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Plot Twist, Please

Susannah, Beth and Cass

Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists.✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and

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47:12

His Own BROTHER?! That’s Where We Closed the Book… |...

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2026/10/05

A romance scene involving WHO?! 👀 We’re opening your DNF Diaries to discuss questionable character decisions, disappointing plots, and the moments that made you close the book. Plus, one listener shares how an author took their feedback and reportedly changed the scene! ⚠️ Spoilers ahead! Books discussed in this episode may be spoiled. These submissions reflect our listeners’ opinions and reading experiences. 📚☕ Books Mentioned in Timestamps Below! CHAPTERS 0:00 - major update regarding

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41:22

The Love Among the Pages Event Has BookTok TALKING…...

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2026/09/28

What happened at Love Amongst the Pages in London, Ontario? This week on Plot Twist, Please, we’re talking through the book event drama, the reactions online, and our thoughts on it all. 📚☕ CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro 6:46 - getting into the drama 21:58 - an excerpt from Alice Hanov | tiktok 26:19 - official cancellation notice 27:44 - haustier events 29:14 - the good news! | readers & romance 33:34 - events we are apart of! 39:00 - questions for you & lines we loved! #booktube #booktok

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37:47

She Removed The Spice From 5 Published Books.. Can...

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2026/09/21

In Part Two, we discuss author Elisabeth Wheatley’s controversial decision to remove explicit content from her previously published novels. Where does an author’s creative freedom end and what do they owe readers who already purchased the original books? We explore author agency, reader expectations, digital ownership, and the backlash that ultimately led to readers being given a choice between editions. CHAPTERS 0:00 - INTRO 5:38 - THE DRAMA 11:10 - QUESTIONS 18:48 - QUESTIONS CONTINUED 26:1...

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52:55

EXPLICIT Books Are Being Marketed to Teenagers?! |...

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2026/09/14

When did Young Adult books become so… adult? In Part One of this discussion, we explore the increasingly blurred boundary between YA and adult fiction from explicit content and misleading covers to adult books being recommended to teenagers simply because the characters are young. Let's chat! CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro 5:42- housekeeping (upcoming events!) 7:46 - what does young adult mean? | discussion & disclaimer 11:47 - YA and intended audiences 16:36 - books that shouldn’t be YA but...

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38:04

The Author Changed the Characters’ NAMES Mid-Series?!...

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2026/09/07

Our listeners are taking over DNF Diaries and they did NOT hold back! From characters whose names mysteriously changed in the final book to a thriller that wasn’t thrilling, an accidental encounter with childhood smut, and a book that earned a shocking –15/10, we’re reading your most brutal DNFs and painfully finished books. Which book made you finally give yourself permission to DNF? Send your stories to hello@plottwistplease.com for a chance to be featured in a future episode! ⚠️ Spoiler ...

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40:31

Wattpad Is Getting Rid of Smut?! BookTok Is FREAKING...

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2026/08/31

TikTok is spiraling over claims that Wattpad is cracking down on smut and explicit content, but what’s actually happening? Today, we’re breaking down the alleged Wattpad smut ban, the BookTok reactions, and whether readers really need to panic. ✨ Today's cocktail: Cherry Coke with ICE! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS 0:00 - INTRO 5:30 - WHAT IS WATTPAD? & DISCUSSION 19:36 - SHOULD SMUT BE ALLOWED ON A PLATFOR...

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42:21

This BookTok Creator Wants $1,000 to REVIEW Your...

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2026/08/24

A BookTok creator is facing backlash after revealing that indie authors would need to pay up to $1,000 for him to read and review their books. Today, we’re breaking down the controversy, his response, and the bigger conversation around paid book reviews, creator influence, and whether monetizing your platform can go too far. ✨ Today's cocktail: Sparkling Ice Water! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro 7:29 -...

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56:09

Are YOU Actually Reading? The Reading Police Are...

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2026/08/17

This week on Plot Twist, Please, we’re talking about the rise of the “reading police” on BookTok — from creators being accused of lying about the books they’ve read, to people analyzing pristine bookshelves, Goodreads goals, Fable stats, page counts, reading speeds, and whether anyone could possibly read 300+ books in a year. ✨ Today's cocktail: Meuse Strawberry Moon Fruited Belgian Witbier / Wheat Beer 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and yo...

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61:48

The Daggermouth Controversy, $2 Million Book Deals...

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2026/08/10

AI is changing publishing in more ways than one. This week, we're unpacking the Daggermouth controversy, discussing whether AI accusations have become modern-day witch hunts, hearing from aspiring fantasy author Nathan James, and exploring the ethics of AI companies scanning—and reportedly destroying—books to build their models. ✨ Today's cocktail: West Avenue Cider Oracle 2023 - Vidal Cabernet Merlot and golden russet sparkling wine-Cider hybrid 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and ...

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52:47

The 'Haunting Adeline' Movie Announcement Sparked...

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2026/08/03

The announcement of a Haunting Adeline film adaptation has sparked one of the most divisive conversations the online book community has seen this year. In this episode of Plot Twist, Please, we break down what happened, present both perspectives on the adaptation, discuss H.D. Carlton's publicly shared comments about the book's origins, and explore why the conversation became so polarized. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses mature themes, including abuse, trauma, stalking, SA, and onl...

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43:17

The OceanofPDF Drama Has BookTok Completely...

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2026/07/27

OceanofPDF has been shut down, and the book community is completely divided. In this episode, we're breaking down the drama, the ethics of book piracy, why readers use sites like this, and how it impacts authors—especially indie authors. Is there ever a justification for pirating books, or is it always wrong? Let's talk about it. 📚☕ ✨ Today's cocktail: Malibu Pina Colada 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ CHAPTERS 0:00 - ...

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59:16

Book Reviews Have Become A WAR Zone | Plagiarism,...

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2026/07/20

This week on Plot Twist Please, we're unpacking some of the biggest conversations happening in the book community. From Hadeal Reads being accused of stealing reviews, to the House of Maher backlash over tagging author Kalie Cassidy in a negative review, to the latest Hannah Selinger controversy—we're discussing review etiquette, whether authors should be tagged, what makes a review worth reading, and who reviews are really written for. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! ✨...

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40:25

This VIRAL BookTok Favourite Just Kept Getting...

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2026/07/13

It's time for another DNF Diaries! 📚 This month we're reading YOUR submissions about the books you couldn't finish! 📚 Spoiler alert: This episode contains spoilers for the following books and series beside the chapters CHAPTERS: 0:00 - INTRO 6:17 - My Husband's Wife – Alice Feeney 9:32 - Broken Country – Clare Leslie Hall 15:02 - Library System Reset series – K.T. Hanna 15:50 - Wuthering Heights – Emily Brontë 16:25 - Confessions of a Shopaholic – Sophie Kinsella 17:3...

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49:00

This Book Influencer's Luxury Retreat Became...

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2026/07/06

A luxury reading retreat. A $900 price tag. An itinerary that promised relaxation, crafts, good food, and a weekend with fellow book lovers... but according to attendees, that's not what happened. This week we're breaking down the controversy surrounding Celestial Meg's reading retreat, why it's being compared to the Fyre Festival, what attendees have publicly shared about their experience, and the bigger conversation about influencer-hosted events and accountability. 📚 Spoiler alert: No

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42:26

Performative Reading Is Taking Over BookTok.. And...

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2026/06/29

In this episode of Plot Twist, Please, we're diving into the rise of performative reading and how social media has completely transformed reading culture. From BookTok trends and reading goals to trophy books, aesthetic bookshelves, and the pressure to keep up with every viral release, we're discussing whether modern reading has become less about enjoyment and more about appearance, status, validation, and relevance. 📚 Spoiler alert: No books were spoiled in the making of this episode! ...

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45:33

Readers Are ONLY Reading the Dialogue Now, AI...

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2026/06/22

This week on Plot Twist Please, we're diving into one of BookTok's most controversial reading debates yet. From dialogue-only readers and AI Bookstagrammers. We have one word: Wild. 📚 Spoiler alert: No books were spoiled in the making of this episode! ✨ Today's cocktail: GIRLS NIGHT OUT LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ __________________________________________________________________________ Welcome ...

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50:01

Marry, Hook Up, Or Friend Zone: OFF CAMPUS 🏒 … Things...

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2026/06/15

This week we're heading back to Briar U to talk about the series that helped launch the hockey romance obsession and gave readers some of the most iconic book boyfriends of all time. From Garrett Graham and John Logan to Dean DiLaurentis and Tucker, we're ranking the men, debating the red flags, discussing the TV adaptation, and asking the important questions: Which Briar U boy would disappoint us the fastest in real life, and why are we so obsessed? 📚 Spoiler alert: talking about the Off

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31:17

'Allie Rose Co' Just Trademarked "Hot Girls Read"......

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2026/06/08

A BookTok controversy has taken over the reading community. 📚 This week we're discussing the backlash surrounding Allie Rose Co's trademark of the phrase "Hot Girls Read," the internet receipts, and the bigger question of whether a community phrase can ever truly belong to one person. Has BookTok finally had enough? 📚 Spoiler alert: no books were harmed in the making of this episode! ✨ Today's cocktail: French Rosé 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep yo...

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61:33

Is Nora Roberts Still the Queen of Romance… Or Has...

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2026/06/01

This week on Plot Twist, Please, we're tackling one of the biggest names in romance: Nora Roberts. Is she still the Queen of Romance, or has modern BookTok left her behind? ✨ Today’s cocktail: Donna Italian Spritz 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨ __________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, ...

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53:36

This Book Had a 16-Year-Old FALLING for a...

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2026/05/25

📚 Welcome back to another chaotic episode of DNF Diaries: Listener Takeover! This week, we’re reading YOUR most unhinged book DNF stories — from a romance involving a 16-year-old and a 10-year-old 😭 to AI boyfriend apps, confusing plots, rage-inducing MMCs, audiobook voices from hell, and books so bad people almost threw their Kindles across the room. ✨ Today’s cocktail: STARBS 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 📚 Spoil...

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