Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice

Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, Savage Fae (Book 2), Chapters 1-13, PART 2

Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice

Show Notes

“We all appreciate a jolly shenanigan or two but we do take exception to the griffin who took a dumpadoodle on our chaise lounge…” Principal Greyshine, Lionel Admirer, Sphinx, and stinkiest sphinx around. Welcome back to episode 25 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae. Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy. Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! This week, we're covering chapters 1 through 13 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where Elise is getting closer to all the kings on campus. This weeks’ coverage will be split into two parts. Part 1 includes a deep-dive recap of chapters 1-7. Part 2 covers chapters 8-13, world building, Prophecy Updates, and the Whimsy and Spice Report. On this episode we discuss:

Gabriel’s PI devises a plan to uncover the harpy’s latest blackmailer Dumpadoodle ADVISORY!!! Elise sets a boundary with Ryder, then sneaks into his room to play detective Leo the Prankster returns with a vengeance Bryce Corvus is SKETCH (possibly Laini, Professor Titan, and obvi Cindy Poo too) The Oscura Party gets steaaaaammmmyyyyyy Gareth gets a new friend subscription World Building: Final updates on Zodiac Signs and notable Zodiac Academy and Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac characters Whimsy Report: Blueberry Spice Report: Cayenne

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