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Mother Daughter Book Talk

Mother Daughter Book Talk

By Christine Alexis

Mother-daughter duo Christine and Alexis laugh, cry and share their thoughts on their favorite books, characters and theories.
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Episode 40: The Fourth Wing

Mother Daughter Book TalkJan 03, 2024

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Episode 40: The Fourth Wing

Episode 40: The Fourth Wing

Today Alexis and guests Trinity and Safiy are discussing one of the most iconic books of 2023, Rebecca Harris’s The Fourth Wing
Jan 03, 202401:00:41
Episode 39: Cursed

Episode 39: Cursed

We’re back and with a super fun episode! We’re reviewing Marissa Meyer’s Cursed!
Oct 23, 202301:09:12
Episode 38: The Crown

Episode 38: The Crown

Today we are doing our final review in Kiera Cass’s Selection series! We read and reviewed The Crown. Hope you all enjoy the episode!
Jul 04, 202350:41
Episode 37: The Heir

Episode 37: The Heir

Today we are continuing our Selection series review with The Heir by Kiera Cass! Hope you guys enjoy!
Jun 14, 202350:48
Episode 36: The One

Episode 36: The One

Today we are reviewing The One by Kiera Cass! The third book in the Selection series and one of our personal favorites!
Apr 18, 202358:23
Episode 35: The Elite

Episode 35: The Elite

Today we are reviewing The Elite by Kiera Cass!
Mar 19, 202301:02:29
Episode 34: The Selection

Episode 34: The Selection

Today we are reviewing The Selection by Kiera Cass!
Feb 14, 202359:44
Episode 33: Heartstopper Volumes 3 & 4

Episode 33: Heartstopper Volumes 3 & 4

Today we are reviewing volumes 3 and 4 of Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper series!
Jan 30, 202301:00:23
Episode 32: Heartstopper Volumes 1 & 2

Episode 32: Heartstopper Volumes 1 & 2

Today we are reviewing Heartstopper Volumes one and two by Alice Oseman and season one of the Heartstopper Netflix show! Christine couldn’t be with us so we are joined by Juliana!
Dec 23, 202201:23:19
Episode 31: Love and Gelato

Episode 31: Love and Gelato

In this episode we discuss Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch! We also talked about the Netflix adaptation! Enjoy!
Nov 08, 202252:21
Bonus! Cinder’s Adventure & Marissa Meyer Interview

Bonus! Cinder’s Adventure & Marissa Meyer Interview

Today we have a VERY special bonus episode! We are reviewing Cinder’s Adventure Get Me To The Wedding! After that, we got to interview Marissa Meyer herself! A huge thanks to Sorcaron for the Cinder’s adventure map and an even bigger thank you to Marissa Meyer for joining us!
Sep 25, 202254:42
Episode 30: Heartless

Episode 30: Heartless

So happy to finally get to review Heartless by Marissa Meyer!! We also discuss the amazing Heartless Musical made by White Rose Productions! Hope you all enjoy the episode!
Sep 20, 202201:05:25
Episode 29: The War Of Two Queens

Episode 29: The War Of Two Queens

Sorry we’re a week late! We’ve been on a family vacation with little to no service. We hope our final review (for now) of the incredible From Blood and Ash Series, The War of Two Queens, can make up for that! Hope you all enjoy the episode!
Sep 05, 202257:15
Episode 28: A Shadow In The Ember

Episode 28: A Shadow In The Ember

Today we are reviewing A Shadow In The Ember, the prequel to the From Blood And Ash series by Jennifer L Armentrout!
Aug 16, 202250:48
Episode 27: Crown of Gilded Bones

Episode 27: Crown of Gilded Bones

Today we are reviewing The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L Armentrout!
Jul 25, 202201:09:32
Episode 26: Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

Episode 26: Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

Today we are continuing our From Blood and Ash series reviews with the second book, Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L Armentrout!
Jul 10, 202201:02:14
Episode 25: From Blood And Ash

Episode 25: From Blood And Ash

Today we are starting our reviews for the From Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L Armentrout!
Jun 19, 202201:02:39
Episode 24: Crescent City House of Sky and Breath

Episode 24: Crescent City House of Sky and Breath

We are finally reviewing Crescent City 2 House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas! This episode will also contain discussions of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and the Throne of Glass series so be warned! Spoilers ahead!
May 15, 202201:13:10
Episode 23: Crescent City House of Earth and Blood

Episode 23: Crescent City House of Earth and Blood

Today we are reviewing the first book in Sarah J Maas’s Crescent City series, House of Earth and Blood! This is one of our favorite books of all time so be sure to read the book before listening!
Apr 16, 202201:05:53
Episode 22: The Other Sister

Episode 22: The Other Sister

We’re doing a very special episode today! We read and reviewed The Other Sister by Alexis and Chad Doellinger! Both the authors are here for this big family episode!
Mar 26, 202201:08:16
Episode 21: Pride & Prejudice

Episode 21: Pride & Prejudice

Today we are finally discussing Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen! We read and compared multiple different versions including the movie and the manga!
Mar 09, 202201:14:25
Episode 20: Supernova
Feb 17, 202201:45:47
Episode 19: Archenemies

Episode 19: Archenemies

We’re onto the second book of Marissa Meyer’s wonderful Renegades trilogy, Archenemies! We are once again joined by Andrew! Hope everyone enjoys!
Jan 29, 202201:00:28
Episode 18: Renegades

Episode 18: Renegades

Today we are reviewing Renegades by Marissa Meyer and are joined by another family member, Alexis’s brother and Christine’s son, Andrew! In other news, we will be moving to posting episodes every other week so we hope you’ll join us then!
Jan 09, 202201:08:11
Episode 17: Gilded

Episode 17: Gilded

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Eve to everyone who celebrates today!! Today we got to review Gilded by Marissa Meyer with the wonderful Renegade_Anarchist, Taylor!!! Be sure to go read the book and go check out Taylor’s socials!!
Dec 24, 202101:15:42
Episode 16: Believe Me

Episode 16: Believe Me

Today we got to review the newest addition to the Shatter Me series, Believe Me by Tahereh Mafi!! We are so excited to finally get to share our thoughts and we are joined my one of my closest friends, Aloura!
Dec 15, 202101:13:25
Episode 15: Imagine Me

Episode 15: Imagine Me

Today we are reviewing the (former) final installment of the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi, Imagine Me!!!
Dec 08, 202101:14:48
Episode 14: Defy Me

Episode 14: Defy Me

Today we are reviewing the 5th book and 4th novella in the Shatter Me series, Defy Me and Reveal Me by Tahereh Mafi!!
Nov 29, 202101:10:14
Episode 13: Restore Me

Episode 13: Restore Me

Happy Thanksgiving!! Today we are thankful to be reviewing Restore Me and it’s additional novella Shadow Me by Tahereh Mafi!
Nov 25, 202159:09
Episode 12: Ignite Me

Episode 12: Ignite Me

Today we’re reviewing Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi!
Nov 17, 202101:15:59
Episode 11: Unravel Me

Episode 11: Unravel Me

Today we are reviewing the books Unravel Me and Fracture Me by Tahereh Mafi!

Nov 09, 202101:07:01
Episode 10: Shatter Me

Episode 10: Shatter Me

Welcome to the tenth episode of Mother Daughter Book Talk!!! Today we are reviewing Shatter Me and Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi!
Nov 01, 202101:21:23
Episode 9: Winter Part 2

Episode 9: Winter Part 2

This is the second part of our Winter review with Bethanie from Prince Kai Fanpod! You can find her on Instagram and Facebook @PrinceKaiFanPod, her email princekaifanpod@gmail.com, and at her patreon at patreon.com/princekaifanpod! Be sure to go listen to the first part of this episode so you can be caught up with our thoughts on Winter!
Oct 25, 202157:13
Episode 8: Winter Part 1

Episode 8: Winter Part 1

Today we are reviewing the final book in The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer! We are joined by a very special guest, Bethanie from Prince Kai Fanpod! We had so much to say that we had to split this episode into two parts so join us next week to hear the rest of our thoughts! You can find Bethanie on Instagram and Facebook @PrinceKaiFanPod, her email princekaifanpod@gmail.com, and at her patreon at patreon.com/princekaifanpod!

Oct 18, 202101:04:10
Episode 7: Fairest

Episode 7: Fairest

Today we’re reviewing Fairest by Marissa Meyer! We’re once again joined by Ari! We had a great time recording with her once again! We’re also including a trigger warning for sexual harassment and assault, as well as for mental, physical, and emotional abuse. Please skip this episode if you find those themes upsetting.
Oct 11, 202154:09
Episode 6: Cress

Episode 6: Cress

Today we are reviewing Cress by Marissa Meyer!! We are joined by a special guest, Peyton!!
Oct 04, 202153:36
Episode 5: Scarlet

Episode 5: Scarlet

Today we are reviewing Scarlet by Marissa Meyer! We are joined by the wonderful Renegade Anarchist, Taylor!!
Sep 27, 202152:02
Episode 4: Cinder

Episode 4: Cinder

Today we’re reviewing the first book of The Lunar Chronicles, Cinder by Marissa Meyer! We are joined by a very special guest, Ari!
Sep 20, 202152:06
Episode 3: We Are The Ants

Episode 3: We Are The Ants

Today we are reviewing We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson. This episode has a Trigger Warning and we are including the number for the National Suicide Prevention hotline here: 800-273-8255.

Sep 13, 202101:05:28
Episode 2: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Episode 2: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

In our second episode we are excited to be discussing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.
Sep 07, 202153:04
Episode One: Instant Karma

Episode One: Instant Karma

Welcome to the very first episode of Mother Daughter Book Talk! Today we are discussing Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer!
Aug 30, 202101:10:59