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Happy Holidays Everyone!
We hope that everyone is having/had a great holiday. In today's episode, Sam tells a story about little monsters called Kallikantzari while Morgan tells you how hallmark movies started. Please keep in mind that in this episode Sam is a bit sick, so her voice is a little bit gone. We hope you enjoy this episode and it makes you eat some candy canes and watch a Hallmark movie!Check us out here!
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This is the last book of the 2024 book review season!! Thank you all so much for making this book review year amazing!! The next two weeks will be our Christmas Special and End of the year wrap up!! Cannot believe we are heading into 2025!!
With the pending TikTok ban we encourage you to follow our other socials as well to make sure you that you stay up to date on not only this podcast but anything else we have going on as we adjust our video content to continue reaching our amazing listeners. Find all of our socials here!
This week we reviewed The Rules of Royalty by Cale Dietrich a YA Romance:
Two princes from neighboring countries fall into a whirlwind royal romance in this sparkling spin on The Princess Diaries by Cale Dietrich.Jamie Johnson has never been the centre of attention, and he’s perfectly okay with that. His entire world unravels as a hidden truth emerges: he's the heir to the throne of Mitanor, a sun-drenched southern European country, and the press is ready to expose this secret to the world. An invitation to spend the summer in his father's palace arrives, giving Jamie a chance to get to know the man he never thought he’d meet.Meanwhile, in a northern European kingdom known for its cold climate and stoic royals, Erik Von Rosenborg, the spare prince, grapples with the upcoming marriage of his golden-boy elder brother. With the country’s spotlight trained on his family more than ever, Erik feels sidelined and tightly controlled. So when he receives an offer to tutor the newly found American prince in the ways of royalty, he accepts without hesitation.At a magnificent summer palace, Erik guides Jamie through the intricacies of royal etiquette, politics, and history. What neither prince anticipates is the connection that sparks between them—one that challenges both of their futures. Now each must make a choice: follow their hearts, or the time-honored royal path where crown and country reigns supreme, no matter the personal cost.
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Happy Sunday!!
This week we had the opportunity to interview NYT Best selling author Abigail Owen. This was such a fun episode talking to her about her Dominion Series and The Games Gods Play (both of which we have reviewed before on this podcast.) We also talked to her about her competitive sky diving and our collective love for KDramas. We hope you enjoy this episode!!
Make sure you check out Abigail Owen's socials here!!
And you can find us here :)
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Join us on this special episode as we finally discuss the last book in the Dominion series, The Shadow Rules All by Abigail Owens. In this episode, Sam and Morgan are together! So be prepared for chaos, tears, and us talking about going to the bookstore. Please keep in mind that this is the second part of reviewing this novel, last week's episode we reviewed the first half of the book.
About The Novel:
King Eidolon has taken everything.My throne, my Shadowraith, and even my kingdom. I am a queen with no one to rule, and a tattered army that's not even mine. And hope is fading fast.Now the shadows who once tormented Reven live within me, hissing and wheedling—and enticing me to betray my friends. Which could be deadly for us all. Because without the guy I fell for, without Reven, I am all shadows…and no light.And the Alignment is almost upon us—the culmination of centuries that have fueled a vengeful king’s festering rage.We’re outnumbered. We’re underpowered. And even if we could unleash the trapped goddesses, they would destroy the kingdom and everything in it.
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Happy Sunday Everyone!!! This week we are talking about part 1 in the final book of the Dominion series. We read all the way to chapter 39 and cannot wait to finishing it. Come listen to all our thoughts and theories!!
We hope you enjoy! <3
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This week has been tough, especially after the election results. There are a lot of people who are worried, stressed, and sad about the future.
But one thing you can be sure of is that this podcast is a safe space. Sam and Morgan have always read diverse books by diverse authors and have no plans to stop.
Regardless of your race, religion, or sexual orientation, you are welcome here. We want to create a community where everyone feels safe and accepted. This podcast is a place where everyone can have their voices heard. We believe that everyone should be allowed to share their stories and experiences. We strive to make this podcast an inclusive and welcoming space for all.
Spend some time taking care of yourself this week, whether it's walking, reading a book, or napping. It's important to remember that elections come and go, but the only thing that lasts is hope. We need to keep fighting for what we believe in even if it seems impossible to do so. We must remain hopeful that the future will be brighter.
"Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars." -Kamala Harris
So this week we decided to read something fluffy and romantic, and that book was It's Not Me, It's You by Alex Light!About The Novel:
Jackie Myers is a fraud. Or she might be a genius—the jury’s still out.The thing is, she secretly runs pleasebreakmyheart, a gone-viral account aimed at breaking hearts and ending relationships…. And she just used it to break up her insufferable eternal nemesis's picture-perfect relationship.Wilson is the buttoned-up, type-A assistant manager of her nightmares—but it turns out he’s also, apparently, a great boyfriend.So with her conscience (and paycheck) on the line, Jackie decides there’s only one thing to do: She’s going to help Wilson win his ex-girlfriend back. Which should be easy, considering Jackie hates him…right?
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This week we talk about everyone's favorite topic.....Require Reading. This episode is actually a lot more fun than your required reading though ;)
Also make sure that if you are American and of legal voting status to go vote this Tuesday!!!
We love you all and hope you enjoy the episode.
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Ghosts, goblins, and Gef! Welcome to our Halloween special, where Morgan and Sam did a live stream on TikTok and talked about spooky stories. While Sam spoke about the rules of Appalachia, Morgan did a deep dive into the case of Gef the talking Mongoose!
We hope y'all have a great Halloween and eat buckets of candy! Don't look outside your window at night and don't talk back to a Mongoose!Check us out here!
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Happy Sunday!!
This week we talked about Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner a fun and heartwarming romance. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you did make sure you follow us wherever you listen to a podcast to get notified when we upload an episode and you can follow all of our socials here to stay in the know!!
Also make sure you stay to the end to find out about a fun event we have planned!
Book Summary:
Opposites attract when a buttoned-up professor and a carefree doorman team up to restore a missing identity in this magical romance, perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Ashley Poston.Type-A mathematician Catherine Lipton’s carefully calculated life goes awry when a university’s human resources system rejects her employment paperwork. Soon after, her credit card is declined. At the Social Security office, Catherine makes a shocking discovery—she’s disappeared from the government’s records, and there’s no evidence she exists at all.The one person who offers to help is Luca Morelli, her attractive but aggravating doorman who spends more time flirting with Catherine’s neighbors than he does enforcing the building rules.Left with no other options, Catherine reluctantly agrees to enlist the help of Luca’s well-connected Italian family. Soon, she finds herself following Luca into a smoky bar to meet the Mafia, breaking into the records room of a local hospital, doing a little light stalking, and having a surprising amount of fun–all while growing closer to Luca.As Catherine begins to unravel the mystery behind her missing identity, she may discover that the “real” Catherine is someone she never expected
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Today,
Morgan is back on the podcast after being affected by Hurricane Helene. We can finally discuss If I Were You by Cesca Major, a novel that we were supposed to discuss two weeks ago. So this will be fun...About The Novel:From the author of Maybe Next Time comes a funny and emotional read about a couple struggling in their relationship who accidentally swap bodies on their way to a family wedding weekend.Amy and Flynn have been dating for two years. And they love each other. Don’t they?Only Amy can’t read Flynn’s mind and Flynn can’t read Amy’s. Little do they know this weekend is make or break.Amy’s nervous older sister is getting married at the world’s swankiest wedding venue in rural Devon and is relying on her younger sister to be the perfect Chief Bridesmaid. Frustrations on the way to the wedding escalate until both Amy and Flynn are shouting at each other in a country lane during a thunderstorm. Why can’t they see things from the other’s point of view? When lightning strikes, Flynn and Amy are thrown to the ground, and when they stand back up they realize—they’ve switched bodies.Forced to attend the glamorous wedding weekend as each other is surely an impossible task. With spa mornings, exes, flash mob rehearsals, speeches and more, getting through this swap will test their relationship to breaking point. And when they each discover big secrets in the other’s past—it seems that switching bodies could be the least of their problems. Even if they do manage to swap back—can their relationship survive?
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Happy Sunday,
Unfortunately it is just the Sam show again this week...Morgan should be back next week!!!! So we hope you enjoy this one woman review of An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson a Dark Academia/Gothic novel.
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Trigger Warnings:
Drug Use/OD, SA, Gore, Murder, Suicide
Again...Thank you NetGalley and Berkley publishing for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
A student will find that the hardest lessons sometimes come outside the classroom in this stunning dark academia novel from the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching and House of Hunger.Lennon Carter’s life is falling apart.Then she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to take the entrance exam for Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because—like everyone else at the school—she has the innate gift of persuasion, the ability to wield her will like a weapon, using it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself.After passing the test, Lennon begins to learn how to master her devastating and unsettling power. But despite persuasion’s heavy toll on her body and mind, she is wholly captivated by her studies, by Drayton’s lush, moss-draped campus, and by her brilliant classmates. But even more captivating is her charismatic adviser, Dante, who both intimidates and enthralls her.As Lennon continues in her studies her control grows, and she starts to uncover more about the secret world she has entered into, including the disquieting history of Drayton College, and the way her mentor’s tragic and violent past intertwines with it. She is increasingly disturbed by what she learns. For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption . . . and it's a test she's terrified she is going to fail.
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Hey Everyone! As you all know Hurricane Helene has come and gone and left destruction in her path. Unfortunately Morgan was hit pretty good and has lost all power and internet. In this episode Sam talks about the next steps and what the tentative plan is, but as with all good plans we must remain flexible.
We love you all and if you want to keep up with the next steps of this podcast you can find all of our socials here
We love you all and we will talk to you soon.
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Happy Sunday!!!
This week we finished The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen!!! We hope you enjoy this episode and there is a special treat for those who make it all the way to the end!! So you don’t wanna miss out on that! We want to say thank you to NetGalley, Red Tower Books and the Abigail Owen team for giving us this ARC in exchange for an honest review <3
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Today, we are discussing a book from one of our favorite writers, Abigal Owens. The book we are talking about is The Game God Plays, the first book in the crucible series. We are also talking about the newest tiktok trend with deatheaters and how Morgan was catfished.
About The Novel:
The gods love to toy with us mere mortals. And every hundred years, we let them…I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it, thanks to Zeus.Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won’t notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus’ patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god.The worst god. Hades.For the first time ever, the ruthless, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible—the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. But instead of fighting their own battles, the gods name mortals to compete in their stead.So why in the Underworld did Hades choose me—a sarcastic nobody with a curse on her shoulders—as his champion? And why does my heart trip every time he says I’m his?I don’t know if I’m a pawn, bait, or something else entirely to this dangerously tempting god. How can I, when he has more secrets than stars in the sky?Because Hades is playing by his own rules…and Death will win at any cost. Check Out Our Socials here!
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We hope everyone had a great week. This week we picked up a tear-jerker that is for sure.
Be aware, if you have not already read this book, there are a lot of trigger warnings:
griefdeathdrug addictionSAMentions of suicideSo just be aware.
We hope you enjoy the episode
(Side note we know the brother's name is Jack....for some reason Sam wanted to call him Jake.....sorry)
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Today we discussed a coming-of-age novel called The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal by Ambika Vohra. This novel, was something that reminded us of our teenage years and also the awkward times that came with being a teenager. We really hope you enjoy this episode!About The Novel:
Aisha who is having a hard time figuring out how to answer the Standford essay question, “how have you gotten out of your comfort zone?”
The thing is Aisha hasn’t, she hasn’t gone to any parties or even had her first kiss. But when her long-time crush, Brian asks her to dance. She thinks that her fate is changing. That is until Brian stands her up. As if on cue, a banged-up car pulls up to the dance, and a guy her age apologizes for being late to pick her up. Aisha doesn’t know what he is talking about but is sick of not taking chances so she gets into this stranger's car. To Aisha’s relief, seventeen-year-old Quentin isn’t a kidnapper but failing math. So they strike a deal if Aisha helps Quentin pass math, he will help push her out of her comfort zone. Except what happens when Aisha’s sticky note manifesto is taken off, but she falls for the wrong guy, hurts her best friend, and still can’t finish her essay. Victory feels far from reach. Is winning worth it if you loose yourself in the processCheck Out The Rest Of Our Socials Here!
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Happy Sunday!! We hope you enjoy this week's episode where we talk about You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q Sutanto.
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Welcome Back, today we discuss all things book-related from the drama that happened in the movie It Ends With Us, to the new update from St.Martin Press. Oh, and we also talk about the book The Dollmakers! Which by the way is it too late to say that dolls are scary?
About The Novel:
In the country called One, dollmakers are vital members of the community. An artisan’s doll is the height of society’s accomplishments, while a guard’s doll is the only thing standing between the people of One and the vicious, cobbled monstrosities that will tear apart any structure—living or dead, inanimate or otherwise—to add to their horde.Apprentice Shean of Pearl is a brilliant dollmaker. With her clever dolls, she intends to outsmart and destroy the Shod, once and for all—a destiny she’s worked her whole life toward accomplishing. But when the time comes for her dolls to be licensed, she’s told her work is too beautiful and delicate to fight. A statement that wounds and infuriates her; the Shod killed everyone she loved. How could her fate be anything but fighting them?In an attempt to help her see a new path for herself, Shean’s mentor sends her on a journey to the remote village called Web, urging her to glean some wisdom from Ikiisa, a reclusive and well-respected guard dollmaker. But Shean has another if she can convince the village of Web of her talents, the Licensor Guild will have to reconsider and grant her a guard’s license. And what better way to convince them than challenging Ikiisa and instating herself as the official dollmaker of Web? Once she’s done that, proving her dolls’ worth in the fight against the Shod will be simple. As simple, that is, as calling the Shod to Web...Check out our socials here!
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Today, Sam and Morgan discuss the complex relationships of being in a "perfect family" while trying to figure out a murder in the future. If that sounds interesting, then you are going to love the novel that we are going to be talking about today, which is called Death At Morning House by Maureen Johnson!About The Novel:The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist.With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe a new summer job, and that’s how she ends up at Morning House, a mansion built on an island in the 1920s and abandoned shortly thereafter. It’s easy enough, giving tours. Low risk of fire. High chance of getting bored talking about stained glass and nut cutlets and Prohibition.Oh, and the deaths. Did anyone mention the deaths?
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