Ep 58 “Unmasking The Monsters” in This Monster of Mine | Deep Dive Book Review & Summary

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Liz and Ashley are locked and loaded and ready to talk about everything This Monster of Mine by Shalini Abeysekara. Today’s episode is the spoiler-y follow up to our spoiler FREE author interview that dropped last month for Shalini’s big romantasy debut!
Watch our Author Interview with Shalini Abeysekara here | https://youtu.be/dMoOSLW1vTE?si=5iTgTD7AOw5robs5
We discuss the reasons this book is so unique, and unlike any other romantasy we’ve read… because it’s a full-blown murder mystery with an Ancient Rome inspired setting! We also give you a mini summary of the book, our official star and spice ratings, drop some favorite quotes, and discuss our favorite and least favorite plot points and characters.
And, don’t worry! We’ve got a Disney / classic children’s movie fave and fail and a smash or pass ranking of Prince Charmings and other more furry creatures.
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Check out This Monster of Mine, available now on Kindle and Amazon! | https://amzn.to/4jHpNZY
Want MORE author interviews? ⬇️
We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4
Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk! https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM
Watch our Author Interview with Indie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6
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Chapters

1. Spoiler Free Intro (00:00:00)

2. Favs and Fails of the Week (00:03:45)

3. This Monster of Mine Book Reviews (00:18:16)

4. This Monster of Mine Book Summary (00:23:06)

5. Tropes, Characters, and Parts Favorite and Least Favorites (00:29:08)

6. Notable Quotes (00:46:48)

7. Unhinged Smash or Pass (00:53:45)