YA Book Chat

Join fellow podcaster Abby and me as we chat about Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo! Hear the story of why it took me so long to get around to reading this book and covering it on the podcast. There is a (funny and crazy) reason. In addition to chatting about the book, Abby and I also dive into the Netflix television series as well. First 15 minutes are spoiler free! Join us! A little about Shadow...

Join me and my friends Claire and Amanda from Fictional Hangover podcast, as we discuss the second book in Holly Black's Folk of the Air trilogy, The Wicked King. This episode is full of moments that will make you laugh. Not only do we discuss the plot of the fabulous book, but we also talk about the intricacies of how it's possible for a fae prince to be weaned on cat milk, if mermaids/...

Welcome to the first episode of season three of YA Book Chat! Today I am joined by Elise from Novel Feelings Podcast, to chat about House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland. House of Hollow is a suspenseful, creepy/horror (YA) story that will keep you guessing the entire book. It's a nail biter for sure! So, join Elise and I as we chat about all things creepy and gory, plus cuckoo birds, changel...

Today I am chatting with International best selling author, C.S. Pacat, about her brand new book, Dark Rise. Pacat is the author of the Captive Prince Series and the Fence graphic novels. Join us as we chat about classic good vs. evil fantasy stories, our Italian heritage, M. Night "Shenanigans," and, of course, this fantastic new book! A little about Dark Rise :  Sixteen-year-old dock b...

Today I am chatting about new YA releases coming out September - December. I'll share with you which books are highly anticipated, which are sequels, and which ones I am most looking forward to. Join me! All the books in today's episode are listed below. Check them out! The Last Legacy-Adrienne Young Dark Rise -C.S. Pacat Once Upon a Broken Heart-Stephanie Garber Beasts of Prey -Ayana Gr...

Today I am chatting with critically acclaimed author Chandra Prasad about her new book, Mercury Boys . Mercury Boys is a story like none other! It takes us on a remarkable journey through time, and explores the ups and downs of adolescent relationships. This book takes the meaning of the words "mean girls" to a whole new level! Join Chandra and I as we chat about the plot, Chandra's...

Today I am joined by award winning author Sara Fujimura to chat about her brand new book, Faking Reality .  If you are a fan of HGTV, best friends to lovers, Japanese food and culture, and YA contemporary romance, this book is for you! It encompasses all of these things, and is such a fun read! You'll find strong characters, family themes, and more. Join Sara and I as we chat about Faking Rea...

Join me and my guests as we chat about A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan.  Today I am joined by my friend Sarah, and Annie Sullivan herself! We open the podcast with some questions for Annie, and then dive into a full on (spoiler filled) plot discussion. Come listen and discover what A Touch of Gold is all about!  First 20 minutes are spoiler FREE! A little about the book... After King Midas’s gif...

Today I am joined by NYT Best Selling author Emily Colin to chat about her Sword of the Seven Sins series. Come take a listen as Emily and I dive into the world of this series, her writing style, the characters, dystopian and fantasy YA, and even how Emily came to organize a Coney Island tattoo and piercing show. We'll even have a short spoiler chat at the end. You won't want to miss thi...

Today I am joined by author Lynn Slaughter! Lynn is the author of While I Danced , It Should Have Been You, and her brand new book, Leisha's Song.  Lynn and I will be chatting today about Leisha's Song. Leisha has always been the ultimate pleaser. She never intended to fall in love with classical singing, become an amateur detective, or get involved with Cody Harrington. But now she find...

Join my guests and me as we chat about Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard. Today I am joined by Michael and Barbara from the Badass Literature Society podcast. Realm Breaker is the first book in Victoria Aveyard's newest YA fantasy series, and is a thrill ride all the way through. If you enjoyed her Red Queen series, you won't want to miss this one either. Fan of Tolkien? This book is for...

Join my friend Lily and me as we dive into the book Poisoned by Jennifer Donnelly! Poisoned is a creative retelling of the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Sophie is a loving, kind hearted girl who is continually told her kindness makes her weak, and that she could never be a good queen. Her (evil) step mother never lets Sophie forget this fact, and tells Sophie she must marry a prince wh...

Join my friend Bethanie and me as we chat about the book Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Renegades is a classic superhero, good vs evil story, with a few twists along the way. It's exciting, surprising, full of adventure and fun loving characters, and so much more! First 15 minutes are spoiler free! More about Renegades : The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies―humans with extraordinary abilit...

Join my friend Victoria Koops and me as we chat about Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. I absolutely adored this book! It brought back so many memories from my college days, introduced me to true fan fiction, and just brought me pure joy! Come take a listen as Victoria and I chat all about the characters, plot line, college, and more! Yes, we may veer off in a different direction and dive into the world...

Today I am covering the fantastic tale of Fable by Adrienne Young! Join my guest Rachel and me as we "dive in" to the story of Fable, a young girl abandoned on an island by her father when she was just 13 years old. If you like pirates, treasure, adventure, and intrigue, you will love the world of Fable! So join us for a chat! A little about Fable: Welcome to a world made dangerous by th...

Join me today as I give you a sneak peak of the brand new contemporary YA novel Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean. This book is a fantastic read, and I highly recommend it! Listen to this 100% spoiler FREE episode to learn what makes it such a wonderful story. A little about Tokyo Ever After : Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in - it isn't easy being Japanese American in her small...

Today I am joined by Abby from The Book Life podcast. Abby and I are chatting about a fantastic YA Science Fiction book, Aurora Rising, by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufmann.  I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book at first, but I ended up LOVING it! I got pulled in so quickly, and my interest never faltered! Take a listen as Abby and I talk about all the reasons we both love this book! F...

Join my guest Abigail and me as we chat about Matched by Ally Condie! Abigail and I had so much fun chatting about this book! We also talk about Abigail's beautiful Cress cosplay, her love for tigers, and more. Oh, and we may let a small spoiler from book two in this series slip. Whoops! But don't worry, it's in the spoiler section anyway. First 15 minutes are spoiler free! A little...

Today I have the privilege of interviewing the "Authoress" herself,  YA author Jillian Boehme! Jillian is known to the online writing community as Authoress, hostess of Miss Snark's First Victim, a blog for aspiring authors. She is the author of a short story in the book When the Hero Comes Home 2, and her first YA novel, Stormrise. Today Jillian and I are chatting about her brand n...

Join my guest Sarah and me as we chat about Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco! Sarah and I chat all about the book, Jack the Ripper himself, London fog, kidnapping Zachary Levi, and much more! It's a fun episode you don't want to miss. First 15 minutes are spoiler FREE! Here's a bit about Stalking Jack the Ripper... Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord...

Join my guest Rachel (Barely Bookish Podcast) and me as we dive into the prequel for The Hunger Games , The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes follows the story of a young Coriolanus Snow, and his experience as a mentor for the 10th Hunger Games. Coryo's experience as a mentor molds and shapes who he grows to become. This fantastic backstory gives you so much i...

Today I am joined by special guest Dawn from the Novel Universe Podcast. Dawn and I sat down to chat about Tomi Adeyemi's fantastic YA fantasy novel, Children of Blood and Bone. If you have not yet read this book, be sure to take a listen to my spoiler free section. This is a book you don't want to miss! Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited f...

Today's special Bonus episode features the book The Starless Sea , by Erin Morgenstern. While this is not a YA book, it's definitely one I wanted to hash out and chat about with a friend. Author Megan O'Russell joins me on today's episode as we try to figure out just what happened in the Starless Sea. We're a little confused...but have a LOT of fun trying to figure it all...

Join my friends Bethanie, Taylor, and me as we dive into Marissa Meyer's newest book, Instant Karma! Instant Karma is a sweet, contemporary romance about teenager, and chronic overachiever, Prudence Barnett. Prudence is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friend...

Today I will be chatting with author Janet Olson about her book, New Beginnings . Join us! A little about New Beginnings: Seventeen year old Ida's life is turned upside down when her best friend dies. Not long after, Ida discovers she is pregnant. As a result, her parents send to her be part of a volunteer program in Africa, hoping it will help Ida out of her funk, and discover who she is. Wh...