Welcome to another episode where Paris forces Hannah to read a fantasy novel...

The girls read Katabasis by R.F Kuang, the author known for Yellowface. The dark fantasy novel delves into themes of ambition, redemption, guilt, and identity as Alice and Peter venture into Hell to rescue their professor. What begins as a mission to save him soon becomes an introspective journey filled with self-discovery and forgiveness.

Hannah definitely didnt love this book, whereas Paris rather enjoyed it... Tune in to discover the biggest gap between star ratings and opinions on books.

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We just wrapped up our deep dive into "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuang, and let me tell you, it was a journey. The contemporary fiction novel felt heavy and emotionally charged, it also left us reflecting on addiction and family dynamics.

This book is a testament to how life can be both ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. Hai's story is a poignant reminder of the complexities of mental health and the impact of relationships.

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In this episode of Chatting Chapters, we dive into Lilly King's coming-of-age novel, exploring the complexities of love, ambition, and the lasting impact of decisions made in our youth.

From the stunning cover to the deep emotional ties we see in the characters, this book has it all. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book's pacing, captivating writing style, and the emotional punch that left many readers in tears.

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Hooray for another bonus episode with Hannah and Paris! This episode Paris dives into the cult classic romantasy book, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Mass. (ACOTAR). She has a lot of opinions about this book that you may or may not agree with. And that's ok! There is no judgement from the chatting chapter girls, only a love for books and a safe space to discuss them xoxo

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This episode explores the cozy thriller novel 'Mad Mabel' by the Australian author, Sally Hepworth. The girls dive into its themes of trauma, coping mechanisms, and the art of unexpected twists. Discover insights into character development, narrative structure, and the emotional depth that makes this book a must-read.

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In this episode, we dive into Christian White’s novel 'The Wife and the Widow' and immediately discover… we did not read this book the same way. We chat through the twisty structure, the “wait, hold on” plot moments, and the Aussie setting, all while comparing our totally different takes. It’s basically us trying to convince each other we’re right about a very twisty book.

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Hannah and Paris explore the profound themes of Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names', which delves into domestic violence, identity, and the impact of names through multiple timelines and perspectives. Discover insights on character development, narrative structure, and the emotional weight of this powerful story.

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This episode, the girls cover Funny Story by Emily Henry. It's the second romance novel of the month as February is the month of love (right?). The novel features our two main characters, Daphne and Miles and finding love after heart break. The fake dating trope and A LOT of 'will they won't they' helps to build the yearning that we all love in a romance story.

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