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| EXPLICIT Books Are Being Marketed to Teenagers?! | The Disturbing Adultification of YA Books: Part One | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:52:55 | |
When did Young Adult books become so… adult? In Part One of this discussion, we explore the increasingly blurred boundary between YA and adult fiction from explicit content and misleading covers to adult books being recommended to teenagers simply because the characters are young. Let's chat! CHAPTERS ✨ Today's cocktail: Apple Sangria ft Cass's white wedding wine. _______________________________________________________ | |||
| The Author Changed the Characters’ NAMES Mid-Series?! | DNF Diaries 🔥 | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:38:04 | |
Our listeners are taking over DNF Diaries and they did NOT hold back! From characters whose names mysteriously changed in the final book to a thriller that wasn’t thrilling, an accidental encounter with childhood smut, and a book that earned a shocking –15/10, we’re reading your most brutal DNFs and painfully finished books. | |||
| Wattpad Is Getting Rid of Smut?! BookTok Is FREAKING OUT! | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:40:31 | |
TikTok is spiraling over claims that Wattpad is cracking down on smut and explicit content, but what’s actually happening? Today, we’re breaking down the alleged Wattpad smut ban, the BookTok reactions, and whether readers really need to panic. | |||
| This BookTok Creator Wants $1,000 to REVIEW Your Book?! | PB Squamer Controversy | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:42:21 | |
A BookTok creator is facing backlash after revealing that indie authors would need to pay up to $1,000 for him to read and review their books. Today, we’re breaking down the controversy, his response, and the bigger conversation around paid book reviews, creator influence, and whether monetizing your platform can go too far. ✨ Today's cocktail: Sparkling Ice Water! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro 7:29 - the drama breakdown 10:50 - PB Squamers Tiktok for Navessa Allen 12:05 - the breakdown of who he is 13:31 - his apology for the $1000 video 16:47 - his original post 24:44 - discussion time!! 38:07 - listener questions & lines we loved! __________________________________________________________________________ Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| Are YOU Actually Reading? The Reading Police Are COMING for BookTok! | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:56:09 | |
This week on Plot Twist, Please, we’re talking about the rise of the “reading police” on BookTok — from creators being accused of lying about the books they’ve read, to people analyzing pristine bookshelves, Goodreads goals, Fable stats, page counts, reading speeds, and whether anyone could possibly read 300+ books in a year. ✨ Today's cocktail: Meuse Strawberry Moon Fruited Belgian Witbier / Wheat Beer 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro 5:35 - the drama & discussion 23:14 - GUESS THESE BOOKS: never read, read once, read 100+ times 29:13 - the race of reading 45:17 - hot take, lines we loved, and housekeeping! __________________________________________________________________________ Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| The Daggermouth Controversy, $2 Million Book Deals Dropped & AI DESTROYING BOOKS?! | ft Nathan James | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:01:48 | |
AI is changing publishing in more ways than one. This week, we're unpacking the Daggermouth controversy, discussing whether AI accusations have become modern-day witch hunts, hearing from aspiring fantasy author Nathan James, and exploring the ethics of AI companies scanning—and reportedly destroying—books to build their models. ✨ Today's cocktail: West Avenue Cider Oracle 2023 - Vidal Cabernet Merlot and golden russet sparkling wine-Cider hybrid 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 3:21 - Daggermouth Controversy Breakdown 20:07 - The Bigger Conversation Around Daggermouth 32:52 - Aspiring Author Special Guest | How This Affects Authors 45:14 - $2 Million Dollar Deal Dropped Due to AI Allegations 52:39 - AI Companies Destroying Older Books 55:48 - Viewer Questions & Lines We Loved ft Special Guest
Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| The 'Haunting Adeline' Movie Announcement Sparked BookTok's Most TOXIC Debate Yet... | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:52:47 | |
The announcement of a Haunting Adeline film adaptation has sparked one of the most divisive conversations the online book community has seen this year. In this episode of Plot Twist, Please, we break down what happened, present both perspectives on the adaptation, discuss H.D. Carlton's publicly shared comments about the book's origins, and explore why the conversation became so polarized. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses mature themes, including abuse, trauma, stalking, SA, and online harassment. ✨ Today's Drink: Cotton Candy Alani's! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS __________________________________________________________________________ Music by Goat - Tesseract - https://thmatc.co/?l=9391AB0D | |||
| The OceanofPDF Drama Has BookTok Completely DIVIDED... Now BookTok Is At WAR | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:43:17 | |
OceanofPDF has been shut down, and the book community is completely divided. In this episode, we're breaking down the drama, the ethics of book piracy, why readers use sites like this, and how it impacts authors—especially indie authors. Is there ever a justification for pirating books, or is it always wrong? Let's talk about it. 📚☕ ✨ Today's cocktail: Malibu Pina Colada 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 Music by Goat - Tesseract - https://thmatc.co/?l=9391AB0D | |||
| Book Reviews Have Become A WAR Zone | Plagiarism, Drama & Crossing Lines | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:58:39 | |
This week on Plot Twist Please, we're unpacking some of the biggest conversations happening in the book community. From Hadeal Reads being accused of stealing reviews, to the House of Maher backlash over tagging author Kalie Cassidy in a negative review, to the latest Hannah Selinger controversy—we're discussing review etiquette, whether authors should be tagged, what makes a review worth reading, and who reviews are really written for. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! ✨ Today's cocktail: Purple Cotton Candy Alani's! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS __________________________________________________________________________ Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| This VIRAL BookTok Favourite Just Kept Getting WORSE... She DNF'd At 30%! | DNF DIARIES | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:39:47 | |
It's time for another DNF Diaries! 📚 This month we're reading YOUR submissions about the books you couldn't finish! 📚 Spoiler alert: This episode contains spoilers for the following books and series beside the chapters ✨ Today's cocktail: Cass's White Wedding Wine 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ __________________________________________________________________________ Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 Music by Goat - Tesseract - https://thmatc.co/?l=9391AB0D | |||
| This Book Influencer's Luxury Retreat Became BookTok's Fyre Festival 2.0 | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:48:22 | |
A luxury reading retreat. A $900 price tag. An itinerary that promised relaxation, crafts, good food, and a weekend with fellow book lovers... but according to attendees, that's not what happened. This week we're breaking down the controversy surrounding Celestial Meg's reading retreat, why it's being compared to the Fyre Festival, what attendees have publicly shared about their experience, and the bigger conversation about influencer-hosted events and accountability. 📚 Spoiler alert: No books were spoiled in the making of this episode! __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| Performative Reading Is Taking Over BookTok.. And We're ALL Guilty | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:41:48 | |
In this episode of Plot Twist, Please, we're diving into the rise of performative reading and how social media has completely transformed reading culture. From BookTok trends and reading goals to trophy books, aesthetic bookshelves, and the pressure to keep up with every viral release, we're discussing whether modern reading has become less about enjoyment and more about appearance, status, validation, and relevance. 📚 Spoiler alert: No books were spoiled in the making of this episode! __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| Readers Are ONLY Reading the Dialogue Now, AI Bookstagrammers... What Are We Doing?! | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:44:55 | |
This week on Plot Twist Please, we're diving into one of BookTok's most controversial reading debates yet. From dialogue-only readers and AI Bookstagrammers. We have one word: Wild. 📚 Spoiler alert: No books were spoiled in the making of this episode! __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| Marry, Hook Up, Or Friend Zone: OFF CAMPUS 🏒 … Things Got MESSY! | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:50:01 | |
This week we're heading back to Briar U to talk about the series that helped launch the hockey romance obsession and gave readers some of the most iconic book boyfriends of all time. From Garrett Graham and John Logan to Dean DiLaurentis and Tucker, we're ranking the men, debating the red flags, discussing the TV adaptation, and asking the important questions: Which Briar U boy would disappoint us the fastest in real life, and why are we so obsessed? 📚 Spoiler alert: talking about the Off Campus series & the show! __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| 'Allie Rose Co' Just Trademarked "Hot Girls Read"... And BookTok Is FURIOUS | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:31:17 | |
A BookTok controversy has taken over the reading community. 📚 This week we're discussing the backlash surrounding Allie Rose Co's trademark of the phrase "Hot Girls Read," the internet receipts, and the bigger question of whether a community phrase can ever truly belong to one person. Has BookTok finally had enough? 📚 Spoiler alert: no books were harmed in the making of this episode! __________________________________________________________________________ Music by Megan Payne - I'm Coming Home - https://thmatc.co/?l=E41A2812 | |||
| Is Nora Roberts Still the Queen of Romance… Or Has BookTok Moved On? | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:01:33 | |
This week on Plot Twist, Please, we're tackling one of the biggest names in romance: Nora Roberts. Is she still the Queen of Romance, or has modern BookTok left her behind? ✨ Today’s cocktail: Donna Italian Spritz __________________________________________________________________________ Music Used During Synopsis Reading Music by Juan Sanchez - Lullaby For A Frantic World - https://thmatc.co/?l=9E106506 Music by Megan Payne - I'm Coming Home - https://thmatc.co/?l=E41A2812 Music by Bodisaffa Music - Winter Strings - https://thmatc.co/?l=9B35ED67 Music by Althøria - pensamento 1 - https://thmatc.co/?l=175C432A Music by Goat - Tesseract - https://thmatc.co/?l=9391AB0D Music by Aropi - It's falling - https://thmatc.co/?l=F5B04200 Music by Bodisaffa Music - Kanji - https://thmatc.co/?l=09E3BAB9 | |||
| This Book Had a 16-Year-Old FALLING for a 10-Year-Old?! | DNF DIARIES | 25 May 2026 | 00:53:36 | |
📚 Welcome back to another chaotic episode of DNF Diaries: Listener Takeover! This week, we’re reading YOUR most unhinged book DNF stories — from a romance involving a 16-year-old and a 10-year-old 😭 to AI boyfriend apps, confusing plots, rage-inducing MMCs, audiobook voices from hell, and books so bad people almost threw their Kindles across the room. ✨ Today’s cocktail: STARBS 📚 Spoiler alert: this episode contains information about the following books: King of Depravity by Tammy Andresen This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh Love Me Stalk Me by Laura Bishop Wolfsong by TJ Klune Stolen by the Wolves by Lyx Robinson The Lawyer by Marni Mann The Sixth Demon by R.A. Steffan Fairydale by Veronica Lancet Hills of Shivers and Shadows by Pam Godwin G.O.D.S. by Jay Pratt To Cage a Wild Bird by Brooke Fast Fearless by Lauren Roberts Twisted Love by Ana Huang Gone by Michael Grant __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| Men Written By Women Have RUINED Real Men… And Reddit AITA Stories Confirm It 👀 | 18 May 2026 | 01:10:26 | |
In this episode of Plot Twist Please, we’re diving into the internet’s obsession with fictional men and asking the important question: have book boyfriends completely ruined our standards for real men? 💘📚 From “touch her and die” MMCs to husbands who can’t find the ketchup directly in front of them, we compare BookTok fantasy men to real-life husband behaviour through chaotic games, debates, Reddit horror stories, and way too much emotional investment in fictional characters. ✨ Today’s cocktail: Mimosas __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| Kindle Book Prices Are OUT OF CONTROL… Is This the End of E-Reading?? | 11 May 2026 | 00:58:20 | |
Kindle books were supposed to be the affordable alternative to physical books… so why are we suddenly paying hardcover prices for digital files we don’t even technically own?? Are Kindle prices officially out of control… and is this the beginning of the end for e-reading as we know it? 📚 Spoiler alert: this episode contains general book discussion only — no major book spoilers! __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| We Got Competitive This Month… And SOMEONE Won! | APRIL READING WRAP UP 📚🍸 | 04 May 2026 | 00:52:18 | |
This week, we're diving into a reading wrap up that covers all our recent reads in APRIL. Let's just say it took a turn. We talk about books that were our favs, worst books, unhinged moments and Susie and Beth get a little feisty?! __________________________________________________________________________ | |||
| These One Star Reviews Tried to RUIN Our Favourite Books!! | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:00:06 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please—where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze 🍷📚 This week’s episode is… chaotic. We each picked some of our absolute favourite books, both current obsessions and old-school classics, and then handed each other the WORST one-star reviews we could find. No prep. No warning. Just pure, unfiltered audacity. 📚 Spoiler alert: BOOKS COVERED BELOW Current Favourites:
Oldies / Classics:
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BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| Mia Ballard’s “Shy Girl” AI Drama is MESSY.. | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:42:37 | |
In this episode, we’re diving into the Mia Ballard “Shy Girl” AI drama that’s been all over the internet. From what actually happened to why people are so divided, we break down the controversy, the rise of AI-generated personas, and what this situation says about authenticity, influence, and where content creation is heading next. 🍸 Today’s drink: Cassandra's Wedding Wine Made into a Sangria 💌 Want to be featured in the next DNF Diaries? 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. *Disclaimer* It has been confirmed since filming, by Freida McFadden that she DOES NOT use AI. But we have thought that in the past, and good for her, for writing the amount she does!! ___________________________________________________________________________________
BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| These Popular BookTok Books DID NOT Live Up to the Hype… And Yes, We Fought 😭 | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:48:12 | |
This week on Plot Twist Please, we’re calling out the books that BookTok SWEARS are amazing… and asking the real question: are they actually good… or just popular? We each brought our picks for overhyped and underhyped reads and let’s just say… we did NOT agree. From viral fantasy favourites to dark romance obsessions, nothing was safe. ⚠️ Full spoiler warning — these are DNF stories! 🍸 Today’s drink: Cassandra's Wedding Wine 💌 Want to be featured in the next DNF Diaries? 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. CONFORM - https://youtu.be/4VnZEw66xi4 ___________________________________________________________________________________
BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| She DNF’d His Book… Then the Author Went AFTER Her?! | DNF DIARIES | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:43:57 | |
From overhyped BookTok reads that completely missed the mark, to characters with zero chemistry, to books so frustrating they had you doing chores instead of reading… we are diving into your DNF graveyard. 📚 Books Discussed in This Episode
⚠️ Full spoiler warning — these are DNF stories! 🍸 Today’s drink: Saintly The Good Rosé 💌 Want to be featured in the next DNF Diaries? 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. ___________________________________________________________________________________
BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| Haley Pham’s Book Is Causing CHAOS on BookTok… Is the Book Actually Bad? | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:59:20 | |
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the internet’s latest book drama… 👀📚 BookTok has been going OFF about Just Friends by Haley Pham... from the word choices, to the writing style, to the characters AND we had to sit down and talk about it. So we’re sharing our honest thoughts, reacting to some of the most talked-about quotes, and asking the bigger question: Is the criticism actually fair… or is the internet being too harsh? 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering the whole book! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| This Thriller Made Us Suspect EVERYONE… | Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:45:29 | |
This week on Plot Twist Please, we’re diving into the rom-com murder mystery Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson. When Jet Mason learns she only has days to live after a brutal attack, she decides to spend her final week solving her own attempted murder. We unpack the twists, suspicious characters, small-town secrets, and debate what we would actually do in Jet’s situation. Did the twists fool us… or did we see them coming? 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering the whole book! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| These Bookish Hot Takes Are WILD... We Almost Got in a Fight! | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:40:28 | |
In this episode of Plot Twist Please, we’re bringing the chaos with some seriously spicy bookish hot takes and debates. From controversial reading habits to unpopular opinions about the book community, nothing is off limits — and yes… things get a little heated.
Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| Jamie Fraser Has Us in a Chokehold… | Outlander Book & Season 1 Discussion | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:05:17 | |
If you could time travel… would you risk it for a Highlander? This week, Susannah, Cass, and Beth are finally diving into the world of kilts, curses, clans, and catastrophic time travel as we unpack Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Whether you’re a book purist, a show stan, or someone who would simply risk it all for a Highlander, this episode is for you. 🍸 Drink of the Episode: Sassenach Whisky from our favorite leading man, Sam Heughan
🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D | |||
| Wrath.. The Demon That Is Our TOP Book Boyfriend?! | KINGDOM OF THE WICKED | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:48:46 | |
Enter the dark streets of Palermo where witches hide in plain sight, demons rule from the shadows, and revenge tastes sweeter than fear. 🖤🔥 In this episode of Plot Twist Please, we’re finally diving into Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco: the Sicilian gothic fantasy that gave us vengeance-driven heroines, morally grey demon princes, and tension so thick you could cut it with a ritual dagger. 🍸 Drink of the Episode: The Wicked Hot Toddy 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D Music by Althøria - pensamento 1 - https://thmatc.co/?l=175C432A Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 | |||
| He Wanted Her to Do WHAT!? What an A**HOLE! | AITA *VALENTINES EDITION* | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:44:29 | |
Love is in the air… and so is the drama. 💌🍷 In this Valentine’s Day special episode of Plot Twist Please, we’re putting down the romance novels (well… briefly) and picking up the internet’s messiest relationship dilemmas. That’s right, it’s Am I The A-Hole: Valentine’s Edition. ✨ Today’s cocktail: Alani Nu's CHERRY BOMB! BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D | |||
| These Little Novellas May Make You Believe in Romance Again.. (Maybe) | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:43:35 | |
In this Valentine’s Day special, the Plot Twist Please crew is serving up our ultimate Valentine’s reading recommendations. From swoony romances and slow burns to dark, dramatic, and slightly unhinged love stories (because obviously). 📚 Spoiler alert: TIMESTAMPS BELOW 6:23 - Valentines Slay by Navessa Allen 21:27 - Ruthless Valentine by Annika Nofal 28:39 - The Exception to The Rule by Christina Lauren
BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D Music by Fabrizio Selli - Timeless Love - https://thmatc.co/?l=78115849 | |||
| Everything That Could Go Wrong In This Episode Did... | WE WHO WILL DIE BY STACIA STARK | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:03:10 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze 🍷📚 📚 Spoiler alert!! BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 Music by Althøria - pensamento 1 - https://thmatc.co/?l=175C432A | |||
| The Books We Hated So Much We Couldn’t Finish | THE DNF DIARIES | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:46:46 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze 🍷 In this episode, we’re kicking off what we hope becomes a recurring mini-series: DNF Diaries — where we talk about the books we tried to love… and why we ultimately walked away. 📚 Spoiler alert: LIST OF BOOKS BELOW! 📚 Books Discussed in This Episode
BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D Music by Ian Persaud - absolved, for now - https://thmatc.co/?l=B21E479A | |||
| The Romantasy That Started It All | ACOTAR BY SARAH J MAAS | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:25:31 | |
This week on Plot Twist Please, we’re diving deep into A Court of Thorns and Roses — Book 1 only 🌹🍷 We read it, reread it, and now we’re spilling all our thoughts on Feyre, Tamlin, Rhysand, and the chaos of Prythian. From Beauty and the Beast vibes to red flags vs. trauma responses, the Suriel, Calanmai, and those brutal Under the Mountain trials, no stone is left unturned. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering Book 1 only BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 Artwork inspired by A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J Maas | |||
| IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE A SIDE…. | CONFORM BY ARIEL SULLIVAN | 12 Jan 2026 | 01:00:34 | |
What if your worth—your very right to exist—was decided by genetics? In this episode of Plot Twist Please, we dive deep into Conform by Ariel Sullivan, a dystopian romance set in a future where humanity lives under strict genetic hierarchy and total surveillance. Grab a drink, pull up your TBR, and let’s debrief 2025 together. 📚 Spoiler alert: As always, there will be spoilers! BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D Music by Althøria - pensamento 1 - https://thmatc.co/?l=175C432A Artwork inspired by Conform by Ariel Sullivan | |||
| Our 2025 Reading Wrap-Up, Hot Takes & Debates & Viewer Comments! | 05 Jan 2026 | 01:06:05 | |
We’re officially closing the book on 2025 📚✨ Grab a drink, pull up your TBR, and let’s debrief 2025 together. 📚 Spoiler alert: There may or may not be spoilers... ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D | |||
| "My name is Saeris Fane, and I am your Queen" 👑 | BRIMSTONE BY CALLIE HART | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:59:04 | |
In this episode of Plot Twist Please, we’re diving headfirst into Brimstone by Callie Hart — a dark romantasy sequel that seriously tested our patience… and then completely hooked us anyway. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering both books! ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D | |||
| The Most CHAOTIC Episode We’ve Ever Done | A Master of Salt & Bones by Keri Lake | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:58:04 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze! 🥂 Today, we’re stepping into the eerie, gothic world of Master of Salt & Bones by Keri Lake — a dark romance steeped in secrets, obsession, and whispered town rumors. From a reclusive manor ruled by a man the town calls the Devil, to a slow-burn, age-gap romance wrapped in trauma and mystery, we’re breaking down every unsettling twist, morally gray moment, and haunting reveal this story delivers. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering the book in full! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO / MUSIC Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D | |||
| “He’s her enemy. She’s his everything” | NIGHTSHADE by Autumn Woods | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:00:21 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze! 🥂 This week, we’re heading straight into the misty, broody, secret-soaked halls of Sorrowsong University as we break down Nightshade by Autumn Woods — a dark academia, enemies-to-lovers, murder-mystery slow burn set against the haunting beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Think castles, conspiracies, campus royalty, and a heroine on a mission for revenge who absolutely did not plan to catch feelings. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering all twists in the book! _____________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com LINKS TO PLAYLISTS Susie (Classial Reading Playlist) https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/reading-music/pl.b526fcb6e4a44ebe95867e5a79b17029 Susie (Fantasy Playlist) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gmcpMlhNfoQOynwH5Wx3L?si=WLiKesplQ5SL4iyZaJ7hNQ Susie (Remember to Rest Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/@remember2rest Beth (Celtic Beats) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aW57i9xvKa80MHF9CydnY?si=u1xR_sv_SZKt4iIKIwmNQw Cass (Fantasy Playlists) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gmDVEzTtyoaezXbCJEbi2?si=eTRQwasxSGyp2GjPUVb27Q https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yvDfXjXogct61UwCyxVLc?si=bN67ozP8QrW5hPWBR8aaZQ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kUQ1pgC5AC5i2obFJFReY?si=yVWeSyI4SDa2x53L0BToCQ INTRO Music by Goat - Tesseract - https://thmatc.co/?l=9391AB0D | |||
| HOT TAKES & DEBATES, Viewer Questions & More! | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:03:41 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze! In Volume I, Chapter XI, we’re diving into pure chaos — our first ever Hot Takes & Debates episode. From the eternal war over Do audiobooks count as reading? to the guilt-free DNF life, overwriting, book boyfriends, reading slumps, tropes we love (and hate), and every spicy opinion in between… we’re laying it ALL out. And of course, we’re answering a full lineup of your most asked questions — from playlists to Kindle vs. physical, underrated gems to the books that left us disappointed. If you love drama, discourse, and unhinged bookish energy… pull up a chair. This one’s for you. 📚 Spoiler alert: there may be some spoilers of other books in here! _____________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com LINKS TO PLAYLISTS Susie (Classial Reading Playlist) https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/reading-music/pl.b526fcb6e4a44ebe95867e5a79b17029 Susie (Fantasy Playlist) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gmcpMlhNfoQOynwH5Wx3L?si=WLiKesplQ5SL4iyZaJ7hNQ Susie (Remember to Rest Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/@remember2rest Beth (Celtic Beats) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aW57i9xvKa80MHF9CydnY?si=u1xR_sv_SZKt4iIKIwmNQw Cass (Fantasy Playlists) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gmDVEzTtyoaezXbCJEbi2?si=eTRQwasxSGyp2GjPUVb27Q https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yvDfXjXogct61UwCyxVLc?si=bN67ozP8QrW5hPWBR8aaZQ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kUQ1pgC5AC5i2obFJFReY?si=yVWeSyI4SDa2x53L0BToCQ INTRO | |||
| “To fight a monster, I needed a monster” | SPELLCASTER by Jaymin Eve | 17 Nov 2025 | 01:04:19 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze! 🥂 Today, we’re diving into the magical, secret-steeped world of Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve: a story filled with legacy magic, dangerous monsters, family feuds, and one very broody spellcaster who is absolutely the definition of enemies-to-lovers fuel. From Weatherstone College’s golden halls to the shadows stalking Paisley Hallistar, we’re breaking down every twist, secret, and spark of forbidden chemistry this book throws our way. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering both books! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. _____________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO | |||
| “My House. My Chair. My Woman” | THE WORLD OF FOURTH WING | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:32:57 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze! 🥂 Today, we’re taking flight into the brutal, breathtaking world of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros — and its equally devastating sequels, Iron Flame and Onyx Storm. From the deadly halls of Basgiath War College to the politics of dragons and rebellions, we’re breaking down every twist, trope, and tear this series threw our way. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering both books! ✨ Today’s cocktail: Dragons Breath Mule 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod MUSIC Music by Megan Payne - I'm Coming Home - https://thmatc.co/?l=E41A2812 Music by Bodisaffa Music - Kanji - https://thmatc.co/?l=09E3BAB9 Music by Bodisaffa Music - Winter Strings - https://thmatc.co/?l=9B35ED67 | |||
| A Book We Were SURPRISED We LOVED | The Exorcism of Faeries by J.L Vampa | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:52:48 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please — where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze! 🍸 This week, we’re diving deep into the haunting halls of Trinity College Dublin for a dark academia delight: The Exorcism of Faeries. We’re unpacking everything — from Atta’s visions and faerie lore accuracy to that wild ending and all the unanswered questions lurking beneath the hawthorn grove. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering all aspects of the book! ✨ Today’s cocktail: The Exorcists Garde 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod MUSIC Music by Tidara - Dream - https://thmatc.co/?l=FACF7C01 Music by Goat - Tesseract - https://thmatc.co/?l=9391AB0D | |||
| AITA for telling my SIL her house is haunted!? | SPOOKY SPECIAL | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:56:28 | |
Welcome back to Plot Twist Please, where we sip, flip, and spill the tea on books and booze! 🍸📚 In this special spooky season episode, we’re trading plot twists for personal drama — diving into some Halloween-themed Am I the A-Hole stories that are both scary, and hilariously entertaining. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering all secrets in the book and twists! _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod REDDIT STORY MUSIC Music by iconDARK - Do You Fear the Midnight Man? - https://thmatc.co/?l=EADB3814 Music by Damien Sebe - banshee wail - https://thmatc.co/?l=072FE538 Music by rachael - halloween theme - https://thmatc.co/?l=F57A23D8 | |||
| The Wicked Games Series, So Far | PHANTASMA & ENCHANTRA by Kaylie Smith | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:40:09 | |
In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into The Wicked Games series by Kaylie Smith — a lush, gothic world of necromancers, devils, deadly games, and dangerously attractive bargains. We’ll be discussing both books in the series — Phantasma and Enchantra — exploring everything from haunted mansions and cursed competitions to devilish benefactors and doomed romances. Expect deep dives into grief, legacy, power dynamics, betrayals, and of course… spice. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering both books! ✨ Today’s cocktail: The Enchanted Phantom 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod | |||
| We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:45:14 | |
This week, we’re diving into Karin Slaughter’s brand new thriller We Are All Guilty Here — the haunting first book in her North Falls series. Set in a small Georgia town where “everyone knows everyone,” this story unravels layers of guilt, betrayal, and long-buried secrets after two teenage girls vanish during a Fourth of July celebration — and twelve years later, history threatens to repeat itself. Our cocktail of the episode is “Buried Secrets” — simple, a little tart, a little smooth, and perfectly layered, just like the book’s themes. 📚 Spoiler alert: we’re covering all secrets in the book and twists! _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod | |||
| The Cultural Phenomenon Of Edward vs Jacob | TWILIGHT SAGA BY STEPHANIE MEYER | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:08:17 | |
From sparkly vampires and midnight premieres to Team Edward vs. Team Jacob wars, we’re unpacking how Twilight became a generational phenomenon. We’ll cover each book (yes, even Midnight Sun), debate book vs. movie Edward, and ask the hard-hitting questions: was it romance… or red flags? Whether you secretly still swoon over Edward or mock the sparkle from a distance, this one’s for every recovering Twihard. 🩸 Spoiler alert: we’re covering all four books and Midnight Sun. _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod | |||
| AITA for Being Mad My BF Won’t Read My Favourite Book? | Book Lovers Behaving Badly | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:39:25 | |
In this episode of Plot Twist Please, we’re diving into the drama-filled world of bookish AITA stories — and trust us, these are messy. From a BookToker who fakes hauls by buying and returning books, to a debut author fuming over a three-star review, to a boyfriend who just won’t read his girlfriend’s favorite book… we’re sipping, spilling, and judging it all. Grab your cocktail, settle in, and join us as we decide who’s really the villain in these stories. _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod | |||
| Hello, Feyre Darling… | A COURT OF THORN AND ROSES BY SARAH J MAAS | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:55:48 | |
In this episode of Plot Twist, Please, we’re diving deep into Feyre from A Court of Thorns and Roses. From her beginnings as a mortal huntress to her role as High Lady of the Night Court, Feyre’s journey is filled with sacrifice, resilience, and growth. We’ll be unpacking her most iconic moments, the choices that shaped her, and the ways Sarah J. Maas crafted one of the most talked-about heroines in fantasy. Whether you love her, critique her, or fall somewhere in between, join us as we explore what makes Feyre such a compelling (and sometimes controversial) character. _____________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod | |||
| Our Bookish Beginnings, Tropes We Adore & Tropes We Avoid | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:46:07 | |
Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. | |||