EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 52 MIN
EXPLICIT Books Are Being Marketed to Teenagers?! | The Disturbing Adultification of YA Books: Part One
from Plot Twist, Please · host Susannah, Beth and Cass
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!CHAPTERS0:00 - intro5:42- housekeeping (upcoming events!)7:46 - what does young adult mean? | discussion & disclaimer 11:47 - YA and intended audiences16:36 - books that shouldn’t be YA but are20:01 - study by harper collins | who is reading YA actually?24:11 - QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS25:46 - Explicit content in books | content advisory?32:20 -acotar & initial marketing strategy upon release | questions & discussions36:45 - covers vs content 39:00 - giveaway winner!39:00 - what about new adult?45:42 - viewer questions & lines we loved!✨ Today's cocktail: Apple Sangria ft Cass's white wedding wine. 🎧 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, 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!If you would like to join our Private Fable Book Club please email us at [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself📚 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=3E25A972Support the show
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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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