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Young Adult Adult Reviews

Young Adult Adult Reviews

By Chloe Cobb and Honor Barrett

Two chaotic young-ish adults review literature meant for young adults (or children). From old favorites to new bestsellers, these bookworms will read it all.
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Episode 28 - Six of Crows

Young Adult Adult ReviewsAug 08, 2022

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Episode 28 - Six of Crows

Episode 28 - Six of Crows

Chloe and Honor find much to love in this fast-paced duology about a criminal found family.

Aug 08, 202201:07:57
Episode 27 - Shadow and Bone

Episode 27 - Shadow and Bone

To kick off season two, Chloe and Honor dive into this fantasy trilogy by Leigh Bardugo.

Jul 11, 202201:04:46
Episode 26 - Year in Review

Episode 26 - Year in Review

Honor and Chloe recap their past year of podcasting adventures--from personal challenges to the books they read! Join them as they award characters and books alike with titles from twelve categories in this extra-special season finale.

Jun 28, 202201:13:39
Episode 25 - These Violent Delights

Episode 25 - These Violent Delights

Honor and Chloe review this fresh take on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," including what makes Shakespeare so special.

Jun 12, 202253:51
Episode 24 - The Kingdom of Back

Episode 24 - The Kingdom of Back

In their mission to review Marie Lu's entire oeuvre, Honor and Chloe take a dive into The Kingdom of Back, where historical fiction meets fantasy.

May 28, 202253:24
Episode 23 - You've Reached Sam

Episode 23 - You've Reached Sam

Chloe and Honor talk about how this novel by Dustin Thao reflects the emotional journey of grief after the death of a loved one.

May 13, 202250:22
Episode 22 - Ruby Red (The Precious Stones Trilogy)

Episode 22 - Ruby Red (The Precious Stones Trilogy)

Chloe and Honor are pleased to finally find a book that keeps its time shenanigans straight... almost. If only the love interests weren't cousins.

Apr 29, 202251:49
Minisode - Amelia Bedelia

Minisode - Amelia Bedelia

Happy April Fools! Chloe and Honor take a close look at the gender conventions of Amelia Bedelia. Maybe a little too close...

Apr 01, 202210:06
Episode 21 - Every Soul A Star

Episode 21 - Every Soul A Star

Honor and Chloe take a walk down memory lane with this middle-grade coming-of-age story about a life-changing eclipse!

Apr 01, 202250:48
Episode 20 - Shatter Me (Books 4-6)

Episode 20 - Shatter Me (Books 4-6)

Things get a little clearer in the world of Shatter Me with the addition of the three more books, but will it be enough for Chloe and Honor?

Mar 19, 202248:28
Episode 19 - Shatter Me (Books 1-3)

Episode 19 - Shatter Me (Books 1-3)

Chloe and Honor discuss what's happening in this sci-fi dystopian series with a strong female protagonist and a love triangle. No, but seriously, what's happening?

Mar 04, 202252:16
Episode 18 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Episode 18 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Chloe and Honor discuss a book they'll never forget!

Feb 18, 202254:44
Episode 17 - Skyhunter

Episode 17 - Skyhunter

Honor and Chloe are back on the Marie Lu train with her most recent duology Skyhunter!

Feb 04, 202245:39
Episode 16 - Fallen

Episode 16 - Fallen

Honor and Chloe discuss this edgy YA series about star-crossed, fallen angel lovers.

Jan 21, 202252:27
Episode 15 - Harry Potter (Books 5-7)

Episode 15 - Harry Potter (Books 5-7)

Happy New Year! Honor and Chloe are pleased to ring in 2022 with their first two-parter.

Jan 07, 202241:49
Episode 14 - Harry Potter (Books 1-4)

Episode 14 - Harry Potter (Books 1-4)

Happy Holidays! In ABC Movie Marathon fashion, Honor and Chloe try to pull back the rose-colored glasses and get to the nitty-gritty of this childhood staple in their first-ever two-part episode.

Dec 24, 202154:15
Episode 13 - Legend

Episode 13 - Legend

Honor and Chloe revisit the dystopian fervor that gripped YA sci-fi during the 2010s, and talk about how Legend by Marie Lu stood out among other novels like it.

Dec 10, 202101:00:26
Episode 12 - The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air)

Episode 12 - The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air)

What kind of grip would Cardan Greenbriar have had on 2012 Tumblr? Honor and Chloe discuss this--and more!--regarding The Folk of the Air trilogy by Holly Black.

Nov 26, 202154:57
Episode 11 - A Court of Thorns and Roses

Episode 11 - A Court of Thorns and Roses

Honor and Chloe discuss the ambiguous state of new adult books. What are the dangers of marketing such explicit content to a younger audience?

Nov 13, 202101:01:44
Episode 10 - Cemetery Boys

Episode 10 - Cemetery Boys

It's the spookiest time of year, and Honor and Chloe are here with a review of Aiden Thomas' book about a spirit summoning gone wrong--or did it end up going incredibly right?

Oct 29, 202148:31
Episode 9 - Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles)

Episode 9 - Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles)

Honor and Chloe talk about some fractured fairy tales.

Oct 15, 202159:53
Episode 8 - We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya)

Episode 8 - We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya)

Honor and Chloe discuss an enemies-to-lovers high fantasy duology.

Oct 01, 202158:14
Episode 7 - The Clockwork Three

Episode 7 - The Clockwork Three

What is it about the street urchin character that's so entertaining? Chloe and Honor discuss with this 2010 debut novel by Matthew J. Kirby.

Sep 17, 202148:29
Episode 6 - The False Prince (The Ascendance Trilogy)

Episode 6 - The False Prince (The Ascendance Trilogy)

Have you ever read a book for a middle school crush? Chloe has. She and Honor are going to talk about it!

Sep 03, 202158:10
Episode 5 - Heartless

Episode 5 - Heartless

Honor and Chloe talk about a whimsical reframing of a classic literary work.

Aug 20, 202157:38
Episode 4 - Warcross

Episode 4 - Warcross

Chloe and Honor gush over a sci-fi thriller.

Aug 06, 202159:50
Episode 3 - Divergent

Episode 3 - Divergent

Honor and Chloe get critical of a YA sci-fi staple.

Jul 23, 202159:24
Episode 2 - Lore

Episode 2 - Lore

Honor and Chloe discuss a new favorite.

Jul 09, 202156:40
Episode 1 - The Mysterious Benedict Society

Episode 1 - The Mysterious Benedict Society

Chloe and Honor discuss a childhood favorite series.

Jun 25, 202157:38