Smut Syndicate
Charlie and Danielle are two self-described smart girls who make dumb jokes about spicy books. Each week they deliver a book report reviewing titles ranging from romantasy to dark romance. They see themselves as literary dealers, trying to convince listeners to pick up their favorite reads. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Their motto is 'Live, Laugh, Mortal Trash'.
Episodes
Marrow - Autopsy Part 3
Hello Smutlings, welcome to the final dissection of Marrow by Trisha Wolfe and Brynne Weaver. This episode covers chapter 16 to the end. Thank you everyone who read along with us and told us their thoughts and theories it was a lot of fun. ***Correction - Trisha wrote the Jack chapters and Brynne wrote the Kyrie chaptersClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Suppo
ACOSF - Recap
Welcome smutlings to the final Acotar book in our recap leading up to Acotar 6 release. Today we are covering A Court of Silver Flames. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Marrow - Autopsy Part 2
Hello Smutlings, this is part 2 of Marrow by Trisha Wolfe and Brynne Weaver. Today we are covering chapters 10 to the end of Chapter 15. For anyone reading along with us, we would love to know your thoughts and theories so far. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Shadow Realm Discussion with Brynne Weaver
Our recording from our Instagram Live with Brynne Weaver. In this episode we discuss things upcoming in the world of Brynne and we dissect the Shadow Realm series. There are spoilers ahead but this will not take away from those that haven't yet read the series. Thank you so much Brynne for letting us pick your brain. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Sup
ACOWAR - Recap
This episode continues our Fantasy Friday segment where we cover SJM books leading up to the release of ACOTAR 6. This episode of A Court of Wings and Ruin, covers the bare bones of the story and a few of our theories. We would love to hear your thoughts and theories. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Q&A - Adeline Humphries
Bonus episode - author Adeline Humphries was gracious enough to answer some of our questions about The Falling Star Trilogy and her process. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Marrow - Autopsy Part 1
Hello Smutlings, this is part 1 of Marrow by Trisha Wolfe and Brynne Weaver. Today we are covering chapters 1 to the end of Chapter 9. For anyone reading along with us, we would love to know your thoughts and theories so far. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Requiem - Book Report
Welcome to our book report on Requiem the third book in the Falling Star trilogy by Adeline Humphries. Check your trigger warnings we are going to be going through the wringer today.Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
ACOMAF - Recap
Welcome back to another Fantasy Friday on Smut Syndicate as we continue our recaps of SJM books until the release of book 6. Dive into A Court of Mist & Fury. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Resonance - Book Report
Hey Smuties, we are continuing with our coverage of the Falling Star trilogy by Adeline Humphries. We are talking about Resonance check your trigger warnings and grab your tissues we are going for emotional damage. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
ACOTAR - Recap
Yellooo Smutlings, welcome to our first Fantasy Friday. We are going to attempt to recap all the SJM books prior to the release of ACOTAR 6&7. This are going to be refresher episodes for anyone who doesn't have time for a reread before October 27th, so they will be full of spoiler goodness. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh
Dissonance - Book Report
Today’s book report covers Dissonance book 1 in the Falling Star Trilogy by Adeline Humphries. This is a rockstar second chance dark romance. Trigger Warnings - Drug Use & Murder Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Heat of the Everflame - Recap
Hey Smutlings welcome back to the third instalment of the Kindred Curse series, Heat of the Everflame. This is a recap episode in preparation for Burn of the Everflame, this will only cover the bare bones of the book.Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Glow of the Everflame - Recap
Continuing with our Kindred’s Curse recap series. These episodes are for folks that have read the books but need a quick refresher before Burn of the Everflame comes out September 8, 2026.Spoilers ahead Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Cat & Mouse Duet - Bonus Episode
Welcome back to Smut Syndicate, today's episode covers all the extras surrounding the cat & mouse duet, Satan's Affair, Phantom, Where's Molly & more. Due to some technical difficulties this episode gets down to business, we will be back next week with the full meal deal. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mor
Spark of the Everflame - Recap
This episode is a recap of Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole it covers the very bare bones of the book in preparation for the release of Burn of the Everflame out September 8, 2026. Spoilers aheadClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Hunting Adeline - Book Report
We are finishing off the Cat & Mouse duet by HD Carlton. CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS! Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Haunting Adeline - Book Report
Today we are diving into the mind of HD Carlton, starting with Haunting Adeline book 1 in the Cat & Mouse duet. Check your trigger warnings. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
A Queen of Broken Realms - Book Report
Smut Squad today we are completing the Shadow Realm trilogy with A Queen of Broken Realms by Brynne Weaver. This is book 3 in a neon romantasy series. With vampires, werewolves, angels, reapers and much much more. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
A Heart of Bitter Poison - Book Report
We are back again for book 2 in the Shadow Realm series with A Heart of Bitter Poison by Brynne Weaver. Spoilers ahead Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Rocky Mountain Book Box presents Brynne Weaver in conversation with Aurora Palit
Welcome Smut Squad to a very special episode of Smut Syndicate. On July 6, 2026 we were lucky enough to be a part of Rocky Mountain Book Box presents Brynne Weaver in conversation with Aurora Palit. It was such an incredible evening with great conversation between these two amazing authors. In this conversation they talk the interesting mind of Brynne, indie authors, the release of Harvest Season,
A Shadow in the Reaping - Book Report
Welcome back Smut Squad to another book report. Today we are starting our decent into the Shadow Realm with Brynne Weaver's A Shadow in the Reaping. Any questions or comments email us at Smutsyndicate@gmail.com Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Harvest Season - Book Report
Welcome back Smut Squad to Cape Carnage. That’s right we are covering Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver. Get your tin foil hats ready we have a lot of theories.Spoilers Ahead Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Two Minute Tuesday - June 23, 2026
Welcome back Smut Squad, in today's episode we are going to catch you up on a few events we are attending and some amazing books that have currently been in our minds. Brynne Weaver in conversation with Aurora Palithttps://www.rockymountainbookbox.ca/shop/events/BAXHZ3RMACRSVL76H5LCYQIQUse code Syndicate20 to get 20% off your After Dark : Chapter 2 tickets. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/after-d
Midnight Chase - Book Report
Hey Smut Squad we are continuing the Dark Lane series with Book 2 Fatal Collision by Harleigh Beck. For our full book report on Book 1 Fatal Collision check out last weeks episode. Spoilers Ahead Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Fatal Collision - Book Report
Welcome back Smut Squad today we are diving into the mind of Harleigh Beck with Fatal Collision book 1 in the Dark Lanes series. This is a three part series of novellas, that has tropes featuring forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, secret society and street racing. Spoilers AheadClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Eldrith Manor - Book Report
Welcome back Smut Squad, today we are diving into the minds of Leigh Rivers and Avina St Graves with the paranormal dark romance Eldrith Manor. Just us for some downtown love between a ghost and a demon. Spoilers AheadClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Love and Other Killers - Bonus Episode
Buckle up - today we discuss the Love & Other Killers novella by Brynne Weaver and our theories for Harvest Season. Spoilers Ahead Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Tourist Season - Book Report
Just in time for the release of Harvest Season book 2 in the Seasons of Carnage trilogy we present Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver. Spoilers Ahead Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Scythe & Sparrow
We have done it Smut Squad, we have successfully made it to book 3 in the Ruinous Love trilogy. We are diving into Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver. Spoilers all over the place, turn back now If you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you Smutsyndicate@gmail.com Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Tra
Leather & Lark
Welcome back Smut Squad to Smut Syndicate and the continuation of the month of Brynne. Today we bring you book 2 in the ruinous love series, Leather & Lark. Spoilers ahead turn back now Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Butcher and Blackbird
Welcome Smut Squad to the month of Brynne Weaver. Today we are going back to the book that started it all for us. Today we are talking Butcher & Blackbird, Book 1 in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. We are going down a dark rom com tunnel with serial killers who killer other serial killers and their feelings for eachother, so join us for some laughs. If you have not read this book, do not rob yourse
Two Minute Tuesday - May 5, 2026
Welcome Smut Squad to another Two Minute Tuesday. We have got updates on upcoming episodes, new book releases and events that you can find us at this summer. ***Update*** HD Carlton has pushed back the release of My Darling Reverie to August 2026. Come join us for at Brynne Weaver in conversation with Aurora Palit, July 6, 2026 @ 5:30pm at Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, ABwww.rockymountainbookbox.ca
Bonus - Q&A Jenny Hickman
What up Smut Squad, today we bring you a very special episode, this is our Q&A with Jenny Hickman, the Queen that wrote the Bound & Freed series. These are questions that we sent in to Jenny and us reading her responses. Super huge thanks to Jenny for taking the time to answer these. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal
Bound By Gravity
Welcome Smut Squad today we are covering a book that is near and dear to our hearts Bound by Gravity by Jenny Hickman. This a romantasy with twists and turns and ends on a cliffhanger. As we always say do not rob yourself the joy of reading this book. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Queen of Carrion
Welcome back to Smut Syndicate, this week we are going back into the minds of Aiden Pierce & RK Pierce, continuing the Death Bound series with Queen of Carrion. Listen to Lord of Bones from last week to catch up. Spoilers AheadClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Lord of Bones
Welcome Smut Squad, we have talked about this day, we have dreamed about it and we are finally covering book 1 in the Death Bound series, Lord of Bones by Aiden Pierce and RK Pierce. This is a dark paranormal romance, labyrinth retelling with elements of Beauty & The Beast, Sleepy Hollow and a few other little treats. This book is for the bad gurrrl with the whimsical child inside. Spoilers a
Game On
We are back for the final instalment of the Into Darkness Series. We are covering Game On by Navessa Allen. This episode is spoiler full soooo you have been warned. Any questions or comments hit us up at smutsyndicate@gmail.comClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Two Minute Tuesday - April 7, 2026
Hello Smut Squad, this is your monthly Two Minute Tuesday with all book releases and upcoming events that we are excited for. We talked about it last week and then totally blanked when recording this episode - The End Unseen by Ariel N Anderson is a new romantasy book set to release April 28, 2026, so do not miss it. If you have any questions or comments email us at Smutsyndicate@gmail.comLive Lau
Under Your Scars - Book Report
Holla Smut Squad, we are back again with another dark romance episode. We are talking about a crime fighting vigilante who falls in love. We are diving into Under Your Scars by Ariel N Anderson. This episode contains spoilers. This episode deals with troubling matters and suicide, make sure to check your trigger warnings and remember your mental health matters, You matter! Suicide Crisis Line Cana
The Words - Book Report
Hola Smut Gang, we are diving into one of our all time favorite books The Words by Ashley Jade. Dive into the world of Lennon & Phoenix with us and get ready to cry. Check your triggers, spoilers ahead. Live, Laugh, Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Psychotic Obsession - Book Report
What up Smut Gang, we are continuing our decent into madness with Psychotic Obsession by Leigh Rivers. Join us while we cover Daddy Tobias, Daddy Ewan and Aria the whole crew is back and is it going to get wild. Hit us up with your questions or comments at smutsyndicate@gmail.com.Live Laugh Mortal Trash. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive
Restitution - Book Report
Hello Smut Squad, welcome to the conclusion of the Edge of Darkness series by Leigh Rivers. Today we are talking about Restitution, we are going to laugh, we are going to cry, come along for the ride. Live Laugh Mortal TrashClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Two Minute Tuesday - March 3, 2026
Welcome back Smut Gang, in today's Two Minute Tuesday episode we are going to be talking about a lot of books being released in the month of March so get your TBR's ready. You can email us at Smutsyndicate@gmail.com Live, Laugh, Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Voracious - Book Report
Hello my bookish bandits, we are continuing with the pain today with Voracious book 2 in the Edge of Darkness series by Leigh Rivers. Spoilers and tears ahead, turn back now. Live Laugh Mortal Trash -Charlie & Danielle Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Insatiable - Book Report
Hello book besties and get ready to cry, we are starting the Edge of Darkness trilogy by the wonderful Leigh Rivers. If you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you, smutsyndicate@gmail.com Live, Laugh, Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
God of Malice - Book Report
Welcome to today's book report, we are diving into the work of enemies to lovers, dark college, secret society, mafia romance, interconnected standalone spin off series. We are talking about God of Malice by Rina Kent. This is book 1 in the Legacy of Gods series, and there will be spoilers. We on all the socials.Live, Laugh, Mortal TrashClick here to text us any questions, comments or book re
Two Minute Tuesday - February 3, 2026
February 3rd edition of Two Minute Tuesday, we have got new book releases and more. Questions or comments email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.com Live Laugh Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
The Ritual - Book Report
Today we are all Mrs Ryat Archer as we deep dive into The Ritual by Shantel Tessier. Let us know your thoughts, comments questions at smutsyndicate@gmail.com or you can find us on all the socials. Live Laugh Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Satanic Shadows - Book Report
Today we are diving into the story of some real mortal trash. We are talking Satanic Shadows by Leigh Rivers. We are spilling all the details, this is spoiler full you have been warned. We would love to know your thoughts on the episode. You can see our daily reads on all the socials or email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.comLive, Laugh, Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or bo
Two Minute Tuesday - January 6, 2026
Happy New Year!! Today we have lots of new releases!!! We have got books from Shantel Tessier, HD Carlton and more. If you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you at smutsyndicate@gmail.com Live Laugh Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the showLive Laugh Mortal Trash
Best of 2025 - Our Top 5 Reads
Howdy Gang, this year we read a whopping 500 ish books between the two of us so come along as we discuss our top 5 reads of 2025, and try to convince you to read them. We would love to hear your top picks of the year or if you read any of these books, you can email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.com or follow us on the socials. Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Su
Two Minute Tuesday - December 9, 2025
Happy Tuesday. Here is this week's bookish news in two minutes. New releases from KM Moronova, KF Breene, and more. Find out which books are getting movie/TV show adaptations. If you have any questions or comments email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.comPlease rate or review this podcast, as it will help use to grow and find other book lovers. Live, Laugh, Mortal TrashClick here to text us any qu
Lights Out - Book Report
Today we are diving into the mind of Navessa Allen with the first book from the Into Darkness Series, Lights Out. This episode is spoiler full soooo you have been warned. We would love to know your thoughts on the episode. We are active on Instagram and you can email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.comLive, Laugh, Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Sup
Two Minute Tuesday - November 25, 2025
Happy Tuesday. Here is this week's bookish news in two minutes. New releases from Alex Aster, Callie Hart, Rachel Gillig and more. If you have any questions or comments email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.comPlease rate or review this podcast, as it will help use to grow and find other book lovers. Live, Laugh, Mortal TrashClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :)
Quicksilver - Book Report
Today we are diving into the world of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. This episode is take on the book and is spoiler full. We would love to know your thoughts on the episode and if you are reading Brimstone this week. We are active on Instagram and you can email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.comLive, Laugh, Mortal Trash Click here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Support the
Two Minute Tuesday - November 11, 2025
Welcome to our first two minute Tuesday episode. Since Tuesday is new book release day that's exactly what this series is about. We will cover upcoming books, bookish events and whatever else book related interests us. If you have any questions or comments email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.com Live, Laugh, Mortal TrashClick here to text us any questions, comments or book recommendations :) Supp
Introduction - Smut Syndicate
Hello and welcome to the Smut Syndicate. Let us be your literary dealers, as we read, review, romantize and rationalize books. If you like reading and don't take yourself or your book too seriously then this podcast is for you. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at smutsyndicate@gmail.com Live, Laugh, Mortal Trash -Charlie & Danielle Click here to text us any questions
