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

• Patreon 56: The Willis Daughters
• Patreon 42: Pop Culture News Round-up (with Shannon)
• Patreon 33: The NYC Trip (Unedited and Uncut)
• Patreon 10: Celebrity Religions
• Bonus 23: A DeuxMoi Deep Dive
• Episode 71: Petty about Celebrity Relationship Tea

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1
• May 29: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert
• June 5: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

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

• Patreon 32: Casting Almosts
• Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh

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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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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 17, Torry (she/her) and Skye Warren (she/her), author of The Professor and host of Storytime with Skye, recap Need Me by Tessa Bailey (19:32). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (58:51).

Content Warning: Discussion about a professor/student relationship throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Need Me in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. There is a What Happened This Summer by Tessa Bailey spoiler at 50:07.

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 16, Torry (she/her) and Becky Feldman (she/her) from Too Stupid To Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under recap The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (11:09). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:10:28).

Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault survivors between 56:17-1:02:22. Take care!

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

Becky’s Previous Appearances

• Episode 144: Petty about Kylie Jenner’s Tiktoks, Plastic Surgery in Hollywood, and Lea Michele at the Tonys
• Episode 123: Petty about The Price of Glee, Harry and Meghan Part 1, and Katie Holmes’ 2000s Look

Listen to Torry and Becky discuss The Worst Guy on Too Stupid To Live.

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 15, Torry (she/her) and Kirsten MacInnis (she/her) from Mess Magnets and Hot Dummies on Islands recap Book Lovers by Emily Henry (8:36). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:09:48). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:25:27).

Content Warning: Brief discussion about death of a parent throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Book Lovers.

Kirsten’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 62: Ranking Fandom Names (Part 2)
• Patreon 57: Ranking Fandom Names (Part 1)
• Patreon 28: The Selena, Justin, and Hailey Relationship Timeline
• Patreon 16: 2023 Pop Culture Predictions
• Episode 110: Petty about the Latest in Kardashian News, the Queen, and Jennifer Lawrence’s Return (with Kirsten MacInnis)
• Episode 78: Petty about Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Pregnancy Announcements, and Standing Pants Only (with Kirsten MacInnis)

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 14, Torry (she/her) and Kelly Reynolds (she/her), author and host of Boobies & Noobies, recap The Fine Print by Lauren Asher (8:59). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (51:09).

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

Kelly’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• Episode 91: Petty about This Day, Tiktokkers, and Met Gala Looks
• Episode 54: Petty about the Misconceptions of Romance Novels

Check out Kelly’s books, the Honeywood Fun Park series, and the Mad World series mentioned in the episode.

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 13, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas (5:05). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:05:48).

Spoiler Warning: While we explore A Court of Frost and Starlight in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 12, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas (5:36). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:20:18). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:47:36).

Spoiler Warning: While we explore A Court of Wings and Ruin in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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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.