Menace II Book Society
In 2021, JaLessa Shantel convinced Charisse to try audiobooks, and now they buddy listen to a wide range of books, mostly YA mystery/thriller and romance with a sprinkle of grown folk business. Join these friends bi-weekly as they discuss their recent reads, the books they read separately, and whatever else is on their minds. They also welcome listener stories and book recommendations.
Episodes
I Am the Community
JaLessa and Charisse talk about the Maternal Instincts documentary and review Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood.Books Mentioned:The Summer Girlfriend x Kristina ForestFinding Me x Viola DavisSolid x B. Love Kept Close x Jaimsss P. Quasim III x Jahquel J. Sweet Heat x Bolu BabalolaThe Next Book:Score x Kennedy RyanIf you have any questions or book recommendations, feel free to email us
Off Topic
Books Mentioned:Quasim Series III x Jahquel J. Waiting to Exhale x Terry McMillanDisappearing Act x Terry McMillan The Skin I’m In x Sharon G. FlakeWhen she’s Not There x Zee ReneeMine x B. Love Behind Closed Doors x B. A. ParisBaker Street Series x Valerie BurnsTwo Parts Sugar, One Part MurderMurder is a Piece of CakeThe Next Book:Within These Wicked Walls x Lauren BlackwoodIf you have any questi
The Seasoning is Off
This week, the menaces discuss rereading and annotating books, and Ja Lessa tells Charisse all about In the Grey x B.B. Reid.The Next Book:You'd Look Better as a Ghost x Joanna WallaceIf you have any questions or book recommendations, feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @menace2booksociety
Group Project Foes and Review of Dominion
This week, the menaces talk about documentaries, group project foes, surgery woes, and review Dominion x Addie E. CitchensBooks Mentioned:I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend x Jessica CageI Accidentally Hooked Up With a Vampire x Jessica CageI accidentally Hired a Shadow Hunter x Jessica CageHoney x Imani ThompsonRich and Rotten x Jahquel J. A Love Song For Ricki Wilde x Tia WillaimsReel x K
Reel Got Real
This week, the menaces talk about their hobbies, book clubs, health, and review Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman.Books Mentioned:Reel x Kennedy Ryan My Darkest Prayer x S. A. CosbyRiches and Rotten x Jahquel J. (Obvious series coming. And she need to hurry it up!!)Divorce Party x Daisy Savage Flowers Sisters Series x Asia Monique:Magnolia: A Perfect LoveLilac: A Sound LoveJuniper: A Wor
Gonorrhea Computer and a Review of Girls Who Play Dead
Charisse and Ja Lessa review Girls Who Play DeadBooks Mentioned:The Collective Series: Book 2 & 3 x K. C. Mills Dawning and ResurgenceEmergence and AscendenceHouse of Eve x Sadeqa Johnson Dali: The Demolisher x B. LoveMPWG Lawfirm Book 2 x B. LoveInadmissible FBW BOOK 2 x Alexandra WarrenDarkest Prayer x S. A. Cosby Reel x Kennedy Ryan Quasim II x Jahquel J Incidents Around the House x Josh Ma
Didn't Chuckle Not Once and a Review of Cursed Daughters
This week, Charisse and Ja Lessa talk about life, books, and review Cursed Daughters x Oyinkan BraithwaiteBooks Mentioned:I, Medusa X Ayana GrayThe Collective Series: Book 1- Shadows and Whispers x K. C. MillsThe Seven Daughters of Dupree x Nikesha Elise Williams Burn Down Master’s House x Clay Cane FWB #1- The Games We Play x Alexandra Warren Capri 3.5 x Jahquel J. Quasim I x Jahquel J. If I Rule
Bingo! We're Back!
Charisse and Ja Lessa return after a break and talk about what they have been reading and play bingo.Next book: Cursed Daughters x Oyinkan Braithwaite
Call Drop and a Review of Five Survive x Holly Jackson
Charisse and Ja Lessa play a game and review Five Survive x Holly Jackson, in their last episode of 2024.Books Mentioned:Plus Size Player X Danielle AllenCapri 2.5 X Jahquel JRhythm Blues X Kimberly BrownLove Scammed X Rilzy AdamsSounds Like a Plan X Pamela Samuels Young &Dwayne AlexanderModel Home X Rivers SolomonThe Blonde Dies First X Joelle WashingtonIf you have any questions or book recom
Is It Horror? and a Review of Honeysuckle and Bone x Trishia Tobias
Charisse and Ja Lessa Shantel discuss books, if constantly calling out your haters is necessary, and review Honeysuckle and Bone x Trisha Tobias.Books Mentioned:The Maidens X Alex MichaelidesRoses & Thornes Series X Christina C. JonesThe Reinvention of the RoseThe Rose That Got AwayThe Unbroken RoseSugar Baby X B. LoveCurvy Girl Summer X Danielle AllenCapri 2 X Jahquel JModel Home X Rivers Sol
First Family x Granger
Charisse and Ja Lessa Shantel review First Family x Granger
My Brain is F*cking Full and a Review of Guilt and Ginataan
The menaces are back with a review of Guilt and Ginataan x Mia P. Mansala.Books Mentioned:House On Mango Street Capri 1.5 X Jahquel J. The Friendship Contract X Mia Heintzelmam The Prisoner X B. A. Paris Holding X Alexandria HouseAssist X Alexandria HouseCapri 2 X Jahquel J. Sugar Baby X B. LoveZora Books Her Happy Ever After X Taj McCoy The Secret World of Maggie Grey X GrangerThe Maidens X Alex
We Love a Cozy Mystery and a Review of Savvy Summers and the Potato Crimes
M2BS Episode description:Books Mentioned:Crossroads: A Small Town Sapphic Romance x Karmen LeeBones at the Crossroads x LaDarrion Williams A Witch’s Guide To Magical Innkeeping x Sangu MandannaCapri 1 & 1.5 x Jahquel J. Never Saw Me Coming x Vera KurianBirth of a Dynasty x Chinaza BadoHolding x Alexandria HouseKing of Ashes x S. A. Cosby Lillith x Alexandria House Finding Yvonne x Brandy Colbe
Review of Cappadona 3
Next Book:Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes x Sandra Jackson-OpukoIf you have any questions or book recommendations, feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @menace2booksociety
We Have a Guest and Talk About Cappadona x Jahquel J.
This week, we have a special guest! Lisa joins Ja Lessa and Charisse in their shenanigans.Books Mentioned:Books Bones at the Crossroads X LaDarrion WilliamsHouse of Monsterous Women X Daphne FamaCappadonna I and II X Jahquel J.The Wilderness Angela FlourenoyBlood Moon X Britney S. LewisThe 7-Day Hitch: The Black Wife Effect X T.L. Martin Wreckless Love X NinaHoney and Spice X Bou BabalolaKing of A
Business Deals and a Review of Rare Danger by Beverly Jenkins
In this week's episode, Charisse and Ja Lessa talk about traveling, wedding/party dress codes, and review Rare Danger by Beverly Jenkins.
What in the Sci-fi Soap Opera and a Review of Audre and Bash are Just Friends x Tia Williams
Books Mentioned:Jasiel, The King Who Got Me x Miss JenesequaJaxson, The King Who Got Me x Miss JenesequaAisha and Gage: Wedding Special x Tay Mo’NaeMimi Lee Cracks the Code x Jennifer J. ChowHow to Love a Jamaican x Alexis ArthursThe Ghost of Gwendoly Montgomery x Clarence A. HaynesChain Gang Allstars x Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Where There’s Smoke x Arica AlexanderA Girl Within A Girl Within A Gir
That's a Hard Question and a Review of Can't Get Enough
In this week's episode, Charisse talks about K-Dramas. They discuss the books they are and aren't reading, JaLessa asks a hard question, and they discuss "Can't Get Enough" by Kennedy Ryan.Books Mentioned:Capone (1-3) x Jahquel J.From Come Over To Come Home X Jahquel J.He’s My Next Mistake x Jahquel J. Brookwood SeriesI Got You x Miss JenesequaAisha and Gage: Wedding Special
The Music is Back and a Review of Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man)
In today's episode, Charisse asks JaLessa a tough book question, they play some bookish games, and review Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) x Jesse Q. Sutanto.Books Mentioned:How About Forever X Rilzy AdamsCapone x Jahquel J.I Got You X Miss JenesequaAisha and Gage:Wedding Special X Tay Mo’NaeDial A For Aunties x Jesse Q. SutantoMimi Gets A Clue X Jennifer ChowPlus Size Player
Oh, Narrators
Charisse saw Kendrick Lamar, the menaces talk about Sinners, and review The Art of Scandal x Regina BlackBooks Mentioned:Ante Upx Christina C. JonesKing of Hearts x Christina C. JonesDueces Wild x Christina C. JonesFriction x Christina C. JonesHow About Forever x Rilzy AdamsDial A For Aunties x Jesse Q. SutantoA Voice in the Wind x Francine RiversCapone x Jahquel JTheir Eyes Were Watching God x Zo
When the Recording Stops
The menaces review The Wife Before x Shanora Williams.Books Mentioned:Love You a Little Bit x Kasha ThompsonLegendborn x Tracy DeonnAnte Up x Christina C. JonesPlus Size Player x Danielle AllenWhen We Go Missing x April HenrySomadina x Akwaeke EmeziNext Book: The Art of Scandal x Regina BlackIf you have book recommendations feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.comFollow us on instagra
Take Us to the Rodeo
The menaces review Destry x K.C. Mills and Titus x Charity ShaneBooks Mentioned:Dominoes, Danzon and Death x Raquel V. ReyesCan't Help but Love You x Tay Mo'NaeHow About Forever? x Rilzy AdamsMarshall: The MannyCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents x Isabel WilkersonThe Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother x James McBrideNo Ordinary Love x Myah ArielLove You a Litt
An Unserious Duo
JaLessa's mom listens to SPICY books and the menaces review The Love Lyric x Kristina Forest.Books Mentioned:The Wilderness x Angela FlournoyOathbound x Tracy DeonnThe Blood Gift x N.E. DavenportGoals x Alexandria HouseI Think I Might Love You x Christina C. JonesI Think I Might Need You x Christina C. JonesI Think I Might Want You x Christina C. JonesRazorblade Tears x S.A. CosbyDominoes, Danzon
Menace Down
This week, Charisse is without a computer and they review Blacktop Wasteland x SA Cosby.Books Mentioned:Capone x Jahquel J.Oathbound x Tracee DeonnThe DJ Saved My LifeHow About Forever x Rilzy AdamsThe Library Game x Gigi PandianThe Love Lyric x Kristina ForestYou Truly Assumed x Laila SabreenCaste x Isabel WilkersonGo Tell It the Mountain x James BaldwinNext Book: The Love Lyric x Kristina Forest
Am I Speaking with Shanai?
The menaces play build your book boyfriend and review Vivid x Beverly Jenkins.Books Mentioned: Through the Storm x Beverly Jenkins Can’t Get Enough x Kennedy Ryan A Young Thug’s Kryptonite x Ke'Asia Morris A Little Kissing Between Friends x Chencia C. Higgins A Victim at Valentine’s x Ellie Alexander The Lies: The Lies We Tell About Life, Love, and Everything in Between x Christina C. Jone
So Unprofessional
The menaces play a quick game and review A Love Like the Sun x Riss M. NeilsonBooks Mentioned:Sula x Toni MorrisonI Think They Love You x Julian WintersCan’t Get Enough x Kennedy RyanThe Fifth Season x N.K. JemisonJames x Percival EverettRosewater x Liv LittleGo Tell It On the Mountain x James BaldwinThrough the Storm x Beverly JenkinsA Little Kissing Between Friends x Chencia C. HigginsA Young Th
Are You the Feds?
Happy New Year!! The menaces are back with rants about life, Charisse is convinced that JaLessa is the feds, and they review Perfect Peace x Daniel Black.
Books Mentioned:
Their Vicious Games x Joelle Wellington
X+E: The Teachers of Hardwood High x Nina High
Who Put This Song On x Morgan Parker
Don’t Cry for Me x Daniel Black
Isaac’s Song x Daniel Black
The Trees x Percival Everett
Colored Tele
Who's in Your Top 8?
In the last episode of the year, JaLessa and Charisse list their top 8 books and review Christmas in Spite of You x K.C. Mills.
See you in 2025!
Books Mentioned:
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies x Deesha Philyaw
Write Before Christmas x Lauren W. Roach
You’re a Mean One Mr. Chef x Lauren W. Roach
A Novel Christmas x Charity Shané
Hollywood Homicide x Kellye Garrett
Hollywood Ending x Kellye Ga
Drama at the Alma Mater
Charisse tells JaLessa about new things going on at their alma mater and they review When I Think of You x Myah Ariel
Books Mentioned:
Blood at the Root x LaDarrion Williams
Shadow Coven x S. Isabelle
It’s Elementary x Elise Bryant
This Ravenous Fate x Hayley Dennings
A Novel Christmas x Charity Shane’
The Twelve Dates of Christmas x Rilzy Adams
Love After Series x Christina C. Jones
The Stric
Jana is Annoying
If anyone advocates for DNF’ing (did not finish) a book, it’s Charisse. JaLessa Shantel reviews Jana Goes Wild and Charisse talks about why she DNF’d it.
Books Mentioned:
A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death x Valerie Burner
Higher Love x Alexandra House
Made to Love x Alexandra House
The Coldest Secret Ever x N’dia Rae
The Coldest Karma Ever x N’dia Rae
The Coldest Karma Ever Finale x N’dia Rae
Spi
You Can Get with This or You Can Get with That
As always the Menace's talk about any and everything. They play this or that, Charisse talks about things she hates in books, and they review The Black Girl Survives in This One.
Books Mentioned:
Indigo x Beverly Jenkins
Spiked Hot Chocolate x Rilzy Adams
Treble x Rilzy Adams
Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking x Raquel V Reyes
Next book: Jana Goes Wild x Farah Heron
If you have any questions
Drag Me by My Locs
In today's episode, the menaces discuss reading burnout and reading goals, and review Such Charming Liars x Karen M. McManus.
Books Mentioned:
Society of Lies x Lauren Ling Brown
Shadow Coven x S. Isabelle
When We Were Birds x Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
Fledging x Octavia E.Butler
Rare Breed x Charity Shane
Fated Breed x Charity Shane
Minion x L.A. Banks
Sing Me to Sleep x Gabi Burton
The
Too Damn Long
Charisse starts word of the day and JaLessa Shantel feels like The Reformatory was 200 pages too long.
Books Mentioned:
Treble x Rilzy Adams
Technically Speaking x Michael Elliot
Crimes of Passion x Jack Harbon
Where We End and Begin x Jane Ighiro
Barbacoa x Raquel V. Reyes
House of Hunger x Alexia
Indigo x Beverly Jenkins
Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal x Raquel V. Reyes
Mango, M
The Rating Gets Lower
In today's episode, the menaces talk more about the books they're reading separately, trying avoid reviewing Do What God Mother Says
Books Mentioned:
Unexpected Lovers x Riley Adams
So Lucky x Nicola Griffith
Full Disclosure x Camryn Garrett
Off the Record x Camryn Garrett
Celestial Monsters x Aiden Thomas
Bad Witches x H.B. Akumiah
Chosen by a Vampire x Wynta Tyme
The Djin
Use Your Noggin, Bro
In this episode, Charisse talks about a booktoker that doesn't read the books they review and how Spotify played her with the cap on audiobook listening hours. They also review Partner Plot x Kristina Forest (FYI, Charisse lied...she rated the book 5 starts).
Books mentioned: Hold Me While You Wait x Kimberly Brown
Next book: We kick off our spooky season reads with Do What Godmother Says x
Return of the Menace
We took a little break because life has been LIFING! But the menaces are back and in this episode, they do a little catching up, talk about some book drama, and review Sight Unseen x Kasha Thompson.
Next book: Partner Plot x Kristina Forest
If you have any questions or book recommendations feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram: @menaceiibooksociety
A Review of a Love Song for Rickie Wilde
The menaces review A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
A Review of Allegedly x Tiffany D. Jackson
The Menaces try to give you a shorter episode and review one of their favorite authors Tiffany D. Jackson.
Next book: This Could Be Us x Kennedy Ryan
Give It Up for the Birthday Girl and A Review of Radha & Jai's Recipe for Romance
JaLessa tells us all about her cruise and how she doesn't like the beach. The menaces review Radha and Jai's Recipe for Romance x Nisha Sharma.
Next Book: Allegedly x Tiffany D. Jackson
We're Back!!
After, enjoying their holiday break the menaces are back and talking about what they did and read on their break!
Books Mentioned:
Rootless by Krystal Zara Appiah
Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen
Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop
The Vanishing Season by Dot Hutchison
Taste Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma
Thicker Than Water: A Memoir by Kerry Washington
Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker
You Hide I&
M2BS #21 F**k, Marry, K*ll and a Review of Murder and Mamon x Mia P. Manasala
****PREVIOUSLY RECORDED****
JaLessa Shantel gives Charisse the worst choices for f**k, marry, k*ll and they review one of their favorite authors books Murder and Mamon.
M2BS #20: What's Your Life Anthem and Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
The menaces talk about their life anthem, or anthems in Charisse's case, and review Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers x Jesse Q. Sutanto
M2BS #19: One Most Go and Review of Black Cake
Charisse DNFs another book, so JaLessa reviews most of it by herself.
M2BS #18: Let's Pause the Moment and a Review of Monday's Not Coming x Tiffany D. Jackson
The menaces are OBSESSED with Tiffany D. Jackson and her writing. In this episode, they review Monday's Not Coming and Charisse vows to read the rest of her books by the end of the year.
Next Book: Black Cake x Charmaine Wilkerson
If you have any questions or book recommendations feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram: @menaceiibooksociety
M2BS #17: He's Perfect But and a Review of One of Us is Back
The menaces play He's Perfect But, Charisse is going to see Beyonce (9/21), and they review One of Us is Back by one of their favorite authors Karen M. McManus
Books Mentioned:
Beautiful x Danielle Steele
Accidentally Pinup x Danielle Jackson
Blood Scion x Deborah Falaye
Portrait of a Thief x Grace D. Li
Darling, Rose Gold x Stephanie Wrobel
He Started It x Samantha Downing
The Suicide House
M2BS #16: We're Baaaacccckkkk
The menaces are back after taking a break this summer. They talk about what they did and some books they read this summer.
Books Mentioned:
They Both Die at the End x Adam Silvera
The Thing About Home x Rhonda McKnight
Just for the Cameras x Viano Oniomoh
Certain Dark Things Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Inheritance Games (series) x Jennifer Lynn Barnes
The Perfect Find x Tia Williams
The K
M2BS #15: Some Rambles and a Review of Last Night at the Telegraph Club x Malinda Lo
*PREVIOUSLY RECORDED EPISODE*
Charisse and JaLessa play some games and ramble on the season finale. Charisse does a semi-review for Last Night at the Telegraph Club x Malinda Lo.
Books Mentioned:
Sinful Redemption x Asia Monique
Honey and Spice x Bolu Babalola
The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsye Hussle x Rob Kenner
If you have any questions or book recommendations feel fre
M2BS #14: Random This or That and a Review of Memphis x Tara M. Stringfellow
In this episode, JaLessa Shantel asks Charisse a random this or that and they review Memphis x Tara M. Stringfellow.
Next book: Last Night at the Telegraph Club x Malinda Lo
If you have any questions or book recommendations feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram: @menaceiibooksociety
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M2BS #13: People Can Be Assholes and a Review of Love in the Time of Serial Killers
On this week's episode the menace's talk about how people can be assholes online and how much they didn't like the book for this week, one of them didn't even read it.
Books Mentioned:
Lone Women x Victor LaValle
Belladonna x Adalyn Grace
Reel x Kennedy Ryan
The Marathon Don't Stop The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle x Rob Kenner
Dark of Night x Colleen Coble
Next book: Memp
M2BS #12: JaLessa Shantel's talks about Colleen Coble and a review of Final Girls x Riley Sager
In this episode, the menace's review Final Girls x Riley Sager, JaLessa Shantel talks to us about her Christian bookclub picks, and Charisse talks about how she's getting more arcs and making friends in the book world.
Books Mentioned:
The Cemetery Boys x Aiden Thomas
Lone Women x Victor Lavalle
The House of Eve x Sadeqa Johnson
They Bothe Die at the End x Adam Silvera
The Shadow Sister x
M2BS #11: Charisse is reading too many books and a review of Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
In this episode, Charisse isn't sober, her brain hurts from reading too many books, and she sings y'all a little diddly. JaLessa talks about the MS walk the menaces are participating in on Saturday, and they review Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon.
Books Mentioned:
Reel x Kennedy Ryan
Cemetery Boys x Aiden Thomas
Dear Senthuran x Akwaeke Emezi
A Million Quiet Revolutions x Robin Go
M2BS 10: Please Be Creative with Spicy Scenes and a Review of You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Charisse and JaLessa talk about how not everything should go on the internet, recommend books they have been reading separately, and give their first two-star review of the year.
Books Mentioned:
The Grim Reapers Lawyer x Mea Monique
The Monsters We Defy x Leslye Penelope
Reel x Kennedy Ryan
Sinful Vow x Asia Monique
Coming Home x Kennedy Ryan
Next book: Instructions for Dancing x Nicola Yoon
If y
M2BS #9: Texas weather is kicking JaLessa's ass and a review of Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
JaLessa Shantel and Charisse talk about Charisse's failed February TBR, why people insist on making terrible comments about Black authors, JaLessa's baby locs, and review Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan.
Books Mentioned:
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
Decent People by De'Shawn Charles Winslow
The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope
Next Book: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
If you have any question
M2BS #8: Reading the last page/sentence of a book before reading it is a tad bit...chaotic and a review of The Weight of Blood x Tiffany D. Jackson
In this episode, Charisse reads TikTok comments to JaLessa Shantel and they review The Weight of Blood. TW: racism, abuse, bullying, and police brutality.
Books Mentioned:
Before I Let Go x Kennedy Ryan
Next book: Before I Let Go x Kennedy Ryan
If you have any questions or book recommendations feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram: @menace2booksociety
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M2BS #7: Charisse's Mom Listened to the Podcast and a Review of Blackmail and Bibingka
Charisse's mom listened to the podcast and was lowkey surprised Charisse is funny. The menaces play this or that and review Blackmail and Bibingka x Mia P. Manansala
Books mentioned:
The Weight of Blood x Tiffany D. Jackson
Pet x Akweake Emezi
Next Book: The Weight of Blood x Tiffany D. Jackson
If you have any questions or book recommendations feel free to email us at menace2booksociety@gmail.com
M2BS #6: Some of booktok drama and a review of Homicide and Halo-Halo
In this week's episode, the menaces play a new game, Charisse finally tells JaLessa Shantel about the booktok drama she's been sitting on for two weeks, and they review Homicide and Halo-Halo x Mia P. Manansala.
Books Mentioned:
-The Weight of Blood x Tiffany D. Jackson
-Let Me Hear a Rhyme x Tiffany D. Jackson
Next book: Blackmail and Bibingka x Mia P. Manansala
If you have any questions or book
M2BS #5: Did the TikTok Happen and Arsenic and Adobe Review
Happy New Year Friends!!! In the first episode of the year, Charisse and JaLessa Shantel talk about their holidays, new reading goals, play this or that, and review Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manasala.
Books Mentioned:
The Grim Reaper's Lawyer by Mea Monique
The Witchery by S. Isabelle
Next book: Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manasala
If you have any questions or book recommendations feel free
M2BS #4: Mini Rants and a review of You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
The menaces have a few mini rants and review You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty x Akwaeke Emezi.
Review starts at 48:39
Books mentioned: Babel: An Arcane History x R.F Kuang
Next book: Arsenic and Adobo x Mia P. Manansala
M2BS #3: Drop the Rating and The Taking of Jake Livingston Review
In this episode, listen as Charisse and JaLessa Shantel attempt to cast the movie version of The Taking of Jake Livingston on the fly, review the book, and Charisse lets us know why she dropped the rating from a 5 to a 3.75-4.
For the next episode, they will be reviewing You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi.
If you have any questions, hot book takes, or recommendations you wa
M2BS #2: Black Romance Isn't Hard to Find and Nothing More to Tell Review
This week, Charisse and JaLessa Shantel discuss some booktok drama and review Nothing More to Tell x Karen M. McManus to the best of their abilities because sometimes technology blows.
Books mentioned:
Murder to Prologue x Lauren Elliot
Pretty Dead Queens x Alexa Donne
Jackel x Erin E. Adams
Blood Trials x N.E Davenport
The Cousins x Karen M. McManus
Two Can Keep a Secret x Karen M. McManus
One of
Meet the Menaces
Join Charisse and JaLessa Shantel as they introduce themselves, talk about their favorite genres, and play a game of this or that trope edition.
Book mentioned in today's episode:
Night by Elie Wiesel
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchinson
Behind Closed Doors by B.A Paris
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
By the Book by Jasmine Guill
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