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It Gets Good

Welcome to the It Gets Good Podcast where we’ll be discussing our favorite books with you and giving you countless recommendations for your TBR! We’re your hosts, Hannah, Micaela and Kyleigh; just a few best friends that bonded over our love for reading and talking endlessly about the books that we can’t get enough of. Stick around to hear our thoughts & opinions, we promise it gets good.

Copyright: © 2023

Latest Episodes:

23. Our Fall Book Recs Sep 13, 2023

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Join us for this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast!

Have you been searching for the perfect book to read while curled up under a blanket, coffee in hand, while the leaves fall and the air turns crisp? Look no further! We have an extensive list of perfect fall reads to satisfy any reading taste. We've got thrillers, mysteries, paranormal, magical realism, anything you could ever want. Do you have a favorite that you don't see on this list? Let us know over on instagram!

Thriller

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware

In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

Survive the Night by Riley Sager

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

The Family Game by Catherine Steadman

A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

The Broken Girls by Simone St. James

Paranormal

The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

The Pendergast Series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Cozy Mysteries

The Three Pines Series by Louise Penny

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

YA Mysteries

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Good Girl's Guide to Murder series by Holly Jackson

Magical Realism

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Miscellaneous

Any Dramione fanfic

The Simple Wild series by KA Tucker

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Fantasy

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich

Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton

Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

From Blood and Ash by Jenniffer Armentrou

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

22. August Wrap Up Sep 06, 2023

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We are back with another spoiler free episode where we talk about all the books we read in the month of August! Collectively we read 29 books and the majority of them we listened to but remember, audio books DO count as reading and you can't convince us otherwise.

Come visit us on instagram and answer this question: is magical realism a subgenre of fantasy or a genre all of its own? We're divided and need answers!

Currently Reading:

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling

You With a View by Jessica Joyce

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas - Yes, Kyleigh is STILL reading this

Tower of Dawn & Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas (Tandem Read)

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas

Isolation by Bex-Chan

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Books mentioned throughout the Episode:

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling

Fallen Stars by Imani Erriu

Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han

A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa

Dark Harmony by Laura Thalassa

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger

The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson

The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove by Karen Hawkins

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling

Same Time Next Summer Annabel Monaghan

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Have I Told You This Already by Lauren Graham

Added to our TBR:

Damaged Goods by Slytherin After Dark

Oath Taker by Audrey Grey

The Cursed and the Broken by Chloe Hodge

King of Air by D.N. Hoxa

The Path out of Loneliness by Mark Mayfield

House of Salt and Sorrys by Erin A. Craig

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

Weyward by Emilia Hart

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

21. August Book Club: Divine Rivals Aug 30, 2023

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In this week's episode, we discuss our August book club book: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We all had different ratings for this book and different opinions, but overall we really did enjoy it and are excited for the next one! Stay tuned for Micaela and Kyleigh's fight about Kingdom of Ash, and for a throwback for anyone who was a youth group kid in the early 2000's.

Announced in last week's episode: our next book club book is going to be Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes! Get your copy now so you can join us in September!

Currently Reading:

The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove by Karen Hawkins

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling

Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by Sarah J Maas

A Court of Silver Flames by Sara J Maas

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas

Manacled by SenLinYu

Added to our TBR:

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jenson

The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

This Summer Will Be Different by Carly Fortune

Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

20. Never Have I Ever: Book Edition Aug 23, 2023

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In this week's episode, we find out that we have all done some pretty embarrassing things in our reading lives; one of us entered a Karen Kingsbury contest, dressed up as book characters, and lied about what we're currently reading. Listen to find out who and join in the fun as we play Never Have I Ever: Book Edition! Are there things you've never done in your reading journey? Make sure to share with us on Instagram!

Announced in the episode: our next book club book is going to be Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes! Get your copy now so you can join us in September!

Currently Reading:

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Have I Told You This Already by Lauren Graham

Kingdom of Ash by Sara J Maas

Added to our TBR:

North Queen by Nicola Tyche

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter

Royally Not Ready by Meghan Quinn

Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin Flame Blues

The Year of Less by Cait Flanders

Holy Spirit, The Bondage Breaker by David Diga Hernandez

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

19. One Star Reviews of Our 5 Star Reads Aug 16, 2023

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Torturing ourselves on this week's episode by reading one star reviews of some of our favorite books. Note to future self: Don't read bad reviews of the books you love because it will make you question everything you ever thought about reviewing books. We also spend some much needed time talking about the masterpiece that is Episode 6 of The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Come join us for the laughs!

Currently Reading:

The Disappearances of Dracy Malfoy by speechwriter

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa

It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Added to TBR:

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

The Toll by Neal Shusterman

Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger

The Only One Left by Riley Sager

The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

House of Dragons by KA Lind

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

The Stars Are Dying by Chloe Penaranda

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

18. Let's Try This Again: Word Association Aug 09, 2023

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We're back by popular demand with another Word Association game! This time we asked some of you to send in random, book-related words for us, and we all struggled immensely to be even remotely book related in our responses. Join us for some tangents about girl dinner, Harry Potter and more. Stay tuned for some laughs!

Currently Reading:

Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan

The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Added to TBR:

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Out on a Limb by Hannah

The Jasad Heir by Sarah Hashem

The Awakening by Nora Roberts

The Lochlann Feuds by Robin Mahle

Long Live by V.B. Lacey

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

The Rule Book by Sarah Adams

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

17. July Wrap Up & One Year of Reading Nights! Aug 02, 2023

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Join us for a spoiler free episode where we discuss all the books we read in July! We all had a great reading month but Hannah blew us out of the water with her 16 reads. Listen to find out what our favorites were and the books we could do without. We also made a startling discovery on how much spice each other likes while reading. You don't want to miss it!

Reminder: our August book club pick is Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross - make sure to get your copy soon so you don't miss out on the discussion!

Currently Reading:

Remain Nameless by HeyJude19

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

God Bless this Mess by Hannah Brown

Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score

Mystery at the Apple Tree Cottage by Clare Chase

Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Fallen Stars by Imani Erriu

Books mentioned throughout the Episode:

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry

The End of Her by Shari Lapena

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

It's Not Summer Without you by Jenny Han

We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Heart of Splendid Lake by Amy Clipston

The Right Thing to Do by LovesBitca 8

Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling

Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu

Threaded by Tae Rose

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas

Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas

The Measure by Nikki Erlick

If He had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin

Before I let Go by Kennedy Ryan

Happy Place by Emily Henry

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan

Added to TBR:

Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin

All the Wrong Things and The Auction by lovesbitca8

Lake of Glass by VK Dixon

Fourth Day by Zoe Sharp

The Origins Daughter by Alexandra St Pierre

A Cursed Kiss by Jenny Hickman

The Prince of Snow by L.B. Divine

Isolation by Bex-chan

Hello Stranger by Katherin Center

You With a View by Jessica Joyce

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

16. July Book Club: One Dark Window Jul 26, 2023

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Please note: This episode contains spoilers for One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig from time stamp 22:00 to 35:30.

On this week's episode, we are discussing our July book club pick: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. We all really loved this book, and even all read it at the same time during one of our reading nights. It is a great fantasy book to read if you're newer to the fantasy genre! Stick around to hear some tangents on The Summer I Turned Pretty TV series and our thoughts on casting, as well as Conrad's singing (iykyk).

Currently Reading:

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Zodiac Academy: Beyond the Veil by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

Remain Nameless by Heyjude19

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Mystery at Apple Tree Cottage by Clare Chase

Added to TBR:

Heir of Broken Fate by Mads Rafferty

Rise of the Dawnbringer by I.A. Takerian

The Stars are dying by C.C. Penaranda

Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole

The View from Coral Cove by Amy Clipston

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin

The Foxglove King by Hannah F. Whitton

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

15. A Few of Our Fav Authors Jul 19, 2023

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This week, we're sharing a few of our favorite authors with you – the ones that can do no wrong and we will auto-buy any book even if we don't know what it's about.

We also want to give the BIGGEST thank you to all of you for your listens, downloads, and reviews. We have hit some incredible milestones over the last few weeks and we cannot adequately convey just how much it means to us to have you here. It's only been a few months & we are just getting started!

Currently Reading:

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Right Thing to Do by Lovebitca8 (Dramione fanfic)

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Remain Nameless by Heyjude19 (Dramione fanfic)

Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry

If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin

Added to TBR:

A Broken Blade by Melissa Blaire

The Dreaming Forest by L.B. Black

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

The Black Hand by Stephan Talty

Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

14. Book Talk with Blake Guichet Jul 12, 2023

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We have a very special guest joining us for this week's episode! Author, influencer, and Kyleigh's best friend, Blake Guichet, or as many of you may know her: The Girl Named Blake. We'll be chatting all things book related and asking some of the questions that you sent in for Blake! What was it like writing her own book? Can Christians read spicy romance? What are Blake's thoughts on "book bans"? We cover a lot of ground in this episode and you won't want to miss it.

Blake is the author of Confessions of a Crappy Christian – available everywhere now! You can also connect with her on Instagram at @thegirlnamedblake.

Currently Reading:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Remain Nameless by Heyjude19

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

The Right Thing to Do by LovesBitca8

The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Books Mentioned Throughout the Episode:

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Confessions of a Crappy Christian by Blake Guichet

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Added to TBR:

Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling

Curse of Ophelia by Nicole Platania

Court of Shadows by C.N. Crawford

Threaded by Tay Rose

Housemaid Secret by Frieda McFadden

The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts by Annie Darling

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score

Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

The Brother's Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

A Forest of Vanity and Valour A.P. Beswick

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

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