In this episode, Jet and Mariana are joined by Geisha, the woman behind @bookxchild on Instagram as they discuss Lapvonoa by Ottessa Moshfegh. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics: Spoiler-free Summary Initial Thoughts and Impressions Who the Book is For Context about the Book and Author Favorite Quotes Memorable Moments Overall...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Largely responsible for the dark academia social media aesthetic, The Secret History was a consequential publication that inspired many other literary works of similar themes. The story follows a group of Greek classics students who find themselves getting caught up in a sinister murder plot. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Animal by Lisa Taddeo Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this story, we explore the life of an artificial friend Klara and how this artificially intelligent being navigates the world around her and figures out her place in it. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics: Spoiler-free Summary Initial Thoughts...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This Pulitzer-prize winning masterpiece is told through the eyes of Scout Finch, the daughter of defense attorney Atticus Finch. The story is set in the fictionalized town of Maycomb, Alabama, and deals with topics of race, social class, justice, and empathy. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana are joined by Ready2Adult/Charm De Leon as the trio discusses Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. A revolutionary piece of fiction, Watchmen is a part of Time Magazine's 100 best books of the 20th century, and is the only graphic novel with such distinction. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana invite Alton Lorenzo from Life on the Grow podcast to talk about Radio Silence by Alice Oseman. Learn more about Alton here: Instagram: @altonlorenzo This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics: Spoiler-free Summary Initial Thoughts and Impressions Who the Book is For Context about the Book and Author Favorite...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Verity by Colleen Hoover. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It follows the story of the problematic Riva family as they throw their annual Malibu party that's reserved only for Hollywood's elite. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics: Spoiler-free Summary Initial Thoughts and Impressions Who the Book is...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Plainsong by Kent Haruf, Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana are joined by another Fiction Friend Jacklyn Uy! The trio talks about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Jac is an illustrator, entrepreneur, and content creator who just happens to love books as much as we do. Learn more about Jac by visiting her links here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JacklynKaye Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackkayephoto/ Website: https://www.deedoedesign.com/ This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The House in the Cerulean Sea. It follows the story of Linus, an employee of the Department In Charge of Magical Youths as he's tasked to review the performance of an orphanage that houses some rather peculiar and potentially dangerous children. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Animal Farm by George Orwell. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan. The Crazy Rich Asians author's latest work is a witty and comedic telling of the story of Lucy and the high-society Asian lifestyle that she was born into. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics: Spoiler-free Summary Initial Thoughts and Impressions Who the...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana have a guest, Nikki Vicente from the From Nikki With Love podcast! The trio tackle the heavy epic A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. It's a story that touches on various aspects of human life including friendship, love, hardship, and mental health. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics: Spoiler-free...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...

In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. It follows the story of Richard Mayhew who awkwardly finds himself lost in the world of London Below, a darker and scarier version of the London that most people are familiar with. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics: Spoiler-free Summary Initial Thoughts...

5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Circe by Madeline Miller. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt Stitcher:...