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by Nicole & Meghan
Novel Theories is a new chapter in Romantasy Readers with bigger theories, deeper dives, and even more ways to obsess over the stories we love. Join us--Nicole and Meghan--as we go way beneath the surface of the craft, characters, theories, and lore that keep us up at night. Because reading the book is only the beginning.
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- 1 weeks ago45 min
ACOTAR: ACOSH Emergency Episode - Immediate Reactions!
A Court of Splintered Harmony is officially here, we've inhaled every page, and our brains may never recover.SPOILER WARNING: We're discussing the entire book, so finish reading before you hit play!WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED?!Sarah J. Maas has given us SO much to unpack, and we're diving headfirst into the chaos. The revelations, the character developments, the unanswered questions, the implications for what's coming next—we have THOUGHTS.And in true Novel Theories fashion, Nicole comes in HOT with theories already overflowing, while Meghan needs approximately 48 more hours to process everything before returning with a cohesive puzzle snapped into place.There's so much to discuss, and we're only scratching the surface. Consider this Part One of a much larger, deeper conversation as we begin piecing together everything Sarah has given us.Let the theorizing begin!
- 1 weeks ago1h 19m
ACOTAR: ACOSH is Bigger Than Your Ship - Prepping for ACOTAR 6!
With less than 48 hours until the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, Novel Theories digs into what we might can (and hope!) to see in the newest ACOTAR installment.We want to set the ship wars aside and look at the bigger themes, characters arcs at play, potential plot lines, and more. Join us as we look closer at the Dread Trove puzzle art (including a few very interesting placements), talk about the future of the Valkyries, and even try the Aussie Famous Tim Tam Slam!Have your own thoughts and ideas for this upcoming book? We want to know! Sound off in the comments!
- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
Crescent City: Are Bryce and Hunt Fated Mates?
"But did it even matter? If it was fate or choice to be together?"The eternal question: Are Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar fated or chosen mates? We dive into this heated topic in detail! In this episode we cover:- What does Crescent City tell us about mates?- What do the multiple definitions mean?- Is there a physical mating bond?- What about the scents merging?- But, Ruhn said...And perhaps, the most controversial argument we see: "But, Sarah said..."So...now, we want to know what YOU say. Do you think they are fated? Chosen? And does it even matter for you?Sound off in the comments and let us know!
- 3 weeks ago1h 51m
ACOTAR: Is the Crossover...Over? Bloomsbury's New Reading Guides
Bloomsbury just casually dropped 11 new Reader's Guides, adding to the collection and giving us a guide for every currently published book. And honestly...the questions are very interesting.Across the different guides, Bloomsbury is asking reader's to consider some concepts in new ways. Why should you care? What even is a reading guide? What does it pose about the future of the crossover? About Bryce and Hunt? About what Gwyn and Emerie mean to Nesta?We cover the burning questions and more! (Including Dragonkind and trying to find the d$^# blue dragon!)Listen along, drop your comments, questions, and feedback! We want to know what you think!
- Oct 4, 20262h 0m
Is Bryce Azriel's Mate? The Great Azriel Ship War, Part 4 - Bryceriel!
In our fourth and last episode of the Great Azriel Ship War we dive deeeeeep into the Bryce and Azriel ship evidence--and go with us on this journey, because it is 2 full hours of detailed breakdowns. From the weapons as a decoy bond, to the language choices Sarah uses, to the weird ways that Azriel acts out of character in Bryce's presence.As this wraps up the ship war -- share with us: what do you think? What do you feel like stands out the most to you? What are the top arguments? What are the weakest? And who do YOU think is going to end up as Azriel's future mate?Sound off in the comments!
- Oct 2, 20261h 58m
What are the Dragons Hiding? | Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros
Threshing Day is here--and it did not disappoint. These 13 stories are strong, emotional, fun, insightful, informational, and simply chockful of Empyrean goodness. This could be one of Rebecca's best works yet...SPOILERS AHEAD!In this episode we discuss:What does Asher Sorrengail know?Are Signets determined during Threshing?Are there dragons who aren't who they say they are?Is Xaden the grandson of Sgaeyl's rider? Is Imogen the granddaughter of Glane's?Why was Liam's Threshing so different?Why did everyone have a tree? Except Aaric...We cover all of this and so much more in this breakdown episode! Comment and let us know your thoughts on Threshing Day!
- Sep 26, 20261h 1m
Is Eris Azriel's Mate? | The Great Azriel Ship War - Part 3: Azris
This week in the Great Azriel Ship War? Azris! Listen along as we uncover the evidence for Azriel and Eris and decide -- is it a Fireheart? Or does it belong Straight in the Cauldron?(Hint: We are giving it a 50/50 Hot Cup of Suriel Tea...)We love the Azris shippers--they showed up! The Azris fan-based is fun, passionate, and able to produce way more evidence than I think we were expecting. If you missed part 1 on Gwynriel and part 2 on Elain, check them out! And next week, stay tuned as we head for our fourth and final movement--you guessed it: Bryceriel.Happy shipping!
- Sep 23, 202658 min
Was Elain Pregnant in the Cauldron? | Wild Maasverse Theories 3!
It's time for more of the most unhinged theories! In our third installment of Wild Maasverse Theories, we dig into:Is Rhysand related to or connected to Maeve?What is with all the monsters in Wendlyn--are they related to the monsters in the prison?Was Elain pregnant with Greyson's child when she went in the cauldron?Is Gwyn "Shadow-Bryce?"Is Hunt "Shadow-Azriel?"We cover all of these theories and more! Sound off in the comments below - what do you think? Is it a fireheart for you? Do you want to throw it straight in cauldron?And thank you to everyone who has embraced the Maasverse Scoring System with us! We are thrilled to drop the first MSS image in this episode on YouTube, if you want to see it in person!For more, you can follow us at:Instagram: @noveltheories | @bookloveaholic | @marvelousmrsmeghanTikTok: @bookloveaholic | @marvelousmrsmeghanReddit: u/noveltheoriespod
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