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Novels and Nektar

Arts, Books, Education, Self-Improvement

Novels & Nektar is a cozy bookish corner for romance, fantasy, and whatever story I am currently obsessed with. I share honest reviews and book summaries to dive deeper into the worlds we all love. Expect recap-friendly episodes and links back to my blog for spicy chapter lists and book club questions.

Episodes
13
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
22 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

13 episodes, newest first

  1. ACOTAR Recap: Books 1-5 Summary (With Spoilers) Before Book 6

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    ACOTAR Series Recap Before A Court of Splintered Harmony | Books 1-5

    Everything you need to remember from A Court of Thorns and Roses before A Court of Splintered Harmony drops on October 27. Full spoilers ahead for books 1-5.

    I'm walking through the major plot beats, character arcs, and where everyone ends up across all five books, spoilers included, so you walk into book 6 caught up instead of confused.

    πŸ€“ Want the deeper dive on any specific book? I've got full spoiler-free reviews, complete spoiler summaries, spicy chapters, favorite quotes, and trope breakdowns for each one on the blog:

    A Court of Thorns and Roses: https://novelsandnektar.com/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/
    A Court of Mist and Fury: https://novelsandnektar.com/a-court-of-mist-and-fury-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/
    A Court of Wings and Ruin: https://novelsandnektar.com/a-court-of-wings-and-ruin-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/
    A Court of Frost and Starlight: https://novelsandnektar.com/a-court-of-frost-and-starlight-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/
    A Court of Silver Flames: https://novelsandnektar.com/a-court-of-silver-flames-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/

    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    [00:54] A Court of Thorns and Roses recap
    [09:13] A Court of Mist and Fury recap
    [20:29] A Court of Wings and Ruin recap
    [38:26] A Court of Frost and Starlight recap
    [48:29] A Court of Silver Flames recap
    [01:09:41] Outro

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    ACOTAR, ACOTAR recap, ACOTAR series recap, A Court of Thorns and Roses, ACOTAR 6, A Court of Splintered Harmony, ACOTAR books in order, ACOTAR summary, ACOTAR spoilers, Sarah J Maas, ACOMAF, ACOWAR, ACOFAS, ACOSF, Feyre and Rhysand, Night Court, ACOTAR before book 6, romantasy recap, binge ACOTAR, ACOTAR refresher, fantasy romance series, booktok recap

    1 hr 10 min
  2. The Wolf King: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 12

    Show notes

    The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman: Book Recap
    0:00 Intro
    0:36 Review
    6:42 Summary
    22:21 Outro

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    23 min
  3. Shield of Sparrows: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 11

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    Shield of Sparrows By Devney Perry Book Recap

    0:00 Intro

    1:20 Review

    3:38 Summary

    23:49 Outro

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    24 min
  4. The Poison Daughter: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 10

    Show notes

    The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson: Summary & Review

    Intro 0:00
    0:37 Review
    4:55 Summary
    11:50 Outro

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    13 min
  5. Anathema: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Anathema by Keri Lake: Summary & Review
    0:00 Intro
    0:35 Review
    5:48 Summary
    12:25 Outro

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    13 min
  6. In The Veins Of The Drowning: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    In the Veins Of The Drowning by Kalie Cassidy: Summary & Review
    0:00 Intro
    0:36 Review
    4:53 Summary
    21:38 Outro

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    Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9780316587600

    🐝 Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists): https://novelsandnektar.com/in-the-veins-of-the-drowning-summary-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/

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    22 min
  7. Once Upon A Demons Heart: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 6

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    Once Upon A Demon's Heart by K.M. Moronova: Summary & Review

    0:00 Intro
    0:36 Review
    3:51 Summary
    9:39 Outro

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    10 min
  8. A Court Of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR): Review and Summary

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    A Court Of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas: Summary & Review

    Intro 0:00
    0:35 Review
    3:54 Summary
    22:18 Outro

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    Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781635575569

    🐝 Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists): https://novelsandnektar.com/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/

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    23 min
  9. The Scattered Bones: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    The Scattered Bones by Nicole Scarano: Summary & Review

    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Review

    4:19 Summary

    10:17 Outro

    *This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Novels & Nektar πŸ―πŸ“š*

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    11 min
  10. People We Meet On Vacation: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry: Summary & Review

    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Review

    4:01 Summary

    11:30 Outro

    Paid links below. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    12 min
  11. Alchemised: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    **Alchemised** by **SenLinYu**: Summary & Review

    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Review

    8:03 Summary

    22:24 Outro

    *This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Novels & Nektar πŸ―πŸ“š*

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    23 min
  12. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Today’s episode is all about Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. We’ll talk writing style, character dynamics, and the complicated friendship at the heart of the story. After the review, we’ll shift into spoilers with a full plot summary.

    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Review

    5:16 Summary

    13:05 Outro

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    Books mentioned: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
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    14 min
  13. Quicksilver: Review and Summary

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    A comprehensive review and summary for those who need a quick reminder before jumping into Brimstone

    Quicksilver by Callie Hart: Summary & Review

    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Review

    4:12 Summary

    59:07 Outro

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    1 hr

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