3.02. Romance? Gag Me with a Chainsaw!

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02/16/25 • 42 min

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We're back with another episode of My Sister's TBR, and this time, we're diving headfirst into the thrilling world of... well, anything BUT romance!

While everyone else is busy celebrating Valentine's Day with chocolates and roses, we're over here stocking up on suspense and chills.

Don't get us wrong, we appreciate a good love story. But lately, our TBR piles have been overflowing with tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem. And honestly? We're not complaining.

So, what can you expect from this episode?

TBR Trauma: We'll be discussing our ever-growing TBR piles, which are officially becoming a safety hazard.

New Release Round-Up: We've got a whole stack of new releases to share, from dark fantasy to twisty thrillers. And yes, there may be a few romances in there, but we promise they're not the gushy, mushy kind.

Bookish News: We'll be spilling the tea on the latest bookish news, including updates on the Harry Potter TV show, a new social media app for book lovers, and more.

Current Reads: We'll be discussing the books that are currently keeping us up at night (and not in a good way).

Featured Read: We'll be diving deep into our featured read of the month, T. Kingfisher's "The Twisted Ones." Get ready for some seriously creepy crawlies and spine-tingling suspense.

So, if you're looking for an escape from all the Valentine's Day fluff, tune in to My Sister's TBR. We promise you a thrilling ride that will leave you wanting more.

Love may be all you need, but we need answers! Whodunnit? Whydunnit? And howdunnit?

P.S. Want to stay up-to-date on all our bookish adventures? Be sure to follow us on Instagram! We share mini-reviews, TBR updates, and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. You can find us at @mysisterstbr.

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We're back with another episode of My Sister's TBR, and this time, we're diving headfirst into the thrilling world of... well, anything BUT romance!

While everyone else is busy celebrating Valentine's Day with chocolates and roses, we're over here stocking up on suspense and chills.

Don't get us wrong, we appreciate a good love story. But lately, our TBR piles have been overflowing with tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem. And honestly? We're not complaining.

So, what can you expect from this episode?

TBR Trauma: We'll be discussing our ever-growing TBR piles, which are officially becoming a safety hazard.

Bookish News: We'll be spilling the tea on the latest bookish news, including updates on the Harry Potter TV show, a new social media app for book lovers, and more.

Current Reads: We'll be discussing the books that are currently keeping us up at night (and not in a good way).

Featured Read: We'll be diving deep into our featured read of the month, T. Kingfisher's "The Twisted Ones." Get ready for some seriously creepy crawlies and spine-tingling suspense.

So, if you're looking for an escape from all the Valentine's Day fluff, tune in to My Sister's TBR. We promise you a thrilling ride that will leave you wanting more.

Love may be all you need, but we need answers! Whodunnit? Whydunnit? And howdunnit?

My Sister's TBR is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Get full access to My Sister's TBR at www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe

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3.01. Minotaur Men, Masked Men, and Men Written By Women

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My Sister's TBR is Back for Season 3!

We're so excited to be back for another season of My Sister's TBR! In our first episode of Season 3, we're talking about all the books we read in January, including our featured read, Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle.

We're also introducing some new segments to the show, including "Spice Ratings" and "Favorite Quotes." We'll be diving a little deeper into each book this season, and we can't wait to share our thoughts with you.

So grab your favorite mug, snuggle in, and join us for the first episode of Season 3!

What We're Reading

In this episode, we're talking about a variety of books, including:

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas

Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon

How Does It Feel by Janine O'Reilly

Lights Out by Nevessa Allen

Still Beating by Jennifer Hartman

The Other Brother by Tierney Page

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

We're also talking about our featured read, Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle. This book is a contemporary romance with a touch of magical realism. It's about a woman named Daphne who receives a slip of paper with the name and number of every man she meets. The number on the paper tells her exactly how long they will be together.

We're excited to hear what you think of this book!

Join the Conversation

We love hearing from our listeners! So be sure to leave a comment below or on our Instagram page, @MySistersTBR.

And don't forget to like and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode!

We'll be back in two weeks with another episode. Until then, happy reading!

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3.03. I Twisted Myself About Like the Twisted Ones.

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Greetings, book friends! It's your (self-proclaimed) favorite book-obsessed sisters here, back with another recap of our February reading adventures. This month brought a whole slew of emotions, from "ew, romance" to "ooh, romance," with plenty of laughs and questionable life choices along the way.

The Seven Year Slip: A Feel-Good Romance to Cure Your Cynicism

We kicked off February with a bang, diving headfirst into The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. This book was a serious contender for top book of the year, and it's only February! The story follows Clementine as she navigates love, loss, and a magical apartment that connects her with a charming stranger from the past. Trust us, this book is the definition of a feel-good romance, and it might even make you believe in love again (no matter how cynical you are).

Dramione Fanfiction: Who Needs Plot When You Have Filth?

But February wasn't all sunshine and roses. We also tackled some seriously spicy Dramione fanfiction, because who needs plot when you have that much filth? We're talking daydream lockets, erotic hallucinations, and enough possessiveness to make us question our sanity (and our standards). And let's not forget Ron Weasley, who once again proved that he's the ultimate "dickwad" (sorry, Rupert Grint).

The Twisted Ones: A Mild Thriller with a Side of Humor

Of course, no month would be complete without a featured read, and this time around, it was The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher. Now, we love T. Kingfisher, but we have to admit, this one didn't quite live up to the hype. We were promised horror, but all we got was a mild thriller with a few creepy moments and a whole lot of humor. Don't get us wrong, the book had its moments, but we weren't exactly quaking in our boots.

A Month of Bookish Adventures

Tune in to hear about the other books we tackled this month; Fae shadow daddies, assassins, talking fetuses? You don’t want to miss the books we have lined up!

So, there you have it, folks. Another month of reading, laughing, and questioning our taste in books (and men). We'll be back in 2 weeks with more bookish banter, but in the meantime, keep those pages turning and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @MySistersTBR!

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