Book Expectations

Book Expectations

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Book Expectations episodes

  • Chapter 42: Trauma Dumping | Verity
    This week we discuss decided to explore a genre we were wary about: thriller ! We freaked out over the chilling writing of Verity and discuss the ethics of trauma dumping, what qualifies as terrifying, and how deeply disturbed Colleen Hoover must be to write this book. Doris also reveals some childhood trauma related to sleepwalking, which leads to Anya questioning her sanity. 
    Disclaimer!! Verity is a very messed up book (as seen by the episode title lol) and there are a lot of content warnings including but not limited to child abuse, death, and cheating. Viewer discretion is advised!
    1 hr 20 min
  • Chapter 41: Baby | The Spanish Love Deception
    Welcome back to another week of talking about popular romcom reads! This week we are discussing The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas. In this Love Hypothesis/Hating Game/Unhoneymooners mash-up, there are so many elements that make this book, and Aaron Blackford, perfect! AND, during this episode, you'll hear a live reenactment of emotional scenes, down to the endearing "baby"s. We hope you giggle along with us in this hilarious episode!
    1 hr 17 min
  • Chapter 40: Ugly Hot or Hot Ugly? | The Love Hypothesis
    This week we talk about a fan favorite on TikTok, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! It is full of cute tropes and adorable interactions that we couldn't get enough of. Anya also called out Doris for her opinions on ugly hot and hot ugly while we also roast some of your favorite actors.
    59 min
  • Bonus Episode: We Need Couple's Therapy

    This week, we do a special episode to celebrate the holidays and the end of the year! We discuss our favorites, least favorites, and much more in whole based on our reading history. While it may start off calm and collected, the more you listen the more you'll hear us descend into chaos! We hope you have a great laugh from our antics! Happy holidays everyone!

    SPOILERS! Books included in this episode: Spin the Dawn, Six Crimson Cranes, The Young Elites, You Deserve Each Other, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, Upside of Falling, Renegades, Counting Down With You, The Spanish Love Deception, and These Violent Delights.

    1 hr 47 min
  • Chapter 39: Seeing the Lights | Five Feet Apart
    Welcome back to our usual content! This week, we will be discussing Five Feet Apart by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott. While it became famous due to its amazing film adaptation, the book is absolutely wonderful and heartwrenching. The beautiful imagery and hopelessness of it are incredibly overwhelming. As you listen, you'll probably hear us gush over it all and wonder about the ambiguous ending. We hope you enjoy it!
    1 hr 9 min
  • Bonus Episode: Second-Lead Syndrome

    This week we celebrate Anya and Doris's birthday while also celebrating our anniversary! We begin with some of the most popular book tropes that we either rant or gush over. And as always, we also talk loads about Taylor Swift tropes that are similar to books! Stay tuned for the second part of the bonus episode coming in two weeks!

    1 hr
  • Special Episode: Author Interview with CeCe Dawson
    We're so excited to share this week's episode, as we interviewed CeCe Dawson, the author of The Chronicles of Brute Creations. Not only do we learn about her unique book, but we also ask her many questions regarding her inspirations and writing style. Never before have we gotten such great insight and it is such an honor to be able to collaborate with such a wonderful guest. We would like to thank CeCe Dawson once again for joining us! Her book, The Chronicles of Brute Creations, will be published on October 31, 2021! Please pre-save, order, and read it!
    1 hr
  • Chapter 38: Sting Ray Trauma | The Unhoneymooners

    This week we talk about The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. We have been deprived of this long overdue episode on contemporary novels and so we decided to talk about one of the many contemporaries on our to-be-talked-about list. Listen to Isabel's traumatic sting ray encounter and several other crazy experiences we've had while we dwell on the enemies-to-lovers trope. Stay tuned next week for a special bonus episode that we have been planning for a while!

    1 hr 7 min
  • Chapter 37: Green is Her Color | The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
    This week, we're discussing The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Not only does this book dive deep into the world of Hollywood, but it also creates beautiful characters and relationships. We discuss connections between Evelyn Hugo and Taylor Swift (speaking of which, LISTEN TO THE LUCKY ONE BY TAYLOR SWIFT AND IMAGINE EVELYN), Harry Cameron and Harry Styles, and other big celebrities. We also ponder Taylor Jenkins Reid's iconic writing style, as well as what may lie in her other publications.
    1 hr 3 min

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In this podcast we will be talking about popular books/book series that people enjoy. Stay tuned every other Monday when we upload new chapters.