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Episode 166 - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Sam finally reads The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes for the first time and immediately develops theories. Joined by Danielle, we dive into Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games prequel and unpack everything this book adds to the world of Panem, the psychology of power, and the making of Coriolanus Snow. But that’s not all. Sam leaves this episode with: • A brand new conspiracy theory • A completely new recommended reading order for the series • Strong opinions about what this book changes retroactively We discuss whether prequels can deepen an original trilogy, what this book says about ambition and control, and how first-time readers react differently than longtime fans. If you love the Hunger Games universe, this is a fun one. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: How Far I'll Go by Keala Kendal ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:25 Background 05:53 Age Level & Content Warning 06:54 Judge a Book by Its Cover 08:21 Discussion 52:59 General Thoughts 55:08 One Question for the Author 57:14 Rating 58:12 Read Again? 01:01:46 Favorite of the Series so Far 01:03:10 Outro 📖 Follow the Author - Suzanne Collins Website: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 165 - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. LewisBook vs MovieSam and Tim return to Narnia for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and this turned into a full book vs movie comparison.The verdict? The book delivers. The movie… does not.We talk about how the film takes the bones of the story and somehow still misses what makes it work. From major tonal changes to adaptation choices that just don’t land, this ends up being the weakest of the 2000s Narnia movies. And yes, you can absolutely feel the smaller budget.We break down:• What makes the book so effective• Where the adaptation goes wrong• Why this one feels like the biggest miss of the trilogy• And what would Lion Jesus do?If you’ve ever said “the book was better,” this is one of those times where it’s not even close.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:08 Background06:40 Age Level & Content Warning08:49 Judge a Book by Its Cover09:54 Discussion34:32 The Islands in the Book53:18 The Islands in the Movie01:06:51 General Thoughts01:08:15 One Question for the Author01:09:43 Rating01:10:32 Read Again?01:11:00 Favorite of the Series so Far01:11:48 Outro🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 164 - The Stranger, The Andalite's Gift, & The Alien by K. A. ApplegateWe’re back in the Animorphs universe and this time we’re covering three books at once. Since they’re short, Sam and James read the next batch together, and something important finally clicks: everyone now has a personal reason to fight.This series is one of James’s childhood favorites, but it’s Sam’s first time reading and she’s noticing a real shift in quality. The stakes feel clearer, the characters feel more grounded, and the emotional investment starts to deepen in a big way.We talk about:• How each Animorph’s motivation develops• Why this stretch of the series feels stronger• Childhood nostalgia vs first-time reader reactions• The growing emotional complexity of the storyThis is the point where the series starts becoming more than just a fun premise and begins building something lasting.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:14 Background06:45 Age Level & Content Warning08:46 Judge a Book by Its Cover12:38 The Stranger35:58 The Andalite's Gift58:26 The Alien01:16:13 General Thoughts01:17:37 One Question for the Author01:19:32 Rating01:21:08 Read Again?01:23:07 Favorite of the Series so Far📚 Follow the AuthorLearn more about K.A. Applegate and the Animorphs series:Website: ⁠⁠https://katherineapplegate.com/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kaaauthor⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaaauthor/⁠⁠BlueSky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/kaaauthor.bsky.social⁠⁠🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 163 - A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher This was the co-star pairing Sam had been waiting for. Kaitlyn reads A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking for the first time, and it’s exactly the conversation we hoped it would be. Even though this is technically middle-grade, the book tackles complex issues with surprising nuance. Instead of handing readers easy answers, it encourages critical thinking and asks tough questions about responsibility, power, and what it really means to be a hero. Sam and Kaitlyn discuss: • Why this works so well as a hero deconstruction • The balance between humor and heavy themes • How the book handles moral complexity for younger readers • Why this feels like something that should be taught in school This is one of those rare children’s books that respects its audience and trusts them to wrestle with difficult ideas. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: The Stranger, The Andalite's Gift & The Alien by K.A. Applegate ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:26 About the Author 06:34 Background 08:10 Age Level & Content Warning 10:35 Judge a Book by Its Cover 11:34 Discussion 01:03:15 General Thoughts 01:06:21 One Question for the Author 01:11:10 Rating 01:13:31 Read Again? 01:13:47 Outro 📖 Follow the Author - T. Kingfisher Website: https://redwombatstudio.com/ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 162 - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Sam has officially finished the trilogy… and Mockingjay absolutely wrecked her, just like it does to everyone. In this episode, Sam and Danielle unpack the emotional fallout of the final book, including Sam’s immediate membership in the “Finnick Odair is alive, what are you talking about” club. But beyond the denial, Sam also gives a powerful explanation for why both Finnick and Primrose Everdeen had to die for the narrative to work. We dive into how Mockingjay is fundamentally a book about war, not glory, not victory, but consequences. The story intentionally leaves readers asking: “What was this for?” And that question is exactly the point, because it’s the one people should be asking before wars begin, not after. This is a heavy one, but it’s also one of the most meaningful discussions we’ve had. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:09 Background 05:57 Age Level & Content Warning 07:04 Judge a Book by Its Cover 08:55 Discussion 01:08:50 General Thoughts 01:09:41 One Question for the Author 01:14:55 Rating 01:16:37 Read Again 01:20:40 Favorite of the Series so Far 01:21:31 Outro 📖 Follow the Author - Suzanne Collins Website: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 161 - The Guest List by Lucy Foley To celebrate Hannah’s recent wedding, we decided to read a wedding-themed book… and Sam chose The Guest List specifically because it would make everyone feel better about their own wedding planning. Mission accomplished. Sam and Hannah dive into this twisty thriller set during a destination wedding where secrets, grudges, and long-simmering tensions all collide. We talk about the characters, the structure of the mystery, and why this book works so well as a “things could always be worse” wedding story. If you’ve ever been stressed planning an event, just remember:at least it’s not THIS wedding. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:11 About the Author 01:42 Background 05:47 Age Level & Content Warning 08:14 Judge a Book by Its Cover 09:40 Discussion 13:56 The Wedding Planner's Background 18:40 The Best Friend's Wife's Secret 22:09 The Bride's Secret 23:35 The Maid of Honor's Secret 33:03 The Best Man's and the Groom's Secret 43:52 The Wedding Planner's Secret 45:36 The Rest of the Book 50:08 General Thoughts 54:16 One Question for the Author 58:15 Rating 01:00:41 Read Again? 01:01:31 Outro 📖 Follow the Author Lucy Foley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucyFoleyAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucyfoleyauthor/ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 160 - The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun(The Cat Who… Series, Book 6)We’re six books into The Cat Who… series, and this one takes a turn.Sam and Tim discuss The Cat Who Played Post Office, and while the series has always dealt with murder and mystery, this installment pushes into much darker territory. You can absolutely tell this was written in the 1980s… and not in a cute, nostalgic way.We talk about:• How this book goes further than previous installments• Qwill's memory loss• The tonal shift within the series• And yes… that endingIf you’ve been reading along thinking this is a light, cozy-adjacent mystery series, this book might surprise you.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Guest List by Lucy Foley⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:55 Background01:57 Age Level & Content Warning03:11 Judge a Book by Its Cover06:20 Discussion39:52 General Thoughts41:08 One Question for the Author43:03 Rating44:44 Read Again?44:56 Favorite of the Series so Far45:57 Lack of Fan Art & TV Series47:39 Outro🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 158 - Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren(Disney’s Meant to Be Series, Book 4 | Month of Love Finale) We’re closing out our Month of Love with the fourth installment in Disney’s Meant to Be series and this one gave us the strangest tonal experience of the entire project.Sam and Keira discuss Tangled Up in You and its baffling vibe shift that can only be described as Hallmark Meets True Crime. Sweet small-town romance? Yes. Suspicious undertones and oddly intense plot elements? Also yes.We talk about:• The books characters vs movie characters• The tonal whiplash• How it compares to the other Meant to Be books• And whether the series is going to continue after book 5Is it romantic? Technically.Is it cohesive? That’s… debatable.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Truth of the Divine by Lindsay Ellis⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:02 About the Author06:01 Background10:48 Age Level & Content Warning11:11 Judge a Book by Its Cover15:47 Discussion55:13 General Thoughts59:14 One Question for the Author01:00:08 Rating01:01:08 Rating01:01:48 Favorite of the Series so Far01:03:35 Outro📖 Follow the AuthorsWebsite: https://christinalaurenbooks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristinaLaurenBooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinalauren/Twitter: https://x.com/christinalaurenSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX8en0YoEcRIA🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 157 - Love Hina (Volumes 1-3)Manga Discussion | Month of Love #3For our third installment of Month of Love, Sam is joined by James to revisit the first three volumes of Love Hina, a classic early-2000s romantic comedy manga that absolutely shaped the genre.We talk about the story, the tropes, and why this series became such a defining rom-com blueprint. We also address the elephant in the room, including the creator’s very unexpected political career, and how that context affects (or doesn’t affect) reading the series today.Is it nostalgic? Yes.Is it messy? Also yes.Is it still foundational to modern romance manga? Absolutely.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro01:06 Background12:06 About the Author18:14 Age Level & Content Warning21:58 The White Elephant in the Room30:13 Judge a Book by It's Cover31:26 Book Review01:09:02 Read Again?01:13:20 One Question for the Author01:14:58 Rating01:19:02 Read Again?01:20:34 Outro🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 156 - The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton February is our Month of Love, and this pick was a complete accident, but a delightful one. Sam picked up The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels expecting a cozy historical mystery and instead got flying houses, chaotic romance, and an absurdly charming story that won us over immediately. Sam and Hannah talk about why this book works so well, how its humor and tone set it apart, and why sometimes the best reading experiences come from wildly incorrect expectations. If you’re in the mood for romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but still delivers, this one is a joy. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Love Hina vol. 1-3 ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:52 About the Author 02:16 Background 03:26 Age Level & Content Warning 03:52 Judge a Book by Its Cover 06:16 Discussion 42:02 General Thoughts 44:11 One Question for the Author 45:32 Rating 46:19 Read Again? 47:22 Outro 📖 FOLLOW THE AUTHOR India Holton Website: https://www.indiaholton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaHoltonAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/india.holton/ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 155 - The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood This book broke our rating system. Fully. Completely. Sam and Danielle talk about The Love of My Afterlife, a book we loved so much that Danielle would gladly revoke every other 5-star rating she’s ever given just to give them all to this one. It’s funny, heartfelt, weird in the best way, and emotionally devastating in a way that sneaks up on you. That said… Sam has a hot take that cannot be ignored: Merritt might actually be the true villain.We get into character dynamics, emotional manipulation vs intention, and why loving a book doesn’t mean we won’t still interrogate it. If you like romances with big feelings, existential questions, and the kind of love story that lingers long after the last page. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:05 About the Author 02:33 Background 04:24 Age Level & Content Warning 07:07 Discussion 01:05:03 General Thoughts 01:07:22 Movie? 01:08:19 One Question for the Author 01:09:42 Rating 01:11:13 Read Again? 01:12:34 Outro 📖 FOLLOW THE AUTHOR Kirsty Greenwood Website: https://www.kirstygreenwood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirstyGreenwoodBooks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsty_greenwood/ Twitter: https://x.com/kirstystories 🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 159 - Truth of the Divine by Lindsay Ellis(Noumena Series, Book 2)After loving the first book in the Noumena series, we went into Truth of the Divine excited.We did not leave excited.Sam and James break down what went wrong in this sequel, from the complete lack of communication (not even miscommunication… just none) to one of the main characters going fully MIA for a significant portion of the book. Somehow, the story stalls so hard that a new narrator and even a new alien have to be introduced just to make the plot move.And worst of all? It feels like the first book… but weaker.We talk about sequel structure, character agency, escalation stakes, and why this one feels like a regression instead of an evolution. If you loved book one, this discussion might help you decide whether to continue the series.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:50 Background01:21 About the Author04:07 Age Level & Content Warning04:37 Judge a Book by Its Cover06:24 Discussion58:20 General Thoughts59:50 One Question for the Author01:00:36 Rating01:01:42 Read Again?01:02:28 Favorite of the Series so Far01:02:59 Outro📖 Follow the Author:Website: https://www.lindsayell.is/Twitter: https://x.com/thelindsayellisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/namebrandlindsay/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayEllisVids/videosIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3805989/🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 154 - A Twisted Tale Anthology, edited by Elizabeth Lim Anthologies are always a gamble and this one was no exception. Sam and Kaitlyn dig into A Twisted Tale Anthology, where some stories absolutely worked for us, others really didn’t, and far too many landed in the worst category of all: boring. We talk about which retellings shine, which ones miss the mark, and why anthologies are especially vulnerable to pacing issues, tonal whiplash, and stories that feel more like extended concepts than actual narratives. If you’ve ever loved a premise but struggled to stay engaged, this episode will feel very familiar. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:15 Age Level & Content Warning 01:58 Judge a Book by It's Cover 03:50 Cast Out - What if Snow White Learned Magic? 13:35 A First Mission - What if Mulan became the Emperor’s Advisor 19:17 Et Viola - What if Remy Met Colette First 26:56 The Envelope - What if Anastasia Has a Change of Heart 34:28 A New Dawn - What if Mufasa Gave Up His Throne? 39:01 Rattle the Stars - What if Jim Hawkins joined the Pirates 44:03 A Royal Game of Chess - What if History Wasn’t Quite Right About the Legend of Robin Hood 47:51 The Secret Exchange - What if Eric Met Ariel After She Rescued Him 51:31 Dust to Dust - What if Tinker Bell was Working for Captain Hook 57:56 Gonna Take You There - What if Naveen Had to Get Home to Maldonia 01:03:10 Fates Three - What if the Triplets Visited the Witch 01:09:11 A Dragon in the Snow - What if Madame Mim and Merlin Went to School Together 01:14:35 The Journey Home - What if Belle had to Take Her Father’s Place at the Fair 01:18:02 Call it a Hunch - What if Hercules’s First Day as a God Didn’t Go as Planned? 01:21:42 The Reluctant Prince - What if Bambi Didn’t Want to Be the Next Great Prince of the Forest? 01:24:52 The Rose in the Thorn - What is Aura Knew the Truth about Her Curse? 01:30:36 General Thoughts 01:31:53 One Question for the Editor 01:35:08 Rating 01:37:30 Read Again? 01:38:33 Favorite of the Book 01:39:03 Outro 📖 FOLLOW THE AUTHORS Livia Blacburne Website: https://liviablackburne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiviaBlackburneAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lkblackburne Twitter: https://x.com/lkblackburne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livia.blackburne Elizabeth Lim Website: https://www.elizabethlim.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimpix/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizlim TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethlimwriter? Jen Calonita Website: ⁠https://www.jencalonitaonline.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jencalonitabooks⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jencalonita/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/JenCalonita⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jencalonitaofficial ⁠Liz Braswell Website: https://www.lizbraswell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizBraswell/?fref=ts&ref=br_tfhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbraswell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizbraswell Tumblr: https://lizbraswell.tumblr.com/ M.K. England Website: https://mkengland.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mkenglandbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mk_england Twitter: https://x.com/mk_england Tumblr: https://mkengland.tumblr.com/ Micol Ostow Website: https://www.micolostow.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063126435640# Twitter: https://x.com/micolz Tumblr: https://micolz.tumblr.com/ Kristina Perez Website: https://www.kristinaperez.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkperezbooks/ Twitter: https://x.com/kkperezbooks Farrah Rochon Website: ⁠https://www.farrahrochon.com/⁠ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 153 - The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie(The Book That Inspired the Netflix Adaptation) With a new Netflix adaptation on the horizon, Sam and Hannah finally dive into The Seven Dials Mystery and honestly? This one surprised us. We break down the mystery itself, talk through the solution, and speculate on what the upcoming adaptation is most likely to change for modern audiences. While this isn’t Christie at her absolute peak, we agree it’s a solid A-rank mystery: smart, fun, and very aware of what it’s doing, even if it doesn’t quite hit S-tier greatness. If you’re reading along before the Netflix release (or wondering if you should), this episode will get you ready. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: A Twisted Tales Anthology ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:Intro 01:13 Netflix Adaptation 03:25 Agatha Christie History 04:20 Background 05:38 Age Level & Content Warning 06:13 Judge a Book by It's Cover 10:20 Discussion 51:13 General Thoughts 53:28 One Question for the Author 54:17 Rating 56:33 Read Again? 58:18 Outro 🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

Episode 152 - Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova(Meant to Be Series, Book 3)After two books of almost getting there, the Meant to Be series finally delivers. Sam and Keira dive into Kiss the Girl, the first book in the series that genuinely seems to understand what this project is trying to do.We talk through the characters, the set-up, and the overall story, unpacking why this book works better than its predecessors while still acknowledging the flaws that keep it from being perfect. Is it revolutionary? No. Is it satisfying to finally get what was promised? Absolutely.If you’ve been skeptical of the Meant to Be concept so far, this might be the book that changes your mind.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro01:14 The 6th Book?03:22 About the Author - Zoraida Córdova10:13 Background14:24 Age Level & Content Warning16:24 Judge a Book by It's Cover18:29 What Band was Siren Seven Based On?21:58 Book Endorsements25:51 The Book29:18 The Other Characters36:33 The Music42:42 The Set-up51:56 The Story01:20:20 General Thoughts01:22:50 One Question for the Author01:24:05 Rating01:25:19 Read Again?01:26:08 Favorite of the Series so Far01:27:23 Outro📖 FOLLOW THE AUTHORZoraida CórdovaWebsite: https://zoraidacordova.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoraidasolo🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts