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Novel Theories

Nicole | Meghan

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 92

Novel Theories is a new chapter in Romantasy Readers with bigger theories, deeper dives, and even more ways to obsess over the stories we love. Join us--Nicole and Meghan--as we go way beneath the surface of the craft, characters, theories, and lore that keep us up at night. Because reading the book is only the beginning. Instagram - @bookloveaholic, @marvelousmrsmeghan TikTok - @bookloveaholic, @marvelousmrsmeghan All episodes are also posted to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Romantasyreaders

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🇨🇦 Canada - Books
16/10/2026
#83
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15/10/2026
#48
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14/10/2026
#100
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01/09/2026
#96
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28/04/2026
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#91
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09/02/2025
#71
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02/01/2025
#76

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ACOTAR: Is the Crossover...Over? Bloomsbury's New Reading Guides

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Duration 01:51:48

Bloomsbury just casually dropped 11 new Reader's Guides, adding to the collection and giving us a guide for every currently published book. And honestly...the questions are very interesting.

Across the different guides, Bloomsbury is asking reader's to consider some concepts in new ways.

Why should you care? What even is a reading guide? What does it pose about the future of the crossover? About Bryce and Hunt? About what Gwyn and Emerie mean to Nesta?

We cover the burning questions and more! (Including Dragonkind and trying to find the d$^# blue dragon!)

Listen along, drop your comments, questions, and feedback! We want to know what you think!

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Is Bryce Azriel's Mate? The Great Azriel Ship War, Part 4 - Bryceriel!

Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 02:00:37

In our fourth and last episode of the Great Azriel Ship War we dive deeeeeep into the Bryce and Azriel ship evidence--and go with us on this journey, because it is 2 full hours of detailed breakdowns. From the weapons as a decoy bond, to the language choices Sarah uses, to the weird ways that Azriel acts out of character in Bryce's presence.

As this wraps up the ship war -- share with us: what do you think? What do you feel like stands out the most to you? What are the top arguments? What are the weakest? And who do YOU think is going to end up as Azriel's future mate?

Sound off in the comments!

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What are the Dragons Hiding? | Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 01:58:45

Threshing Day is here--and it did not disappoint. These 13 stories are strong, emotional, fun, insightful, informational, and simply chockful of Empyrean goodness. This could be one of Rebecca's best works yet...

SPOILERS AHEAD!

In this episode we discuss:

What does Asher Sorrengail know?
Are Signets determined during Threshing?
Are there dragons who aren't who they say they are?
Is Xaden the grandson of Sgaeyl's rider?
Is Imogen the granddaughter of Glane's?
Why was Liam's Threshing so different?
Why did everyone have a tree? Except Aaric...

We cover all of this and so much more in this breakdown episode! Comment and let us know your thoughts on Threshing Day!

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Is Eris Azriel's Mate? | The Great Azriel Ship War - Part 3: Azris

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • Duration 01:01:06

This week in the Great Azriel Ship War? Azris! Listen along as we uncover the evidence for Azriel and Eris and decide -- is it a Fireheart? Or does it belong Straight in the Cauldron?

(Hint: We are giving it a 50/50 Hot Cup of Suriel Tea...)

We love the Azris shippers--they showed up! The Azris fan-based is fun, passionate, and able to produce way more evidence than I think we were expecting.

If you missed part 1 on Gwynriel and part 2 on Elain, check them out! And next week, stay tuned as we head for our fourth and final movement--you guessed it: Bryceriel.

Happy shipping!

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Was Elain Pregnant in the Cauldron? | Wild Maasverse Theories 3!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 58:19

It's time for more of the most unhinged theories! In our third installment of Wild Maasverse Theories, we dig into:

Is Rhysand related to or connected to Maeve?
What is with all the monsters in Wendlyn--are they related to the monsters in the prison?
Was Elain pregnant with Greyson's child when she went in the cauldron?
Is Gwyn "Shadow-Bryce?"
Is Hunt "Shadow-Azriel?"

We cover all of these theories and more! Sound off in the comments below - what do you think? Is it a fireheart for you? Do you want to throw it straight in cauldron?

And thank you to everyone who has embraced the Maasverse Scoring System with us! We are thrilled to drop the first MSS image in this episode on YouTube, if you want to see it in person!

For more, you can follow us at:

Instagram: @noveltheories | @bookloveaholic | @marvelousmrsmeghan
TikTok: @bookloveaholic | @marvelousmrsmeghan
Reddit: u/noveltheoriespod

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Is Elain Azriel's Mate? | The Great Azriel Ship War - Part 2: Elriel

Saturday, September 19, 2026 • Duration 01:41:43

We are going deeper into the Great Azriel Ship War this week with part 2: Elriel! We know there are many die-hard Elriel fans out there and we wanted to investigate the evidence they bring to the table.

Honestly? Elain and Azriel fans SHOWED UP with the data. The quotes to comb through were there. But the questions isn't if they have a romantic connection...we know they do. The question is: what does it mean for the future?

Do the patterns that occur in the text prove matehood? Endgame? Where are the arguments strong? Where are they weak? And how do we feel about the entirety of the evidence?

And we want YOUR thoughts. Sound off in the comments, drop your thoughts, theories, and feedback. We want to hear from you.

Maasverse 101: The Great Azriel Ship War Debate is on. Stay tuned as we work on Azris and Bryceriel in parts 3 and 4!

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From Indie Author to #1 NYT Best Seller! Sheila Masteron and the Poison Daughter

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 01:48:58

BookTok made her book go viral… and then traditional publishing came knocking.

This week, we’re joined by Sheila Masterson, bestselling author of the dark romance sensation The Poison Daughter, to talk about the whirlwind journey from indie publishing to breakout success.

We talk about what it actually feels like when your book takes off, the realities of going from indie to traditional publishing, the highs and surprises of the process, and what happens when the story you created starts becoming much bigger than you ever expected.

Plus:

The story behind The Poison Daughter
How BookTok and Bookstagram helped propel the book
Going from indie author to traditional publishing
The whirlwind of getting signed
What surprised Sheila most about the publishing world
What comes next
And… could The Poison Daughter be making it's way to Hulu?

Whether you already love The Poison Daughter, found Sheila through BookTok, or you’re fascinated by what happens when an indie book suddenly catches fire, this conversation is such a fun look behind the curtain.

And, truly, Sheila is an absolute delight. ❤️

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Is Gwyn Azriel's Mate? | The Great Azriel Ship War Begins! Part 1 - Gwynriel

Saturday, September 12, 2026 • Duration 01:26:31

Nicole and Meghan take on the evidence for Gwyn and Azriel in the Great Azriel Ship War!

Digging into a debate that started on social media, follow along in the first episode of Novel Theories (formerly Romantasy Readers Podcast) with us as we surface the top evidence for the possible future of Gwyn and Azriel! We uncover the strongest arguments, analyze what makes them work, where might they fall apart, and what we think this means for the future of the Maasverse!

As we move on to the front lines in this war, our first battle will tackle Gwyn and Azriel (Gwynriel), followed in part 2 by Elain and Azriel (Elriel), part 3 on Bryce and Azriel (Bryceriel), and--perhaps--a part 4 on Eris and Azriel (Azris!).

We want to hear all of your comments, thoughts, feedback, arguments--what are the pieces of these ships that work for you? Where do they crumble?

Just remember--there are rules:

- Your arguments must be based in textual evidence, foreshadowing, symbolism, parallels, or lore.

- Your arguments must not be based on author interviews or commentary or personal opinion of preferred story line. If it can't be proven by the text it doesn't exist! (For this debate!)

Happy debating!

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A New Chapter Begins! Ft. Alley: Tornado Turned Viral Sales! + ACOTAR 6/7 Theories

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 01:04:52

In this episode we get to sit down with Alley, co-host of Romantasy Readers, as she bids us farewell as a permanent host in order to continue growing her author business!

Alley, also known as the author Alexandria Arden, is in the middle of writing her 4th book as her 3rd book -- a hockey romance called "After Further Review" is headed for release! Between her Thayar Crown series (The Witch Queen, The Shining Prince) and her new hockey romance, Alley has been insanely busy on tour!

Hear about her run in with a freak tornado accident recently, how it impacted her business growth, and hear her thoughts on the upcoming ACOTAR 6 and 7 releases!

We will miss Alley being here regularly, but she will continue on a guest host whenever she wants! We look forward to this new chapter with Meghan as our new permanent host...and stay tuned because a few changes are coming...

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Megan Gad Reads: Sarah's Beef with Bloomsbury?

Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 02:01:43

Join Nicole as she sits down to talk with Megan Gad (@megangadreads) to discuss:

What's going on with Sarah and Bloomsbury?
Is Rhysand evil?
What about Bryceriel?
And so much more!

Show Note: Megan and Nicole recorded this episode prior to the ACOTAR 6 and 7 title and blurb releases. There is the possibility that some items discussed are no longer as relevant as they were prior to recording. BUT! We still want to hear all of your questions! Sound off below with your thoughts, comments, theories, and more.

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