EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 59 MIN
Book Reviews Have Become A WAR Zone | Plagiarism, Drama & Crossing Lines
from Plot Twist, Please · host Susannah, Beth and Cass
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! ✨ Today's cocktail: Purple Cotton Candy Alani's! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨CHAPTERS0:00 - INTRO (drink of the episode/what we are reading)6:42 - HADEAL READS DRAMA (Review Plagiarism)20:27 - GOOD REVIEW VS BAD REVIEW35:52 - VALLEY OF THE MOMS/HANNAH SELINGER DRAMA45:18 - HOUSE OF MAHER PODCAST TAGS AUTHOR IN NEGATIVE REVIEW53:21 - QUESTIONS FOR YOU & LINES WE LOVE__________________________________________________________________________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 Bookstagram, this is your space!BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plottwistpleasepod🎧 Available on all major podcast platformsFor inquiries or requests, email [email protected] Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967DMusic by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
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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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