The Afictionado Four

The aFictionado 4 tackle the entire Shadow and Bone series in preparation for the TV show as well as their Book of the Month read, Six of Crows. After reading all 3 books for the first time ever, they discuss all the characters, magic, missed opportunities, many many ships in the series, and even find out which Grisha order they belong in. So many feelings, so little time!!!!  

In this episode, the girls are joined by their friend Abril (@paperbackmaple) as they discuss July's Book of the Month, Francesca Zappia's Eliza and Her Monsters.
TW:  

• Panic attacks and anxiety
• Depression
• Suicide of a parent recounted and suicidal ideation
• Bullying and cyberbullying   

Have you ever hated to love a "bad" character? Someone that you know has got major issues, but you just can't help but be pulled to them? Or maybe you love to hate them. What does that say about them? What does that say about us? About the bookish community and imaginative media and entertainment? Join the girls as they discuss some popular problematic characters in literature and their thoughts on how this larger discussion is played out in the literary community.

In this episode, the girls discuss the June Book of the Month, the second book in Cassandra Clare's The Last Hours series, Chain of Iron. Get ready for many feelings, many ships, and theories that run rampant!

"Someday I'll be everything to somebody else..."
Have you listened to Olivia Rodrigo's new album "SOUR" yet? In this episode, the girls do the Sour book tag inspired by the songs in the album. A love triangle gone wrong? An overhyped book that didn't live up to expectations? The best morally grey character? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this fun episode that combines music and books <3

Credit to @sam_youngs_books, Michele Jenn, and @allisoninwonderland96

SOUR album by Olivia Rodrigo- https://open.spotify.com/album/6s84u2TUpR3wdUv4NgKA2j?si=OXOwYb-GSVmISG53HfK-qg&dl_branch=1

Join in on the discussion for the May Book of the Month, Markus Zusak's The Book Thief. Bring some tissues and come simp over Rudy with the girls.

In this episode, the girls fuse together 2 randomly chosen books to come up with a hybrid story! Shadowhunters participating in the Hunger Games? Anne Shirley at Hogwarts? The possibilities are endless!

In this episode, the girls finally discuss Cassandra Clare's Chain of Gold. Demon lineage, complicated relationships, lovely ghosts, and damning secrets. We just cannot get enough! Grab a snack and join us for our review of the first book in the series.

The girls play another Bookish Game. In this episode, the girls try to guess the book based on 1 star reviews on GoodReads. Full of confusion and, of course, laughter.

In this month's Book of the Month review, the girls tackle Sarah J. Maas' newest release, A Court of Silver Flames. They discuss nearly 800 pages of raging emotions and warring opinions that will definitely keep you entertained. So grab a snack and join in on the fun! (?)