The Book Fix

Send us Fan Mail In this holiday episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli unwrap Tessa Bailey's Merry Ever After , a steamy short story that captures unexpected love. The story follows Evie Crowe, a single mom starting over in a new town, working in a thrift store and determined to keep romance off her radar. Enter Luke Ward, a gentle giant of a farmer whose quiet strength and unwavering k...

Send us Fan Mail In this cozy winter-themed episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into Ali Hazelwood's short story Cruel Winter , a swoony holiday romance perfect for a single-sitting read. They explore the rekindling of a childhood friendship turned romantic tension between Jamie Malek, a newly minted pediatrician, and Marc, her best friend’s troublemaking brother turned tech bill...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix podcast, Yajaira and Cheli delve into Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross, the epic conclusion to the Divine Rivals duology. While this review was originally filmed in February 2024, the hosts decided to postpone its release due to their participation in the St. Martin’s Press Boycott. The episode explores the high stakes of the novel as Iris Winnow faces...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli explore Carissa Broadbent's The Songbird and the Heart of Stone , a dark fantasy romance. The story follows Mische, a vampire condemned for killing her maker, and Asar, the scarred bastard prince of the House of Shadow, as they journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death. Secretly tasked by her sun god to betray...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli delve into One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, a gothic fantasy that blends eerie atmosphere with dark romance. The story follows Elspeth Spindle, a young woman living in a mist-shrouded kingdom ruled by fear and magic. Cursed with a fragment of forbidden magic, she harbors a spirit known as the Nightmare within her mind, which gra...

Send us Fan Mail In this Thanksgiving episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into Stuffed , Jessica Gadziala’s Thanksgiving romance. The story follows a woman returning home for the holidays after six years, only to face the awkward surprise of her childhood crush—her brother’s best friend—being at the family gathering. Determined to show she’s no longer the shy, bookish girl she once wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into the magical world of Akarnae by Lynette Noni. They explore the journey of sixteen-year-old Alexandra Jennings, who unexpectedly steps into the fantasy realm of Medora while dreading her first day at a new school. Stranded in an extraordinary world where the impossible feels ordinary, Alex finds herself at Akarnae Academ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli review Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, a dark fantasy packed with deadly challenges, forbidden magic, and a spicy romance. After their mother’s death, Ophelia must enter the deadly competition Phantasma to save her sister, navigating a cursed manor filled with seductive demons and lethal trials. With her sister’s life at stake and an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli delve into Hexed by Emily McIntire, a dark and seductive reimagining of The Little Mermaid which is the sixth book in the Never After series. They explore the tension between Venesa Andersen, a cunning and dutiful woman raised by her gangster uncle, and Enzo “Loverboy” Marino, the charming prince of La Cosa Nostra torn between hi...

Send us Fan Mail  In this festive episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli delve into The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore, bringing listeners into the grumpy-sunshine romance that unfolds on a small-town Christmas tree farm. They introduce Kira North, a Christmas skeptic who unexpectedly inherits a rundown Christmas tree farm in the impossibly charming Dream Harbor. Unfortunately, Kira’s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into the dark romance Lights Out by Navessa Allen. They explore the book’s intriguing premise, where the protagonist's fantasies about masked, tattooed men from her social media feed take a surprising turn after a drunken text. Yajaira and Cheli discuss Allen’s portrayal of the morally grey male lead and the intense, su...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie Gilmore, a charming romance set in a cozy, bookish haven that smells of freshly baked cinnamon buns. The hosts share their thoughts on the story’s protagonist, a spirited bookstore owner, who faces the ups and downs of managing a beloved local bookstore while navigating a sweet yet c...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into the heartwarming charm of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore. Set in a small town with an undeniable autumnal vibe, the story revolves around the main character, Jeanie, who inherits a quaint, pumpkin-themed cafe. As Jeanie settles into her new role, she not only stirs up lattes but also connects with a colorful...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli review The Moth Diaries movie adaptation, with a few insights into how it aligns with and diverges from Rachel Klein’s novel. The story centers around a sixteen-year-old girl at an exclusive boarding school who keeps a diary filled with her deepest thoughts, particularly about her intense fascination with her roommate, Lucy Blake,...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli review Slewfoot by Brom, a dark and haunting tale set in colonial New England. The story follows Abitha, a young widow struggling to survive in a Puritanical society that views her as an outcast. When she encounters an ancient spirit known as Slewfoot, a creature tied to both the natural world and darker forces, she must decide...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli review Graveyard Shift by M.L. Rio, author of the acclaimed If We Were Villains . The story follows five night shift workers—a bartender, a rideshare driver, a hotel receptionist (oops, idk why I thought she was a librarian), a church steward, and the editor of the college paper—who cross paths in an ancient cemetery each night....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into the unsettling world of This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances by Eric LaRocca. The hosts explore the deeply disturbing and macabre themes present in LaRocca’s collection of short stories, each one reflecting on the horrors that lurk beneath the surface of human experience. They discuss the raw, emotional impact...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden, a dark and twisted thriller that explores the dangers of love and obsession. The story follows Sydney Shaw, a single woman in New York who has had her share of dating disasters. Just when she thinks she's found the perfect man—a charming, handsome doctor—her life takes a sinister t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli review Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson, a suspenseful blend of opulence and horror. The story follows Dez Lane, a thrift-savvy fashionista who reluctantly attends her boyfriend Patrick Ruskin's family reunion, not for romance, but to secure a coveted internship from his mother, Marie Caulfield-Ruskin, the editor-in-chief of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli review Rotten Tommy by David Sodergren, a gory horror novel that pulls readers into a confusing mystery. The story follows Becky Sharp, whose mother vanished forty years ago without a trace. Becky stumbles upon a set of unmarked videotapes hidden in the walls of her childhood home, hoping they might hold clues to her mother’s dis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix podcast, Yajaira and Cheli review Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, a chilling horror novel set in a small town where faith rules all. The town of Neverton is famous for its conversion therapy camp, Camp Damascus, which claims a 100% success rate at "curing" people of their sins. The protagonist, Rose Darling, has always believed in the teach...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli delve into My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna Van Veen, a dark and gothic tale that blurs the line between the living and the dead. They discuss Roos Beckman, the protagonist who claims to have a spirit companion named Ruth, a centuries-old corpse-like figure only she can see. As Roos navigates her unsettling life of backroom s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli review T. Kingfisher's chilling novella What Feasts at Night , the follow-up to What Moves the Dead . The story once again follows Alex Easton, a retired soldier seeking peace after the horrifying events at the Usher manor. Instead of finding solace at their family hunting lodge in Gallacia, they are met with a dead caretake...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli dive into What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher, a gothic horror novel that reimagines Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher . The hosts discuss the eerie atmosphere, unsettling imagery, and grotesque transformations that haunt the characters. Join the besties as they discuss whether or not they would recommend this goth...

Send us Fan Mail  In the second episode of the Book Flix segment of The Book Fix , Yajaira and Cheli focus solely on the Netflix adaptation of Uglies which is a YA book written by Scott Westerfeld. They discuss the movie’s portrayal of a futuristic society where people are divided into “Uglies” and “Pretties” after mandatory surgery at 16. The hosts break down the film...in a bit of a rant style....