It Gets Good

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53. Then and Now: What's Changed in a Year?! Apr 10, 2024

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This week we re-listened to our first two episodes of the podcast to see how far we've come since our humble beginnings. A lot has changed in a year—except for Micaela's love for fantasy romance.

Currently Reading:

Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

An Heir Comes to Rise by CC Penaranda

Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Added to TBR:

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

The Orphanage by the Lake by Danniel G. Miller

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52. 5 Star Reads So Far This Year Apr 03, 2024

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Please enjoy this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast!

We've made it through the first quarter of 2024 and we're sharing all of our 5 star reads so far this year! We said that it would be a year of comfort rereads and filled with Sarah J. Maas, but Kyleigh also discovered her new favorite non-fantasy series in the month of March.

Check out our instagram for a full list of our 5 star books!

Currently Reading:

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Magnolia Parks: Into The Dark

The Traitor Queen by Danielle L Jensen

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling

Name Your Price by Holly James

A Cup of Silver Linings by Karen Hawkins

Removed from TBR:

Tom Lake by Ann Pachett

If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nolan

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor

All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

The Oracle Queen by Kendare Blake

A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass

51. March Book Club: Bride Mar 27, 2024

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers starting at 19:04.

We are so excited to chat about our March Book Club pick: Bride by Ali Hazelwood. We were all surprised (Hannah the most of all) with how much we enjoyed this book! It was funny, intriguing, and a great introduction to the Omegaverse. If you don't know what the Omegaverse even is, don't worry because we talk through it in this episode.

Also, if you didn't already hear, we are taking a break from our normal book club in April but our SJM Book Club is still going as scheduled. We can't wait to celebrate ONE YEAR of the It Gets Good Podcast next month!!

Currently Reading:

The Contender by Rubykrishna

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb

The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins

Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jessa Hastings

A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

Added to TBR:

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee

The Warded Man by Peter V Brett

The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owens

Blood of the Stars by Karyne Norton

The Sunken City by Emma V.R. Noyes

Come hang out with us on Instagram!

50. SJM Book Club: A Court of Mist and Fury Mar 20, 2024

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all of ACOMAF starting at 5:30. Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series begin at 1:11:00.

It's finally time to discuss our favorite book from the SJM universe: A Court of Mist and Fury. We had an absolute blast reading this one with all of you and loved hearing all of your reactions. We TOLD YOU IT GETS GOOD. It was everything we hoped for and more! Buckle up because we have A LOT to say in this episode.

After listening, go grab A Court of Wings and Ruin because we are moving right along in the SJM book club. Can't wait to keep reading this series with you!

Join our SJM Book Club for Beginners on Fable!

Join us next week for our episode of Bride by Ali Hazelwood. And if you haven't had a chance to read it, there is still plenty of time! It was such a quick, fun read.

Currently reading:

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

Come hang out with us on Instagram!

49. All Things Dramione: Part 2 Mar 13, 2024

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We are back with another episode about our second love, Dramione! We cover a lot of ground in this episode, addressing the current drama in the fanfic world, answering your questions, and updating you all on our top 5 Dramione fics. Spoiler: Micaela couldn't choose just 5 so she gives you 7!

We hope we are able to convince you to jump into the fanfic world (if we haven't already). It truly is the best place to be.

Click here for the Dramioine fanfic masterlist!

Don't forget, we're reading "Bride" by Ali Hazelwood this month. The episode will be released next week, so there is still plenty of time to catch up.

Currently reading:

Between Certifiable and Bliss by HeyJude19

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Daisy Haites by Jess Hastings

A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

Added to TBR:

His Girl by Greenflowerpot

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz

The Threat Below by Jason Latshaw

The Killer You Know by SR Masters

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen

Come hang out with us on Instagram!

48. SJM Book Club: A Court of Thorns and Roses Mar 06, 2024

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for just ACOTAR starting around 11:20 through the end of the episode.

Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series start around 52:00.

It's time for our very first episode from the SJM Book Club! Join us as we finally dive into the Sarah J. Maas world and discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses. We are excited to start talking about these books with you, and it has been so fun to interact and hear all of your thoughts about it. We all love this series so much and we're so happy to hear that you are enjoying it right along with us. One book down, 15 more to go!

Please enjoy a special appearance from some of our favorite Booksta girls: @thelithomebody, @heykatelyn__, @poppyxpaper, and @blackistonbooks!

Currently reading:

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

Added to TBR:

Vicious by VE Schwab – thanks to Arabella from Tiktok

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

Ruthless Fae (Zodiac Academy 2) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

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47. February Book Club: A River Enchanted Feb 28, 2024

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This episode contains spoilers for A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross starting at time stamp 17:25 and ending around 36:00.

Join us as we chat about our February book club, A River Enchanted. This whimsical, mysterious fantasy is full of Scottish folklore and is such an atmospheric read. We know that it wasn't for everybody, but we enjoyed the change of pace from the high stakes fantasy we've been spending a lot of time on this year (Micaela did not approve this statement).

We are very excited (intrigued?) to see what all of the hype is about and read Bride by Ali Hazelwood with you in March!

Currently reading:

The Awakening (Zodiac Academy 1) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden

From Wiltshire, With Love by mistresslynn

The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas

The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer

Added to TBR:

Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

A Song of Thieves by Jacqlin Guernsey

The Sunken City by Emma Noyes

Wish I Were Here and The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner

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46. All Things House of Flame and Shadow Feb 21, 2024

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THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE SARAH J. MAAS UNIVERSE. Please do not listen to this episode if you haven't read all of SJM books. We are begging you. But join our book club to read through it with us!

We are doing a deep dive on Sarah J. Maas' newest release, House of Flame and Shadow, the third book in the Crescent City series! We all devoured this book, so we're sharing all of our thoughts with you in this episode and squandering all of the negativity going around about this book because we all absolutely loved it. If you, too, are looking for solidarity for the CC3 lovers, we are here for you.

Currently Reading:

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

45. We'll See You in Prythian: SJM Book Club Feb 14, 2024

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Please enjoy this spoiler free episode!

Well friends, we are finally doing it: We are embarking on a journey into the Sarah J. Maas universe and we're doing it WITH YOU! In this episode, we answer a number of your questions including what our schedule will look like, will there be spoilers, and what exactly graphic audiobooks are. We are starting with A Court Of Thorns and Roses - grab your copy and start reading!

Join our SJM book club for beginners on Fable!

Join our SJM book club for the veterans on Fable!

Also, we introduced a NEW segment in this episode: instead of what we added to our TBR, we're sharing what we're taking off of our TBR because let's be honest, a long TBR list can be overwhelming so it's time to unload some of the books we know we'll never get to.

Currently reading:

The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas

The Black Witch by Laurie Frost

Going through the Amazon Improbable-Meet Cute short stories

Removed from our TBR:

When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novak

You Have a Match by Emma Lord

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

44. January Wrap Up Feb 07, 2024

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This week we're going over the books we all read in January. Kyleigh is finally getting FULLY into her fantasy era and read 6 books, Hannah read 7, and Micaela read 9. We recorded this episode right before going to the midnight release of House of Flame and Shadow, so it was a very exciting episode with lots of anticipation for that release!

Currently reading:

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas

The Black Witch by Laurie Forest

Added to TBR:

A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

The Summer Cottage by Viola Shipman

The Last Love by Emma Grey

Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden

That's Not My Name by Lally Megan