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Hi everyone! If you're like us then you just can't quit Freida! Join us as we break down "The Intruder". Trigger warnings listed below. “It’s giving….The Strangers.” - Rachel “This is like number one thing that happens in scary movies. They’re like it’s fine that’s weird that my front door is just unlocked and wide open but that’s fine.”  - Leah 00:00:44 Summary 00:01:45 Is it...

Today, we’re heading to the Scottish loch into Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson, a story that blends small-town mystery, steamy romance, and just enough danger to keep your heart racing. 00:02:48 Summary 00:04:36 Is it a hook? 00:05:17 Let’s talk about the plot 01:34:13 Our Ratings 01:36:07 Favorite Quotes 01:36:48 Taylor Swift Song 01:37:06 Fan Casts 01:39:57 1 star Goodreads reviews

Hi everyone! Join us as we break down Freida McFadden's "The Tenant". It's gonna be wild and there will be twists and an unhinged ending. Trigger warnings listed below. "You're gonna stab your girlfriend." - Rachel "And you know what, she did not stutter." - Leah 00:00:42 Summary 00:01:58 Is it a hook? 00:03:45 Let's talk about the plot 01:38:45 Ou...

We're back with another thriller book breakdown! Join us for "The Missing Half" by Ashley Flowers. Trigger warnings listed below. “One stalker isn’t enough, we’ve gotta throw two in there.” - Leah 00:01:23 Summary 00:02:27 Is it a hook? 00:03:47 Let’s talk about the plot 01:32:29 Our Ratings 01:34:30 Favorite Quotes 01:34:48 Taylor Swift Songs 01:39:26 1 star Goodreads ratings 01:41...

Hi everyone! Join us as we revisit one of our fave little towns, Dream Harbor. We're talking about the fourth book in this series, "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House" by Laurie Gilmore. Trigger Warnings Listed Below. 00:59:19 Summary 00:01:45 Is it a hook? 00:02:48 Let's talk about the plot 01:54:23 Our Ratings 01:55:34 Favorite Quote 01:56:16 Taylor Swift Song 01:56:46 Fan Ca...

Hi everyone! Join us as we break down the second and final book in the Letters of Enchantment duology, "Ruthless Vows". We had a great time revisiting Iris and Roman's story. If you haven't listened to the first part you can head back to our VERY FIRST EPISODE where we broke down "Divine Rivals". “For anyone who sought a different realm through a wardrobe door, who wr...

Hi everyone! Join us as we break down our first Emily Henry read together, "Happy Place". It's the perfect little read to jump into the summer vibes. Trigger warnings listed below. 00:01:45 Summary 00:02:57 Is it a hook? 00:03:21 Let’s talk about the plot 02:18:03 Our Ratings 02:21:08 Favorite Quotes 02:21:36 Taylor Swift Songs 02:22:45 Fan Casts 02:27:31 1 star Goodread Reviews 02:...

We're back with another Freida McFadden book breakdown! Join us for "The Crash" and another story where no twist is off the table. Trigger warnings listed below. “I wasn’t a murderer at the beginning of this prologue and now I am.” - Leah 00:00:39 Summary 00:02:16 Is it a hook? 00:03:12 Let’s talk about the plot 00:56:51 Part 2 01:17:29 Part 3 01:55:46 Part 4 02:15:53 Our Ratings 02...

This week we're talking about "The Assassin and the Empire" by Sarah J Maas. This is the fifth and final story in the novella "The Assassin's Blade". So join us as we talk about our favorite Assassin. Will this be devastating? Yes. 00:00:43 Is it a hook? 00:01:19 Let’s talk about the plot 01:07:41 Our Ratings 01:08:14 Favorite Quotes 01:09:00 Taylor Swift Songs 01:10:...

This week we're talking about "The Assassin and the Underworld" by Sarah J Maas. This is the fourth story in the novella "The Assassin's Blade". So join us as we talk about our favorite Assassin and her journey through a sewer and a slow burn reunification with Sam.  00:00:49 Is it a hook? 00:01:29 Let’s talk about the plot 01:07:28 Favorite Quote 01:07:43 Taylor Swif...

This week we're talking about "The Assassin and the Desert" by Sarah J Maas. This is the third story in the novella "The Assassin's Blade". So join us as we talk about our favorite Assassin and her journey across a desert to meet the Mute Master and a red headed knight she'll never forget. 00:00:39 Is it a hook? 00:01:08 Let’s talk about the plot 01:11:38 Favorit...

This week we're talking about "The Assassin and the Healer" by Sarah J Maas. This is the second story in the novella "The Assassin's Blade". So join us as we talk about our favorite Assassin and her journey to meet a Healer who is down on her luck. 00:00:44 Is it a hook? 00:01:10 Let’s talk about the plot 00:24:22 Favorite Quotes 00:24:52 Taylor Swift Songs 00:26:21 F...

This week we're talking about "The Assassin and the Pirate Lord" by Sarah J Maas. This is the first story in the novella "The Assassin's Blade". So join us as we talk about our favorite Assassin and her journey to met the Pirate Lord. 00:01:36 Is it a hook? 00:02:47 Let’s talk about the plot 00:34:10 Favorite Quotes 00:34:49 Taylor Swift Songs 00:35:11 Fan Casts

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown the dark, contemporary romance "Hooked" by Emily McIntire. This fractured fairytale retelling of Peter Pan took us on a wild ride.  00:01:50 Is it a hook? 00:03:58 Let’s talk about the plot 01:33:55 Peter Pan Easter Eggs 01:35:14 Our Ratings 01:34:41 Fan Casts 01:38:53 Taylor Swift Songs 01:40:18 Favorite Quotes 01:40:45 1 star Goodreads Trigger Warni...

This week we're talking about "A Court of Front and Starlight" by Sarah J Maas. Join us as we breakdown this sweet, festive novella from the ACOTAR universe.  00:01:25 Is it a hook? 00:01:53 Let’s talk about the plot 01:20:37 Favorite Quotes 01:21:08 Taylor Swift Songs 01:22:27 Next podcast book

Hi everyone! Join us as we break down "Claus and Effect" by Piper Rayne. Let's join these two strangers on a Xmas roadtrip.  00:02:02 Is it a hook? 00:03:12 Let’s talk about the plot 00:59:46 Fan Casts 01:01:05 Favorite Quotes 01:01:49 Taylor Swift Songs 01:03:01 1 star Goodreads Reviews 01:06:49 Next podcast book Content Warnings: Explicit sexual content

Happy New Year! Join us as we break down the third book in the Dream Harbor series, "The Christmas Tree Farm" by Laurie Gilmore. Let's get cozy and talk about this grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom. 00:01:33 Is it a hook? 00:02:55 Let’s talk about the plot 01:29:57 Our Ratings 01:30:35 Favorite Quotes 01:31:20 Fan Casts 01:33:00 Taylor Swift Songs 01:33:10 1 star Goodreads Reviews...

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown part 3 of "A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J Maas.  01:47:35 Ratings 01:47:44 Taylor Swift Song 01:48:57 Fan Casts 01:50:38 1 star Goodreads Reviews 01:52:52 Next podcast book

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown part 2 of "A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J Maas. This may or may not have taken us several days to record so if you hear Leah's voice change...no you didn't. For trigger warnings please scroll to the bottom. 02:48:42: Favorite Quotes

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown part 1 of "A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J Maas.  For trigger warnings please scroll to the bottom. 00:01:17 Is it a hook? 00:01:58 Let’s talk about the plot 01:15:54 Favorite Quotes 01:17:22 Taylor Swift Songs Trigger Warnings: Violence and gore, emotional and physical abuse, trauma and PTSD

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown "The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore" by Laurie Gilmore. For trigger warnings please scroll to the bottom. 00:01:19 Is it a hook? 01:40:03 Our Ratings 01:41:21 Favorite Quotes 01:42:01 Taylor Swift Songs 01:43:44 Fan Casts 01:47:17 1 star Goodreads Reviews 01:53:12 Next podcast book Trigger Warnings: Explicit sexual content

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown part 2 of "Lightlark" by Alex Aster. For trigger warnings please scroll to the bottom. 01:36:28 Our Ratings 01:37:42 Taylor Swift Songs 01:38:25 Fan Casts 01:42:53 Favorite Quotes 01:44:09 1 star Goodreads Reviews 01:46:56 Next podcast book Trigger Warnings: Violence, Emotional and Physical Abuse, Trauma and PTSD, Threats of Violence, Death

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown part 1 of "Lightlark" by Alex Aster. For trigger warnings please scroll to the bottom. 00:01:50 Is it a hook? 00:02:10 Let’s talk about the plot Trigger Warnings: Violence, Emotional and Physical Abuse, Trauma and PTSD, Threats of Violence, Death

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown "The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden. For trigger warnings please scroll to the bottom. 00:01:40 Is it a hook? 00:02:04 Let’s talk about the plot 01:49:33 Our Ratings 01:51:04 Taylor Swift Songs 01:51:38 Favorite Quotes 01:52:11 Fan Casts 01:56:05 1 star Goodreads Reviews 01:57:56 Next podcast book Trigger Warnings: Stalking, psychological manipulation,...

Hi everyone! Join us as we breakdown part 3 (the last installment yay!) of "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J Maas. If you hear a baby, dogs, or doors opening in the last half of this episode...no you didn't. For trigger warnings please scroll to the bottom. 00:43:42 Favorite Quotes 00:44:28 Taylor Swift Songs 00:44:45 Fan Casts 00:48:39 1 star Goodreads Reviews Trigger Warnings:...