Reading Held Hostage

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we finish The Hunger Games trilogy by going through the last few chapters. Join us to hear Blue cry over a fictional cat. Justin talk about the various war crimes Gale does. And we introduce a new segment of reviewing the book on The Storygraph afterwards.   Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com   Follow us on TikTok @Readingheldhost...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage it goes down hill really fast. And sadly. Join us this week to learn about how just about everyone dies terrible deaths. But, besides terrible death, you do have to look forward to two adult men talk about their love lifes in the middle of a war.  Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com   Follow us on TikTok @Readingheldhostage Subscri...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we enter the Love Island Villa. Not really, but that would be really cool. Katniss has some life changing realizations and has her first ever kind person moment which is insane considering she is 17. We discuss that the Golden Compass won and now our voting is between Shadow and Bone and Divergent. Vote by 11Apr2023 to pick our next series on TikTok or on ou...

**Possible Triggers: sex crime** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we get to meet P!NK. Well not really, but Justin's mom did see her at a winery. Book wise, we are moving into more serious discussions as Mockingjay becomes a little more adult. But again, this was a book that Blue was mandated to read in 8th grade. It's a great story though. Make sure to follow us on TikTok to vote f...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we love Gale so much! He is the best character in the whole series! SIKE! Gale sucks! But Katniss is finally learning empathy, thank goodness. We also talk about how cool it would be if district 13 just nuked the Capitol 75 years ago. Join us next week to jump out of the world building bit of this book and get into the action.  Reach out to us about anything...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we have finally reached the bittersweet end of Catching Fire. We learn why no one lets Katniss join in on two things. 1) any planning. Just wow is she bad at planning or realizing anything about plans. 2) anything regarding medical stuff. She really just does not understand that. But Justin and Blue really get to the bottom of things this episode, so please...

On this episode of Reading Held Hostage… we're sorry. We have forgotten two episodes in a row. If you're listening to this from the ~~~future~~~ you won't notice. If you're one of our current listeners, thanks for your patience. Please enjoy this absolutely feral episode of Justin and Blue playing the newly wed game. Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com Follow us on TikTo...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage Justin has no thoughts. Well, maybe that is not big news, but it is very true this episode. The 75th Hunger Games begins and Katniss and Peeta are inseparably in love and if it weren't for the baby they could be happy for their time spent together. Best bomb of the whole book. Way better than Gales. If you know you know. Let us know if you guessed closer to...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we drink a lot of water and a lot of mysteriously branded salt juice. We are both in moods because of our sweet foster puppies so this is a little crazy. Please stay with us! Katniss and Peetas begin their journeys into the 75th Hunger Games and it is not pleasant. We also learn a lot about Haymitches games and how he survived. Let us know who your favorite...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage no one can forget that Blue hates Gale. He is just so freaking annoying and is legit turning this rebellion into Peeta Vs Gale. We are so proud of Katnisses growth, but oh my goodness is she dumb. Please forgive the amount of singing and snide remarks we make this episode, we are so tired from these stupid foster puppies. Reach out to us about anything at Re...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we got COIVD-19! But don’t worry we are vaccinated so all we got was really sick and some brain fog. Please excuse Blue’s voice as she got super congested and is still trying to get over it. Book wise, we start Catching Fire and listen to a quick story featuring Blue’s mom about their experience going to the movie theater. We learn, again, how much Blue hate...

**Possible Triggers: Suicide ** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we finally finish up the first Hunger Games book which was way better than Twilight or Warrior cats. Or at least according to Justin. According to Blue, they are all just as good. Except for Twilight, Twilight can burn. Anyways, please join us as we learn what the movies left out despite it being cleared for children in 7th gr...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we learn that everyone could have won the Hunger Games if they just had more skill. Starving to death? Skill issue. Getting your head bashed in? Skill issue. Just be better like Katniss. We also hear the most shocking revelation of all time. Justin thinks that the Twilight Saga movies are better than the Hunger Games ones. WTF? Let us know if you feel differ...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage big icky things happen. Listen as Blue remembers the trauma that Glimmer's death caused her as an 11yr old and how she won’t stop mentioning it as an adult. What are your thoughts on Katniss’s acid trip, also known as nightmare, nightmare, nightmare. If you check us out on TikTok, let us know which of our cats is your favorite. Reach out to us about anything...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage Blue think’s Katniss is a total brat. I mean she couldn’t think of the bigger if it was right in front of her, which it is. We give Haymitch the benefit of the doubt and talk about how creepy Cesar Flickerman must look. Also, please don’t make fun of how Blue says things, she is sensitive.  Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com&...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we start to learn about The Hunger Games Trilogy and Susan Collins. Since we are starting a new book and it has a lot of back story, if you have read the books or seen the movies, feel free to skip like 15 minutes in as Blue sets the world up. Also, interesting fact, Susan Collins, as of now, does not have any scandals, so that is cool. Keep listening to lea...

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we finally finish the Twilight Saga! Justin in time for Indigenous Peoples day. Join Justin and Blue as they discover some of the cooler lore in the twilight books that kind of goes ignored because the book just freaking ends. Don’t forget to give us a Spotify rating and join us next week for The Hunger Games! As of 2016, the National Crime Information Cente...

**Possible Triggers: racism, Genocide, child endangerment, death * In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we learn how an Author who describes themselves as ‘morally conservative’ thinks 6 year old children would be treated in the future. In this episode Blue read Ender’s Game which is an absolute si-fi classic. Not only that, but she is joined by Faith, her sister, and Maria, her sisters friend,...

**Possible Triggers: renesmee, racism, discussion of toes, sex**In this episode of Reading Held Hostage it’s Justin’s Birthday! He is an old man now and getting steps closer to his midlife crisis. But you know who is not getting close to their midlife crisis, Bella because it has been three months since she has turned into a vampire and her life is great. Well, except for the fact that they are wo...

**Possible Triggers: renesme, blood, pedophillia** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage Justin gets a little heated about Charlie and Jacob and how Jacob does crap he should not be doing. Bella finally opens her eyes and has her first hunting experience in this world where panthers are not extinct and cops are super cool and friendly. Unfortunately, there is more talk about the little baby Rene...

**Possible Triggers: renesmee, blood, imprinting  ** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage it finally happens, the baby is born. And with her birth, we have the most unnecessary plot twist of ever, and Jacob imprints on a newborn baby. So that’s cool, I guess. Join us on this episode as we really hold back a lot of what we want to say about this situation. As of 2016, the National Crime Inf...

**Possible Triggers: blood, grooming** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we learn what it is like to be a nosey, shitty teen boy who can’t listen when someone says no. Yes, we are referencing Jacob, who else would we be talking about. Unfortunately, he gets a significant part of the book and even gets his own perspective. I suppose we learned a lot about the pack and his thoughts, but they a...

**Possible Triggers: sex** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage our favorite couple, Bella and Edward, finally have s*x. The moment we have all been waiting for, maybe. Or at least someone was waiting for it. Join Justin and Blue as they discuss how not kid friendly this book is. How are kids relating to a wedding, marriage and sex? We really hope they are not. As of 2016, the National Crime In...

**Possible Triggers: Sexual assault discussion during chapter 23 ending at 27:09 ** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we FINALLY finish Eclipse. Victoria makes her last ditch appearance with the funniest description I have ever read in a book. Justin gets mad and puts on a 7 minute timer. And the cats keep jumping up on Blue’s back interruption the podcast. But we made it and the ending is p...

**Possible Triggers: Sexual assault ** In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we try our very best to not talk about what happened last book and move on. Which is exactly what Stephanie Meyers thought Bella would do. We learn a little bit of hot gossip about the wolves inner lives and also just about the easiest and dumbest battle advice anyone has ever heard. Please make sure to vote on if you t...