Part 1: Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards (Chapters 1–9 / Pages 1–97)

In this episode, we dive into the opening chapters of Seven Dirty Secrets, where a mysterious scavenger hunt kicks off a tense and twisty birthday like no other. With cryptic clues and dangerous secrets waiting to be unearthed, the suspense builds fast… and no one feels safe.

I highly encourage you to read this book. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Dirty-Secrets-Natalie-Richards/dp/1728215781

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Part 3: This Is Why We Lie by Gabriella Lepore (Pages 204–312)

In this episode, we dive into the heart-pounding final chapters of This Is Why We Lie! Secrets come to a head as we finally discover who didn’t make it out of the second “incident” down at the harbor, and the truth about the mysterious blonde girl who keeps appearing in every photo.

After two murders, the tension rises even higher. Could there be yet another victim before it all ends?

Join me as I break down the shocking twists, big reveals, and what it all means for our characters.

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The mystery deepens in Part 2 of This Is Why We Lie! In this episode, we unravel the secrets hidden beneath the surface of both Preston Prep and Rookwood Reform School. As the investigation into Colleen's death intensifies, lies start to crack and the truth is messier than anyone expected.

Join me as I break down pages 101–203, diving into shocking twists, shady alibis, and the characters who just can't seem to tell the truth. Is anyone really innocent?

Grab your copy, follow along, and get ready to suspect everyone. 🕵️‍♀️💥 You can find it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ftpdFqb

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In this episode, we dive into the first 100 pages of This is Why We Lie by Gabriella LePore! Meet Jenna, the ambitious student journalist from Preston Prep, and Adam, a student at the nearby correctional school, Rookwood. As a mysterious death rocks their coastal town, secrets begin to bubble beneath the surface.

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It's the third and final video covering the book You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M McManus. Mateo, Ivy, and Cal finally discover who is behind the death of their classmate Boney. The mystery is solved but will there be a happy ending for this trio....not quite.

I highly encourage you to read You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus yourself. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Youll-Be-Death-Karen-McManus/dp/0593175867

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So much is happening in You'll Be the Death of Me Part 2!

Mateo and Ivy are on a relationship rollercoaster. They find a mysterious note to Ms. Jameson signed by an unknown person going by D.

The biggest question for this section is how everyone is connected???

I highly encourage you to read You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus yourself. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Youll-Be-Death-Karen-McManus/dp/0593175867

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In this Karen M. McManus mystery Ivy, Mateo, and Cal decide to take a Ferris Bueller's Day Off when they discover the body of one of their classmates in an abandoned apartment building. There are plenty of mysteries to be solved in part one of this story including but not limited to, who is Cal's secret girlfriend and why is she most definitely a suspect in the murder?

Sorry for the technical difficulties this episode but I promise the next video will be back to normal!

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We made it!! Finally we are finishing the series A Good Girls Guide to Murder with Part 3 of As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson.

Does Pip get away with it or will she and her friends spend the rest of their days either living in fear or in jail?

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I had the honor of interviewing the author James Michels. We discuss all sorts of fun book things, like what inspired him to become a writer in the first place and you'll never guess what book he is currently reading.

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It's Part 2 of As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson and we find out who the DT Killer is!

We still have 1/3 of the book left too. I was surprisingly frustrated with this section but it made for a good episode. I hope you all enjoy it.

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