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M+K Talk Y.A.
Join M and K as they discuss the latest young adult series, from dystopian futures to high-fantasy adventures (and of course a little bit of nonsense in between). www.mandktalkya.com
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Season Five Recap
We’re back, bookworms! M+K have been MIA for most of 2021, but still managed to rally for a recap of their (abridged) season five. Plus, A Very Good R...
Kingsbane (The Empirium Trilogy)
A shifting timeline throws M+K for a loop, leaving them questioning some of the characters’ actions. Plus, Corien Just Keeps Getting Creepier; The Bur...
Furyborn (The Empirium Trilogy)
M+K team up with a pair of prophesied queens—one destined to save the world, and one destined to destroy it. Plus, POV Chapters, One Thousand and Twen...
Gold Wings Rising (Skybound Saga)
A fresh concept, a diverse cast of characters, and a soaring conclusion leads to M+K assigning one of their highest ratings ever to the Skybound Saga....
Red Skies Falling (Skybound Saga)
M+K get a change of scenery when they visit the Sky Castle and meet some (sneaky) secondary characters. Plus, More Platonic Friendships, Please; A REE...
Black Wings Beating (Skybound Saga)
M+K soar into a brand new series and discover a unique world built entirely around birds of prey. Plus, A Long-Standing Feud Over Falconry; A Complica...
A Thief Among the Trees (An Ember in the Ashes Series)
In this special bonus episode, M+K slow down and attempt to become better graphic novel readers. Plus, How to Survive Being a Fiver at Blackcliff; A S...
A Sky Beyond the Storm (An Ember in the Ashes Series)
M+K finish the first epic series of season four and bond over the power of storytelling. Plus, That Indescribable Book Feeling; Death Claims Everyone...
A Reaper at the Gates (An Ember in the Ashes Series)
M+K go on a wild goose chase with Laia, watch Elias suck at soul catching, help out at a birth with Helene, and try and answer the burning question: W...
A Torch Against the Night (An Ember in the Ashes Series)
M+K travel deep into the depths of Kauf Prison to rescue their MC’s big brother. Plus, Two Shocking Revelations Surrounding Our Secondary Characters;...
An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes Series)
M+K kick off season five with a series that they’ve wanted to read since the very start of the show. Plus, Team Helene vs. Team Keenan; The Vilest, Cr...
Season Four Bloopers Reel
M+K put their pride to the side to share all of the mistakes and mishaps from one of their toughest years in history. Plus, Husbands, Dogs, and Other...
Season Four Recap
M+K say good riddance to 2020 with a rundown of their fourth season. Plus, Our Favorite Fantastical Worlds; The Very Best Villains of The Year; An Eas...
A Crown Of Wishes-Part 2 (The Star-Touched Queen Series)
M+K finish their final series of the year and weigh in on their MC’s wishes. Plus, Beautiful Words and Confusing Plot Lines; A Sort of One-Sided Sacri...
A Crown of Wishes-Part 1 (The Star-Touched Queen Series)
M+K stay in a familiar realm, but embark on a brand new story with a completely different cast of characters. Plus, The Enemies to Lovers Trope We’re...
The Star Touched Queen-Part 2
M+K tie up the loose ends from their rendezvous with the King of the Dead and wonder what’s in store for book two. Plus, Slightly Confused by Reincarn...
The Star-Touched Queen-Part 1
In their final series of the season, M+K visit the magical world of Akaran, where they discover a room full of stars, a tree bearing memories, and a p...
Unravel the Dusk-Part 2 (The Blood of Stars Duology)
M+K mourn the demise of Maia’s dresses and discuss how the story unravels in an expected way. Plus, We’re Done with Demons for Awhile; A Satisfyingly...
Unravel the Dusk-Part 1 (The Blood of Stars Duology)
M+K learn how magic can corrupt as they watch their MC slowly turn into a demon before their very eyes. Plus, We’re Still Holding Out Hope for Lady Sa...
Spin the Dawn-Part 2 (The Blood of Stars Duology)
M+K join Maia on mission to gather materials for three magical dresses made from the sun, moon, and stars. Plus, The Enigma of Edan Finally Starts to...
Spin the Dawn-Part 1 (The Blood of Stars Duology)
M+K take a spin to Imperial China for their latest series, which promises to be a mashup of Project Runway and the Legend of Mulan. Plus, Some Major “...
Super Fan Sunday with James and Chad
In this super-special Super Fan Sunday episode, M+K invite their husbands into the recording studio to try and guess the plots of some well-known YA s...
Night of the Dragon-Part 2 (Shadow of the Fox Trilogy)
After a never-ending battle against evil, M+K get a happy ending with a dash of heartache in this thrilling conclusion to the Shadow of the Fox Trilog...
Night of the Dragon-Part 1 (Shadow of the Fox Trilogy)
M+K embark on the final book in the series and come to realize that they are finally, fully unfazed by all the evil demons. Plus, Mask-Wearing, Scisso...
Soul of the Sword-Part 2 (Shadow of the Fox Trilogy)
M+K finally find their way to the Steel Feather Temple where they witness an unexpected alliance. Plus, Should We Trust Seigetsu?; The Upside and Down...
Soul of the Sword-Part 1 (Shadow of the Fox Trilogy)
M+K start the second book in the series, get some advice from a silver fox, and learn the origin story of the sword Kamigoroshi. Plus, An Unexpected L...
Shadow of the Fox-Part 2 (Shadow of the Fox Trilogy)
M+K collect some new characters on the way to the Steel Feather Temple when they meet a demon prince with a penchant for dueling and a shrine maiden w...
Shadow of the Fox-Part 1 (Shadow of the Fox Trilogy)
For their newest series, M+K become immersed in a fantasy version of feudal Japan, where they meet a whole host of supernatural creatures. Plus, The S...
Bonus Episode!
SURPRISE! We are posting a quick message on our off week to let you know of some changes to our lineup.
Deathless Divide-Part 2 (The Dread Nation Duology)
M+K finally reach Haven with little time to spare, and reflect on the similarities between Jane and Gideon. Plus, In Which Jane Leaves Her Best Friend...
Deathless Divide-Part 1 (The Dread Nation Duology)
In the second book of the series, M+K meet up again with their MC on the road to Nicodemus, where they are rocked by an unexpected ambush and an untim...
Dread Nation-Part 2 (The Dread Nation Duology)
In this second half of Dread Nation, M+K uncover the truth about Summerland, and meet a host of new enemies, both dead and alive. Plus, Eye-Opening Lo...
Dread Nation-Part 1 (The Dread Nation Duology)
In their newest series, M+K travel back in time for an alternative-history post-Civil War retelling, where the dead suddenly begin to rise from the ba...
The Winter of the Witch-Part 2 (Winternight Trilogy)
M+K reflect on the importance of faith as peace is established between the Chyerti world and the Christian world. Plus, Konstantin Finally Gets the De...
The Winter of the Witch-Part 1 (Winternight Trilogy)
As they venture into the last book in the Winternight Trilogy, M+K mourn one of their favorite characters and wonder how much more heartache their poo...
Girl in the Tower-Part 2 (Winternight Trilogy)
While in Moscow, a myriad of secret identities are revealed and M+K realize nobody is who they say they are. Plus, An Extremely Horrible Horserace; Th...
The Girl in the Tower-Part 1 (Winternight Trilogy)
M+K make their way to Moscow where they reunite with some of their favorite (and not so favorite) characters. Plus, The Freedom and Fallbacks of Disgu...
The Bear and the Nightingale-Part 2 (Winternight Trilogy)
At the end of book one, M+K are left mystified by the magic system and wonder if they’ll ever meet Morozko again. Plus, a Horse Who May Actually be a...
The Bear and the Nightingale-Part 1 (Winternight Trilogy)
M+K get whisked away to Russia for a brand new fantasy series. Plus, Picking Macadamia Nuts in Hawaii; Why the World Needs Fairy Tales; Vasilisa the W...
The Kingdom of Back-Part 2
In the final movement of Marie Lu’s latest masterpiece, M uncovers some opera Easter eggs, K questions the characters’ poor immune systems, and both g...