Mystic Scales & Fae Tales

Mystic Scales & Fae Tales

A Fantasy and Dystopian Book Podcast hosted by bibliophiles Leigh and Jen

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May 4, 2026 46 mins

We went to Bookcon!

After taking a second to digest the experience, we are finally ready to breakdown this controversial book convention. On this episode, we will go over the positives and negatives from the weekend. And the most important question- would we do it again?

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This week we're diving back into the Grishaverse, continuing with book two in the Shadow & Bone series by Leigh Bardugo.

Spoilers ahead for chapters 1-12 as we break down part one of Siege and Storm!

Also listen for a sneak peek at a panel we attended with the author at BookCon!

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Happy Hunger Games!

We are back with another review of the Hunger Games Stage Show happening now in London. This episode will focus on Act Two of the show. We are excited to welcome back our friend Adam- a huge Hunger Games Fan just like us!

Spoilers ahead for the Hunger Games Show, the Hunger Games Books, and the Hunger Games movies.

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April 13, 2026 57 mins

Join us as we dive back into the Grishaverse! This week we're finishing up Leigh Bardugo's first book in the Shadow & Bone series.

If you haven't yet, make sure to check out our review of chapters 1-8 in our previous full-length episode.

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April 6, 2026 42 mins

Happy Hunger Games!

A very special mini episode where we review the Hunger Games Stage Show happening now in London.

Jennifer was lucky enough to see the show recently so we invited on our friend Adam who also saw the show!

On this mini episode, we will review the first Act of the show. Stay tuned for the next mini episode for the review of Act Two and our overall thoughts for the show.

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March 30, 2026 55 mins

Back in the Grishaverse with the book that started it all: Leigh Bardugo's Shadow & Bone.

This episode spans chapters 1-8 as we break down the lore and inspiration of this YA fantasy favorite.

Follow along on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube, and chat with us in our book club on Fable!

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March 23, 2026 28 mins

Join us as we wrap up our first mini series! We're discussing Bound, the final published work from Ali Hazelwood!

Make sure to look back on all our previous Ali Hazelwood episodes--for new and veteran fans alike!

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March 16, 2026 58 mins

"This action will have no echo"

We are sad but excited to finish Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo. Take a listen to hear our hot takes, our favoriate moments, and the characters we loved the most.

Spoilers ahead for the Six of Crows series!

Our bookclub will now move onto Shadow and Bone! Join us on the fable app to read along with us!

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Flying all the way to Italy for this next read! 

We are so excited to review one of our new favorite books, Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood! 

Note this story is a continuation to Not in Love so highly suggest reading that book first. 

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March 2, 2026 63 mins

What type of audiobooks do you prefer? Is there an author you are dying to read their entire backlist? Can you guess a book you recently read from just a few words? 

Although we are not reviewing a specific book in this episode, we thought it would be fun to just talk about our favorite topics in the bookish space! And some of our favorite authors! 

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February 23, 2026 34 mins

Ali Hazelwood did not play with this one! Grab your favorite video game controller and lock in because in this episode we are gushing about Ali Hazelwood's novella- Two Can Play. 

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February 16, 2026 60 mins

This episode marks a new fantasy series we're undertaking! Join us in the Grishaverse with Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows. It's the height of YA and we're so excited to get lost in the heist!

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February 9, 2026 34 mins

We're back with another Ali Hazelwood episode! These week we're ~diving~ into DEEP END, and happily celebrating it's first book birthday!

Join us on Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube, and Fable @faetalespodcast to discuss all of Ali's works.

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January 26, 2026 59 mins

Everyone loves a good book to film adaptation chat. This week we're talking Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation--popular novel and Netflix's newest romcom!

Weigh in with your thoughts on our pages: Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, or Fable @faetalespodcast

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January 26, 2026 30 mins

Another week, another Ali Hazelwood! Consider it part one of a duology if you will, this week we're talking about Rue and Eli in Not in Love!

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January 19, 2026 52 mins

It's time for another Wicked Game!

Falling back into the world Kaylie Smith created with Phantasma, we are excited to be reviewing the second book in the series- Enchantra! Our book club on the fable app just finished this read and we all had a box of mixed opinions. Don't take a deal from a devil but do listen to this episode and let us know what you think! 

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January 12, 2026 36 mins

Cheers to One Year of the Mystic Scales & Fae Tales Podcast!

What a journey it has been! We are so beyond grateful for everyone who has tuned in during this past year. Books are our passion and being able to create a bookish space like this is something we cherish endlessly. 

We have a lot planned for the next year so take a listen to this mini episode as we reflect on the last year and look ahead. 

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January 5, 2026 65 mins

Another year in the books!

Join us as we recap all that we read for 2025--the good, the bad, the genres we never expected to love, and what we're looking forward to reading in the new year!

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December 29, 2025 34 mins

Another mini episode, another Ali Hazelwood romcom (or two!). 

This week we wrap up the Loathe to Love You novellas--Stuck with You and Below Zero.

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December 22, 2025 61 mins

With our Season 3 premiere, we're taking it BACK to the world of Quicksilver. The anticipated second book in the series, Brimstone, released last month and our book club dived in so naturally we had to review it! 

Grab your pet fox and keep them close because this review is a rough ride.

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