Just One More Page

Happy Mother's Day to those who have humans and fur babies! Today we discussed the debut novel from Jasmine Wigham, called Cradle of Secrets, a gothic fantasy novel. Also side note, Sam's mic was acting up, so she had to use her headphones, so the audio isn't the best.  We do apologized for ranting a little bit too long... About The Novel: Jem has lied and cheated his way out of America and into the most fashionable circles of Victorian London's elite. He has almost everything he ever a beautiful, if gullible, tycoon's daughter on his arm and a patron who's willing to fund his lavish lifestyle. But none of it delivers the high he always thought it would. So when a mysterious woman called Felicity appears at a ball and asks him to demonstrate his legendary gunslinger skills, he can't resist. But Jem is about to realise the problem with inventing yourself an elaborate adventuring it doesn't hold up very long when you're confronted with real monsters risen from the grave. Narrowly escaping with his life, Jem discovers Felicity isn't all that she appears either. He tries to return to normality, but when tragedy strikes, he's forced to seek her out at her home, Grimwood Manor, where he finds her surrounded by a motley crew of friends, none of whom seem exactly . . . human. Swept up in a world of witches, werewolves, and other creatures that ought not to exist, Jem struggles to keep his dark past buried. But when a string of supernatural murders rocks the human world, he must confront his fears and join forces with his new friends to figure out who's creating monsters out of men.   Wanna Check Out Our Socials? Then You Can Check Them Out Here!

Happy Sunday and May the 4th be with you!! This week we talk about the Friends/Enemies to Lovers Debut novel by Annie McQuaid.    We hope you enjoy this weeks episode and don't forget to follow us on all our socials  https://linktr.ee/JOMPage

Firstly, why are we so awkward? I guess running this podcast for almost three years isn't long enough to make us proper podcasters. Regardless, today we are going to be discussing the newest novel from Emily Henry, which is our third novel from Emily Henry.  About The Novel Alice Scott is an eternal optimist, still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-Prize-winning human thundercloud. And they're both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century. When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she'll choose the person who'll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice's head in the game. One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over. Two: She's ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no reason to be concerned about losing this book, is glowering at her in a shaken-to-the-core way that suggests he sees her as competition. But the problem is, Margaret is only giving each of them pieces of her story. Pieces they can't swap to put together because of an ironclad NDA and an inconvenient yearning pulsing between them every time they're in the same room. And it's becoming abundantly clear that their story—just like the tale Margaret's spinning—could be a mystery, tragedy, or love ballad…depending on who's telling it.     Wanna find our other socials? click here!  

Happy Easter/Sunday! This week we were privileged to speak with Jade Presley the author of the newly released The Never List! It was so much fun and we hope you enjoy it! A little about Jade Presley : Jade Presley is a pen name I created to write romantasy stories that pair rich world building with characters that will make you blush and leave you thirsting for more. When not writing, I'm going on epic quests during game night or hanging with my family and Irish Wolfhound in my mountain home.   Don't forget you can find all of our socials here!!

In today's episode, Sam and Morgan talk about The Never List by Jade Presley, a fantasy romance novel! In this episode, we talk about reading slums, and how Morgan finally realized that Barnes and Noble isn't the only other place to get books!   About The Novel: Threatened by invaders, the kingdom of Lumathyst is on the verge of chaos, and no one can stop it. Unless the four immortal god-princes find their fated mate―and safeguard the throne―Lumathyst will fall. Five women have tried. Five have failed. And tonight in the royal city, the princes need to find their Chosen and hope she can survive the transformation that will make her immortal. Only Rylee Gray wasn't supposed to be here. She snuck in for her own dark reasons―and now they claim they've found their perfect match. Her. Of course, they have no idea she's concealing a secret big enough to damn them all. The four princes have no choice. They'll use every delectably wicked skill they have to make Rylee fall for all of them…or watch their kingdom collapse.   Think that we are funny? Or do you want to stalk us? Then check out our socials here!

This week we had to honor and privilege to interview Kait Ballenger, author of the recently released Original Sinners Series! This was a fun interview and we hope that you enjoy it!  A little about Kait: Kait Ballenger is an award-winning author of dark romantasy and paranormal romance. She is obsessed with tales of morally gray, sometimes villainous heroes and can't resist a spicy redemption arc. When Kait's not busy writing kinky paranormal fantasy, she can usually be found with her nose buried in someone else's naughty books. She lives in Florida's Bible Belt with her husband and two adorable sons—and will gladly use that belt to whip you.    Don't forget to follow all of our socials here!!

Follow Sam and Morgan, as we discuss one of our first-ever dark paranormal romances. We apologize if this episode is upside down, as we recorded this one late into the night. However, it does seem to go with the theme, as this book is very dark, aka dark romance.  Thank you to Kait, Montlake, and Netgalley for allowing us to review this book early for an honest review.   About The Novel: The seven deadly sins keep high profiles in the Big Lust runs brothels, Sloth's a media streamer…you get the picture. Pride, though, he's more mysterious. You might know him as Lucifer—temptation irresistibly embodied. The paparazzi are dying for some burning-hot gossip. So when someone publishes my scathing but private rant about him, they eat it up. And now my job is on the line. After all, he is my boss. With his vicious siblings vying for his power, Lucifer needs to distract the press, so he reframes my tirade as a lovers' spat, demanding I play the devil's fiancée. I need to be a good girl, smile for the cameras, nothing more. But cocky and cruel as he is, his darkness awakens something wicked in me. Sexy and in control, he might just be the cure—an extra dose of sin to heal me from a lifetime of shame and subservience. Wanna check out our socials? Then click here!

Happy Sunday!! We hope you enjoy this episode where we talk about a cozy, murder mystery, romance novel? A string of words we never thought we would say or put together. How did it go? Did this author pull this off? You will have to listen to get all our thoughts and opinions on this book!  Also don't forget to follow all of our socials as it is the best way to keep up with the goings on, updates and any exciting announcements [and we have a few exciting announcements coming up!]. Follow all of that info here!!   Summary:    When Pomona Afton, Upper East Side hotel heiress, stumbles out of a gala and upon the scene of her grandmother's murder, her first thought is that the society queen won't be missed for her kind, cookie-baking ways. In fact, she was mean, greedy, and paranoid—so paranoid that she secretly slipped a clause into her will mandating that, should she die an unnatural death, all the family assets get frozen. And if the “unnatural death” isn't explained? Those accounts stay frozen. Practically overnight, Pomona is locked out of her penthouse with no other option than to move in with a roommate: Gabe, the irritable (yet handsome) son of her former nanny. Not only is his apartment cramped, but it doesn't even have a doorman. Or a chef! Pom needs someone to solve this murder, like, yesterday, so she can get her trust fund back. And Gabe? He needs this murder solved because that's the only way his mother, who toiled for the Afton family for years, will ever get the retirement money she deserves. As Pom's family clams up, blocking the police at every turn, Pom quickly realizes that if she wants her glamorous life back, she's going to have to put on her big-girl Manolos and do it herself…with the help of Gabe, who she's falling for more and more by the day. Can Pomona Afton (who previously couldn't solve a crossword in the bath on a hungover Sunday) actually solve this murder? And if she does return to her former life of luxury, will it be worth the possibility of losing Gabe?

Gasp It's an Elbow!  Welcome to this weekend's episode in which Sam and Morgan discuss the novel Never Fall For Your Fiancee! In this episode, we talk about missing shoes and the fact that Morgan can't go into a bookstore without buying new books! About The Novel: The last thing Hugh Standish, Earl of Fareham, ever wants is a wife. Unfortunately for him, his mother is determined to find him one, even from across the other side of the ocean. So, Hugh invents a fake fiancée to keep his mother's matchmaking ways at bay. But when Hugh learns his interfering mother is on a ship bound for England, he realizes his complicated, convoluted but convenient ruse is about to implode. Until he collides with a beautiful woman, who might just be the miracle he needs. Minerva Merriwell has had to struggle to support herself and her two younger sisters ever since their feckless father abandoned them. Work as a woodcut engraver is few and far between, and the Merriwell sisters are nearly penniless. So, when Hugh asks Minerva to pose as his fiancée while his mother is visiting, she knows that while the scheme sounds ludicrous, the offer is too good to pass up. Once Minerva and her sisters arrive at Hugh's estate, of course, nothing goes according to his meticulous plan. As hilarity and miscommunication ensue, while everyone tries to keep their tangled stories straight, Hugh and Minerva's fake engagement starts to turn into a real romance. But can they trust each other, when their relationship started with a lie?   Wanna check us out! Follow our other socials Here!

Happy Sunday! We think you are really going to like this episode. For the first time in a long time Sam and Morgan do not agree on a book review and have opposite thoughts. This was a really fun discussion to have and we hope you enjoy!!  Don't miss out on any announcements and fun and exciting things going on by making sure you are following us here!!   Summary: A swoony romance between driven, practical Lynda Fan and her rich, arrogant classmate, Angela Wu. When Angela offers Lynda the chance to design characters for her otome game, Lynda discovers things she never knew about herself…or her heart. Love is an art. Sixteen-year-old Lynda Fan has the skills and the drive to get into the Rhode Island School of Design—but not the money. Her parents are too busy paying for her stepsister's violin lessons to help Lynda get into art school. So when her rich and arrogant classmate, Angela Wu, offers to hire Lynda as a character designer for an otome game—a love story-based video game—she jumps at the opportunity. Lynda isn't exactly a romantic, but in pursuit of her dreams, she discovers things she never knew about herself while also finding love with every heart she draws.

Today,  Sam and Morgan discuss the twisty mystery novel Famous Last Words. This is the second novel we have read from Gillian McAllister, the first being Wrong Place, Wrong Time. You can find us talking about that episode on 128!   About The Novel: It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla's life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn't there, and in his place is a cryptic note. Then it starts. Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive, and tell her Luke is involved. But he isn't a hostage. Her husband—doting father, eternal optimist—is the gunman. What she does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind that morning says...   Wanna check out our other socials then click here!

Today we sat down and discussed a young adult thriller called Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours. This novel was full of twists and some that Morgan and Sam never saw coming. We also discussed Sam's Birthday! Happy Birthday to the best (and my only) podcast host Sam!  About The Novel: Sariyah Lee Bryant can hear what people need—tangible things, like a pencil, a hair tie, a phone charger—an ability only her family and her best friend, Malcolm, know the truth about. But when she fulfills a need for her friend Deja who vanishes shortly after, Sariyah is left wondering if her ability is more curse than gift. This isn't the first time one of her friends has landed on the missing persons list, and she's determined not to let her become yet another forgotten Black girl. Not trusting the police and media to do enough on their own, Sariyah and her friends work together to figure out what led to Deja's disappearance. But when Sariyah's mother loses her job and her little brother faces complications with his sickle cell disease, managing her time, money, and emotions seems impossible. Desperate, Sariyah decides to hustle her need-sensing ability for cash—a choice that may not only lead her to Deja, but put her in the same danger Deja found herself in.   Make sure you check out our other socials here!  

Happy Sunday!! We hope you all had a fabulous valentines day!! As is tradition we decided to tell each other valentines themed stories and trivia! This was such a fun episode. So enjoy us just yapping and having fun on this laid back podcast episode!

Happy Sunday!! We hope you enjoy this week's episode!  Don't forget to make sure you are following all of our socials so you don't miss out on any fun updates about the show!! You can find us here!!

Is it possible to read too many hockey romance books? The answer is maybe. Today we discuss a hockey romance book full of fake dating, funny moments, and trauma.  Also, Sam's mic was messing up a bit, so we apologize for the sound quality in this episode.   About The Novel: Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. With a growing fan base and too many expectations on his shoulders, he's struggling to make his first career goal. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, including which woman he was last seen with, but all he wants to do is escape the spotlight. Enter from stage left Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina with dreams of joining the Aurora Ballet Theatre, but her lack of popularity online leaves her at a major disadvantage for securing the lead role. When Sage finds herself with the perfect opportunity to make her dreams come true by fake dating Elias, she takes her shot. Soon enough, the flimsy fake-dating rules they set in place fall away in the face of their sizzling connection. But before things spiral out of control, Sage and Elias will have to decide if they're willing to take the leap together or if they'll call it quits.     Make Sure You Check Out Our Other Socials You Can Check It Out Here!

Happy Sunday!! This week we are talking about The Rival by Emma Lord a YA romance novel about two childhood best friends/enemies competing for the one spot on the college newspaper.    We hope you enjoy this episode and have a fabulous week!!! 

Today, We decided to read a book off Sam's TBR list, which happens to be a comfy witchy story called The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches. Also int his episode, Morgan may have read the wrong book. Anyways we hope you enjoy this episode! About The Novel: As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don't mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she's used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos pretending to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously. But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and...Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he's concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when a threat comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn't know she was looking for...   Check Out Our Socials Here!

Now for the actual official first episode of the year!!! We are talking about Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce. A fun and nerdy romance story. 

Welcome to the first episode of the year, unfortunately, we are starting out rough with Sam being gone. So please excuse Morgan, as she tries to do a solo episode for the first time. We are still planning on discussing Kristy Boyce's newest book Dating and Dragon next week! If you would like to check out our socials you can click here!

We've made it to the end of another year!! Thank you all for joining us on this amazing journey through year 3 of this podcast and so excited to begin year 4!!!  Listen as we reminisce about the last year. We love you all

Happy Holidays Everyone! We hope that everyone is having/had a great holiday. In today's episode, Sam tells a story about little monsters called Kallikantzari while Morgan tells you how hallmark movies started. Please keep in mind that in this episode Sam is a bit sick, so her voice is a little bit gone. We hope you enjoy this episode and it makes you eat some candy canes and watch a Hallmark movie! Check us out here!

This is the last book of the 2024 book review season!! Thank you all so much for making this book review year amazing!! The next two weeks will be our Christmas Special and End of the year wrap up!! Cannot believe we are heading into 2025!!  With the pending TikTok ban we encourage you to follow our other socials as well to make sure you that you stay up to date on not only this podcast but anything else we have going on as we adjust our video content to continue reaching our amazing listeners. Find all of our socials here! This week we reviewed The Rules of Royalty by Cale Dietrich a YA Romance:  Two princes from neighboring countries fall into a whirlwind royal romance in this sparkling spin on The Princess Diaries by Cale Dietrich. Jamie Johnson has never been the centre of attention, and he's perfectly okay with that. His entire world unravels as a hidden truth emerges: he's the heir to the throne of Mitanor, a sun-drenched southern European country, and the press is ready to expose this secret to the world. An invitation to spend the summer in his father's palace arrives, giving Jamie a chance to get to know the man he never thought he'd meet. Meanwhile, in a northern European kingdom known for its cold climate and stoic royals, Erik Von Rosenborg, the spare prince, grapples with the upcoming marriage of his golden-boy elder brother. With the country's spotlight trained on his family more than ever, Erik feels sidelined and tightly controlled. So when he receives an offer to tutor the newly found American prince in the ways of royalty, he accepts without hesitation. At a magnificent summer palace, Erik guides Jamie through the intricacies of royal etiquette, politics, and history. What neither prince anticipates is the connection that sparks between them—one that challenges both of their futures. Now each must make a choice: follow their hearts, or the time-honored royal path where crown and country reigns supreme, no matter the personal cost.

Happy Sunday!!  This week we had the opportunity to interview NYT Best selling author Abigail Owen. This was such a fun episode talking to her about her Dominion Series and The Games Gods Play (both of which we have reviewed before on this podcast.) We also talked to her about her competitive sky diving and our collective love for KDramas. We hope you enjoy this episode!! Make sure you check out Abigail Owen's socials here!! And you can find us here :)

Join us on this special episode as we finally discuss the last book in the Dominion series, The Shadow Rules All by Abigail Owens. In this episode, Sam and Morgan are together! So be prepared for chaos, tears, and us talking about going to the bookstore. Please keep in mind that this is the second part of reviewing this novel, last week's episode we reviewed the first half of the book.    About The Novel: King Eidolon has taken everything. My throne, my Shadowraith, and even my kingdom. I am a queen with no one to rule, and a tattered army that's not even mine. And hope is fading fast. Now the shadows who once tormented Reven live within me, hissing and wheedling—and enticing me to betray my friends. Which could be deadly for us all. Because without the guy I fell for, without Reven, I am all shadows…and no light. And the Alignment is almost upon us—the culmination of centuries that have fueled a vengeful king's festering rage. We're outnumbered. We're underpowered. And even if we could unleash the trapped goddesses, they would destroy the kingdom and everything in it.   Check Out Our Socials here!

Happy Sunday Everyone!!! This week we are talking about part 1 in the final book of the Dominion series. We read all the way to chapter 39 and cannot wait to finishing it. Come listen to all our thoughts and theories!!   We hope you enjoy!

This week has been tough, especially after the election results. There are a lot of people who are worried, stressed, and sad about the future. But one thing you can be sure of is that this podcast is a safe space. Sam and Morgan have always read diverse books by diverse authors and have no plans to stop. Regardless of your race, religion, or sexual orientation, you are welcome here. We want to create a community where everyone feels safe and accepted. This podcast is a place where everyone can have their voices heard. We believe that everyone should be allowed to share their stories and experiences. We strive to make this podcast an inclusive and welcoming space for all. Spend some time taking care of yourself this week, whether it's walking, reading a book, or napping. It's important to remember that elections come and go, but the only thing that lasts is hope. We need to keep fighting for what we believe in even if it seems impossible to do so. We must remain hopeful that the future will be brighter. "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars." -Kamala Harris   So this week we decided to read something fluffy and romantic, and that book was It's Not Me, It's You by Alex Light! About The Novel: Jackie Myers is a fraud. Or she might be a genius—the jury's still out. The thing is, she secretly runs pleasebreakmyheart, a gone-viral account aimed at breaking hearts and ending relationships…. And she just used it to break up her insufferable eternal nemesis's picture-perfect relationship. Wilson is the buttoned-up, type-A assistant manager of her nightmares—but it turns out he's also, apparently, a great boyfriend. So with her conscience (and paycheck) on the line, Jackie decides there's only one thing to do: She's going to help Wilson win his ex-girlfriend back. Which should be easy, considering Jackie hates him…right?   Follow Us Here!   Other Resources: Sucide Help Line: 988 Suicide Help Text: 988 Trans LifeLine: (877) 565-8860 Crisis Text Line: Text Home To 741741 for free, 24/7 mental health support      

This week we talk about everyone's favorite topic.....Require Reading. This episode is actually a lot more fun than your required reading though ;)  Also make sure that if you are American and of legal voting status to go vote this Tuesday!!!    We love you all and hope you enjoy the episode.

Ghosts, goblins, and Gef! Welcome to our Halloween special, where Morgan and Sam did a live stream on TikTok and talked about spooky stories. While Sam spoke about the rules of Appalachia, Morgan did a deep dive into the case of Gef the talking Mongoose!  We hope y'all have a great Halloween and eat buckets of candy! Don't look outside your window at night and don't talk back to a Mongoose! Check us out here!

Happy Sunday!! This week we talked about Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner a fun and heartwarming romance. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you did make sure you follow us wherever you listen to a podcast to get notified when we upload an episode and you can follow all of our socials here to stay in the know!! Also make sure you stay to the end to find out about a fun event we have planned!    Book Summary:  Opposites attract when a buttoned-up professor and a carefree doorman team up to restore a missing identity in this magical romance, perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Ashley Poston. Type-A mathematician Catherine Lipton's carefully calculated life goes awry when a university's human resources system rejects her employment paperwork. Soon after, her credit card is declined. At the Social Security office, Catherine makes a shocking discovery—she's disappeared from the government's records, and there's no evidence she exists at all. The one person who offers to help is Luca Morelli, her attractive but aggravating doorman who spends more time flirting with Catherine's neighbors than he does enforcing the building rules. Left with no other options, Catherine reluctantly agrees to enlist the help of Luca's well-connected Italian family. Soon, she finds herself following Luca into a smoky bar to meet the Mafia, breaking into the records room of a local hospital, doing a little light stalking, and having a surprising amount of fun–all while growing closer to Luca. As Catherine begins to unravel the mystery behind her missing identity, she may discover that the “real” Catherine is someone she never expected

Today,  Morgan is back on the podcast after being affected by Hurricane Helene. We can finally discuss If I Were You by Cesca Major, a novel that we were supposed to discuss two weeks ago. So this will be fun... About The Novel: From the author of Maybe Next Time comes a funny and emotional read about a couple struggling in their relationship who accidentally swap bodies on their way to a family wedding weekend. Amy and Flynn have been dating for two years. And they love each other. Don't they? Only Amy can't read Flynn's mind and Flynn can't read Amy's. Little do they know this weekend is make or break. Amy's nervous older sister is getting married at the world's swankiest wedding venue in rural Devon and is relying on her younger sister to be the perfect Chief Bridesmaid. Frustrations on the way to the wedding escalate until both Amy and Flynn are shouting at each other in a country lane during a thunderstorm. Why can't they see things from the other's point of view? When lightning strikes, Flynn and Amy are thrown to the ground, and when they stand back up they realize—they've switched bodies. Forced to attend the glamorous wedding weekend as each other is surely an impossible task. With spa mornings, exes, flash mob rehearsals, speeches and more, getting through this swap will test their relationship to breaking point. And when they each discover big secrets in the other's past—it seems that switching bodies could be the least of their problems. Even if they do manage to swap back—can their relationship survive?   Donate To Those Who Were affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton:  United Way Care Donation For Food, Clothes, and Meds Donate To Florida Donate To North Carolina Check Out Our Other Socials Here!

Happy Sunday,   Unfortunately it is just the Sam show again this week...Morgan should be back next week!!!! So we hope you enjoy this one woman review of An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson a  Dark Academia/Gothic novel.  Make sure you are following all of our links: here!   Trigger Warnings:  Drug Use/OD, SA, Gore, Murder, Suicide Again...Thank you NetGalley and Berkley publishing for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.    Summary: A student will find that the hardest lessons sometimes come outside the classroom in this stunning dark academia novel from the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching and House of Hunger. Lennon Carter's life is falling apart. Then she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to take the entrance exam for Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because—like everyone else at the school—she has the innate gift of persuasion, the ability to wield her will like a weapon, using it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself. After passing the test, Lennon begins to learn how to master her devastating and unsettling power. But despite persuasion's heavy toll on her body and mind, she is wholly captivated by her studies, by Drayton's lush, moss-draped campus, and by her brilliant classmates. But even more captivating is her charismatic adviser, Dante, who both intimidates and enthralls her. As Lennon continues in her studies her control grows, and she starts to uncover more about the secret world she has entered into, including the disquieting history of Drayton College, and the way her mentor's tragic and violent past intertwines with it. She is increasingly disturbed by what she learns. For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption . . . and it's a test she's terrified she is going to fail.

Happy Sunday!!!  This week we finished The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen!!! We hope you enjoy this episode and there is a special treat for those who make it all the way to the end!! So you don't wanna miss out on that!  We want to say thank you to NetGalley, Red Tower Books and the Abigail Owen team for giving us this ARC in exchange for an honest review

Today, we are discussing a book from one of our favorite writers, Abigal Owens. The book we are talking about is The Game God Plays, the first book in the crucible series. We are also talking about the newest tiktok trend with deatheaters and how Morgan was catfished.    About The Novel: The gods love to toy with us mere mortals. And every hundred years, we let them… I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it, thanks to Zeus. Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won't notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus' patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god. The worst god. Hades. For the first time ever, the ruthless, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible—the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. But instead of fighting their own battles, the gods name mortals to compete in their stead. So why in the Underworld did Hades choose me—a sarcastic nobody with a curse on her shoulders—as his champion? And why does my heart trip every time he says I'm his? I don't know if I'm a pawn, bait, or something else entirely to this dangerously tempting god. How can I, when he has more secrets than stars in the sky? Because Hades is playing by his own rules…and Death will win at any cost.  Check Out Our Socials here!

Happy Sunday! We hope everyone had a great week. This week we picked up a tear jerker that is for sure.  Be aware, if you have not already read this book, there are a lot of trigger warnings: grief death drug addiction SA Mentions of suicide So just be aware.  We hope you enjoy the episode  (Side note we know the brother's name is Jack....for some reason Sam wanted to call him Jake.....sorry)

Today we discussed a coming-of-age novel called The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal by Ambika Vohra. This novel, was something that reminded us of our teenage years and also the awkward times that came with being a teenager. We really hope you enjoy this episode! About The Novel: Aisha who is having  a hard time figuring out how to answer the Standford essay question, “how have you gotten out of your comfort zone?” The thing is Aisha hasn't, she hasn't gone to any parties or even had her first kiss. But when her long-time crush, Brian asks her to dance. She thinks that her fate is changing. That is until Brian stands her up. As if on cue, a banged-up car pulls up to the dance, and a guy her age apologizes for being late to pick her up. Aisha doesn't know what he is talking about but is sick of not taking chances so she gets into this stranger's car. To Aisha's relief, seventeen-year-old Quentin isn't a kidnapper but failing math. So they strike a deal if Aisha helps Quentin pass math, he will help push her out of her comfort zone. Except what happens when Aisha's sticky note manifesto is taken off, but she falls for the wrong guy, hurts her best friend, and still can't finish her essay. Victory feels far from reach. Is winning worth it if you loose yourself in the process Check Out The Rest Of Our Socials Here!

Happy Sunday!! We hope you enjoy this week's episode where we talk about You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q Sutanto.  Don't forget to make sure you are following us on our social media to ensure that you don't miss any new episodes and updates. You can find all the links here!!

Welcome Back, today we discuss all things book-related from the drama that happened in the movie It Ends With Us, to the new update from St.Martin Press. Oh, and we also talk about the book The Dollmakers! Which by the way is it too late to say that dolls are scary?   About The Novel: In the country called One, dollmakers are vital members of the community. An artisan's doll is the height of society's accomplishments, while a guard's doll is the only thing standing between the people of One and the vicious, cobbled monstrosities that will tear apart any structure—living or dead, inanimate or otherwise—to add to their horde. Apprentice Shean of Pearl is a brilliant dollmaker. With her clever dolls, she intends to outsmart and destroy the Shod, once and for all—a destiny she's worked her whole life toward accomplishing. But when the time comes for her dolls to be licensed, she's told her work is too beautiful and delicate to fight. A statement that wounds and infuriates her; the Shod killed everyone she loved. How could her fate be anything but fighting them? In an attempt to help her see a new path for herself, Shean's mentor sends her on a journey to the remote village called Web, urging her to glean some wisdom from Ikiisa, a reclusive and well-respected guard dollmaker. But Shean has another if she can convince the village of Web of her talents, the Licensor Guild will have to reconsider and grant her a guard's license. And what better way to convince them than challenging Ikiisa and instating herself as the official dollmaker of Web? Once she's done that, proving her dolls' worth in the fight against the Shod will be simple. As simple, that is, as calling the Shod to Web... Check out our socials here!

Happy Sunday!! We hope you enjoy the episode and have a fabulous week!!!

Happy Sunday!    This was a hectic week for us so we decided to do a fun episode talking about fanfiction and it being a part of traditional literature. We hope you enjoy. 

Happy Sunday!  We hope you enjoy this more chill podcast as Sam and Morgan decided to record in the morning before any caffeine had been ingested.  This week we are talking about the spy romance novel Jewel Me Twice by Charis Reid. Make sure you are following us on all our socials here!

Join us as we discuss our midway wrap up! In this episode, Sam and Morgan discuss our favorite novels, the novels that we cried over, and the novels we well hated. We also discuss the current boycott with St.Martin Press.   Check Out Our Other Socials!   If you have a book you would like to recommend please do so at, memo.fm/justonemorepage    

Happy Sunday! We hope you had a fabulous week! Also a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MORGAN!!!! (because low key this is Sam writing the description this week :P)  This week we are discussing Belladonna by Adalyn Grace, a book that has been on Morgan's TBR for awhile. We hope you enjoy the episode and make sure you are following all of our socials here!!   Summary: The New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth brings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal. ​ Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each one more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family's waning reputation, and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother's restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.   However, Signa's best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side. Though he's made her life a living hell, Death shows Signa that their growing connection may be more powerful—and more irresistible—than she ever dared imagine.

Today, We talk in depth about reading slumps and how to get out of them. Also how this podcast is a great spot to get out of your own reading slumps!    Disclaimer: This Podcast Does Not Take Any Fault If You Are Still Stuck In A Reading Slump After Listening To This Episode   Check Out Our Socials! https://linktr.ee/JOMPage

Happy Sunday!!  We hope you enjoy the episode where we talk about Six of Sorrows by Amanda Linsmeier!  We hope everyone has a fabulous 4th of July!!! Stay safe!  Make sure you are all following our socials to stay up to date on all the exciting things we have coming down the line. You can find all the links here: Links!!! Summary: Sixteen years ago, six girls were born on the same day—and now, on their birthday, one of them is missing. From the author of Starlings comes a story about small-towns, friendships, and the terrifying things your parents don't tell you, that's perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. For most of her life, Isabeau and her five best friends were inseparable—amazingly enough, the six girls even shared a birthday. Then a rift caused their friendships to fracture, and Iz lost everyone except Reuel, the only one who didn't abandon her. Until now. The night of their sixteenth birthday, Isabeau leaves Reuel sitting on her front porch and heads home—and in the morning, Reuel is missing. She's gone for three days, and when she reappears, there's something wrong with her. She's sick. Really sick. And she doesn't remember anything that happened while she was gone. If there's any bright side to the situation, it's that Reuel's peculiar disappearance brings the six girls back together. Their sisterhood feels as strong as it was years ago, but when another one of them disappears, they all agree that they must have more in common than simply their birthday. They all feel it. Something's been waiting for them, and that something has come to claim them one by one. Deep in their bones, they know—it's just a matter of time until they they're all taken. And if they don't save themselves, no one will.

Welcome To Our Sunday Episode! This week Sam chose a book from her TBR shelf for us to read, which happens to be Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.    About The Novel: Can you stop a murder after it's already happened? It is midnight on the morning of Halloween, and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. But worries about his broken curfew transform into something much more dangerous when Todd finally emerges from the darkness. As Jen watches through the window, she sees her funny, seemingly happy teenage son stab a total stranger. She doesn't know who the victim is, or why Todd has committed such a devastating act of violence. All she knows is that her life, and Todd's, have been shattered. After her son is taken into custody, Jen falls asleep in despair. But when she wakes up… it is yesterday. The murder has not happened yet—and there may be a chance to stop it. Each morning, when Jen wakes, she is further back in the past, first weeks, then years, before the murder. And Jen realizes that somewhere in the past lies the trigger for Todd's terrible crime…and it is her mission to find it, and prevent it from taking place. Follow Our Socials: linktr.ee/JOMPage Wanna Recommend A Book: Memo.fm/justonemorepage  

Happy Sunday!! This week we are reviewing Katherine Center's most recent book The Rom-Commers a fun and funny rom-com itself that asks the question, can you make a cynic fall in love? We had a lot of fun reading and reviewing this book and we hope you enjoy our review!!  What to know what's coming up or behind the scenes then make sure you are following us on all our socials here! Next Up: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister   The Rom-Commers Summary:  She's rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own? Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She's spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies―good ones! That win contests! But she's also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates―The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!―it's a break too big to pass up. Emma's younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don't meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn't want to write with anyone―much less “a failed, nobody screenwriter.” Worse, the romantic comedy he's written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn't even care about the script―it's just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme. But Emma's not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter―even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But . . . what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they're writing breaks all Emma's rules―and comes true?

First, happy PRIDE to our LGBTQ+ listeners! Today's episode discusses Sam's new accomplishments and Morgan's weekend trip. We also discussed this week's episode, Match Me If You Can by Swait Hegde. About The Novel: Confident fashionista Jia Deshpande spends her days writing cliché-ridden listicles for Mimosa, Mumbai's top women's magazine. When she can, Jia dishes about the messy truth of real love on her anonymous blog, attends her family's weekly game nights, and ignores her true feelings for her childhood friend. If that wasn't enough, Jia needs to successfully set up a coworker with her perfect match to get the green light for her new matchmaking column. Thankfully, organizing meet-cutes has never been difficult for her. Local pub owner and cocktail genius Jaiman Patil can't help but be enamored with Jia and her meddling spirit. He's always been an honorary part of her family, but even more so since his own moved to America. Life with the Deshpandes is chaotic and loud, but it's also more loving than anything he experienced growing up, and he wouldn't risk losing that for the world. It feels manageable—until his pub begins to struggle and his long-hidden feelings for Jia grow deeper. When Jia's attempts at office matchmaking go haywire, risking new friendships and her relationship with Jaiman, she must reevaluate her own thoughts on love. For the first time, Jia Deshpande realizes that love may be a lot more complicated than she thought. Luckily, happily-ever-afters are never in short supply in Mumbai.   Check Out Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/JOMPage

Happy Sunday! Today we wanted to talk about the dumpster Fyer Fest 2.0 that was Readers Take Denver.  We hope you enjoy the episode!! And don't forget to follow us so you won't miss any new episodes.  Socials: https://linktr.ee/JOMPage   Readers take denver resource list:   https://www.latestbookcrush.com/latest-book-crush/readers-take-denver-a-dystopian-tale   https://abigailowen.com/2024/04/23/readers-take-denver-2024-recap/   The Readers Take Denver Festival Was Disaster by Austin Green (YT) https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/comments/1cek8qh/a_rundown_of_the_readers_take_denver_convention/   TikTok @Loislanea @ashantyreads  

Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Brooklyn Quintana who is the writer of the Fynneas Fog series. In this episode, we discuss Brooklyn's book series, how she wrote her book in under a year, and what it was like to self-publish her novel.   About The Novel: A dysfunctional royal family, a generation's old secret, and a strange book with the names of those closest to the Crown written within its pages all serve as the backdrop for Fynn's surreal adventure through life, death, and the strange place that lies in between. Following a disastrous summer punctuated by mysteries and deaths, Fynneas and Hollyn are sent from the comfort of their lives in Estheria to spend the next ten months at the Morancy Academy of Military Arts, located on a tropical archipelago. There, the boys will have to come to terms with their quirky instructors, volatile classmates, and their own tumultuous relationship if they have any hope of surviving the monsters, nightmares, and magic that await them on their quest to not only survive their first year, but to emerge as the Champion of the end of year Games.   Check Out Brooklyn's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fynneas-Fog-Swords-Brooklyn-Quintana/dp/0578777401   Check Out Our Socials:  IG: www.instagram.com/justonemorepageofficial/ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@justonemorepagepodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgQxE__Hxln2LWHWza_94w