The Ritual

Content Highlights:Explicit Sex ScenesMain Characters Short ComingsOverly Complicated PlotReady for a riveting revelation? This episode of our podcast unravels the maze of Shantel Tessier's dark romance novel, "The Ritual", with a critical lens. We pull no punches as we dissect the plot, the characters, and the controversial tropes that infuse the narrative. From scrutinizing the naive protagonist and her complicated relationship with her love interest, through to the fast-paced narrative filled with a frenzy of plot twists, we leave no stone unturned. We delve into the intricate web of relationships, power dynamics, and secret societies that form the backbone of this narrative.Jenn's Rating: 4 Skulls, 5 Spicy, 1 StarMistie's Rating: 4 Skulls, Spicy, 3 StarNEW DARKNESS SCALE UPDATED JULY 2, 2024 - 4 SkullsNEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - 5 PeppersBooks mentioned: Abby Jimenez, Sinners Duet