In this episode, we're checking in on our The Bonds That Tie buddy read and sharing our latest thoughts, theories, ratings, and character opinions. Then, we put our questionable taste in fictional characters on full display during a chaotic game of Smash or Pass before wrapping up with a discussion about our reading rituals, from annotations and playlists to reading snacks and cozy vibes.

As always, expect plenty of laughs, strong opinions, and a few unexpected hot takes along the way.

This week on Espresso & Books After Dark, we’re discussing what really makes a book worthy of five stars and whether social media, hype, and mood reading have completely changed rating culture.

We also take a “What Type of Reader Are You?” quiz to see just how accurate our reader personalities really are, plus a round of Shits and Giggles featuring rapid fire bookish questions, questionable opinions, and plenty of laughs.

Grab your coffee and join us for another unhinged episode filled with chaos, critiques, and fictional spiraling.

This week on Espresso & Books After Dark, we’re wrapping up our chaotic buddy read of Den of Vipers and asking the important questions: was it actually good… or were we just entertained by the madness? We’re talking spice, shock value, morally questionable men, favorite characters, and whether the hype was deserved. Plus, during our “Shits & Giggles” intermission, we put ourselves through a rapid-fire round of “Would You Survive This Trope?” before announcing our next buddy read: Broken Bonds by J. Bree. Grab your coffee and join the chaos.