This week Chelsea and Taryn are joined by the magnificent Maddy from @bookishlybouv! Not only does Maddy produce hilarious and stunning book content on her bookstagram page, but she is also a passionate mental health advocate. Our hosts and guest this week will be discussing Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. This beautiful story follows Eliza, a high school senior who is just doing her best to be invisible. But when a cute boy moves to her school who happens to be a huge fan of the comic she creates, things may get a little complicated. Listen as Chelsea, Taryn, and Maddy discuss their own experiences with fandoms, their own struggles with mental health, finding their place, and perhaps admitting to writing a little bit of fanfiction.  

**A quick trigger warning, they will be discussing topics of mental health and suicide. Nothing in great detail, but it is pertinent to the discussion of the book**

General Overview: 0:00 - 44:39 

Spoilers: 44:39 - 1:24:18 

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