Tune in as Judith and Roxana (Books n Things Podcast) drop by to discuss The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch, the sci-fi thriller that follows NCIS Special Agent Shannon Moss’s twisty and grim journey through space and time to solve a murder investigation that might be linked to the impending doom of everything we know … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch (with Judith and Roxana of Books n Things Podcast)
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2 Cents Critic Podcast – Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
Tune in for Arthur’s take on Under the Whispering Door, the contemporary queer fantasy novel by TJ Klune (The House in the Cerulean Sea) that follows selfish and heartless lawyer Wallace Price as his soul embarks on a posthumous journey of kindness, empathy, and self-transformation. What Arthur felt for THCS🌅 is too precious to put … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
2 Cents Critic Podcast – The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Tune in for Arthur’s thoughts on The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang. Her third #ownvoices contemporary romance stars Anna Sun, a violinist who seeks out a one-night stand after her boyfriend Julian announces that they should try an open relationship before making plans to tie the knot, and Quan Diep, the tattooed and motorcycle-riding cousin of Michael … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
2 Cents Critic Podcast – The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (with Beth and Maddie of Off The Book Podcast)
Tune in for a pod crossover as Arthur welcomes Beth and Maddie (Off The Book Podcast) onto the show for a review and recap of The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (The Bride Test, The Heart Principle). If you want to hear them talk about a book that’s essentially a gender-swapped Pretty Woman starring an … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (with Beth and Maddie of Off The Book Podcast)
2 Cents Critic Podcast – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Tune in for Arthur’s two cents on The House in the Cerulean Sea, the contemporary fantasy novel by TJ Klune (The Extraordinaries) that takes the “found family made up of magical children on a remote island” element of the Miss Peregrine series and infuses it with the irresistible whimsy of Roald Dahl and The Mysterious … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
2 Cents Critic Podcast – Silver Tears by Camilla Läckberg
Tune in to hear Arthur rhapsodize about Silver Tears by Camilla Läckberg, her spellbinding sequel to The Golden Cage (which I highly recommend you read before listening to the general review, since it spoils major plot points in TGC). Let’s just bow down to the Faye Adelheim supremacy, all right? https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TvGiyVVh7ANzmxiNPiR5O?si=ofDsvS3tT1mDOiJgxeFvUQ
My 2 Cents on a Trio of Queer Contemporary Romance Novels
What’s new, everyone? Contemporary romances are slowly but surely becoming increasingly inclusive, particularly in regard to the rainbow 🏳️🌈. Of course, we still have major steps to take, like creating a rom-com that stars a trans lead. Nonetheless, I’m glad to keep reading more and more queer romances that are as enjoyable as their cishet counterparts. … Continue reading My 2 Cents on a Trio of Queer Contemporary Romance Novels
2 Cents Critic Podcast – Skyhunter by Marie Lu
Tune in for Arthur’s thoughts on Skyhunter by Marie Lu (Legend, Warcross, The Young Elites). An 18-year-old mute soldier, a despotic government that controls an army of genetically engineered beasts, a viscerally post-apocalyptic backdrop, and more can be found in this refreshing and action-packed take on the dystopian YA genre. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JAHNwi7eV6BWYsSgk1Tcj?si=eYadpnYNQhSsbPFzYOKWnA
2 Cents Critic Podcast – The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Talk, the Seattle-set rom-com novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon (Today Tonight Tomorrow). Enemies-to-lovers, workplace romance, fake dating, public radio, a dog named Steve Rogers—all of that and more can be found in this delightful romantic comedy. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3iB6vVvKY3yR4GpxVBBlGP?si=AF_nErPERqi-rf2GQwegzw
2 Cents Critic Podcast – Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults
What’s new, everyone? On the 2 Cents Critic podcast, check out this episode on five queer books for the young adult audience. • Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz • What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera • Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron • … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults
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