Literal Nonsense Podcast
by Hallee Balevski and Jamie Akers
A podcast where two book girlies who have nothing better to do theorize, judge, scream, and give honest opinions about the books they read.
Podcast episodes
Episode 45 : Onyx Storm - Pt. 3
Episode 45 concludes the epic coverage of Onyx Storm. Hallee and Jamie finish up their banter and reactions regarding the newest novel from the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 41-66, pages 340-527. Reactions and theories galore! Join us as we relish in the ending of this amazing third book. We truly don't know how we are going to wait for the fourth book to be released. One thing we can all agree on is - our girl Rebecca can sure write an ending that keeps us feral and wanting more. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this absolute tease of a cliff hanger!
Ep. 44 : Onyx Storm - Pt. 2
Episode 44 continues coverage on Onyx Storm. Hallee and Jamie continue their breakdown of the newest novel from the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 21-40, pages 180-339. Now that world building has been established, we are in for quite the adventure!!! Not only do we get some exciting new locations, but some exciting new SMUT. Thank youuuu Yarros! Join us as we disect the meaty part of this book - and all the craziness that comes with it. After this part, we absolutely cannot figure out how this book is going to end, and can't wait to see how this all gets wrapped up!
Ep. 43 - Onyx Storm - Pt. 1
Episode 43 is here, and brings you the MUCH anticipated newest release from the Empyrean Series - Onyx Storm. Hallee and Jamie begin their coverage of the newest novel from the Fourth Wing universe by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 1-20, pages 1-179. ONYX. STORM. We are here!! Join us as we cover the first third of the book. It's lotssss of world building, and random names - but let's be honest. We just read through it and decided we'd be like Violet and only care about their names if they survived more than a couple chapters... The first third reads a little slow, so we just made up for it with our usual chaos. See you at Basgiath ladies and gentlemen!
Ep. 42 : Iron Flame - Pt. 2
Tune in for Episode 42. Hallee and Jamie continue coverage of the second book of the Empyrean Series with their breakdown of Part 2 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 37-66, pages 337-623. Finally covering the ending that left us all torn to shreds... Join us as we chat about the absolute fuckery that was the second half of this book. Then, stay tuned for the second half of this episode where we completely spiral as we talk theories, and projections of what to expect in Onyx Storm. Make sure you're all caught up, because next week? Onyx Storm has finally arrived!
Ep. 41 : Iron Flame - Pt. 1
Episode 41 is here, bringing a brand new book. Hallee and Jamie dive into the next book of the series with their coverage of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarrow. This is the second book in the Empyrean Series. This episode will cover chapters 1-36, pages 1-334. Moving right along friends! We are now onto Iron Flame, a book that brings us emotional and physical pain every step of the way. Of course our pain is broken up by some sexy smut scenes... so therefore, we subject ourselves to the torture willingly. Join us as we see what Violet's second year at Basgiath with bring her... and we can promise it's nothing short of exciting! Our jaws were on the floor with every single turn of the page.