Bad Book Bash

In this episode, I’m joined by my guest Emily Earnest from Plot Holes and Purrs as we dive into (and roast to a crisp) the Chapters story “I am The Dragon King’s Slave Mate.”In our first episode, we meet Paulelikka—a human girl who gets kidnapped by the dragon king immediately after turning 18 (because, of course she does), and quickly discovers she is his “mate.” Naturally, she’s also the first human ever to mate with a dragon, because this genre truly never misses a trope. We talk through the story beats, the familiar romantasy clichés, and all the moments that make you pause and go, “okay… sure,” while trying to keep a straight face. Speaking of tropes, this episode is sponsored by Tropetails! They make instant drink mixes designed for book lovers, perfect for when you want to turn your reading time into a little ritual. I’ve been really enjoying them myself, especially for cosy nights in. You can get 10% off your order with my code bashtropes at checkout. If you enjoy romantasy commentary, trope breakdowns, and a bit of light chaos, this episode is for you!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

We’re back, baby. After a year-long hiatus brought to you by ✨having an actual human child✨, Paul and I have returned to the chaos that is the Chapters app — and apparently distance has NOT made our hearts grow fonder… it has made us angrier.In this episode, we dive back into Love at Stake, where a human girl works at a supernatural dating service and somehow still has to choose between a vampire and a werewolf while enduring peak emotional warfare. Paulelica is once again getting absolutely played by Lucien, the mind games are strong, the dates are questionable, and yes — we are yelling about it like concerned relatives at a family intervention.Same unhinged energy as before. Same ridiculous storyline. Just two sleep-deprived parents who somehow came back even more feral about fictional men.🎧 New episode out now — come scream with us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Louise and Anton reach a compromise regarding their conflicting relationship demands. We learn more about what happened to Louise last Christmas, because in this book Christmas day is the only day of the year where anything ever seems to happen. Betsy drops a small surprise at the end of the episode to talk about what we're going to do now that "The Italian's Christmas Passion" series is at the end. Also, another perk of being a Patreon subscriber...they can DM me for inside goss lolBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Louise and Anton finally hook up! The story actually gets pretty deep, not gonna lie I teared up a bit when Louise and Anton's past was revealed. Trigger warning in this episode for baby loss and DVBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Louise and Anton continue their high school style flirting while patients around them are probs dying. Betsy talks shit about a pick-me comedian. Alex asks the Samaritans for a sponsorship. The story actually goes get a bit deep though in this episode not gonna lie, there are some good, emotional plot points besides the butchering of Italian culture and cheesy sexual innuendos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

IT'S THE FINAL BOOK IN OUR "ITALIAN CHRISTMAS PASSION" SERIES!! Starring comedy guest Alex J. Byrne!Book Description: "Louise Carter is a midwife on a mission - to have the best Christmas ever! It's been a difficult year, but stealing a kiss under the mistletoe from gorgeous Italian obstetrician Anton Rossi will ensure it ends on a high! The trouble is, one kiss just might not be enough...London's Most Desirable Docs: heroes, heartbreakers...and husbands?"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

I'm going back and fixing the audio on some old recordings. This re-release is for our series on "The Italian's Christmas Housekeeper," originally released during December 2023 starring Irish comedians Alex J. Byrne and Keego! Here is the original book description:"Shy housekeeper Molly Millar always tries her best. She’s anxious to impress outrageously wealthy houseguest Salvio de Gennaro, but instead is unfairly criticized by her employer! When she’s found sobbing by Salvio, he comforts her…with the most amazing experience of her life. But when that incredible encounter costs Molly her job, Salvio rescues her with an irresistible proposition: become his temporary housekeeper—just in time for Christmas!"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Halloween Special!If Peter Pan and Fifty Shades of Grey had a deeply uncomfortable baby, it would be The Never King. Winnie Darling (yes, Wendy’s descendant) gets whisked away by a crew of chain-smoking fae himbos, and comedians Betsy Speer & Therese Cahill ("Derry Girls" actor and Irish comedian) are here to roast it like the world’s most cursed bedtime story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

I sat down with author/comedian Elizabeth Redmond and discussed her amazing novel, "The Final Resting Place of a Butterfly." I really enjoyed this book; the imagery was palpable and touched upon all of the five senses, it made you feel like you were really there in the midst of the Mexican Revolution. Redmond's novel also deals with themes such as multiculturalism, dealing with narcissistic abuse, generational trauma, and feminism. This book truly pulled on my heartstrings, and I highly advise people to check it out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Grace's mentor turns out to be less of a girl-boss and more of a girl-who-tries-to-get-you-to-kill-yourself, which isn't fun. Jez and Sidorio confront the vampirates, and Connor and the vampirate captain help take them turn. Connor's new bestie stabs him in the back, literally. Christina and Vittorio lose their last nerveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Grace and Connor meet a few famous pirates who are just hanging around the Pirate academy, because that's what cool, famous people do, right? Hang around their middle-school alma mater with a bunch of pre-tweens and gossiping with them. Grace keeps astrally projecting to the vampirates ship, even though most of them are telling her to fuck off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Grace and Connor are introduced to the Pirate academy; a posh boarding school where children are sent to learn about stealing, murder, and how to eat caviar. These pirates are sounding more corporate at each page turn. Christina and Vittorio talk about the connection between Claddagh rings and 9-11Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

A violent fight breaks out between Connor's friend, Jez, and another pirate, which brings an incredible amount of shock to the entire Diablo crew despite them being pirates and fighting being the main thing they do. Christina and Vittorio share stories about how funerals go down in Irish and South African cultures. Sidorio, the bad guy from the last book, hovers around the coast like a homeless alligatorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Grace and Connor Tempest are two orphaned twins who got swept away at sea. Connor was rescued by a regular pirate ship, while Grace was picked up by a VAMPIRATE ship! In the last book, Connor and Grace each went on their respective pirate journeys, and were reunited at the finale's epic battle. Book 2 starts off with Connor and Grace each working away on the regular pirate ship, while Grace daydreams about abandoning her twin brother to join the literal blood-thirsty pirates. Our guest stars are South African comedian and writer Vittorio Leonardi, and Irish comedian and host of "Last Minute Craic" Christina Hamilton!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

First episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods, and the rest of the season is available on Patreon!Join us as we roast the official gender-flipped version of “Twilight,” the novel “Life and Death” written by Stephanie Meyer herself.  Our comedian guest stars are Felix O'Connor and MJ Stokes; both of whom are Irish trans comedians and who offer their insight into the gender complexities between "Twilight" and "Life and Death."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Mia moves to Italy, despite Alessandro waving more red flags than a Soviet Russian. Alessandro finds himself shocked when his intentional plans to push Mia away actually pushes her away. Also, we've reached the end of the book and realized that there is nothing Christmas related in this story despite it being part of the "Italian Christmas" seriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Alessandro and Mia hook up after a night of "passion"...as in, he coerced her to be his date at a charity function and embarrassed her in front of colleagues, then they hooked up in his office when she needed help unzipping her dress. He only thrust in her three times and she immediately got pregnant. Also, Alessandro keeps describing himself as a logical person who "doesn't do emotions," yet continues to get infuriated whenever Mia acts like a professional, agrees with him, and doesn't react emotionally to his abusive behavior.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

It wouldn't be a cringy romance novel without...a SHOPPING MONTAGE! Alessandro's first order of business, as the new savior of Dillard Investments, is to force his assistant into a 5 hour fashion makeover against her will. Later, he takes her to a charity ball and introduces her to everyone there even though she's been working with those people for many years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

WE'RE BACK, BAYBEEE!IIt's time for the annual Italian Christmas special! This is the second story in "The Italian's Christmas" trilogy; a series of 3 books all about sexy Italian men at Christmas. Last year, we read "The Italian's Christmas Housekeeper," a story about an English housekeeper who got pregnant with an Italian billionaire after a one-night stand despite literally using up an entire box of condoms. This year, our story is about Mia James, an executive assistant who, you guessed it, gets pregnant after a one-night stand with an Italian billionaire. As our guest stars Vittorio Leonardi and Alex Byrne put it, "This story is like someone put Tumblr through an AI-book generator and sold it to Easons."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Paulelica tries to keep her distance from Lucian, but being the Middle-Ages weirdo that he is, he doesn't understand boundaries so they have sex in her office. Paul gets more angry as the game progresses. Paulelica and Lucian get ready for a ballBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

THEY FINALLY BANG! Lucian and Paulelica, after literally HOURS of gameplay, finally fuuuuuucked. And it's definitely a let-down. After all this build-up, foreplay, will-they-won't-they bullshit, he basically throws it into her and gets tired after four thrusts. Plus, their sexy-talk sounds like it was written by ChatGPTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Hey folks! I'm uploading the full interview with the iconic and legendary horror author, Darren Shan! This was originally recorded in 2021 during the COVID lockdown; my podcast had only just started and I didn't have the best equipment so the original audio was pretty crappy. This is a re-edited version and the video has been included with the audio on Patreon.Topics include:Writing Archibold LoxDarren's views on twilightHis thought process behind creating villainous charactersPotential film/tv projects for his booksMore about Mr. Crepsley's backstoryGingersHis opinion on the Cirque Du Freak movie with John C ReillyAmericanization of novelsThe market of horror novels for childrenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Paulelica has another argument with her boss, but this time she wins by gloating how she slept with the customer. Really bad workplace culture, if you ask me. Paulelica then tries to establish boundaries with Lucian, and it goes exactly as you'd predict. Betsy and Paul try to come up with more were-creaturesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Paulelica finally gets some action, but only very briefly before she is blue-balled by the elusive vampire lord Lucian. Quick recap: Paulelica is a human who works for a supernatural dating agency. She is trying to win Lucian Redgrave, a wealthy vampire lord, over as a client in order to save the company from bankruptcy. Lucian only seems interested in getting with Paulelica, and her boss is also telling her to sleep with him so that he remains as a client. Paulelica finds Lucian charming and would love to sleep with him, but is worried about losing her job despite her boss explicitly telling her to put out for the client. Also Paulelica's mother is a were-badger.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Stefan saves Elena from getting attacked in the forest, and she gets mad at him for it..? We learn more about the thirsty thruple that was Catherine, Stefan, and Damon; turns out manipulative women have always been the boys' types. Elena finds out that Stefan is just as much of a stalker as she is, and nothing makes her happier. She also completely screws over her two best friends, very intentionally, and immediately tells them to not expect and apology and they're like 'okay bet'. Elena also carries her diary around with her everywhere, filled with her sociopathic thoughts, and is surprised when she loses itBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Elena continues on her quest to woo the ever-elusive Stefan Salvatore, by... checks notes ...spreading false rumors that he's an undercover cop, telling everyone that she has a fake foreign boyfriend, trying to get her very-recent-ex to help her spend alone time with him, and making out with the guy who bullied Stefan on his first day of school. Classic meet-cute amiright??Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

We find more damning evidence of how "Twilight" completely robbed from TVD. Elena goes full stalker on Stefan; she promises herself that they will both die if he doesn't return his love for her, and she makes her friends do a blood oath to help her win his heart. For some reason nobody thinks this is creepy and everyone still thinks she's the coolest blonde normal cheerleader that's ever lived.Follow us on Patreon for ad-free episodes and pre-releases ahead of time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

We hear more of Elena's inner dialogue; she thinks everyone at school besides her and her friends are 'peasants' and she gets offended when boys don't sexually harass her in the hallways. She openly admits to using boys like objects; Stefan claims to be attracted to her because he can read her mind and finds it to be 'strong' and not 'psychopathic' like we do.Follow Bad Book Bash on Instagram at @badbookbash , Facebook at "Bad Book Bash", and Patreon for early-release episodes as well as other media content!Hosted by Betsy Speer, guest stars for this season are Elizabeth Redmond and Louise O'TooleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

We are reviewing the 1991 novel "Vampire Diaires", written by LJ Smith and the inspiration behind the 2009 show "Vampire Diaries!" Book-version Elena is very different than TV-show Elena, mainly being that she's a complete bleach-blonde-Regina-George-mean-girl, and as the reader we're supposed to get behind that....? She literally calls other students at her school "peasants" and flagrantly brags about using boys like toys. The podcast is joined by comedian guest stars Louise O'Toole and Elizabeth Redmond, who have both seen the "Vampire Diaries" tv show and offer their own insights into book-Elena vs tv-Elena.Follow Bad Book Bash on Instagram at @badbookbash , Facebook at "Bad Book Bash", and Patreon for early-release episodes as well as other media content!Hosted by Betsy Speer, guest stars for this season are Elizabeth Redmond and Louise O'TooleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Episode starts off with a stranger staring at Raven through her bedroom window late at night, and she's perfectly unbothered by it because it's such a normal thing for her. Jagger is still on his bullshit, trying to kidnap Raven and turn her into his vampire bride, so Alexander and Raven hatch a plan to throw him off for good. At the very end of the book, we're introduced to a surprise character that will change the entire course of the seriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Raven doesn't learn her lesson about why she shouldn't keep sneaking into creepy, abandoned buildings, so she finallygets kidnapped by Jagger, and he almost forces her to vampire-marry him until Alexander swoops in to save the day! Becky talks about her favorite erotic zones, and Ren still can't get over the mirrors-and-vampires thing in this bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Raven continues on her search for her mysterious, vampire boyfriend while also being stalked by another creepy villainous teenager, so not much has changed from the first book. Despite her stalker being an obvious creep who tried to roofie her, she is worried that she's being a vampire-racist, so she follows him into a dungeon where she is surprised when he tries to bite her! Raven manages to escape just in the nick of timeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Raven goes to Hipsterville to find her "gothic prince" while she's visiting her Aunt Libby, her cool hipster-aunt that Raven makes fun of for having alt fashion...the hypocrisy is lost on her. She visits "The Coffin Club", a nightclub that totally doesn't have vampires why do you ask? While there, she meets the mysterious Jagger who is also totally not a vampire, just because he keeps rambling about darkness and eternity and we can't see his reflection pffffftBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Quick recap: Raven Madison is a goth girl in the town of "Dullsville", who claims she doesn't fit in because the rest of the town is too preppy, but in reality it's because she's a judgmental pick-me. She meets Alexander Sterling, the only other goth she's ever met so they immediately fall in love. Everyone in town, including Raven, thinks Alexander is a vampire, until he proves to them he's just a regular kid who likes Hot "Gothic". But then it turns out he actually IS a vampire!!In VK2: "Kissing Coffins", we start off with Raven hanging out with her friend Becky, and getting annoyed that Becky isn't a push-over like she was in the last book. Alexander mysteriously disappeared into the night, so Raven has made it her mission to find her "true love". This whole series is basically an advertisement for Hot TopicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Lucien talks more about his vampire childhood, and complains about how his own 100-year-old daughter is but a young infant. Meanwhile, he continues to pursue the busty 25-year-old Paulelica when she's just trying to girl-boss it over here. Paul gleefully throws away Betsy's money on in-app diamonds in order to make questionable decisions for his fictional cartoon daughter, and talks about the sexy in-game birds. No like literal birds; griffins and were-pigeons.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Paulelica continues to try to find Lucien a love match, while he continues to waste her time in his attempts to f*ck her. Lucien makes Paulelica wait at the bar while he goes on dates, then when she gets mad, he apologizes by buying her more drinks at the bar while he continues to go on more dates. Betsy and Paul discuss vampire hygiene (are they anti-germ theory?) as well as old vampire stock options (what do you mean, there's no more Ottoman Empire?!)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Salvio and Molly get married despite her miscarriage, because he tells her that she's still fertile enough to give him kids. He doesn't want an equal partner, he essentially wants a baby-making sex slave, and poor Molly goes along with it because he also agreed to pay her brother's debts. The entire struggle of their relationship is Molly trying to convince Salvio that she deserves to be seen as an equal, and eventually he does; but that's something that should have been given to her by default from the very beginning!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Salvio claims he can smell if a woman is on her period....? Also he proposes to Molly, telling her he is only proposing because she is agreeable, beddable, and pregnant, then he's confused when she's sad at how fucked up his proposal is. Keego and Alex talk about how Salvio is turning into a literally dickBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Molly confesses to Salvio that she is pregnant; he accuses her of tricking him into impregnanting her for his money...even though he was the one who seduced her, brought the condoms, and offered her a job. He also accused her of lying and saying it was someone else's baby; despite knowing that they only had sex a week ago (how did she even know she was pregnant within 7 days??) and that she was a virgin before him. Then he's so mad he sleeps with her again. This is why we hate billionaires.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Molly takes up Salvio's offer for a new job, since Lady Avery fired her out of jealousy. Salvio thinks Molly is a stalker for this, even though he knows she has nowhere to go and he's half the reason she was fired. Molly also finds out that she is pregnant, despite the mini mountain of condoms she and Salvio burned through and it only being a week since they hooked up.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Molly has to prepare dinner for the Averys and Salvio, but she gets distracted by her own horniness and ruins the whole dinner. Later, she joins Salvio in his room for a nightcap, where, despite being a complete virgin, she turns out to be a master at sex because of course she is. All female characters written in these sorts of books are basically sexual Mary-Sues. Keego explains to the audience the story of the Amsterdam-dad-glory-hole story, and Alex talks about his love-hate relationship with Chelsea; the sports team, not a woman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

We have a Christmas special for Bad Book Bash! Join Keego, Alex Byrne, and Betsy as we review “The Italian’s Christmas Housekeeper”. This book was picked because of the hilarious description on the back, starting with this line:“Shy Housekeeper Molly Miller always tries her best.”Molly is an English maid who meets Italian billionaire Salvio De Gennaro, who has only two personality traits: being rich and being from Naples. Him and Molly fall for each other through a story cascade featuring emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, and body shaming.If you want to hear a heartwarming Christmas romance, this is not the book for you. This book will make you want to throw yourself into the yuletide fire. But hey I’m sure it’s better than whatever family bullshit you’ve got going on this year, so give it a listen anyways 🙂Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Paulelica faces more stressors at work, such as human discrimination and sexual harassment, but luckily she deals with it by getting wasted in the middle of the day. Lucien, like all vampires we've encountered in this podcast, insists on acting like he's 15 instead of 15-hundred. Paul gets upset that so many CEOs are trying to buy female interns (not hire), and also thinks Snape is sexy. We also spend all of our money trying to compliment Lucien but it's still not good enough.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

We learn more about our character's backstory, like how she knows about the supernatural world because her mom was bitten by a WEREBADGER?? Paul thinks Lucian is the ideal sigma male, and Betsy tells her fiance how she fancies Robin Hood, the cartoon fox version. Our character (Paulelica) also has to take "samples" from her vampire client Lucian, and it's as cringe as you think it is.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!! Listen in as we do a gameplay of the infamous, interactive story app “Chapters”. In this app, you play a character; usually a young, busty woman, and make decisions for her as she navigates her creepy, supernatural romance plotline. Our “Chapters” gameplay has all of the cringe, ghoulish plotlines as our regular YA novels, but way more consent because this time, WE’RE in charge! Even better, I waste my money on in-game purchases so you don’t have toBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

We've reached the end of our journey with Raven Madison and Alexander Sterling! They get ready to go to the school "Snow Ball" together; a dance where everyone is supposed to wear white but the two goth teenagers show up wearing all black because dressing differently is the only way they know how to rebel. At the dance, drama ensues involving Trevor and Becky. And at the very end of the book, we finally find out if Alexander is a vampire or not. Also Ren is still angry that in real life, nobody wants to bang the goth chickBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

The Sterling family continues to drop major hints that they're vampires, not at all trying to maintain secrecy in this tiny, boring suburban town. Raven also continues to commit more crimes, such as breaking and entering into the totally-not-a-vampire-family house in order to get to know the guy she has a crush on. I mean it wouldn't be a YA book if there wasn't some sort of stalking, right?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

"Weekend's coming up, time to do some skanking!" -Becky CheatleRaven and Trevor continue their terrible feud, by taping things to Raven's locker (and only her locker, like she doesn't even touch his). Also, Betsy revisits her memories of church camp, and Becky reveals that Betsy's fellow campers were probably trying to get her to unalive herself. Rude.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Halloween is upon us, both in the real world and in the "Vampire Kisses" novel! Raven decides to be edgy for Halloween and dresses up as a normie tennis player. She then goes to the creepy mansion with the new family, and instead of asking for candy, asks for toast because she's QuIRKy!Meanwhile, her arch nemesis, Trevor, is still trying to get with her despite the horrific sex crime she committed against him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Our newest season on Bad Book Bash stars Irish comedians Ren Forsythe and Becky Cheatle as we review the vampire teen series, “Vampire Kisses”!Raven Madison is a goth girl trapped in a suburbanite town….and that’s really all there is to her personality. Nobody at school likes her; she claims it’s because of how she dresses but she equally makes fun of her peers for wearing Tommy Hilfiger so maybe they’re just tired of her pick-me-ass bullshit. Everything changes when the Sterling family moves to town, and Raven falls madly in love with their son, Alexander, because he is also a goth and that’s all they need to be soulmates! The Sterling family can’t eat garlic, are only seen at night, dress like the Addams family, carry around Romanian soil, and have a creepy lurch for a butler; but insist that they are not vampires.Listen to new episodes of “Vampire Kisses” on the Bad Book Bash podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Tuesday and ThursdayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.