This episode contains TEARS.
In true ACOFAE tradition, Jessica Marie finished Kingdom of Ash moments before we started recording and the feelings are REAL. It's the end of Throne of Glass and IYKYK.We are sobbing, we are smiling, we are reflecting, and most of all we are coming to terms with the fact that even though these characters aren't real they have affected us and we are changed. Let’s feel things together.
Once upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, there lived a young princess who loved her kingdom.

AC: Alice Maria Power- @alicemariapower (Aelin falling through the worlds)

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

DISCLAIMER: At the end of this episode, we begin to introduce what's on deck for the following week's episode. Please note that due to extenuating circumstances mentioned on our Instagram page (@ACOFAEpodcast), there has been a schedule shift.

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Special guest alert!
We love adult women on Tiktok!
Our first guest needs no introduction: Tiktok queen, Nesta critic, Azriel expert, and all-around wonderful person KAVEN graciously gave us some of her time to discuss all the things. Opinions on Nesta and Silver Flames abound while we also touch on Kaven's rise as a social media star and the future of content. Join us as we fangirl to, about, and for each other. Women supporting women! We love to see it.
TikTok: @Kaven_Books
IG: @Kaven_Books

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

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Chaol. Love him or hate him, we all agree that if he’s the only way to get Yrene, then yeah..ok..fine. I guess sure he can come along for the ride. The book no one and at the same time weirdly everyone wanted, it’s Tower of Dawn. We’re on the Southern Continent with the royals and the healers and we are liking it a lot. Plot out of nowhere that will shake the foundation of the other MCs, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discuss what that plot drop means for everyone, ponder if our opinions of Chaol changed, and gush about just how awesome women are. Celaena Sardothien said it best, "the world needs more healers," and that's exactly what we get here...and then some!

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

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We almost titled this episode "Daddy Phantom Hands". IYKYK. The book that Laura Marie can't make herself finish and the book that gave Jessica Marie a taste of what was to come, it's Empire of Storms. The plot comes together and character ships are sailing as we discuss beaches, pirates, the gods, the power, and the REALIZATION that left Jessica Marie speechless.
It was all borrowed time anyway. sobs in fae

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

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There’s a lot to say. This is our longest episode to date. This episode was edited in haste. This episode has initial reactions, different opinions, a new view of Cassian, and is full of appreciation for the fact that SJM is no longer writing YA. We all know we read what we read. Let’s talk about it. Because we can’t talk about it with our family. It’s faerie smut.

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

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Ever wonder what Jessica Marie sounds like at 4am? Then this episode is the one for you. As she powers through this episode without coffee moments after finishing the book (in true form), we discuss the growth of Lysandra and Aelin's relationship, swoon over Rowan, yell at Chaol, and witness the birth of the phrase "hello princeling, hello witchling". Witches, wyverns, kings, princes, gates, fate, and one fire breathing bitch queen in the center of it all. "Perhaps the monsters needed to look out for each other every now and then”.

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

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Don't have time to re-read 3.5 books to get ready for ACOSF? We've got you covered in this episode....kind of. Our ACOTAR series recap touches on Nesta (more than we were expecting), Chapter 55, Feyre taking down the Spring Court, and popular ACOSF theories, along with our own. We also raise the questions: When is the right time to read fan fiction? What happens when the official story doesn't line up with your personal expectations and preconceived notions? and What happens when head cannon is stronger than actual cannon?

*Spoiler and Trigger Warnings: * There will be spoilers in this episode specifically from the ACOTAR series, a MAJOR Crown of Midnight plot reveal, From Blood and Ash, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, and Supernatural series finale. Additional spoilers include Game of Throne and Star Wars. As well as discussions surrounding sex and physical violence.

_Shout Outs: _
Literary Libra: https://www.tiktok.com/@literarylibra?lang=en
Maas Trash and ACODAD (fanfic) : https://linktr.ee/maas_trash
Illyrian Tremors (Rhys fanfic): https://archiveofourown.org/users/illyriantremors/pseuds/illyriantremors
YAfan92 (Az 18+ fanfic): https://www.fanfiction.net/u/13559526/yafan92

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Tune in as Jessica Marie looks back at initial reactions for ACOTAR and cringes, Laura Marie comes in hot with page numbers, and editor Sam tries and fails to edit out the number of “likes” being said when the two of us get riled up. We all apologize for that...but not for the swearing. That was necessary.

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas (major Throne of Glass plot reveal at end of episode, if you have not finished Crown of Midnight).
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

Content Creator Shout Outs:
TikTok:
Kaven_Books (Kaven) / https://www.tiktok.com/@kaven_books?lang=en
ezeekat (Jaysen Headley) / https://www.tiktok.com/@ezeekat?lang=en

Instagram:
Sara / https://www.instagram.com/abookishbeginning/

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Our love for the men created by SJM continues as we finally meet Prince Rowan Whitethorn in all his surly and long-haired glory. We also have our hearts a bit broken by Dorian's plotline and his perfect fuck you to Chaol: “You cannot pick and choose which parts of her to love”. Join us as we discuss blood oaths, the Rowan controversy, and ponder the idea that Celaena died so Aelin could live.

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

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The book that became the conversation that birthed a podcast. What else is there to say? It's A Court of Mist and Fury. We all know what it is.

*Fanfics mentioned:
Rhys’ POV in acomaf https://archiveofourown.org/series/525766 by illriantremors
Nesta fic https://www.wattpad.com/874754119-a-court-of-dark-and-decay-prologue-the-end-of
By Mass_Trash.

*This episode contains a shout out to Maas_Trash (https://www.tiktok.com/@maas_trash?lang=en) for their amazing Nesta cosplay and was recorded before it was made known publicly what pronouns they preferred. This disclaimer will be shown in all pre-recorded episodes where the correct pronouns are not used. We love you!

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Get heated with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they learn about the many different ways to describe a villain and discover that men have a monopoly on redemption arcs and women are either jealous, crazy, or irredeemable. Join them as they dissect the vocabulary used to define strong women and lament the fact that the villain is almost always the hottest and most interesting character in the story. If evil….why sexy?

Spoilers and Trigger Warnings: ACOTAR series, Throne of Glass, Six of Crows, Marvel and DC Comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones, The Umbrella Academy, Harry Potter and Disney. Trigger Warnings surrounding sexual assault.

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Laura Marie and Jessica Marie reflect on A Court of Wings and Ruin and come to the realization that having sex in a war camp probably isn't the best use of your time and that if you just shared plans, thoughts, and feelings 90% of the drama could be avoided. This episode is also the birth of the phrase "Batty Daddy Azzy" so look forward to that never ever going away.

Spoilers and Trigger Warnings: No spoilers outside of ACOTAR series, domestic abuse and physical violence trigger.

*This episode contains a shout out to Maas_Trash (https://www.tiktok.com/@maas_trash?lang=en) for the their amazing Nesta cosplay and was recorded before it was made known publicly what pronouns they preferred. This disclaimer will be shown in all pre-recorded episodes where the correct pronouns are not used. We love you!

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Hate Nesta? Love Nesta? Join hosts Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they trudge though A Court of Frost and Starlight and discuss the dreaded pregnancy kink, what was in the box, and how weird it would be to have sex in the sky while also engaging in pure speculation about the upcoming release of A Court of Silver Flames.

Spoilers and Trigger Warnings: ACOTAR series, The Boys, Doctor Who, 50 Shades of Grey, True Blood, Throne of Glass, Crescent City and Six of Crows. Trigger Warnings surrounding sexual assault.

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Join us for a special bonus episode that was recorded moments after Jessica Marie finished reading Assassin's Blade, having already finished Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight. Emotions are high and theories abound as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie struggle to consistently pronounce the names of people and places featured in this world we have come to love .

Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas

Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical violence

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Listen to Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discuss Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood with a special focus on found family, female friendship, sexuality, male ego, sacrifice, toxic parential figures, frat guys, and more.

Spoilers: Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood (HOEAB), Shadowhunters series, From Blood and Ash series, ACOTAR series, Crescent City II.

Trigger Warnings: conversations around suicide, excessive substance abuse, and addiction.

Artists mentioned in the episode:
Morgana0anagrom: https://www.instagram.com/morgana0anagrom/?hl=en
Rosiethorns88: https://www.instagram.com/rosiethorns88/?hl=en
Bethgilbert_art: https://www.instagram.com/bethgilbert_art/?hl=en
Sashac_art: https://www.instagram.com/sashac_art/?hl=en
Alrun.art: https://www.instagram.com/alrun.art/?hl=en
Carlosgzz003: https://www.instagram.com/carlosgzz003/?hl=en
PeachyQueenCosplay: https://www.instagram.com/peachyqueencosplay/?hl=en
maas_trash_cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/maas_trash_cosplay/?hl=en
BlissfullyBookishTees: https://www.instagram.com/blissfullybookishtees/?hl=en

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Future episodes will have a spoiler and trigger warning immediately after the initial opinion disclaimer. As this is the first episode and all topics are talked about in a general and broad sense the warning is not featured.

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