Two Girls, One TBR | Season 4, Episode 3: Fated Mates, Toxic Book Boyfriends, and a Rogue Lizard!

Welcome back to another completely unhinged episode, book babes. If you ever expect a calm, quiet literary discussion from us, you are looking in the wrong place. For Season 4, Episode 3, we are tearing into one of the most beloved and debated tropes in romantasy: fated mates.

​Inside Episode 3

• ​Fated Mates: Magic vs. Manipulation: Are these bonds actually written in the stars, or is it just high fantasy gaslighting? We are breaking down the absolute best and most toxic book boyfriends, looking closely at where a true cosmic connection crosses the line into questionable control.

• ​The Soul Snap Elixir: Every great book chat needs a thematic sip. We are shaking up our signature themed cocktail and mocktail recipe so you can match the vibe during your next reading marathon.

• ​The Great Lizard Interruption: True to form, recording did not go according to plan. In the middle of a heated debate, Jess had to hit pause because a rogue lizard invaded her house and her cat treated it like an elite playground. You genuinely never know what is going to happen on this show. Head over to our Instagram to watch the chaos unfold in the clip!

​​Watch and Listen

Catch the full episode right now. You can stream the audio version on Apple Podcasts, or watch the full video experience over on our YouTube channel and on Spotify.

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• ​Drop your favorite or most toxic fated mates tropes in the comments below.

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​Goodnight Book Babes!