In this episode of Thanks, I’ll Read It From Here, Kami and Victoria chat with author Heather Colley about The Gilded Butterfly Effect and the unhinged girls at the heart of the story.

We talk about:
• The inspiration behind The Gilded Butterfly Effect
• The sorority setting and how it shaped Stella and Penny’s lives
• Mental health, loyalty, and friendship in a toxic environment
• What Heather hopes readers take away from her story

Follow Heather on Instagram @heatherleyauthor, TikTok @phdwithpaige, and visit heatherleyauthor.com to learn more and grab your copy of The Gilded Butterfly Effect.

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Welcome to our first Book Club episode. Today we are reviewing Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn, a small town Christmas rom com with enemies to lovers energy, unhinged holiday chaos, and one popcorn garland moment we will never forget.

We start by reading a five star review and a one star review of Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal and sharing where we land in between. Then we break down:

• Atlas and Betty’s chaotic chemistry
• The narrator and why he might be the real star of the story
• The snowstorm rescue
• The breakup, the redemption, and the garland heard around the world

Up next
Our next read is a thriller filled with twists and turns, so make sure to follow so you know what we pick. In January, we will be covering People We Meet on Vacation, both the movie and the book, for a full breakdown.

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Kami sits down with bestselling author Alyson Richman to talk about The Missing Pages, her haunting new novel set between the Titanic and the halls of Harvard. Part ghost story and part love story, it follows Harry Widener, a passionate book collector who perished on the Titanic, and Violet Hutchins, a modern-day Harvard student drawn to the mysteries within his memorial library.

As strange occurrences unfold, Violet begins to wonder if Harry’s spirit is reaching out to reveal the secret he took to the grave. The Missing Pages is a moving, ghostly story and the perfect October read.

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We survived Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty… barely.

The TSITP Season 3 finale was a wild ride. From Ring-Gate to Jerewonka, a canceled wedding, and Bonrad endgame confirmation, this episode breaks down the finale chaos, shares my unhinged reactions, and dives into the highs, lows, and what might be next in The Summer I Turned Pretty movie.

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Belly’s still in Paris, Jeremiah’s in his hoe phase, Laurel might have caught the ick from John, and Conrad and Belly are basically pen pals. Episode 10 of TSITP was loaded!

In this episode, I am breaking down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 10 from Belly kissing a boy who hasn’t lived in Susannah’s womb to Jeremiah’s possible Ratatouille arc.

I'll unpack all the Easter eggs you might have missed and share my predictions for how the final episode will tie everything together.

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Belly’s Paris adventure kicks off when a thief steals her backpack with her passport and “priceless” ring (worth maybe a croissant), leading to what might be the best Apple Airtag ad placement of all time.

In this episode, I break down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 9, from Belly chasing the thief into a Paris nightclub to Conrad’s emotional heart to heart with Adam to Jeremiah’s messy spiral after the cancelled wedding.

I’ll unpack all the Easter eggs you might have missed and share my predictions for how the final two episodes will tie everything together.

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This week I’m recapping The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 3, Episode 8. The wedding is off. Secrets are spilling everywhere. Conrad shows up in a full revenge fit. Susannah is stirring the pot from beyond the grave. And Belly buys a ticket to Paris instead of doing what most people do after a breakup, getting bangs or cutting her hair.

I’m also reacting to the new TSITP trailer for the rest of the season. The confusion is real, the excitement is high, and the chaos is unmatched. From Paris love interests to Conrad’s letters finally making it to the screen, I’ve got theories, Easter eggs, and predictions that will keep us spiraling until Episode 9.

If you love The Summer I Turned Pretty, you’ll want to hear this full recap of My Life With the Walter Boys Season 1. This episode of Thanks, I’ll Take It From Here covers every twist, messy love triangle, and small-town drama that makes this series the unexpected “TSITP with a Temu twist.

Here’s what I cover in this recap:

• Jackie’s tragic backstory and move to Colorado
• The Walter household and why living with eleven kids changes everything
• The Cole vs. Alex rivalry and how the love triangle develops
• The bleach prank, homecoming fundraiser, and Thanksgiving fallout
• Side plots including the Walters’ ranch struggles, Will’s wedding, and Erin’s redemption arc
• The explosive bonfire party and finale kiss that sets up Season 2
• Book spoilers and predictions for what might come next

This recap breaks down why Walter Boys is worth watching if you enjoy teen romance, family drama, and the same kind of emotional chaos that drives The Summer I Turned Pretty.

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We’re breaking down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 7. Belly is running on pure delusion and vibes. Conrad is crying on the beach like a lost puppy. And Jeremiah is out here turning his wedding into a “weeding” with frat boy gift bags. 

What’s inside this episode:

• Belly’s chaotic bachelorette meltdown
• Jeremiah’s full Cornball era
• Cringey dances, messy triangles, and Cabo secrets spilling
• Another emotional beach scene that wrecked us
• Predictions for Episodes 8 and 9 including the rehearsal, Susannah’s letters, and Jeremiah punching Conrad
  

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Bella Swan went from vampire baseball to cliff diving just to hallucinate a boy she’d known for 8 months. We pulled her birth chart and vampire rebirth chart to ask the real question: did the stars make Bella unhinged, or was she just built that way? And seriously… why did she think motorcycles and cliff diving were valid coping mechanisms?

Charts and bonus content: ⁠www.patreon.com/moonvalleyastrology⁠

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