Book Talk Trio

Nocticadia by Keri Lake is a dark, gothic, forbidden romance with horror-esque elements. This novel begins with background from the island itself where Dracadia University sits upon, and we immediately begin to follow our spicy FMC, Lilia. She's been through a lot, including witnessing her mother succumb to a mind altering and mysterious illness. With the determination to figure out what happe...

This check-in feature our recent, current, and future reads. Listen for recommendations from all of us, all genres! We give quick reviews of each one and add to our own TBRs. Let us know what you add to yours!

In Camera Shy by Kay Cove, our FMC, Avery, gets dumped during her thirtieth birthday. That sucks on its own, but especially when she thought she was going to get proposed to. After staying with her best friend and realizing she needs some space for thinking, she receives an unexpected opportunity that is right on time. House sitting for a client leads her to a summer in Las Vegas, which ultimately...

In One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, we meet Alice Everly and Charlie Florek in the midst of a heartfelt summer where they live as if they're seventeen again. Alice is a shy photographer that's been hiding behind her camera for far too long. After experiencing a break up with her boyfriend of four years, she goes on a work binge. That is, until her grandmother falls and breaks her hip....

Despite the title of this episode , Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan can't be reduced to simply a second chance romance. It deals with grief, hope, love, and pain in a way that only Kennedy Ryan could portray. Yasmen and Josiah have lost a child and are now divorced. They co-parent two children and run a successful restaurant. However, lately, there's been fire in both of their eyes towards one ano...

Disclaimer : This book is strictly for adults . No children should engage in the book OR the content of this episode, so please be mindful before listening. Check all trigger warnings (because there are many) and take care of yourself. Beatitude by D.J. Krimmer is an emotionally, immersive dark and toxic romance following main characters, Ronan and Everly. Both abused and traumatized before their...

Hey Book Besties! In this episode we check-in with each other, and you of course, to talk about recent reads, current reads, and what we want to read next. We kept it to books we really enjoyed this time around, so no flops were named--all bops! Some books mentioned: The Never List by Jade Presley, The Bonds That Tie Series by J. Bree, Ella Gets the D by Tanvier Peart, In the Gray by B.B. Reid, Ki...

In Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger, we meet Kayla, a grieving widow just trying to survive the fog of her husband’s funeral. But her world takes a strange turn when she returns home to find a mysterious letter—from a prison inmate named Dante. And that’s just the beginning. As eerie events begin to unfold, Kayla—ever the skeptic—can’t ignore that something supernatural might be happening. Amid the chao...

Jennifer Hartmann's Lotus is a gripping story of trauma, survival, and love. A boy lost. A woman scarred. This is more than just a romance, but a study of trauma recovery, emotional isolation, and rediscovering humanity. In this episode, we follow Sydney, our sometimes lovable FMC, and Oliver, our always lovable MMC. After being reunited, will they be able to get through the past and the gut-w...

Hey Book Besties! Here's a new segment that we'll be adding to our episodes monthly. We'll talk about our top book besties of the month and some recent reads - rather they're a bop or a flop. In this episode, we shout out people that have helped with our life and photoshoot that will be dropping soon on our social medias. (Yay!) Some of the books mentioned: Forged in Blood by Sadie...

Catherine gives a poetic account of a toxic relationship where love and pain intertwine. In the Darkness of Shards hits home. Rather that's romantically, familial, or through friends, it's up to you to decide. Regardless, you will find solstice in her words; an underlying feeling from the inner thoughts she provides. These verses are not only heartfelt and honest, they are the words most o...

Deemed an epic love story, The Favorites follows Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha on their journey to fame in the ice skating world. However, we didn't see it as a love story, more so a tragic drama with more obsession than actual love. These characters go through an emotional rollercoaster and it's being recounted through Kat's eyes and a legendary documentary where all the side characters get to co...

Warning: This book/episode contains 18+ explicit content and mature themes. When polyamory goes RIGHT! In this episode, we explore the love and sensuality of Lily and her hot billionaires: West, Zeke, and Xander. Their dark pasts interfere with the trust and vulnerability they desire to have with each other. Does it bring them closer? Or tear them apart? Listen to our take on this novel by Sadie K...

Join us in this episode of discussing Callie Hart's, Quicksilver , where we enter a new world. We follow the main character, Saeris, from a desolate world into a land of fantasy, one where she didn't even know these type of creatures existed. She meets our Shadow Daddy, Kingfisher, where he expects her to use the powers she barely knows about to save his people and land. Quicksilver is a captivati...

In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster that is Older by Jennifer Hartmann. This gripping romance tackles heavy themes of trauma, healing, and redemption, as we follow two characters who must confront their pasts in order to find peace—and maybe even love—along the way. From the raw vulnerability of the characters to the intense, slow-burn romance, we discuss the powerful st...

In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Evelyn Hugo, a glamorous and enigmatic Hollywood icon, reflects on her rise to fame, the seven husbands she married and the secrets she kept hidden throughout her life. Join us as we discuss themes of love, ambition, sacrifice, and identity. We also delve into the intricate relationship...

Welcome to the very first episode of Book Talk Trio! Get to know us - Stefanie, Nikki, and LaNikka - in this introduction episode. We'll share a little about ourselves and what to expect from our podcast: in-depth book reviews, engaging discussions, etc. Tune in to find out more about our upcoming episodes and how we'll dive into the stories that captivate.