Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

Torry

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Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 45

Welcome to Ready to be Romanced! Host Torry, from the sassy pop culture hit Ready to be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast brings her signature wit to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and #BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
02/03/2025
#74
🇨🇦 Canada - books
12/01/2025
#75
🇨🇦 Canada - books
02/11/2024
#98

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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (and TV Adaptation Review)

Episode 35

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • Duration 02:10:11

In chapter 35, Torry (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) recap The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (8:56). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:21:09). Next they discuss the tv adaptation of The Summer I Turned Pretty (1:26:46). Finally, Torry and Jenn get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:44:02).

Content Warning: Brief discussion about cancer throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we tried to keep the episode spoiler free for the remaining books in the Summer trilogy, there are a few spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Jenn’s Previous RTBR Appearances

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

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Upcoming Episodes:

November 6: Outlander by Diana Galbadon
November 20: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
December 4: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses Bonus Chapters by Sarah J. Maas

Episode 34

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 • Duration 01:24:54

In chapter 34, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap the A Court of Thorns and Roses bonus chapters: Wings and Embers (5:58), Feyre and Rhysand bonus chapter (34:39), and the Azriel bonus chapter (43:30) by Sarah J. Maas. Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:05:20). Finally, they discuss theories for the next book (1:12:26).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances

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Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review

Episode 25

Monday, July 1, 2024 • Duration 01:32:21

In chapter 25, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups and Beyond Top Chef All Stars RHAP-up, and Angela Bloom (she/her) discuss Bridgerton season 3, part 2 (3:33). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:03:29).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the first four Bridgerton books.

Haley’s Previous Appearances

Angela’s Previous RTBR Appearances

Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)

To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

Episode 24

Friday, June 14, 2024 • Duration 01:53:10

In chapter 24, Torry (she/her), Mo (she/her), and Christina (she/her) from Movies That Raised Us recap To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (7:48). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:18:40). Next they discuss the movie adaptation (1:33:22). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:44:49).

Content Warning: Brief mention of parental loss throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Mo and Christina’s Previous Appearances

Check out the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Part 1 and Part 2 and P.S. I Still Love You episodes on Movies That Raised Us mentioned in the episode.

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Fourth Wing Bonus Chapters by Rebecca Yarros

Episode 23

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 50:52

In chapter 23, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) recap the Fourth Wing bonus chapters by Rebecca Yarros (5:10). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, and Gripes and Grumbles (29:40). Finally, they discuss some Instagram poll answers from the RTBR community and answer questions submitted by the listeners (37:39).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series.

Mason’s Previous Appearances

Check out the bonus chapters on Rebecca’s website mentioned in the episode.

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Upcoming Episodes:

June 12: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
June 18: Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2
June 20: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

This episode features a promo from BiblioLifestyle’s 2024 Summer Reading Guide.

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Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Episode 22

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 02:04:03

In chapter 22, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) recap Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (4:36). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:41:52).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Iron Flame.

Subscribe now! Our episode on the Fourth Wing bonus chapters will be released June 9, 2024.

Mason’s Previous Appearances

Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here.

Upcoming Episodes:

June 12: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
June 18: Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2
June 20: Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Music by Simon Tebbenham.

The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

Episode 21

Friday, May 31, 2024 • Duration 01:39:22

In chapter 21, Torry (she/her) and Nick (he/him) recap The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert (28:48). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:25:00).

Content Warning: Brief discussion about a previous relationship where domestic violence occurred throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore The Dragon’s Bride in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Nick’s Previous Appearances

Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)

Episode 20

Friday, May 24, 2024 • Duration 02:05:55

In chapter 20, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups and Beyond Top Chef All Stars RHAP-up, and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (7:34). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:08:14). Next they discuss season 3, part 1 of the tv adaptation, Bridgerton (1:22:50). Finally, Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:48:05).

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Romancing Mr. Bridgerton in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Haley’s Previous RTBR Appearances

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Priest by Sierra Simone (with FluentlyForward, Shannon McNamara)

Episode 19

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • Duration 54:45

In chapter 19, Torry (she/her) and Shannon McNamara (she/her) from FluentlyForward recap Priest by Sierra Simone (9:20). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (52:39). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (59:43).

Content Warning: Discussion about a previous suicide of a family member, rough sex, and the church’s history and ongoing sexual abuse throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Priest in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Shannon’s Previous Appearances

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The Idea Of You by Robinne Lee (and Movie Adaptation Review)

Episode 18

Thursday, May 9, 2024 • Duration 02:07:23

In chapter 18, Torry (she/her) and Deniz Kofteci (she/her) discuss age gap romances (5:53) and then recap The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (14:51). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:13:56). They answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:11). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, The Idea of You (1:35:05). Finally, Torry and Deniz get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the movie (1:44:31) and answer more questions (1:51:39)!

Content Warning: Brief discussion about sexual assault between 1:06:04-1:09:12. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book and movie: The Idea of You.

Deniz’s Previous Appearances

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Upcoming Episodes:

May 15: Priest by Sierra Simone
May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn/Bridgerton Season 3
May 29: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert

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