Gorls Unplugged

18 romantasy, fantasy and romance books set in ACADEMY'S 🏰📚

Welcome back to Gorls Unplugged! Today we're hitting ya with 18 books that are set in academy's and school settings! Tor and I LOVE an academic setting in a book, and something about them just feels so autumnal to us, so today we're diving into: ✨ Why we love academy settings so much ✨ What makes them so perfect for autumn ✨ Academy book recommendations across romantasy and fantasy ✨ Academy book recommendations across romance Plus, we're also giving you a mini update on our autumn reading so far this year right at the beginning. So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻 You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunplugged Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

The Love Hypothesis movie is a BAD adaptation? Plus Off Campus DRAMA and more! 👀📚

Welcome to another episode of the gorls debrief where we update you on all the news in the bookish space!Since the love hypothesis movie has now released and one of us is an Ali hazelwood STAN, we thought we'd give an update on our personal thoughts and a look at how it matches the contents of the book 👀We're also diving into the Off Campus bookish drama that has been all over our feeds – have you seen it?? What do you think of the Drunk Shakespeare statement?And then in true us fashion, we're also bringing you updates on the rest of the book to screen adaptation releases and productions coming our way ☺️So, sit back and relax – grab a snack and get cosy while you watch cos she's a long episode gorls! 🤪💕You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunpluggedApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

BOOK RELEASES in the rest of 2026 & our spooky season TBRs 👀🎃📚

Welcome back to Gorls Unplugged! It's time for season FOUR!!! We told your break wouldn't be for very long! Andddd, if you listen carefully to this episode you'll find some exciting news 👀 In today's episode, we're going through all the books that are still set to release in 2026, and we're also talking all things SPOOKY SZN TBR 👻 From botanical fantasy horror, to cosy fluffy romance – between us, there's a lot of variety. We've also set each other a fun challenge to read two books the one chooses for us, so tune in to see what Brontey picks for Tor and what Tor picks for Brontey 👀 So, enjoy, grab a PSL and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻🎃 You can also find us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunpluggedApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

Our 26 for 2026 | The books on our priority tbr, & our winners and disappointments so far 👀📚⭐️

Welcome back to Gorls Unplugged! Today we're hitting ya with the FINAL episode of season 3 booooo 🥲BUT, don't worry!! We're not taking a break for very long, and we'll be back before ya know it! In today's episode, we're going through all the books we put on our 26 for 2026 TBR at the start of the year. From winning reads, to disappointments, and the books we're not even sure why we put on there to begin with—we're going through it all.Plus, there's a general reading update on the books we read in July & August!There were a couple of tech issues in recording this ep for you, but we hope it's still enjoyable. We've so appreciated another season of your support, and we can't wait to come back for season 4 where we'll have an exciting announcement 👀So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunpluggedApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

we're NEURODIVERGENT?! | ADHD & Autism diagnosis, coping mechanisms, and our experience

We're back with another ep, but today we're tackling something a little more serious 🥲 If you follow Tor on any of her channels, you might know that she's diagnosed with ADHD, but today we're diving into what everyday life looks like with severe combined ADHD, how the diagnosis helped, coping mechanisms, and more💡 In addition, Brontey talks about her current autism assessment, how that's been so far and the behaviours that point to it. Spoiler alert - we filmed this episode at the start of season 3, and we can now confirm Brontey officially has a bit of the ol' tism rhythm lol. Really we made this episode in hopes that it helps just one person who might have grown up feeling different, was 'othered' because of their behaviours, or maybe is just coming to terms with their own neurodivergent behaviours now as an adult. If you feel alone, know that we completely understand!! Being neurodivergent is both a blessing and a curse, but life would be pretty boring if we were all the same! 💕 So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻You can also find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunpluggedApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

Our ULTIMATE summer faves 🌞🤠 | Books, movies, TV, and more!

Well gorls, we’re in the throes of hot girl summer, but don’t worry — we havent forgotten to bring you our favourite summer reading recommendations 😎 Although Brontey’s an autumn gal, Tor loves summer... from picky bits and bbq’s, to iced coffee, cowboy romances, and travelling fantasies —there's something for everyone! So today, we're diving into all of those things and giving you a comprehensive guide to summer. From recent romantasy's, to upcoming books we still have to read, and our tried and trusted summer romances, you're sure to find something to add to your watch list or TBR! This episode also features: MORE mentions of baked goods 🍰 A five-star romantasy rec from Tor ✨ An update on summer shows 📺 A debate on salad 👀 So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻

Our BEST & WORST reads of 2026 so far | Mid-year reading wrap up 📚👀

Well gorls, it's finally time! We're halfway through 2026 which means we're giving an update on the 50+ books we've read between us this year! ✨ As well as looking at our top 3 and bottom 3 reads, we're also reflecting on progress with our bookish goals, what we hope to read in the second half of the year, and our general reading habits so far in 2026 💡📚 This episode ALSO features: Slightly spicy opinions 👀 Some disappointing reads we thought we'd love 🧐 And a ginormous reading slump 👎 So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻 You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunplugged Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

Interviewing ALEXIS L. MENARD - Best selling author of House of Bane and Blood 🐍📚✨

Today we have a very special author joining us for an interview - Alexis L. Menard aka the author of booktok hyped series House of Bane and Blood! As well as being an amazing indie-turned-traditionally published author, Alexis also happens to be the author who first ever let Brontey ARC read their book - and an author we've read in book club. So, you could say this is full circle for us?? As well as diving into the inspiration behind House of Bane and Blood, we're also talking about her brand new romantasy book The Anatomy of Magic and lots more!! This is definitely one for the romantasy readers! We hope you enjoy 💕 Find Alexis L Menard here: website: https://www.alexislmenard.org Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexislmenard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexislmenard/?hl=en Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B09WZ82JWV If you're not already following us, hit that button so you never miss an ep! 🔔 You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunplugged Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

Reacting to the Goodreads TOP ROMANTASY list 👀📚

We have thoughts – many, many thoughts. 👀📚 This week, inspired by the Once Upon a Time Zone podcast, we're reacting to the Goodreads top romantasy list. It's ranked by overall star rating, and honestly some of the placements have us feeling... well... confused. Books featured include Fourth Wing, The Shepherd Duology, The Plated Prisoner Series and more — and we are not holding back. If you love romantasy and you have opinions about which books deserve their hype, this is the episode for you. Come argue with us 😂✨ If you're not already following us, hit that button so you never miss an ep! 🔔You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunpluggedSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5G2uXmxxjA2xWld8kDirsU?si=708b144dc9c54a12Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

Jeaniene Frost | NYT Bestselling Author on Night Huntress, new book & romantasy ✨💫📚

She is an absolute icon and we are so happy she joined us 🖤 NYT bestselling author Jeaniene Frost came on Gorls Unplugged to chat all things Night Huntress, her brand new release A Curse of Beasts and Magic, and romantasy as a genre. If you know her work you already know this episode is going to be a good one. and if you don't, consider this your sign to get acquainted immediately. We talk about the series that made her a household name in the fantasy community, what inspired her new book, and why romantasy is having such a massive moment right now. It's a fun one 📚✨ You can find Jeaniene at the following: Website: https://www.jeanienefrost.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jfrostauthor/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jfrostauthor Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jfrostauthor

Interviewing CAROLINE PECKHAM & SUSANNE VALENTI | Future Zodiac Academy movie & other sneak peeks? 👀📚💫

SPOILER ALERT FOR ZA UNIVERSE 👀 We genuinely cannot believe this episode exists. Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, the authors behind Zodiac Academy and the entire Solaria universe, sat down with us for their very first interview with a bookish content creator podcast, and they deffo gave us some exciting news! We talk about their writing process, their favourite characters (yes they actually answered), future books, almost character deaths, sneak peek exclusives, and the thing we know you're all going to be screaming about — the possibility of a Zodiac Academy movie??? This is the episode we started this podcast for. we hope you love it as much as we do 🖤📚✨ Find the Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's reading tribe here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969723189953113/Caroline's tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinepeckham?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSusanne's tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susannevalenti?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTheir website: https://kingshollow.myshopify.com/collections/featured-collection If you're not already subscribed, hit that button so you never miss an ep! 🔔 You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🎧 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gorlsunplugged/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorlsunplugged Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5G2uXmxxjA2xWld8kDirsU?si=708b144dc9c54a12 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gorls-unplugged/id1890812530 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4eb24232-cb68-467c-9eba-0e6e6dd13af5/gorls-unplugged

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Pre author interview prep: Diving into the world of ZODIAC ACADEMY & the twisted sisters 💫✨

This episode has been a long time coming and we meant every word of it 🖤 Before our interview with the authors of Zodiac Academy drops next week, we wanted to dedicate a whole episode to the series that literally started everything for us. The books that brought us together, turned us into the readers we are today, and eventually led to us starting Gorls Unplugged. No big deal or anything 😂 We're getting into when we first read the series, our recommended reading order if you're just starting out, our full series ranking, a deep dive into the authors' other series', and we finish things off with a very important game of snog marry pie with the characters from the Solaria universe. Next week's interview episode is going to be amazing, so follow us to notified as soon as it drops! Consider this is your prep 📚✨

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Welcome to SEASON 3 - we're chatting current reads, book to screen adaptations, and HUGE news 👀

We're back, gorls! 🎉 Season 3 is HERE and we are kicking things off by catching you up on everything — what we've been reading, what we devoured over the break, and all the bookish news you need to know about while we were gone. We also chat book to screen adaptations, get excited about Readers & Rebels, and... we saved the best for last. We have a very big announcement at the end of this episode that you do NOT want to skip. Find more information on Readers & Rebels here: https://www.instagram.com/readersandrebels/ 💕

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Our ULTIMATE spring faves 🌸🌱 | Books, movies, TV, and more!

Well gorls, it's finally time! Spring is here 🤭🥰🌸 If you're anything like us, you love this time of year... from romance books and tv shows, to iced coffee, sunshine, and halloween—there's something for everyone!So today, we're diving into all of those things and giving you a comprehensive guide to spring. From our own TBR, to must-watch movies, and our tried and tested spring reads, you're sure to find something to add to your watch list or TBR! This episode also features: MORE discussion of food 🥮 Books we're both looking forward to 🧐 Clothes we love at this time of year 💫 So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻 #podcast #booktube #booktok #bookreview #bookreviewpodcast #springbooks #springmovies #booktubetbr

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Manifesting our best year yet | Reading goals, vision boards and keeping motivation ✨💫

This week we are talking about goal setting and the ways we try to keep ourselves motivated throughout the year. We chat about how we set personal goals, whether vision boards are actually more helpful than traditional resolutions, and how spirituality and mindset can play a role in staying focused on what you want. We also get into our bookish goals, reading habits we want to improve, and how realistic it really is to stay motivated once the excitement of January disappears. If you have ever made a vision board, set ambitious reading goals, or promised yourself this would be the year you finally get your life together, this episode will hopefully feel very relatable!

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Bookish drama and a beginning of the year reading update! 👀

This week we’re doing a short and sweet catch up on what’s been happening in the book world! 📚 We briefly touch on the anti-intellectualism debate and the ongoing “audiobooks aren’t reading” discourse on BookTok, talk about the recent tension between H. M. Wolfe and K. M. Moronova, and chat about the comparisons between Powerless and Red Queen. Alongside the drama, we’re sharing our favourite reads of the year so far and the 2026 releases we’re already excited about 👯‍♀️ It’s 28 minutes of book space updates, hot topics, and personal reading highlights!

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From BookTok to Hollywood - The adaptations we’re excited (and nervous) for

Welcome back to Gorls Unplugged! It's 2026 and we're finally back with a new episode after our extended festive break! We hope you all had a lovely celebration or rest with your fam and friends 💕 In today's episode, we’re chatting about the book-to-screen adaptations coming in 2026 and beyond - from romance favourites to nostalgic classics and the adaptations BookTok is already emotionally attached to. 📚 We dive into recent releases like Heated Rivalry, People We Meet on Vacation, and the newest season of Bridgerton, talking chemistry, casting, and why romance adaptations can be so hard to get right. We also explore the insanely popular Tell Me Lies, asking what it is that makes us all SO obsessed with messy relationships on screen? 👀 We're also looking ahead to discuss what’s coming next, including Off Campus, Wuthering Heights, and The Magic Faraway Tree — touching on fandom expectations, modern casting, and whether some stories feel too sacred to adapt 💫 And finally, we let ourselves speculate about the adaptations BookTok already has strong opinions on — from Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage, and Anna Huang, to fantasy favourites like Fourth Wing and Quicksilver. 🐉 ✨ Let us know which adaptation you’re most excited for — and don't forget to help me persuade Tor to watch We Were Liars 🤞🏼 P.S if you'd like a full list of book to screen adaptations coming out in 2026 and beyond, head over to our IG: @gorlsunplugged ✅

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The BEST & WORST books we read in 2025! 👀

Well gorls, it's finally time! We're almost at the end of 2025 which means wrapping up the 100+ books we've read between us this year! ✨As well as looking at our top 5 and bottom 5 reads, we're also reflecting on the podcast episodes this year, our hopes for 2026, and things we've taken away from our reading journeys 💡📚This episode ALSO features:Different reviews on the SAME book 👀Controversial bookish icks 🧐Let down BookTok reads 👎Lots of love and gratitude to you guys 💕So, enjoy, grab a snack and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻See you in the new year, we hope you have a lovely festive break!#podcast #booktube #booktok #bookreview #bookreviewpodcast #readingwrapup #2025books #top5books

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Booktok drama and content creation? Spilling the tea with Luceaslibrary! 📚

We're back and we've got a guest! Today we've got your (and our) favourite cosy booktoker and booktuber: Luceaslibrary 💕We love to listen to Luce's chatty videos and it's hard to believe she's only been making content for a couple of years, so we dived into the health battles that inspired her to start booktok, her content creation journey, and her thoughts on social responsibility.BUT, of course we also couldn't resist asking about her favourite and least favourite reads of this year.In typical Gorls Unplugged fashion, this episode also features:Bean soup theory 🥣Tor and Brontey tangents 👯‍♀️Block button manifestos 💡A round of bookish this or that 📚So, enjoy, grab a cup of coffee inspired by Luce's beverage of choice and don't forget to like and subscribe to us and her 💃🏻Where to find Luce:📹 Booktube: https://www.youtube.com/@luceaslibrary⏰ Booktok: https://tr.ee/bYlqr4FOez📸 Bookstagram: https://tr.ee/43dv-YtFSa

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There's BookTok drama again... Jessa Hastings tweets, tagging authors in reviews & more! 👀

Well gorls, today's a mixed bag because there's a lot happening in the BookTok world (again), but we're also reading a lot! So, today we're diving into all of those things and giving you a comprehensive run down of what we're currently reading, Jessa Hasting's tweets, and a recent incident of tagging an author in a VERY negative review. We didn't want to put harmful content in our video, but if you'd like to look at the tweets/comments by Jessa Hastings, you can find them here: https://www.threads.com/@rorysbooksshelf/post/DQCOk0ujVkJ?xmt=AQF02pp5AbC1Bwr2tvlrBxbkFHS_SG4CDK2hE2iRvFNqKQ This episode also features: - Tor eating her socks 🧦- A gothic book rec for autumn 🍂 - Top tips on how NOT to deal with negative comments on your videos 💫 - Unfiltered opinions 👀 So, enjoy, grab a cup of tea (because we're bringing it this week) and don't forget to like and subscribe 💃🏻 #podcast #booktube #booktok #bookreview #bookreviewpodcast #booktokdrama #bookpodcast #booktubetbr

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