The Book Carriers

The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—introduce The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. If you think you know Frieda McFadden, I'm sorry to say you DON'T! Or at least we didn't. And let me tell you, it's a thrill. Pun Intended. Are you a McFan?

NO SPOILERS. Read with us as we prepare for a full review next week!

The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—catch up on what shows they are watching and then delve into a BOOKTOK CONTROVERSY!

Join the discussion on the complexities of giving book reviews, the challenges authors face with criticism, and how everybody NEEDS TO CALM DOWN when hearing different opinions.

Sound bite: “It’s a tough world out there. A mad world.”

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Chapters

00:00 Intro and TV shows we are watching (Severance, The Diplomat, Bridgerton, White Lotus)

12:21 BookTok Controversy

17:17 Navigating criticism

21:01 Embracing feedback; How Freida McFadden views negative reviews

26:09 Balance critique with respect; Everybody NEEDS TO CALM DOWN

31:50 Why do people get offended when people don’t like their faves?

41:44 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!!!)

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The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—dive into and review this weeks read…Quicksilver! 

We heard this one had mixed reviews so we knew we had to jump on it. 

What are your thoughts on Quicksilver? Did you love it? Did you hate it? We must know!

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The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—introduce Quicksilver by Callie Hart, discussing its synopsis and the author's background. They share their HOT TAKES on the cover art, analyze the dedication, and explore the theme of dark romance. NO SPOILERS. Read with us as we prepare for a full review next week!

Sound bite: “I hate it.”

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:04 Quicksilver Synopsis

06:13 Callie Hart: The Author's Journey

12:50 Cover Art: HOT TAKES

23:04 Exploring the Dedication of Quicksilver

25:23 What is Dark Romance?

34:30 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS)

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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra dive into what tv shows their into these days outside of books as well as the topic of how fictional romance can create unrealistic expectations for a relationship. Let's get into it!

Let us know your thoughts on this!

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TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of physical abuse, trauma, bullying, and brief mention of miscarriage. Please advise.

The Book Carriers—Angela, Becca, and Cassandra—deep dive into a full review of Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh.They discuss their experience reading a young adult, non-fantasy book, as well as the author’s writing style, characters, and major plot points. They also play a brief game of “Date, Teammate, and Sin Bin.” (Sin bin is a rugby term referring to an area off the field where a player sits out for a set amount of time after receiving a yellow card.)

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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra dive into all things sports romance and an introduction to Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh. Learn why sports romances are Becca’s jam and hear discussion over the author, cover, and dedication of Binding 13 as they prepare for a full review of the book next week.

Sound Bite: “If you want to get emotionally destroyed,please read this book with us this week.”

Chapters

00:00 Excitement for a new genre

03:41 Binding 13 Synopsis and Themes

09:10 Chloe Walsh: The Author and Her Style

11:30 The Power of Music in Storytelling

12:23 Authenticity in Writing and Mental Health Advocacy

13:45 Exploring the Sports Romance Genre

21:35 Cover Art and First Impressions

28:20 Dedication and Its Significance

30:33 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!)

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TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of Sexual Assault in this episode as well as some gore. Please advise.

The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra take a deep dive into Manacled. A Dramione fanfiction by SenLinYu. They wrap up the episode with their signature rating question of would they carry this book, keep it in their bag or give it away.

What is your verdict of Manacled? Would you carry it in your arms, keep it in your bag, or give it away? Send us a DM on Tiktok or send us an email at: [email protected]

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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra delve into their shared love for Harry Potter and the impact and evolution of the HP community. They also have a fun conversation of which house they would be sorted into and who they would Kiss Marry and 'Avada' from the HP world.

ALSO, they explore the significance of fan fiction, specifically, Dramione including MANACLED as they prepare for their review of the fanfic NEXT WEEK.

Beware, minor SPOILERS for Manacled in this episode.

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Includes our link to our ‘Manacled Deep Dive’ Spotify playlist!

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:40 Personal connections to Harry Potter 

07:36 Sorting ourselves into the HP houses

16:12 Our favorite HP book and movie

23:55 Kiss~Marry~Avada Kedavra

41:06 Introducing Manacled and the author

50:40 What is the draw to fanfics, specifically to Dramione

57:53 Outro (CASSANDRA'S VOCALS!!)

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The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra discuss their experience at the ‘Onyx Storm’ Barnes and Noble midnight release party, controversy with social media and the fandom, and their final thoughts on Onyx Storm with a game of Kiss Marry Malek. They wrap up the episode with their signature rating question of would they carry this book,keep it in their bag or give it away.

What is your verdict of Onyx Storm? Would you carry it inyour arms, keep it in your bag, or give it away? Send us a DM on Tiktok or send us an email at: [email protected]

Chapters

00:00 Experience at the Barnes and Noble midnight release

04:40 BookTok’s impact on the reading community

06:23 The Impact of Fame on Writing

10:59 Kiss, Marry, Malek

16:44 Book Review: Carry it, keep it in your bag, or give itaway?

21:20 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!!)

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In this episode, The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, andCassandra review Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in its entirety. Beware of SPOILERS for all of Onyx Storm!

They discussed the immense character development, world building, theories and all the new information that answered many questions, such as what is Violet’s second signet!Not to mention the development of Violet and Xaden’s relationship. SWOON.

Chapters

00:00 Diving into the Book's Cover and Dedication andWorldbuilding

11:01 Character Development and Relationships

30:13 The Rhi and Imogen POV Chapters

39:06 Second Signets

41:43 Theories and Predictions

57:32 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!!)

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In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on how our friendship started and what’s kept us glued together all these years. From our first steps into the world of books to how reading shaped who we are, we’re sharing our personal reading journeys.

You’ll also get to hear why we define ourselves as thelogical, sentimental, and hopeless romantic book carriers—each bringing our unique bookish personalities to the table. And, of course, we couldn’t resist wrappingthings up with a fun chat about our dream book boyfriends—because what’s a book chat without a little romance? Guess whose book boyfriend is Draco Malfoy from Manacled, Darius Acrux from Zodiac Academy, and Jesse de Silva from The Mediator series🤭

Chapters

00:00 All About our Friendship

06:50 Core Memories of Growing Up Together

14:28 Our Reading Journeys

26:13 Why We Are The Logical, Sentimental, and HopelessRomantic Book Carriers

35:50 Our Dream Book Boyfriends

44:37 Outro (CASSANDRA’S VOCALS!!)

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In this episode, The Book Carriers, Angela, Becca, and Cassandra discuss their excitement for the upcoming release of 'Onyx Storm' while reflecting on the previous books 'Fourth Wing' and 'Iron Flame'. They delve into fan theories, character dynamics, and personal connections to the story, particularly focusing on Xaden and Violet's relationship.

The conversation also touches on the significance of bonus chapters, the representation of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in the narrative, and the emotional impact of the series, especially in memory of a loved one. SPOILERS FOR ALL OF SERIES INCLUDED.

Chapters

00:00 Countdown to Onyx Storm

02:32 Fandom Theories and Speculations

05:10 If you lived in The Empyrean world, which quadrant would you be in? Rider, flier, healer, scribe, or infantry?

10:41 Character Analysis: Xaden Riorson's Complexity

16:49 Violet's Character and Reader Reactions

22:09 Bonus Chapters and Insights

35:30 Exploring Jealousy and Relationships

38:13 Sparring Sessions and Character Dynamics

39:29 Violet's Unique Abilities and Heritage

43:44 Rebecca Yarros' Intentional Writing

47:55 GAME: Kiss, Marry, Malek

58:18 In Memory of a Loved One and Anticipating Onyx Storm

01:01:06 Outro Audio (Cassandra's Vocals!)

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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 52-66 and finish up Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

What are your thoughts on Iron Flame? Would you carry it, put it in your bag, or throw it away?

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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 37-51of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

NO SPOILERS BEYOND THESE CHAPTERS.

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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 31-36 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

NO SPOILERS BEYOND THESE CHAPTERS.

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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 17-30of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros discussing how frustrating Violet was, to the resolve with spice, and the development of the found family. NO SPOILERS BEYOND THESE CHAPTERS.

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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 9-16 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros discussing the effects of TRAUMA, sweet and toxic shadow daddy moments, new characters, and a possible love triangle! NO SPOILERS BEYOND THESE EPISODES.

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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 1-8 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros discussing all the betrayal and lies Violet has endured, while DEBATING the intentions of General Sorrengail.

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Join The Book Carriers as they dive deep into chapters 21-39 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros discussing all things Liam, spice, and everything nice!

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