Strap in, because this week we’re hitting 200 mph with Overtake by S.J. Sylvis—and things get messy fast.

We’re diving into Formula 1 chaos, rival racing dynasties, and the ultimate enemies-to-lovers showdown between cocky golden boy Rome Pierce and the boss’s daughter/crew chief who absolutely cannot stand him… until she maybe can’t stay away. When a shocking team switch forces these two to work together, the tension goes from professional rivalry to very personal real quick.

Expect us to break down the banter, the slow-burn (or not-so-slow 👀), and all the drama of forced proximity in the high-stakes world of racing. We’re talking:
rivals to lovers
workplace tension
secret romance vibes
and a whole lot of “I hate you…wait never mind” energy

Did we love the F1 setting? Are we now racing romance girlies? Did Rome win us over or make us want to throw hands? Tune in for all our unfiltered thoughts, chaotic tangents, and probably a few moments where we forget we’re supposed to be talking about the book.

Buckle up—it’s a ride.

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New episodes drop every other week.

This week was supposed to be all about Deviant King, Steel Princess, and Twisted Kingdom by Rina Kent… but yeah, that didn’t exactly happen.

After realizing we had some thoughts (and maybe a few concerns), we pivoted hard and picked up Lights Out by Navessa Allen instead. Did we stay on topic? Absolutely not.

What started as a backup plan quickly spiraled into pure chaos—featuring unhinged tangents, questionable takes, and us talking about literally everything except the book we chose.

So if you’re here for a structured literary discussion… this isn’t that. But if you’re here for vibes, laughs, and two besties losing the plot entirely? You’re in the right place.

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New episodes drop every other week.

In this episode, We crack open the morally gray universe of Rina Kent — where the kings are cruel, the obsession is unhinged, and the tension is absolutely feral.

We’re breaking down four of her most addictive books:

• Cruel King — the enemies‑to‑lovers spark that lit the entire Royal Elite world on fire
• God of Malice — the dark, twisted obsession that made readers collectively lose their sanity
• God of Ruin — the chaos, the heartbreak, and the beautifully toxic romance that ties it all together
• God of Fury — the rage, the revenge, the unraveling

Expect unfiltered opinions, character analysis, favorite moments, and the tropes that had us kicking our feet. If you love dark academia vibes, morally questionable men, and stories that refuse to let you look away, this episode is your new home.

Grab your headphones — it’s time to spill the spine.

Come scream about it with us on Instagram: @spillthespinepod

New episodes drop every other week.