In this follow-up episode, Julia and Chloe dive deeper into This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark, turning a sharp, humorous lens on everything from underwhelming sex scenes to missing character descriptions. They question why Calysian, the MMC, feels like a generic template (with big muscles, vague powers, and even vaguer personality) and lament the lack of clear physical descriptions—a recurring issue across the series.

The hosts dissect his shadowy god-magic, his forgettable twin twist, and the undercooked intimacy with Madinia, especially compared to the steamier dynamics in earlier books. They critique Medina’s muted sass and the missed potential for some truly fiery hate sex. From absurd nicknames to familiar “it’ll fit” tropes, they don’t hold back on calling out the clichés.

This episode blends sarcasm with genuine fandom, with plenty of banter about character depth (or lack thereof), lore contradictions, and, of course, the mystery of why no one ever works out yet stays swole. A must-listen for anyone who loves fantasy romance and isn’t afraid to roast it a little.

This week on Two Loud for the Library, Julia and Chloe dive into This Vicious Dream, Stacia Stark’s spin-off tale following Madina from The Kingdom of Lies. With ARC in hand and high expectations, the hosts unpack a story full of chains, grimoires, godhood, and emotional whiplash.

They weigh in on Madina’s transformation, the chemistry (and constant conflict) with Kalisian, and the tangled morality of vengeance, trauma, and trust. Expect Disney-coded daydreams, strong opinions on reincarnation, and a serious call for more unhinged female rage.

Was it good? Was it enough? Tune in and decide for yourself.

In this episode, Julia and Chloe return to the shadows for a final look at the third instalment in Claire Sager’s series. What begins as a discussion of plot twists, character reckonings, and political upheaval quickly spirals into something murkier—what makes a story land, and what makes it crumble?

With opposing reactions to key moments, the hosts explore themes of silence, survival, and manipulation. Trauma is unearthed, alliances shift, and power takes unexpected forms—though not always convincingly. There’s talk of crowns that mean nothing, relationships that stretch belief, and a kingdom that may have changed too fast to be saved.

And somewhere in the middle of it all: potatoes.

Book Ratings

Chloe

Book 1: ⭐️⭐️.5

Book 2: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book 3: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Julia

Book 1: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book 2: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book 3: ⭐️⭐️