Podcast
Novels and Nektar
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
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1 hr 10 min
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.
π€ 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] OutroStay in Touch β₯οΈ
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23 min
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 OutroThis 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 π―π
ποΈ Purchase this book on
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Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781464275586ππ Grab your FREE Digital Reading Journal:
https://novelsandnektar.myflodesk.com/pe7k8w0b26π Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists):
https://novelsandnektar.com/the-wolf-king-review-and-book-summary/
ποΈ Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/novels-and-nektar/id1863256696
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24 min
Shield of Sparrows: Review and Summary
Season 1, Episode 11
Show notes
Shield of Sparrows By Devney Perry Book Recap
0:00 Intro
1:20 Review
3:38 Summary
23:49 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 π―π
ποΈ Purchase this book on
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4duJFQr
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/978164937851ππ Grab your FREE Digital Reading Journal: https://novelsandnektar.myflodesk.com/pe7k8w0b26
π Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists): https://novelsandnektar.com/shield-of-sparrows-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/
πΊ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
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π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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13 min
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*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 π―π*
ποΈ **Purchase this book on**
Amazon: https://amzn.to/46pmMJQ
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781960416278
π **Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists):** https://novelsandnektar.com/books/
πΊ **Follow on YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
π **Newsletter:** [https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter]
π― **My Favorite Tools:** https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
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ποΈ **Shop:** https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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13 min
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 OutroThis 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 π―π
ποΈ Purchase this book on
Amazon: https://amzn.to/45X3uLA
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781464272998π Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists): https://novelsandnektar.com/anathema-review-and-book-club-questions-spicy-chapters-summary/
πΊ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
π Newsletter: https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter
π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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22 min
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 OutroThis 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 π―π
ποΈ Purchase this book on
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cfjlcf
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9780316587600π Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists): https://novelsandnektar.com/in-the-veins-of-the-drowning-summary-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/
πΊ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
π Newsletter: https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?
utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletterπ― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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10 min
Once Upon A Demons Heart: Review and Summary
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
Once Upon A Demon's Heart by K.M. Moronova: Summary & Review
0:00 Intro
0:36 Review
3:51 Summary
9:39 OutroThis 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 π―π
ποΈ Purchase this book on
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r2mn8h
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781963474107π Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists): https://novelsandnektar.com/once-upon-a-demons-heart-by-k-m-moronova-spicy-chapters-book-review-and-book-club-discussion-questions/
πΊ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
π Newsletter: https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter
π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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23 min
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 OutroThis 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 π―π
ποΈ Purchase this book on
Amazon:https://amzn.to/4kKXmfG
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781635575569π Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists): https://novelsandnektar.com/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-review-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/
πΊ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
π Newsletter: https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter
π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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11 min
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 π―π*
ποΈ **Purchase this book on**
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Lj1GVV
π **Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists):** https://novelsandnektar.com/the-scattered-bones-review-and-book-club-questions/
πΊ **Follow on YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
ποΈ **Listen on Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/novels-and-nektar/id1863256696
ποΈ **Listen on Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/0dv5hQPx3KbcA52uGrGYu5?si=6583cf114b194a76
π **Newsletter:** [https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter]
π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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12 min
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.
ποΈ **Purchase this book on**
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MTr4lQ
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781984806758
π **Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists):** https://novelsandnektar.com/people-we-meet-on-vacation-review-and-book-club-questions/
πΊ **Follow on YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
ποΈ **Listen on Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/novels-and-nektar/id1863256696
ποΈ **Listen on Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/0dv5hQPx3KbcA52uGrGYu5?si=6583cf114b194a76
π **Newsletter:** [https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter]
π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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23 min
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 π―π*
ποΈ **Purchase this book on**
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YJImUT
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9780593972700
π **Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists):
https://novelsandnektar.com/alchemised-review-summary-spicy-chapters-book-club-questions/πΊ **Follow on YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
ποΈ **Listen on Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/novels-and-nektar/id1863256696
ποΈ **Listen on Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/0dv5hQPx3KbcA52uGrGYu5?si=6583cf114b194a76
π **Newsletter:** [https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter]
π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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14 min
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: Review and Summary
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
Todayβs episode is all about Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Weβll talk writing style, character dynamics, and the complicated friendship at the heart of the story. After the review, weβll shift into spoilers with a full plot summary.
0:00 Intro
0:35 Review
5:16 Summary
13:05 Outro
Some links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Books mentioned: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MNJgx6
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9780593466490π **Blog Post (Full post + spicy chapter lists):** https://novelsandnektar.com/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-review-book-club-questions/
**πΊ Follow on YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQA
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π² Instagram (best book quotes): https://www.instagram.com/novelsandnektar/
ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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1 hr
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
Some links are affiliate (paid links). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support.
ποΈ Purchase *Quicksilver by Callie Hart* on
Amazon: (https://amzn.to/48rrmIK)
Bookshop: (https://bookshop.org/a/113045/9781538...)πΊ Follow on YouTube: β https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE20uqmHyRsRO4K4yFZDAQAβ
π **Newsletter:** [https://novelsandnektar.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter]
π― My Favorite Tools: https://myfavoritethings.teachery.co/
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ποΈ Shop: https://novels-nektar-shop.teachery.co/
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