What happens when a "little white lie" on your resume lands you the job of your dreams... and a distractingly handsome Native American coworker who might just see right through you? This week, we're diving into a story that serves up a delicious workplace romance with a side of real, powerful depth!

We're gushing over the electric chemistry and the epic tension that had us flipping pages late into the workday. But this book is so much more than a meet-cute! We're unpacking the heavy stuff too: the weight of family expectations, the sting of workplace racism and harassment, and the lasting scars of poverty trauma, all handled with incredible heart and honesty.

Join us for a spoiler-filled chat about heritage, healing, and finding someone who loves your authentic self—even if you faked your way into the office. This is one book club discussion you won't want to miss!

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What if everything you thought was myth was actually your hidden legacy? This week, we're very much obsessed with The Secret World of Maggie Grey by Granger, the story of a Black woman who stumbles into a secret world of Black vampires, werewolves, sirens, priestesses, and talking cats (one of our favorite characters, obviously!).

Join your hosts as we gush over the breathtaking world-building and unpack the powerful themes of identity, legacy, and breaking free from expectation. We'll dive into the slow-burn, opposites-attract romance that had us screaming into our pillows, analyze the hidden traumas that shape the characters, and try to decide which magical faction we'd pledge our allegiance to.

So, grab your gris-gris bag and a cup of something strong, because this is a spoiler-filled celebration of Black magic, self-discovery, and finding your power in the most unexpected places. You won't want to miss this conversation!

Keywords:
Black Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Secret World, Magical Universe, Vampires, Werewolves, Sirens, Talking Cats, Found Family, Toxic Family, Hidden Trauma, Opposites Attract, Legacy, Identity, Book Club, Spoiler Chat, New Adult Fantasy, Romance.

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Pack your bags and maybe some sage, because this week we're moving into the spooky world of Del Sandeen's This Cursed House! We're talking about a historic New Orleans mansion with more secrets than a little bit, a heroine who's just trying to do her job, and a family curse that's stickier than Louisiana humidity.

Join your hosts as we explore family, forgiveness, and mysteries lurking in every dusty corridor. We'll discuss the estate's dark secrets before the big reveal, and decide just how much money it would take to overlook a weird job!

So, grab a beignet, leave the lights on, and get ready for a spoiler-filled chat that's part ghost story, part family drama, and all fun! Let's unlock the secrets of this cursed house together.

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Get your drink and get your seat, because this week we're diving into Do What Godmother Says by L.S. Stratton and we'll be connecting the dots, gasping at the twists, and discuss the ways that some artists have sacrificed for their artistic freedom.

We're following the story of a woman who inherits a painting from a lost artist of the Harlem Renaissance. But this isn't just a family heirloom; it's a one-way ticket to a mystery that goes back generations. This Godmother didn't just want her artists' paintings; she wanted to control their very lives.

So, grab your favorite drink and join us as we talk about this gripping book based on actual historical figures! Let's just say, this "Godmother" is more "wicked" than "fairy."

Here's the link to the article we mentioned!

https://lithub.com/how-white-womens-patronage-of-black-artists-exposed-racial-fault-lines/

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Get ready to grab your drink and light a scented candle, because this week, we're stepping into the complicated and magical world of Elizabeth Acevedo's Family Lore! We're talking about a family of women with gifts that range from the practical to the... divinely feminine, we'll say.

Your hosts are diving headfirst into the Marte family drama, where a planned "living wake" brings about more questions and reflection than anyone was prepared for. We'll chat about the ways that this made us do our own reflecting, and celebrate the glorious, complicated, and unbreakable bonds between the mothers, daughters, and womanhood.

So, find a cozy spot, and join the conversation! Spoiler Alert: This episode is bursting with them, so read this amazing novel first. Then come celebrate the joy, the tears, and the sheer magic of family with us!

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Y'all, buckle up and hold onto your hats because this week, we're getting our hands dirty in the complicated world of S.A. Cosby's King of Ashes! We're talking about crime, drugs, mayhem, and a murder mystery that twists tighter than a backroad in the South.

Join your hosts as we realize how murky that hero/villian line is and get into some literary analysis that makes us feel like Mr. Cosby just might be a genius!

So, pour yourself a sweet tea (or something stronger), and get ready for a spoiler-filled deep dive into the book that proves that EVERYTHING BURNS.

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Y'all get in here because Kennedy Ryan has done it again! In this episode, we’re talking about Can’t Get Enough. All the swoony moments, the spice, and the scenes that had us screaming! We laugh, we side-eye, and we get real about some of the very relatable themes that had us in our feelings!

So settle in with us, because when it comes to this book… we really can’t get enough.

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In this episode, we get real about our first impressions, how the storytelling lowkey snuck up on us, and why this book ended up sitting heavy on our hearts (in the best way). Plus, we dive into some of the themes around identity, freedom, and the weight of legacy.

Grab your tea (or your wine, because that's what we do), this one’s a ride. Let’s talk about how Sky Full of Elephants went from “ehhh” to “damn, that was deep.” 🐘✨

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