A Couple of Books that Disappointed and Delighted Us

Not every book is a slam dunk, but we’re going to discuss them anyways. However, when a book is good, it’s really good. In this two-part episode, you’ll hear Jordy, Mariquita, and Nox discuss a book that wasn’t quite their cup of tea as well as a glowing review from Renee of a recent release.    Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan mini book club discussion (01:56) First up, Jordy, Mariquita, and Nox sit down to discuss the romance (with a sprinkling of fantasy) book, Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan. This conversation dives into the believability of the romance between the two main characters, can our protagonist really smell a curse, and what’s with curse-breaking sex?  Review: Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet (19:38) Then listen in as Renee shares her thoughts on a recently released book that’s not getting nearly the attention it deserves. Say Hello to My Little Friend is (hilariously and accurately) described as Moby Dick meets Scarface. Renee shares why she loved it, how it’s feminist, and a hyper-specific niche it fits into.     Books mentioned in this episode: Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan The Roommate by Rosie Danan Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura  Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Mariquita: Instagram  Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok  Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Today’s episode is sponsored by Broadleaf Books. Order your copy of Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell by Karen Walrond today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy. Get your copy today!   Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here.   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.