Hey everyone! After a bit of a break, Ola and I are finally back, catching up on all things books—especially the struggle of reading slumps and the magic of finding the right book at the right time. In this episode, we dive headfirst into Red Rising by Pierce Brown, which absolutely blew our minds. We break down its intense caste system, unpack the character development, and dig into the deeper philosophical themes that make this dystopian world so compelling. Plus, you know we had to compare it to The Hunger Games—because how could we not? And of course, we wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.

In the second half of the episode, we shift gears and chat about Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert—a book that had us laughing, swooning, and reflecting all at once. We explore the dynamics between the characters, the humor that keeps the story fresh, and the way it tackles interracial relationships and stereotypes in romance novels. It’s all about finding that balance between being entertained and getting something deeper out of a book, and we had so much fun unpacking it all.

So, grab your favourite drink, settle in, and let’s talk books!