Book Besteas is a cozy book podcast for women who love stories, sisterhood, and a little tea. Hosted by Jet and Victoria, they dive into the books they're reading, share honest but gentle takes, and talk about moments that made them laugh, cry, or rethink everything. From weekly deep dives to shelf check recaps and after dark chats, this is a soft place to land for those who love reading and real conversations.
Episodes
A Court of Splintered Harmony - ACOTAR Series | Review & Book Chat | Book Besteas | S2 Ep 7
Spoiler-free review leading into a full on book chat, Victoria shares her frustrations and highlights from this book.Join Victoria for this review and chat about A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOSH), Book Six of the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas. We're chatting mostly about the characters and their interpersonal relationships, what's to come in the next book's plotlines, and more. If
House of Flame and Shadow - Crescent City Series | Review & Book Chat | Book Besteas | S2 Ep 6
Spoiler-free review leading into a full on book chat, Victoria shares the highlights of this jam-packed book.Join Victoria for this review and chat about House of Flame and Shadow, Book Three of the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas. We're chatting about the most interesting of the many plot lines and some key character arcs. If there are any other topics you wanted to hear about that I di
House of Sky and Breath - Crescent City Series | Review & Book Chat | Book Besteas | S2 Ep 5
Spoiler-free review leading into a full on book chat, Victoria shares how much she enjoyed the plot lines and pacing and can't wait to get into the next book.Join Victoria for this review and chat about House of Sky and Breath, Book Two of the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas. We're diving deep into the plot and some key charactersAnd stay tuned, because we're finishing Crescent C
House of Earth and Blood - Crescent City Series | Review & Book Chat | Book Besteas | S2 Ep 4
Spoiler-free review leading into a full on book chat, Victoria shares how much she enjoyed the slow build romance and got frustrated with the onslaught of world building at the beginning of the book. Join Victoria for this review and chat about House of Earth and Blood, Book One of the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas. We're talking everything from the murder mystery plotlines, swooning o
The Night Prince - The Wolf King Trilogy Book Two - Book Chat with Book Besteas | Season 2 Ep 3
We're losing hope for this trilogy, so this was mostly a rant about how we didn't get basically anything that we had hoped for after book one. But we're still going to finish the series when the final book releases in May 2027. In the meantime, join us for this fun ranty girls chat about The Night Prince, book two of The Wolf King series by Lauren Palphreyman.
The Wolf King - The Wolf King Trilogy Book One - Book Chat with Book Besteas | Season 2 Ep 2
A mixed review, but mostly girls chat, about The Wolf King, book one and namesake of The Wolf King trilogy by Lauren Palphreyman. Today I'm joined by a good friend, Cindy, who read the series with me. And, you may see her in some future podcast episodes!
Fury Bound - Wolves of Ruin Trilogy Book Two - Book Chat with Book Besteas | Season 2 Ep 2
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Fury Bound" by Sable Sorensen, book two of the Wolves of Ruin trilogy. This series has become my TOP fantasy series, guys! I can't wait to dive into the epic second book with y'all!
Dire Bound - Wolves of Ruin Trilogy Book One - Book Chat with Book Besteas | Season 1 Ep 1
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Dire Bound" by Sable Sorensen, book one of the Wolves of Ruin trilogy.
The Legacy - Book 5 of Off Campus Series Book Chat with Book Besteas | Ep 22
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "The Legacy" by Elle Kennedy, book five and finale of the Off Campus series, along with the TV adaptation. If you enjoyed the series so far and want to chat about each of our beloved couples and their future and their tv adaptation, this is the episode for you!
The Goal - Book 4 of Off Campus Series Book Chat with Book Besteas | Ep 21
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "The Goal" by Elle Kennedy, book four of the Off Campus series. If you cute romance and young parenthood, navigating difficult situations, Tucker and Sabrina, or the Off Campus series in general, this episode's for you!
The Score - Book 3 of Off Campus Series Book Chat with Book Besteas | Ep 20
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "The Score" by Elle Kennedy, book three of the Off Campus series. We also chat about the TV show! If you cute romance, Dean and Allie, smut, or the Off Campus series in general, this episode's for you!
The Mistake - Book 2 of Off Campus Series Book Chat with Book Besteas | Ep 19
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "The Mistake" by Elle Kennedy, book two of the Off Campus series. If you cute romance, Logan and Grace, smut, or the Off Campus series in general, this episode's for you!
Ep 18: The Deal - Book 1 of Off Campus Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy, book one of the Off Campus series. If you cute romance, smut, or the Off Campus series in general, this episode's for you!
Ep 17: Kingdom of Ash - Book 7 of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Kingdom of Ash" by Sarah J. Maas, the finale of the TOG series. If you loved the TOG Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 16: Tower of Dawn - Book 6 of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Tower of Dawn" by Sarah J. Maas, book six of the TOG series. We talk about Chaol's incredible arc, Yrene making a crazy comeback in the series, and the beautiful love stories in this book! If you loved Tower of Dawn or the TOG Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 15: Empire of Storms - Book 5 of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas, book five of the TOG series. We talk about the culmination of Aelin's good deeds, this awesome court, Elide and Lorcan's relationship, Manon's arc, and Dorian and Rowan's bond!If you loved Empire of Storms or the TOG Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 14: Queen of Shadows - Book 4 of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Queen of Shadows" by Sarah J. Maas, book four of the TOG series. We talk about Aelin and her strategic scheming, characters we've come to love even more, victories and things to come, and we throw in some fun games!If you loved Queen of Shadows or the TOG Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 13: Heir of Fire - Book 3 of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Heir of Fire" by Sarah J. Maas, book three of the TOG series. We talk about meeting Rowan and Aedion, Aelin finding her strength and resolve, and we throw in some fun games!If you loved Heir of Fire or the TOG Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 12: Crown of Midnight - Book 2 of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Crown of Midnight" by Sarah J. Maas, book two of the TOG series. We talk about what we consider to be Celaena's "delulu" era, how relationships pan out, and play some games! If you loved Crown of Midnight or the TOG Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 11: Throne of Glass - Book 1 of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas, book one of the TOG series. We talk about meeting our beloved Dorian, our frustrations with Chaol, how much we continue to love Celeana, all of the things she experiences, and play some games! If you loved Throne of Glass or the TOG Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 10: The Assassin's Blade - Prequel of Throne of Glass Series Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "The Assassin's Blade" by Sarah J. Maas, the prequel of the TOG series. We dive into each of the Novellas, we emphatically share our love for certain characters and hate for others, and at the end (with a warning) we chat about how this book plays into the rest of the series.If you loved The Assassi
Ep 9: ACOSF - A Court of Silver Flames Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas, the fifth book of the ACOTAR series. From smutty talk, fun games, to deep dives about relationships, we chat about all of it!If you loved ACOSF or the ACOTAR Series, this episode is for you!
Ep 8: ACOFAS - A Court of Frost and Starlight Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas, the fourth book and novella of the ACOTAR series. Since it's such a cute little book, most of our short episode is dedicated to enjoying the joyful moments and to fun games that you all can play too! If you loved ACOFAS or the ACOTAR Series, this ep
Ep 7: ACOWAR - A Court of Wings and Ruin Book Chat with Book Besteas
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J. Maas, the third book of the ACOTAR series. From chatting about deep relationships and forgiveness, to fun games and smut talks, there's not a topic we haven't thought about! And we also warn you before we get to the series-wide spoiler discussion, where we
Ep 6: ACOMAF ACOTAR Book 2
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Maas, the second book of the ACOTAR series. From chatting about healing, raving about Rhysand, to plot deep dives and fun takes, there's not a topic we haven't thought about! And we also warn you before we get to the series-wide spoiler discussion, where we
Ep 5: ACOTAR Book 1
Welcome Back, book BesTEAS!In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we chat about "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas, the first book of the ACOTAR series. From ranting about Tamlin, adoring Feyre, to plot deep dives and fun takes, there's not a topic we haven't thought about! And we also warn you before we get to the series-wide spoiler discussion, where we talk c
Ep 4: Empyrean 4 | Theories & Updates
Welcome back, besties! ☕🐉In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we’re diving into everything we know (and everything we think we know) about the future of the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros.From fan theories and hidden clues to possible character arcs and power shifts, we’re unpacking all the questions that have been living rent-free in our minds. Who can we really trust? What’s coming ne
Ep 3: Onyx Storm | Venin in the Veins
Welcome back, besties! ☕🐉In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we’re diving into Onyx Storm, the highly anticipated third installment in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros.After everything that unfolded in Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, the stakes have never been higher — and neither have the emotions. We’re talking power shifts, rising tensions, and all the questions we’re carrying into th
Ep 2: Iron Flame | Forged in Fire
Welcome back, besties! In this episode of the Book Besteas Podcast, we’re diving into Iron Flame, the second book in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros.If you’ve survived Fourth Wing, you already know Basgiath was only the beginning. In Iron Flame, the stakes are higher, the secrets are deeper, and the consequences are far more dangerous.We start with a spoiler-free discussion for Iron Flame —
Tea Time Series 1 | SJM on Call Her Daddy
In this special Tea Time episode, we’re chatting about Sarah J. Maas’s appearance on Call Her Daddy. From the inspiration behind her iconic fantasy worlds to her thoughts on writing, fame, and the fandom that made ACOTAR a phenomenon—we’re spilling the tea on all the moments that had the book community buzzing. Consider this a cozy little debrief with your book besties. ☕📚✨
Ep 1: Fourth Wing | Welcome to Basgiath
Welcome to Basgiath!In our very first episode, we’re diving into Fourth Wing and stepping inside the brutal, beautiful chaos of the war college that started it all. From Violet’s first day at Basgiath to dragon bonding and impossible odds, we’re talking about the moments that hooked us, the characters we instantly loved (and feared), and why this world feels so addictive.Grab your tea and join us
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