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Fated Friends
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Welcome to Fated Friends (fka the Shadow Babies Podcast!)
We are two millennial moms chatting about romantasy books, friendship, motherhood, neighborhood things and more after bedtime.
If you like romantic fantasy (romantasy) genre books especially by Sarah J Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent, Sarah A. Parker and more we love to chat about ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass, Crescent City, When the Moon Hatched etc.
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The Will of the Many by James Islington
2w ago01:15:30Tap to summarizeThis week we're recapping The Will of the Many by James Islington. This was a fast paced, adventure fantasy andthe first novel in James' Hierarchy series. This was Veronica's pick and we're so excited for a part 2 episode featuring a surprise guest! Ratings:5/5 Veronica3/5 EmmaWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com LinksThe Will of the Many by James Islington https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-of-the-many-james-islington/af73e6372152f868?ean=9781982141189&next=t
Transcribe →The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Apr 1301:02:36Tap to summarizeRecap and deep dive into Antonia Hodgson's incredible fantasy (with a little romance!), The Raven Scholar. An amazing female lead character, deeply interesting court politics, and a competition for power - this book kept us up late. After finishing Crescent City by Sarah J Maas, this was a perfect follow up for a book hangover. 00:43 Taking a chance on an epic fantasy after stacking our shelves with romantasy 01:20 A fantasically original female lead and all the applause for a truly represented cast of characters11:49 That cliffhanger16:15 Breaking down the different animal houses and why Veronica is a foxy raven30:11 When the main evil character is so scary, you have to text your friend36:07 Theories on pink pink (who was the best)48:20 btw audiobooks are super embarrassing56:30 Boston marathon final prep and our epic event plans - Laurie Berkner concerts and wild, wild, Wild Kratts for the 5 and under crowdWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com ReferencesThe Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgsonhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-scholar-antonia-hodgson/cc53efb6d12e8269?ean=9780316577229&next=tThis Kingdom will not Kill Me by Ilona Andrewshttps://bookshop.org/p/books/this-kingdom-will-not-kill-me-ilona-andrews/f544c8f1dba95f55?ean=9781250377265&next=tWill of the Many by James Islingtonhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-of-the-many-james-islington/af73e6372152f868?ean=9781982141189&next=tLaurie Berkner Bandhttps://laurieberkner.com/Wild Krattshttps://www.wildkratts.com/
Transcribe →House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas (Crescent City Book 3)
Mar 2700:34:05Tap to summarizeRecapping House of Flame and Shadow, 3rd in the Crescent City series Sarah J Maas (just in time for a v quick summer before ACOTAR 6 and 7!) Spoilers, of course <3 Welcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com ReferencesHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas https://bookshop.org/p/books/house-of-flame-and-shadow-sarah-j-maas/a939497a20928a50Emma finished: Quicksilver by Callie Hart https://bookshop.org/p/books/quicksilver-callie-hart/f0a4747e5f6b2904?ean=9781538774199&next=tBookTalk for BookTok with Jac and Amy Quicksilver episodehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7b9WP1yYbqJylS8PytMn1rUp Next:The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-scholar-antonia-hodgson/cc53efb6d12e8269
Transcribe →Expansion and Execute: Boston Marathon training, Pregnancy, Sarah J Maas Interview Recap
Mar 1900:54:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! This is a catch up episode before we recap the last Crescent City Book: House of Flame and Shadow. A gentle notice that that this episode contains discussions around pregnancy loss and miscarriage. We share this gently with love and hope. 00:32 Our 2026 words of the year01:13 Boston Marathon training 11:12 Somatics for Healing the Female Nervous System14:28 Expansion and an update from Veronica 28:23 Sarah J Maas Interview on Call Her Daddy!32:00 Eating my words on pregnancy in ACOSF smh34:23 Ellen Pompeo being absolutely it for all moms everywhereWe'll be back next week with our recap of House of Flame and Shadow! Email us fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com and find us on IG @fatedfriends and TikTok @fatedfriends
Transcribe →House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas
Nov 2401:07:05Tap to summarizeRecapping Crescent City #2, House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas. Of course we loved it and have some theories about whats coming up in the Crescent City universe! This episode contains spoilers for books #1 and #2 in Crescent City, but not #3 if you're reading along right now. We'll be back next time with House of Flame and ShadowWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com References House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maashttps://bookshop.org/p/books/house-of-sky-and-breath-sarah-j-maas/fa797d8eca631d4f?ean=9781639731756&next=tLiterary Agent podcasthttps://www.theshitaboutwriting.com/Feeling Thorny podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feeling-thorny-a-maas-verse-podcast/id1723720061 Interview with SJM about ACOFAShttps://emiesnook.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/meeting-sarah-j-maas-again/
Transcribe →Fated Friends: Catch up, Wedding with kids recap; living 100 lives in the fall
Nov 2000:44:00Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! This is a catch up episode while we're in between books in the Crescent City series00:18 Allergy mom life update03:19 A perfect 5th birthday party 06:12 Acadia half marathon recap + Sam's recs 14:22 The case for still having a life even though we're parents 22:44 Couples therapy advice24:20 Medication and therapy29:08 Wedding recap; how it all worked out with many small children, micro-ish, stick season in Vermont, incorporating halloween, sleep over family estate vibes 38:46 Halloween festivities and living 100 lives in October,
Transcribe →House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (Crescent City Book 1)
Nov 800:40:12Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! We're two millenial moms who love romantasy and chatting about books, motherhood and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. This week we read House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas, book one in the Crescent City series. We dive into the prolific friendship between Bryce and Danika and ask the deep questions, like is Hunt too perfect?We're on insta @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com 01:00 Lunathian, an infinitely better Marvel universe?07:01 Bryce, a modern Aelin09:15 The Drop, the time is now!11:56 Bryce and Danika's friendship - suspicious or no?18:33 The Line Ends with You, Ruhn20:42 Prythian sneaking in24:52 The Umbra Mortis34:00 Theories on what's coming up (broad)Next week we're posting a catch up before coming back with CC2 <3
Transcribe →When The Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker
Oct 700:46:31Tap to summarizeA recap of When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker, a romantasy we both read and loved last summer. In this episode we deep dive into our theories for her upcoming sequel, A Battle of Fallen Dragons, discuss what made this romantasy truly stand out, and discuss some of the critique about this one (and why we absolutely disagree!)For anyone who is also patiently waiting to find out what happens to Raeve and Kahn, we're here to chat!00:33 How we found WTMH after ACOTAR and Fourth Wing05:33 Why is this book so polarizing when its actually amazing6:17 The back cover copy vs what we actually read 13:33 True love and coming back from the dead - is this a trope?17:45 Dark Romantasy19:49 Elements and the Gods24:30 A critique we do not agree with, but open to discussion26:15 Bombshell ending and theories35:38 What could be coming up in The Ballad of Fallen Dragons 38:30 What we're reading nowWelcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Summer Catch Up / Autumn Equinox
Sep 2200:36:26Tap to summarizeHappy Autumn Equinox! We're back for season 3 in a catch up episode going over everything that happened over the summer with little kids, camp, nanny drama, back to school, and entering into the craziness of fall. Welcome to Fated Friends, a podcast for millenial moms who want to talk about books, motherhood, friendship, and neighborhood gossip. 00:15 Welcome back - Season 3!01:20 Our one major hang this summer06:38 The inimitable Sam and actual nights out12:17 Exploring a "make me move" scenario and why it was ultimately not fated22:50 Wedding planning a kid-centric fall event in 3 months Find us on instagram @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com <3
Transcribe →Fated Friends: Postpartum Style Deep Dive
Jun 2800:45:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Fated Friends Podcast, an after bedtime discussion on all things millenial mom life, neighborhood gossip, romantasy, and friendship. In this summer solstice episode, we're checking in at the mid-year point on our 2025 intentions and words for the year. We deep dive post partum style when we're chasing littles but still want to feel like ourselves!00:00 Welcome to Fated Friends Podcast00:38 Mid-Year Check-In and Fashion Challenges01:12 The beach omg10:37 Pre-baby style15:45 Day-to-Night office life 21:11 Nostalgia for our old clothes (crop tops)28:53 Words for the Year40:02 Currently readingLinksOne Dark Window by Rachel Gillighttps://bookshop.org/p/books/one-dark-window-rachel-gillig/18533508A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Goldenhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/a-dawn-of-onyx-kate-golden/20100223?ean=9780593641903Out of Embers and Shadow by Shelby Ovalhttps://www.amazon.com/Out-Embers-Shadows-Book-Shadowfire/dp/B0D29F1Q99find us on instagram @fatedfriends or say hi! email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com <3
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