—we're giving you a look at what's ahead for the rest of the summer.
Plus, we're sharing what we're currently reading in case your TBR needs a few more additions.
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In the final installment of our Ballad of Falling Dragons coverage, we're breaking down the book's biggest reveals, the devastating truth about Kyzari and Raeve, the fighting pits, Kaan's quest for revenge, Slátra's sacrifice, and the emotional reunions that changed everything. We also dive into the epilogue, the mysteries surrounding the Silver Ribbon, Caelis, and the moonfalls, and share all of our theories for what's coming next in the series.
Spoilers for all of The Ballad of Falling Dragons and When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker ✨
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