Paperback Pals Podcast

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Ever had a week so chaotic you thought, "At least my spouse isn't on trial for murdering his mistress"? Welcome to The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose! Join us as we break down this relationship dumpster fire.

“You guys think she's pregnant after one night??” - Rachel

“That's your literal job so thank you??”  - Leah

00:00:27 Summary

00:01:30 Is it a hook?

00:03:35 Let’s talk about the plot

02:17:58 Our Ratings

02:18:57 Favorite Quotes

02:19:52 Taylor Swift Songs

02:20:42 Fan Casts

02:26:14 1 star Goodreads reviews

Trigger Warnings: Infidelity, adultery, murder, graphic physical violence, domestic abuse, partner violence, explicit sexual content, substance use, self-harm, suicidal references, incarceration themes

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If you're like us then you just can't quit Freida! Join us as we break down "The Intruder". Trigger warnings listed below.

“It’s giving….The Strangers.” - Rachel

“This is like number one thing that happens in scary movies. They’re like it’s fine that’s weird that my front door is just unlocked and wide open but that’s fine.”  - Leah

00:00:44 Summary

00:01:45 Is it a hook?

00:02:20 Let’s talk about the plot

01:32:10 Our Ratings

01:33:22 Favorite Quotes

01:34:16 Taylor Swift Songs

01:34:35 Fan Casts

01:39:09 1 star Goodreads reviews

01:41:30 Next podcast book

Trigger Warnings: Severe child neglect and abuse (physical and verbal), Graphic hoarding environments, Disturbing drawings and violent imagery, Stalking and forced isolation, Psychological trauma and mental instability, Bullying and substance abuse themes

Today, we’re heading to the Scottish loch into Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson, a story that blends small-town mystery, steamy romance, and just enough danger to keep your heart racing.

00:02:48 Summary

00:04:36 Is it a hook?

00:05:17 Let’s talk about the plot

01:34:13 Our Ratings

01:36:07 Favorite Quotes

01:36:48 Taylor Swift Song

01:37:06 Fan Casts

01:39:57 1 star Goodreads reviews

Hi everyone!

Join us as we break down Freida McFadden's "The Tenant". It's gonna be wild and there will be twists and an unhinged ending. Trigger warnings listed below.

"You're gonna stab your girlfriend." - Rachel

"And you know what, she did not stutter." - Leah

00:00:42 Summary

00:01:58 Is it a hook?

00:03:45 Let's talk about the plot

01:38:45 Our Ratings

01:39:18 Fan Casts

01:40:42 Taylor Swift Song

01:41:28 Favorite Quotes

01:42:05 1 star Goodreads reviews

01:44:23 Next podcast book

Trigger Warnings: Murder, animal death (a goldfish, not graphic)

We're back with another thriller book breakdown! Join us for "The Missing Half" by Ashley Flowers. Trigger warnings listed below.

“One stalker isn’t enough, we’ve gotta throw two in there.” - Leah

00:01:23 Summary

00:02:27 Is it a hook?

00:03:47 Let’s talk about the plot

01:32:29 Our Ratings

01:34:30 Favorite Quotes

01:34:48 Taylor Swift Songs

01:39:26 1 star Goodreads ratings

01:41:12 Next podcast book

Trigger Warnings: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Hi everyone! Join us as we revisit one of our fave little towns, Dream Harbor. We're talking about the fourth book in this series, "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House" by Laurie Gilmore.

Trigger Warnings Listed Below.

00:59:19 Summary

00:01:45 Is it a hook?

00:02:48 Let's talk about the plot

01:54:23 Our Ratings

01:55:34 Favorite Quote

01:56:16 Taylor Swift Song

01:56:46 Fan Cast

01:59:38 1 star Goodreads reviews

02:02:36 Next podcast book

Trigger Warnings:

• Death
• Death of a parent
• Sexual content
• Talk of an abortion

Hi everyone! Join us as we break down the second and final book in the Letters of Enchantment duology, "Ruthless Vows". We had a great time revisiting Iris and Roman's story. If you haven't listened to the first part you can head back to our VERY FIRST EPISODE where we broke down "Divine Rivals".

“For anyone who sought a different realm through a wardrobe door, who wrote a letter and is still waiting for a reply or who dreams of stories and bleeds words”

Trigger warnings listed below.

00:01:42 Summary

00:02:26 Is it a hook?

00:02:55 Let's talk about the plot

00:04:18 Part 1 - The Magic Still Gathers

00:34:38 Part 2 - Drawn to the Flame

01:02:48 Part 3 - Wings in a Cage

01:36:23 Part 4 - A Crescendo for Dreams

02:11:11 Our Ratings

02:12:53 Favorite Quotes

02:13:42 Taylor Swift Songs

02:14:39 Fan Casts

02:19:16 1 star Goodreads reviews

02:22:14 Next podcast book

Trigger Warnings: 

• Death
• Violence
• War
• Minor sexual content

Hi everyone! Join us as we break down our first Emily Henry read together, "Happy Place". It's the perfect little read to jump into the summer vibes. Trigger warnings listed below.

00:01:45 Summary

00:02:57 Is it a hook?

00:03:21 Let’s talk about the plot

02:18:03 Our Ratings

02:21:08 Favorite Quotes

02:21:36 Taylor Swift Songs

02:22:45 Fan Casts

02:27:31 1 star Goodread Reviews

02:30:08 Next podcast book

Trigger Warnings: 

• Claustrophobia
• Depression
• Parent with Parkinson’s Disease
• Recreational & medicinal drug use
• Alcohol consumption
• Grief & loss depiction
• Death of a parent recounted

We're back with another Freida McFadden book breakdown! Join us for "The Crash" and another story where no twist is off the table. Trigger warnings listed below.

“I wasn’t a murderer at the beginning of this prologue and now I am.” - Leah

00:00:39 Summary

00:02:16 Is it a hook?

00:03:12 Let’s talk about the plot

00:56:51 Part 2

01:17:29 Part 3

01:55:46 Part 4

02:15:53 Our Ratings

02:16:39 Taylor Swift Songs

02:17:50 Favorite Quotes

02:18:41 Fan Casts

02:23:03 1 Star Goodreads Reviews

02:28:09 Next podcast book

Trigger Warnings: Murder, pregnancy, infertility, sexual assault (not graphic, flashback to the past), kidnapping of adult, suicide attempt

This week we're talking about "The Assassin and the Empire" by Sarah J Maas. This is the fifth and final story in the novella "The Assassin's Blade". So join us as we talk about our favorite Assassin. Will this be devastating? Yes.

00:00:43 Is it a hook?

00:01:19 Let’s talk about the plot

01:07:41 Our Ratings

01:08:14 Favorite Quotes

01:09:00 Taylor Swift Songs

01:10:57 1 star Goodreads Reviews

01:15:37 Next on the podcast