Snark Notes

In this final installment of Neon Gods , Mal, Ariel, and Paige get into the chaotic climax of Katee Robert’s steamy saga. From unexpected puppy adoptions, repeated love confessions, and the not-so-ultimate showdown with Zeus. Expect hilarious hot takes, outrageous hypothetical scenarios, and our signature unfiltered and unhinged book banter. Whether you’re here for the drama or the smut, this epis...

In this episode, Ariel, Paige and Mal get into chapters 11-20 of Neon Gods by Katee Robert. Things are heating up as we explore Hades’ theorized security rituals, Persephone’s happy days, and an unforgettable trip to the sex dungeon. Get ready for wild predictions, hilarious theories, and a very chaotic surprise at the end of the episode. Pour yourself a strong drink, get comfy, and join us for an...

Welcome to the NEW and improved version of Snark Notes. In this episode, Mal, Paige and Ariel get intothe first ten chapters of Neon Gods by Katee Robert. Join us as we laugh, gasp, and cringe our way through Persephone’s desperate escape from Zeus’s wrinkly sack and her 'unexpected' meeting with Hades’ in his dark and very public dungeon. Expect wild predictions, outrageous character brea...

Welcome back to another episode of wild interpretations and hilarious character analysis as we dive into "Unravel Me" chapters 43-48. This time around, Juliette’s taking "touch-starved" to a whole new level – she’s practically touch depraved! She's always talking about touching someone. Then, get ready for a comparison that might just be our best yet: Warner as a male Linda...

This episode short in title but huge in content! Ariel's at the front this time, guiding us through the twists and turns, including Kenji's rather unique approach to making friends (or should we say... drugging them? 😂). Then, get ready for a montage of fighting. But wait, there’s a twist! Mal’s got this wild idea to cast our favorite "Twilight" characters in a hypothetical &quo...

Hey Main Characters, we’ve realized Tahereh Mafi's big secret. This all started out as a Draco Malfoy fanfic. Just hear us out... In these last few chapters, Warner and his dad are giving us major Draco and Lucius Malfoy vibes, and we’re here to spill all the tea on it. 🍵📚 But first, prepare yourself for an immediate detour about two minutes into the episode as we dive into the ocean – or ra...

Juliette: Once I make my move, the Commander will take me. Then you’re free to check the Hostages. Kenji: No. Juliette, no! Adam: What is it? Kenji: She’s going to sacrifice herself. Juliette: Do you want to stop Anderson from getting that hostage or not? Welcome to Unravel Me Chapters 25-30, where Juliette is offered up as sacrifice after hostages were taken by the Supreme Commander of the Reesta...

Chapters 19-24 of "Unravel Me" in this episode takes breaking up to a whole new level. Who needs a clean break when you can just zap all the energy out of your boyfriend and send him packing...to the hospital? In a twist that has us rethinking relationship strategies, Juliette's unique approach to ending things with Adam sparks the ultimate question from Paige: "Who else can she...

Inspired by Taylor Swift's new album and a hilariously out-of-left-field quote from our boy Winston, we're diving deep into the world of dystopian discomfort this episode. Let's talk about the quote that kicked it all off: "I could kick a soldier's crotch for some coffee." Mal's reaction? "That's a new one for me. THAT is not a shared experience." And MC...

Hey there, Main Characters! Buckle up, because we're heading straight into "Unravel Me" chapters 7-12, and things are getting... sparkly? That's right, we're tossing Juliette into the Twilight Zone this week, dubbing her the Edward Cullen of dystopian YA. Only instead of dazzling you with her skin, she might just accidentally kill you. Oops. Imagine Juliette murmuring, "...

The girls have started "Unravel Me," the second installment in Tahereh Mafi's riveting Shatter Me Series! Join us as Ariel leads the charge, unraveling the complexities of Juliette's latest adventures, and yes, the peculiarities of attraction and anatomy. Kicking things off, we explore Juliette's fascinating obsession – not with Adam himself, but rather the bird tattooed on h...

Wrap up "Shatter Me" with us in an episode that's as insightful as it is hilarious – "Pre-Nut Fogginess." Yes, you read that right. In this book finale, we're exploring the phenomenon of Warner's not-so-crystal-clear decisions around Juliette. It seems love (or is it lust?) has a perplexing effect on our dear Warner, fogging up his strategic mind pre-climax. On the...

Get ready for an episode of Snark Notes that's as frustrating as it is funny. As we venture through chapters 30-35 of "Shatter Me," we're starting to wonder if the author is the master of literary edging. Thirty-five chapters in, and it's like a smutty scene is always just around the corner... but never quite here. Each chapter teases and tantalizes, but just when things star...

In this laughter-packed episode of Snark Notes, we tackle chapters 19-29 of "Shatter Me," and let's just say things are getting both cringey and intriguing. Welcome to "The Warner Tax," where affection comes with a... price? Picture Warner as the type who'd invoice for intimacy – "That's 19 kisses for this meal, thank you very much!" Yes, we're diving...

This latest episode of Snark Notes covers chapters 1-18 of Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me. Get ready for big laughs, big debates, and a bed so big, it deserves its own zip code! We're kicking things off with Adam being a fan of "The Office" based off of the MegaBed. Did he get inspiration from Dwight Schrute's Mega Desk, or is he just an asshole? Then, we're diving headfirst into the great Warner debat...

Welcome to the season finale of Snark Notes, where we step into the chilling, yet bizarrely musical, world of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," chapters 24-30. In the eerie corridors of the Capitol, a young Coriolanus Snow emerges – not just a budding dictator, but also, as Mal, Paige and Ariel speculate, Panem's own Troy Bolton. Faced with a life-altering choice: his future in t...

Buckle up for a wild ride through chapters 16-23 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," where the temperature's rising and so are the laughs! In this episode of Snark Notes, we're not just thawing the frost; we're turning it into a comedy blizzard. Snow always thinks "Snow lands on top", but Mal claims to be "Mr. Heatmiser", ready to melt him with her us...

This week for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Chapters 10-15, we're mixing up our usual cocktail of humor, sharp insights, and, of course, a healthy dose of snark. Dive into the bizarre world of Capitol cuisine as we explore the peculiarities of Coriolanus Snow's dietary choices – buttermilk. Mal takes a hilarious trip down memory lane, musing over the long-lost 'Got Milk?' ads of the 2000s and...

It's a new season, which means a new book, and what better way to start it off than with Mal's favorite series, The Hunger Games (but only the prequel). In this hilarious yet insightful episode, we dissect the first nine chapters of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," where we unearth some wild theories about Dean Highbottom's secret life as a rebel ringleader in the Capito...

Mal, Paige and Ariel have been missing... from the world of Podcasting for the last several weeks! But they're back and ready with this Holiday Special! Listen to this episode full of exciting updates AND a cringeworthy fan fiction reading by Mal that she wrote between the ages of 12-20 on Wattpad. (She's 23). Enjoy this Holiday Special and prepare for NEXT SEASON starting next week with &...

Mal, Paige and Ariel embark on the end of Sara J. Maas' Holiday Special of the ACOTAR series, and they do it drunk. From the very beginning, the episode was doomed to be chaotic, and that is very much followed through. Join them as they bring up topics, such as Azriel/Elain/Lucien triangles, Mor's creepy visions of darkness, and Rhys' odd timing. Listen in as the group discusses their...

Mal, Paige and Ariel start A Court of Frost and Starlight ! They discuss each chapter with Paige's reluctance to admit these are cute moments and Mal's over enthusiasm of each chapter, while Ariel farms on her app. From Rhys being a bit harsh to Tamlin to Mor missing all of the important information at the meeting in Hewn City, join Snark Notes in this journey of moments lots of authors do...

Ariel joins Paige and Mal to discuss the ending of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas. The group discusses the validity of Feyre's title as cursebreaker when she has only ever broken one curse, and the not-deaths that occur throughout this book. Listen to us being siked out by Sara today!

Paige and Mal are joined with Ariel to discuss chapters 59-70 of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas. In a very chaotic episode, predictions are made on who will die, comparisons are brought about to Car Lot Balloons, and Feyre makes a war itinerary. Ariel threatens to wreck Paige's car. And most importantly, Feyre's inner beast (Appa) is revealed. For more: Follow us on TikTok: @Sna...

Welcome the first official episode of Snark Notes! In this episode of "Snark Notes", hosts Paige and Mal are joined by guests Thomas and Ariel to discuss the thrilling chapters 46-58 of "A Court of Wings and Ruin." The focus is on the war between Hybern and Prythian, exploring the unusual nature why it even exists and theorizing on its outcome. They also delve into Graysen'...