From the author of the #1 NYT best-seller of fantasy novels set in her unique world of the Grishaverse, Leigh Bardugo’s work are some of the most well-received young adult fantasy novels in this day and age. In this episode, I attempted to deconstruct Bardugo’s first novel “Shadow and Bone” with its remarkable writing and storyline. Time Stamps Intro 0:00 Synopsis 1:28 Further Plot Explanation 3:15 Spoiler-Free Opinions 5:22 Thank you so much for tuning in with me! Stay safe!

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Small Science and Power - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Alice Oseman has marked herself as a young talented Young Adult author with a webcomic and a few novels including Radio Silence which is the topic of this episode. This book features a range of issues every adolescent goes through with a touching storyline and a group of well-thought-out characters.

Podcasts and Academic Pressure - Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

David Yoon’s debut novel Frankly in Love is an adorable yet thoughtful coming-of- age story that explores identity, love, and family of a Korean-American teenager, Frank as he attempts find love and himself.

Parental Expectations and Identity - Frankly in Love by David Yoon

From the author the swept the world with his mastery of words and heartbreaking stories, John Green’s latest novel “Turtles All the Way Down” has received tremendous praise from both the media and the masses. In the first episode, I talked about various topics and themes that the book has to offer ranging from depiction of mental illnesses to friendship.

Thought Spirals and Friendship - Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

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