S1E2 - If We Were Villains by ML Rio

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09/03/24 • 40 min

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare and confronted with an untimely tragedy. The book explores themes of corruption, morality, and the power of Shakespeare's plays.

Links

Official author website: https://mlrio.com/
BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR email: [email protected]
Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

(01:44) - Upcoming books
(02:44) - Snag some swag
(03:54) - Fact checking
(05:54) - Book summary
(07:53) - Intro to the characters
(11:11) - SPOILER ALERT
(11:33) - Jon's Review
(13:10) - Kristy's review
(14:42) - Things to know
(17:49) - How Jon would describe the book
(19:04) - Who's the common enemy
(21:25) - It's all his fault
(22:48) - Was it self defense?
(25:11) - But why, Oliver?
(27:29) - Foreshadowing?
(30:28) - The ending

Links

Official author website: https://mlrio.com/
BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR email: [email protected]
Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

(01:44) - Upcoming books
(02:44) - Snag some swag
(03:54) - Fact checking
(05:54) - Book summary
(07:53) - Intro to the characters
(11:11) - SPOILER ALERT
(11:33) - Jon's Review
(13:10) - Kristy's review
(14:42) - Things to know
(17:49) - How Jon would describe the book
(19:04) - Who's the common enemy
(21:25) - It's all his fault
(22:48) - Was it self defense?
(25:11) - But why, Oliver?
(27:29) - Foreshadowing?
(30:28) - The ending

Previous Episode

S1E1 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in.

Links
Official author website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ ReCaptains recap: https://recaptains.co.uk/2023/07/fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros/
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR email: [email protected]
Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

(00:50) - Kicking things off
(02:51) - Format of the show
(03:28) - Subscribe plug
(04:06) - ReCaptians
(05:14) - Fact checking ourselves
(06:08) - Should we start the show?
(07:33) - Summary of the book
(11:04) - Spoiler alert!
(14:39) - Jon's favorite part
(16:04) - Kristy's favorite part
(16:46) - Violets mantra
(17:34) - What would your mantra be?
(18:02) - Why is Violet in Riders Quadrant?
(20:58) - Frickin' Dain...
(23:08) - Dreamy Xaden
(25:30) - Communicating through a bond
(26:38) - Xaden's secret
(30:47) - Did Jon see any of it coming?
(32:20) - What Kristy saw coming
(33:44) - A great and terrible price
(36:48) - What quadrant would Jon be in
(38:03) - What quadrant would Kristy be in
(39:30) - Final thoughts

Next Episode

S1E3 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife who delivered more than 1,000 babies and never lost a mother. However, Martha finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, providing a glimpse into life during the late 1700s, when women were expected to be seen but not heard.

They cover their favorite characters and scenes from the book, household chores in the 1700s, and who they would cast if the book were to be adapted for film or television!

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