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Not Another Heroine

Join Katie and Jordan, two friends who discovered similar reading habits and needed more time to talk books out of the office. They break down the best and worst fictional heroines and regularly struggle with pronouncing character names. Each book gets a few episodes, so spoilers beware! Looking for sneak previews and more content? Follow Not Another Heroine on Instagram and Youtube. https://www.instagram.com/notanotherheroine/?next=%2F https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8ASoin8JrmZP42In9QDxw

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18:47

160. In praise of Divergent and a temporary...

Not Another Heroine ·

2026/04/06

Readers, We never want books to feel like a chore or for our episodes to be an endless nitpicking critique, but we've found ourselves drifting closer to that reality. We want to return to why we started Not Another Heroine in the first place: love of reading and the desire to share that excitement with another reader. Our first episodes on Sherwood Smith's "Crown Duel," while entirely too long, were exactly that.On that note, we're taking a hiatus. All of our episodes will still be available on all

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08:31

Pick of the Week: Boyfriend on Demand (Netflix)

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2026/04/01

While it looks fluffy and silly, Boyfriend on Demand offers a surprisingly dark commentary on modern dating. Jisoo from Blackpink and Seo In-guk (Doom At Your Service) star as almost enemy coworkers who each harbor secret feelings for the other. And if you like an extra helping of eye candy, there are many other recognizable actors who make appearances as Jisoo's virtual boyfriends.https://www.netflix.com/title/82007623?source=35&fromWatch=true Similar ShowsBusiness Proposal

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22:54

159. The Reluctant Heiress by Eva Ibbotson (Part 2)...

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2026/03/30

This book is over 40 years old and a product of its time, but we enjoyed the accurate (but digestible) historic setting, character development, and well-paced romantic tension. Warning for romance readers who like their side of spice...there is none in this book.Similar Books and ShowsThe Illusionisthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443543/?ref_=fn_i_1The Sound of Musichttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/?ref_=fn_t_1Rebecca by Daphne du

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12:19

Pick of the Week: A Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson

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2026/03/25

If you liked The Reluctant Heiress, just make this one your next read. Same tropes, same characters, just new names and a South America setting. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/963274.A_Company_of_Swans?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2ulW7hj6nx&rank=1Similar BooksEdenbrooke Julianne Donaldsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12820360-edenbrooke?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=NaZfzrZPRr&rank=1Blackmoore by Julianne

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31:09

The Reluctant Heiress by Eva Ibbotson (Part 1) "A man...

Not Another Heroine ·

2026/03/23

This book is over 40 years old and a product of its time, but we enjoyed the accurate (but digestible) historic setting, character development, and well-paced romantic tension. Warning for romance readers who like their side of spice...there is none in this book.Similar Books and ShowsThe Illusionist https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443543/?ref_=fn_i_1The Sound of Music https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/?ref_=fn_t_1Rebecca by Daphne du

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09:37

Pick of the Week: Wicked Ugly Bad by Cassandra Gannon

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2026/03/18

Once Upon a Time (the TV show) get a spicy, modern setting where all the traditional fairy tale characters are flipped on their heads. What makes a Good or Bad person? How do you get sent the to WUB Club? Is Cinderella really doing that with her mice?This is the first in a seven book series, but each can be read as a standalone (the characters are interconnected a la Bridgerton

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33:10

March Reading Update: "Jump scare."

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2026/03/16

Katie makes an attempt at extroversion during a Heated Rivalry event and runs a marathon instead of a turkey trot. The list of DNFs continues to grow and the reading slump persists.Please leave a comment and help us narrow down our future reads, some options:Wild Reverence by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222376906-wild-reverenceDivergent by Veronica Rothhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13335037-divergent?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=u1NAVWLnkk&rank=1The Hunger

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09:42

Pick of the Week: The Second Death of Locke by V.L....

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2026/03/11

A slow start (Katie had to persevere through the first 50 to 60 percent), but thorough world-building and a rewarding friends-to-lovers romance make this worth the effort. Not quite as emotionally immersive as others in the genre, but this does tend to lean more traditional fantasy.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220137908-the-second-death-of-locke?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Ap0AyVJDDV&rank=1Similar BooksThe Familiar by Leigh

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16:59

156. Traitor Son by Melissa Cave (Part 2) "Miche and...

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2026/03/09

So many walls and the weirdest love confession we've read yet.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218333744-traitor-son?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=cYvC4cviR5&rank=1Similar BooksThe Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10429092-the-girl-of-fire-and-thorns?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=w6brDLeNax&rank=1The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay

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09:17

Pick of the Week: This Monster of Mine by Shalini...

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2026/03/04

There was too much going on for any one aspect of this book to be particularly good. An interesting start with a novel setting led to shoved in tropes and a romance that felt flat and forced. This would've been better as a pure fantasy.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219268963-this-monster-of-mine?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=eUgEEnIeQ8&rank=1Similar BooksOne Dark Window by Rachel

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29:39

155. Traitor Son by Melissa Cave (Part 1) "Bob the...

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2026/03/02

It's not too often that a Pick of the Week turns into a Monday episode but given the similarities to Grace Draven and J.D. Evans, we should've known better.Traitor Son is a bit of a sleeper hit, equal parts intricate world-building and romance. The heroine is not your typical romantasy lead. She's a bit mousy, submissive, and sometimes innocent to an eyeroll level, but she undergoes massive character growth throughout the novel and you can see her potential in future books.We won't say too much

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09:26

Pick of the Week: Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu

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2026/02/25

Maybe a bit recycled on the plot but what isn't these days? This was a decent read, reminiscent of some the blockbuster romantasy hits.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58650445-heavenly-bodies?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15Similar BooksThe Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75668288-the-hurricane-wars?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=D4qBxLmvHn&rank=1Throne of Glass by Sarah J.

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33:33

Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4 "She's acting her t***...

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2026/02/23

This iteration is more faithful to the book than past seasons, perhaps that's why we enjoyed it more? Or maybe it's the acting chops of Katie Leung (Araminta) and Yerin Ha (Sophie), who absolutely kill it in both of their roles.We do have some gripes with the show in general, namely the constant jumping around to different couples who already had a whole damn season for their story. Netflix also seems to miss the mark on the subtle romance of period dramas in favor of HBO-style sex

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12:07

Pick of the Week: Homebound by Lydia Hope

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2026/02/18

A Lilo and Stitch meet-cute on a Wall-E style Earth featuring Cinderella and a Ken doll?This week's pick is a little unhinged, and while it might not be a good book, it was definitely an enjoyable one. Stick around if you like monster romance, are intrigued by sci-fi, or just need some cute fluff to get you through a reading slump.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50337348-homebound?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hHAXyY4HGm&rank=3Similar BooksIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby

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24:34

153. An Offer From A Gentleman by Julia Quinn (Part...

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2026/02/16

Is Benedict the most believable rake of all the Bridgerton brothers? Maybe that's what makes his insta-love with the Lady in Silver so convincing.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23 Similar BooksStranger In My Arms by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243206.Stranger_in_My_ArmsHow the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Longhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11388053-how-the-marquess-was-wonCinder by Marissa

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09:19

Pick of the Week: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

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2026/02/11

It's taken years, but Katie FINALLY read The Hating Game, and the result? 5 stars, immediate re-read shelf. It's a Dramione-level enemies to lovers but in a contemporary business setting. Banter, tension, and humor that doesn't feel cheesy or forced.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213238-the-hating-game?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Ju29076QRy&rank=1Similar BooksThe Bodyguard by Katherine Centerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_33The

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152. An Offer From A Gentleman by Julia Quinn (Part...

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2026/02/09

Julia Quinn can be relied upon to provide a safe, hallmark-worthy intro to historical romance. Just enough background and history to keep you immersed in the world without drowning you in the minutiae of how day-to-day life in the 1800s. Sophie and Benedict's story is our favorite of the Bridgerton novels for it's pacing but we're missing the angst of Lisa Kelypas' couples. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23 Similar BooksStranger In My Arms by

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08:52

Pick of the Week: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

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2026/02/04

"I'm not mad, just disappointed." The writing is fine, the premise is interesting, but between the characters and the slow pacing this book transformed from a reliable romcom to a DNF. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60683957-check-mate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7ufhbF1VSO&rank=1Similar Books and ShowsThe Queen's Gambit (Netflix)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10048342/?ref_=mv_closeNot in Love by Ali

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17:35

151. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (Part 2) "The...

Not Another Heroine ·

2026/02/02

We're finishing Frankenstein with some final thoughts on the recurring themes of parenthood and obsession, as well as the miraculous (and inconsistent) transformation of the creature into an independent being.Next week it's into the land of fairy tales and ballgowns as we read "An Offer From a Gentleman" by Julia Quinn and we pray that the almighty Shonda Rhimes gives our Sophie a true Benedict-exiting-the-lake scene .Similar Books and ShowsAlchemized by

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08:52

Pick of the Week: A Vow of Blood and Tears by Cate...

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2026/01/28

Katie's pick is an underdog of a romantasy, with minimal Goodreads reviews and an uninspiring title, but a vampire-monster MMC and an aspiring librarian heroine save the day. Unless you're triggered by dual-POV, this might just bring you out of a reading slump.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219513328-a-vow-of-blood-and-tearsSimilar BooksRadiance by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24473763-radiance?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_8The Winter King by C.K.

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