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February 2026 Book Recommendations: Fae & Alchemy series: Part 2 Brimstone

Host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) and Book Club Bestie guest reviewer Asiah Muhammad return to review “Brimstone” the follow-up to “Quicksilver” by Callie Hart. And boy do they have notes! Did the sequel win them over, though? Listen in. Agree or disagree? Share in comments or send a text.

Revisit their brutally honest review of "Quicksilver".

Special thanks to the Bookish Goblin for source material for the recap section.

IRL Book Event not to miss:

• February 28, 2026 - Book signing with CM Lepore, author of "Lucid" and Book Bestie guest on Onyx Storm episode - 2nd & Charles, Hagerstown, Md.

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February 2026 Book Recommendations: Fae & Alchemy series: "Quicksilver," "Kingfisher's POV" and "Brimstone" by Callie Hart. Was this BookTok sensation worth the flowers? Host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) and Book Club Bestie guest reviewer Asiah Muhammad give brutally honest reviews and ratings. Part 1 in this episode "Quicksilver" and "Kingfisher's POV". Join us next week for Part 2 - the review of "Brimstone". Agree or disagree? Share in the comments or send a text.

IRL Book Events not to miss:

• February 13-14th, 2026 - Love Y'all Festival - romance and romantasy book conference in Decatur, Ga (MustLuvRomantasy will be there!)
• February 28, 2026 - Book signing with CM Lepore, author of "Lucid" and Book Bestie guest on Onyx Storm episode - 2nd & Charles, Hagerstown, Md.

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TV Series Binge-Watch Recommendation: The Way Home In this bonus episode, host R.J. teams up with book club bestie and fellow superfan, Yolanda Moore to breakdown The Way Home — Hallmark’s unexpectedly addictive, time‑traveling, multi‑generational drama that absolutely deserves a spot on every Romantasy lover’s binge-watchlist.

Together, they explore the magical pond that drives the story, the emotional arcs across three seasons, the layered romances, and the family mysteries that keep viewers hooked. Yolanda also brings a curated list of Hallmark time‑travel movies for your next cozy binge and opens up about the mission behind her nonprofit, Loving Rose Foundation.

Key Takeaways

• Peak Romantasy energy: magic, mystery, emotional healing, and multi‑timeline storytelling.
• The pond as chaotic magic: a fate‑driven portal shaping the Landry family’s past and present.
• Season‑by‑season themes:
  • Season 1 → Discovery
  • Season 2 → Redemption & rescue
  • Season 3 → Adjustment & identity
• Romance across generations: Kat’s love square, Alice’s first love, Del’s late‑in‑life romance, and a queer‑coded thread with Susanna.
• Season 4 theories: Who is Casey Goodwin? Is Sam Bishop a time traveler? What secrets remain buried in Port Haven?
• Hallmark’s time‑travel canon: Yolanda’s must‑watch movie list.
• The Loving Rose Foundation: Yolanda’s heartfelt work supporting blood cancer and dementia patients and caregivers.