Male validation, social eugenics, and Kaitlyn yes that is a wolf on your wall; the Book Babes (our lucky four) review Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.

Obligations and oppression, "Cinderella is Beyonce", and fairytales where we are the center; the Book Babes (ha! four of us again!) interview Kalynn Bayron, author of Cinderella is Dead!

Delicious and nutritious, "Prince Charming who", and the impracticality of glass slippers; the Book Babes (well three of us) review Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron.

Nine parents, baby beasts, and Kelechi didn't read the book; the Book Babes (we're back to four) review Escaping Exodus by Nicky Drayden.

"You're not invited to the family dinner", feel-good books, and Rachel's excellent singing; the BookBabes (well three of us) review Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson.

Metaphorical machetes, "big-time influenca", and romanticizing mental illnesses; the Book Babes (four of us *again*) review The Weight Of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf.

Well-oiled lips, boarding school, and Kelechi undoing her hair; the Book Babes (well at least four of them) review Wilder Girls by Rory Power.