Young Adult Adult Reviews
By Chloe Cobb and Honor Barrett
Young Adult Adult ReviewsMar 19, 2022
Episode 28 - Six of Crows
Chloe and Honor find much to love in this fast-paced duology about a criminal found family.
Episode 27 - Shadow and Bone
To kick off season two, Chloe and Honor dive into this fantasy trilogy by Leigh Bardugo.
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.
Episode 25 - These Violent Delights
Honor and Chloe review this fresh take on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," including what makes Shakespeare so special.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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!
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?
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?
Episode 18 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Chloe and Honor discuss a book they'll never forget!
Episode 17 - Skyhunter
Honor and Chloe are back on the Marie Lu train with her most recent duology Skyhunter!
Episode 16 - Fallen
Honor and Chloe discuss this edgy YA series about star-crossed, fallen angel lovers.
Episode 15 - Harry Potter (Books 5-7)
Happy New Year! Honor and Chloe are pleased to ring in 2022 with their first two-parter.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
Episode 9 - Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles)
Honor and Chloe talk about some fractured fairy tales.
Episode 8 - We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya)
Honor and Chloe discuss an enemies-to-lovers high fantasy duology.
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.
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!
Episode 5 - Heartless
Honor and Chloe talk about a whimsical reframing of a classic literary work.
Episode 4 - Warcross
Chloe and Honor gush over a sci-fi thriller.
Episode 3 - Divergent
Honor and Chloe get critical of a YA sci-fi staple.
Episode 2 - Lore
Honor and Chloe discuss a new favorite.
Episode 1 - The Mysterious Benedict Society
Chloe and Honor discuss a childhood favorite series.