Book Expectations

Happy (belated) New Year! We know it's been a while but welcome back to another episode! Today we're sharing our 2023 reads and catching up on life, from our new favorite rom-coms (Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood and Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams) to music artists (Noah Kahan, Laufey, V, etc). Please enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more book reviews!

After a long drought, Book Expectations is back with another book review! Today we'll be discussing "The American Roommate Experiment" by Elena Armas, which is an adorable (if not cuter) sequel to "The Spanish Love Deception". We fantasize about our dream dates and bitterly reflect on how unrealistic Lucas Martín is. Not only does "The American Roommate Experiment&quot...

This week we decided to do book recommendations and answering some book questions about our favorites (even books we’ve read YEARS ago). We talk about books we think are overrated, books that we always recommend, and books that we say are our favorite, but isn’t actually. This episode is inspired by Steph Bohrer’s book tag, and we decided to take on this as well.

In this episode, we go over one of our favorite books: Beach Read! We gush over Emily Henry's writing and her quotes that make our expectations for boys way too high. We go over our favorite things that a guy can do, like playing piano, and Isabel goes over her list of the most attractive thing a guy can do. We discuss how Beach Read is essentially trauma disguised as a romcom, and how we need to...

Welcome to 2023! In this episode, we reflect upon our favorite reads, characters, music, movies, and TV shows of 2022. From aggressive rereads to newfound loves, we really went through it this year! We also reference our mid-year wrap up so go and give it a listen to see how much we've changed in this short period of time! Thanks for listening to Book Expectations this year and we will continue tr...

This week we decided to do an episode suggested by a fan! We matched Taylor Swift's new album Midnights with books and kdramas that have the same storyline. Tune in for the controversial opinions on many of the Midnight songs like Bejeweled and Sweet Nothing while also having lots of fun pairing them with the many books we love.  We mention books like Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, It Ends Wi...

This week we partake in an oldie but goodie BookTube challenge: the first line challenge! Each of us took the first line from a book and the other two had to guess which book that line was from. Tensions were high as our competitive spirits rose and Isabel got cheated out of one too many points. Listen to hear Doris somehow get the most obscure lines right and Isabel's redemption arc!

Welcome back to another episode! This week, we discuss Taylor Jenkins Reid's most recent release, Carrie Soto is Back. And, indeed, the b**** is back and better than ever. Carrie's story is captivating and all three of us note how pleasantly surprised we were when we became invested in the world of tennis (despite our bad experiences involving it). We also somehow sidetrack to our Animal Jam past...

This week's episode is an exciting one because we are finally talking about a fantasy novel, Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson, instead of another classic rom-com! Doris talks about how excited she was when she found another fantasy novel to hyper-fixate on and Isabel recaps the traumatic rash she endured while reading this book. We discuss how Sorcery of Thorns has the perfect structure as a...

This week's episode is an exciting episode because we are talking about Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood! If you haven't watched our Love Hypothesis episode, which you should, you will find that we have a lot to say about her books. Listen to us gush over Levi, talk about the controversy with vegans, and Doris's (odd) liking for grape flavored candies.  Listen to our playlist!

Welcome back to another episode! This week, we discuss a popular romcom, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. We ponder our favorite quotes, reflect upon childhood memories, and learn about Isabel's questionable decision-making. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Additionally, thank you for sticking around for 50 official episodes! We appreciate all your suppo...

This week we review everything we've read so far and talk about the new books we're obsessed with. Tune in to listen to Doris's various new book boyfriends, Isabel's obsession with Heartstopper, and Anya hating on Doris's choices for k-dramas. 

This week we discuss Love and Olives by Jenna Evans Welch, the most deceiving book we've read in 2022, so far! Doris recounts how she was blindsided when she picked it up from the library, thinking it would be a cute summer read, and found herself sobbing at the end. Anya also reveals how parental relationships would always be a soft spot in her heart, and she remembers her past trauma with a part...

Welcome back to another episode of Book Expectations! This week, we'll be discussing Counting Down With You by Tashie Bhuiyan. Doris and Anya discuss the importance of dogs wearing shoes, artsy boys, and cringy relationships. We also elaborate on our favorite tropes in romcoms. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn a lot about us!

In this episode, we discuss a long-awaited book that we've hinted at and gushed at many times in previous episodes, You Deserve Each Other! Doris recounts how she discovered this hidden gem through cryptic Goodreads reviews, and Anya reflects on her miserable journey trying to find a copy of the book to give Doris on her birthday. We obsess over how Nicholas is the ideal boyfriend/fiance, laugh ov...

Welcome back to another episode of Book Expectations! This week we are discussing the final book of the "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" series, "As Good As Dead". With all the full-circle moments, horrifying details, and heartbreaking moments, Anya and Doris have plenty to discuss! Listen as we cry over traumatizing moments (to no one's surprise) and brag about our amazing book-based Spotify playl...

This week we compare US covers and UK covers. We get heated over many font and color choices for many of the covers, and when Isabel doesn't like the Elizabeth Lim UK covers as much as Anya and Doris. We talk about many book covers ranging from Divergent to Hating Game to Malibu Rising! Will we like the US or UK versions better? Would we buy these book covers to put on our shelf? Listen to find ou...

In this episode, we are back with the second book of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! This book was... let's just say, interesting. It left us traumatized and #not okay. But that's okay because Ravi saved the day! Listen to this episode to experience Anya and Doris obsessing over Ravi, sympathizing over Stanley, and cursing out Max Hastings. We hope you enjoy hearing the fear in our voice as we reco...

This week we discuss the popular mystery novel A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. In this episode, we talk about being traumatized by true crime podcasts, share our predictions while reading the novel, and gush over Ravi and Pip's relationship. This is the first mystery novel we made an episode for, and we have A LOT to say. We also mention My Little Pony names and leak a possible bon...

This week, we discuss The Cheat Sheet by Sara Adams! In this playful rom-com, we cry over adorable nicknames, funny wingmen, clever banter, and amazing dual perspective. We also mention that The Cheat Sheet is the BETTER version of a certain book (listen to find out!!) which is a very bold statement. Meanwhile, Doris uncovers some wild childhood memories that have definitely added to her character...

This week we discuss decided to explore a genre we were wary about: thriller ! We freaked out over the chilling writing of Verity and discuss the ethics of trauma dumping, what qualifies as terrifying, and how deeply disturbed Colleen Hoover must be to write this book. Doris also reveals some childhood trauma related to sleepwalking, which leads to Anya questioning her sanity.  Disclaimer!! Verity...

Welcome back to another week of talking about popular romcom reads! This week we are discussing The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas. In this Love Hypothesis/Hating Game/Unhoneymooners mash-up, there are so many elements that make this book, and Aaron Blackford, perfect! AND, during this episode, you'll hear a live reenactment of emotional scenes, down to the endearing "baby"s. We hope you gi...

This week we talk about a fan favorite on TikTok, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! It is full of cute tropes and adorable interactions that we couldn't get enough of. Anya also called out Doris for her opinions on ugly hot and hot ugly while we also roast some of your favorite actors. 

This week, we do a special episode to celebrate the holidays and the end of the year! We discuss our favorites, least favorites, and much more in whole based on our reading history. While it may start off calm and collected, the more you listen the more you'll hear us descend into chaos! We hope you have a great laugh from our antics! Happy holidays everyone! SPOILERS! Books included in this episo...

Welcome back to our usual content! This week, we will be discussing Five Feet Apart by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott. While it became famous due to its amazing film adaptation, the book is absolutely wonderful and heartwrenching. The beautiful imagery and hopelessness of it are incredibly overwhelming. As you listen, you'll probably hear us gush over it all and wonder about the ambiguous e...