Pumpkin Spice, Gilmore Girls, and the $5 Book Bamboozle

Your book besties are back, and this time… we’ve got thoughts. In this week’s episode, Amanda and Kat buddy read Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc, a YA seasonal romance with big Barnes & Noble promo energy—and not a lot else. Is it cute? Maybe. Is it cozy? Sort of. Is it secretly a middle school book disguised as a fall-themed romcom? Absolutely. We talk about mismatched marketing, the "new kid in town" trope, and the ongoing epidemic of miscommunication in YA romance. We also get a little ranty about Gilmore Girls comparisons, sticker covers, and how many times one character can whine about a pumpkin spice latte. Plus: The truth about PSLs When covers lie What makes a real mother-daughter story Audiobook speeds that might actually break your brain And of course… Trope Talk is back! Want to join our book club? Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You can signup here Can I Bring My Book Social Links: Instagram: @canibringmybook_club TikTok: @canibringmybook_club Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook