Madelene and Boys of Tommen

Hey Bibliophiles! Today, Madelene AKA madelenes.library is helping us break it down! Madelene catches me up on the heart and impact of the Boys of Tommen series, and why it resonates so deeply. For her, it’s not the fact it's a romance that makes it so special, it’s a space where readers can process trauma and feel understood.Even though horror isn’t her thing, she appreciated my breakdown of Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, especially how timely its themes feel.As moms, we talk about wanting to be more intentional and present but also struggling to accept we can’t control everything. That leads to the tragic case of Tristyn Bailey and the devastating reality of a parent attempting to tamper with evidence.We also reflect on how the current climate in the United States doesn’t feel all that far removed from Tender Is the Flesh.And we end on fantasy and the way it helps us process power, justice, and hope from a safer distance.