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: @freyvalerio00:00 - intro & current reads06:00 - characters19:26 - book aesthetics28:14 - genres35:02 - writing styles47:00 - reading habits54:09 - for fun58:22 - 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: @freyvalerio00:00 - intro & current reads07:45 - the ember quartet12:43 - emily wilde19:25 - before the coffee gets cold23:57 - the daevabad trilogy26:38 - the prison healer29:44 - the inferno rising32:52 - the green bone saga36:48 - the chronicles of castellane42:01 - the roots of chaos45:40 - the remnant chronicles49:18 - the bone season53:53 - the elements of cadence59:00 - the kindred's curse01:03:58 - 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: @freyvalerio00:00 - intro & current reads06:09 - fantasy tropes34:22 - romance tropes01:01:52 - 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: @freyvalerio00:00 - intro & current reads05:10 - I'm a fan of instalove07:20 - smut is boring and ruins a book10:03 - second chance romance is hard to get right12:13 - Emily Henry is overrated16:22 - I hate Lizzie (Boys of Tommen)18:14 - Iron Flame was great, and gets too much hate20:59 - cracking spines and folding corners is OK23:39 - sprayed edges are so overdone25:34 - romantasy is overrated29:25 - people mostly down on romantasy because it's a genre women love31:22 - there is no reason romance books need to be over 400 pages34:15 - people who read only one or two genres, or only romance, need to be more diverse36:52 - I hate colour coded bookshelves39:16 - Silver Elite hate only started because people felt entitled to the author's identity43:11 - Carley Fortune books have no substance45:25 - listening to audiobooks is not reading49:01 - big books are normally better50:30 - every fairy/fae book is boring
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Our MOST Anticipated Book Releases For the Rest of 2025 [EP#2]
In this episode, Freya & Jaime sit down and chat about our most anticipated book releases for the rest of the year.Books mentioned:Three Shattered Souls - Mai CorlandNot Quite Dead Yet - Holly JacksonKatabasis - RF KuangWild Reverence - Rebecca RossAlchemy of Secrets - Stephanie GarberHolly - Adalyn GraceMate - Ali HazelwoodFallen City - Adrienne YoungThe Strength of the Few - James IslingtonFollow 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: @freyvalerio00:00 - intro & current reads04:45 - three shattered souls08:26 - not quite dead yet12:29 - katabasis15:35 - wild reverence19:30 - alchemy of secrets22:42 - holly26:10 - mate31:24 - fallen city33:29 - the strength of the few
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
Jaime:
https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefok
IG: @jaimefok
TT: @jaime.fok
Freya:
https://www.youtube.com/@freyvalerio
IG: @freyv_reads
TT: @freyvalerio
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