The Books That Were ALMOST Perfect... and Why [EP#7]
In this episode, Freya & Jaime talk about those books that we would highly recommend, and were still quite possibly 5 star reads... but just had one element that made it not quite perfect. Lots of good book recs in this one for you!Bailee's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKjj01Z38dcFollow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcastJaime's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefokInstagram: @jaimefokTiktok: @jaime.fokFreya's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@freyvalerioInstagram: @freyv_readsTiktok: @freyvalerio(00:00) intro & current reads(07:46) how we became friends(11:03) recursion(14:39) malibu rising(19:35) yumi and the nightmare painter(23:49) once upon a broken heart(28:50) the favorites(31:07) masters of death(34:47) shark heart(38:47) just for the summer(43:17) ready or not(46:03) the prison healer(50:23) blood over bright haven
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THIS or THAT? (Book Edition) - Fav Authors, Reading Habits & Hot Takes [EP#6]
In this episode, Freya & Jaime sit down and go through the most difficult book decisions EVER. We play This or That with authors, favorite books, characters, genres, reading habits, and so much more.Follow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcastJaime's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefokInstagram: @jaimefokTiktok: @jaime.fokFreya's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@freyvalerioInstagram: @freyv_readsTiktok: @freyvalerio(00:00) intro & current reads(06:00) characters(19:26) book aesthetics(28:14) genres(35:02) writing styles(47:00) reading habits(54:09) for fun(58:22) books and authors
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All the BOOK SERIES We are In the Middle Of (Are These Worth Reading?) [EP#5]
In this episode, Freya & Jaime sit down and discuss the book series that we are currently in the middle of reading.Follow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcastJaime's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefokInstagram: @jaimefokTiktok: @jaime.fokFreya's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@freyvalerioInstagram: @freyv_readsTiktok: @freyvalerio(00:00) intro & current reads(07:45) the ember quartet(12:43) emily wilde(19:25) before the coffee gets cold(23:57) the daevabad trilogy(26:38) the prison healer(29:44) the inferno rising(32:52) the green bone saga(36:48) the chronicles of castellane(42:01) the roots of chaos(45:40) the remnant chronicles(49:18) the bone season(53:53) the elements of cadence(59:00) the kindred's curse(01:03:58) beartown
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The Search for the ULTIMATE Book Trope... Which Trope is Best? [EP#4]
In this episode, Freya & Jaime sit down and search for our absolute FAVOURITE book trope.Follow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcastJaime's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefokInstagram: @jaimefokTiktok: @jaime.fokFreya's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@freyvalerioInstagram: @freyv_readsTiktok: @freyvalerio(00:00) intro & current reads(06:09) fantasy tropes(34:22) romance tropes(01:01:52) our ultimate tropes
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Your Bookish Unpopular Opinions... Do We Agree or Disagree? [EP#3]
In this episode, Freya & Jaime sit down and go through YOUR unpopular opinions about books.Follow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcastJaime's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefokInstagram: @jaimefokTiktok: @jaime.fokFreya's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@freyvalerioInstagram: @freyv_readsTiktok: @freyvalerio(00:00) intro & current reads(05:10) I'm a fan of instalove(07:20) smut is boring and ruins a book(10:03) second chance romance is hard to get right(12:13) Emily Henry is overrated(16:22) I hate Lizzie (Boys of Tommen)(18:14) Iron Flame was great, and gets too much hate(20:59) cracking spines and folding corners is OK(23:39) sprayed edges are so overdone(25:34) romantasy is overrated(29:25) people mostly down on romantasy because it's a genre women love(31:22) there is no reason romance books need to be over 400 pages(34:15) people who read only one or two genres, or only romance, need to be more diverse(36:52) I hate colour coded bookshelves(39:16) Silver Elite hate only started because people felt entitled to the author's identity(43:11) Carley Fortune books have no substance(45:25) listening to audiobooks is not reading(49:01) big books are normally better(50:30) every fairy/fae book is boring
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Two friends, two time zones, and a shared love of stories.
We are Freya (from Australia) & Jaime (from Canada), book besties who are worlds apart.
As lovers of fantasy, romance, and fiction - we'll dive into what we are reading, TBRs, recommendations, and all things books!
Join us as we bridge together our time zones, one chapter at a time 📚✨
IG: @onceuponatimezonepod
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcast
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