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3.13. Emotionally Compromised by Fiction

3.13. Emotionally Compromised by Fiction

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 Find your comfiest chair, grab something warm to drink (peppermint bark optional, Krampus‑approved), and settle in — it’s time for our December Mid‑Month Check‑In. This episode was equal parts festive, chaotic, and deeply honest about what December does to readers with big goals and even bigger TBRs.If you’ve been wondering where our December Featured Read wandered off to… don’t worry, we address that immediately (and dramatically).🎄 Where Is the December Featured Read?Did we forget it? Did it fall behind the couch? Was it kidnapped by Krampus?Nope — we intentionally set it free.December is doing what December does best: Decembering aggressively. Between schedules, travel, burnout, and the general end‑of‑year scramble, we decided not to half‑read something just to say we did. Instead, we’re saving all that energy for a big, sparkly, slightly unhinged Year‑End Wrap‑Up episode — which we’ll be recording together, in person (finally not through Discord 😭).So the December Featured Read is officially Missing in Action, frolicking in the snow, and living its best life. We’ll catch up with it next month.Release Radar: What We’re Eyeing This MonthDecember releases were… sneaky. Not a ton, but a few caught our attention and demanded a spot on the TBR.* 👻 Seeing Other People — Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund‑BrokaParanormal romance | 352 pages | December 9A woman being ghosted by her ex — literally. He died. And now he’s haunting her. Add in a support group for humans and their haunters, a man whose ghost‑fiancée is slowly fading, and a romance that blossoms while exes linger in spirit. Emotionally messy in the most intriguing way.* 🏔️ Bluebird Gold — Devney PerryRomantic suspense | 316 pages | December 30Set in 1983 Montana (which we immediately loved), this small‑town romance blends grief, mystery, a single‑dad sheriff, and legends of lost gold. There’s a winter cabin, unresolved questions about a father’s death, and enough suspense to keep things interesting alongside the romance.Small town ✔️Single dad ✔️Sheriff ✔️Mystery ✔️Say less.* 🕶️ The Bodyguard Affair — Amy LeaContemporary romance | 432 pages | December 2A personal assistant to the Prime Minister’s wife secretly writes romance novels… one of which sparks a scandal involving the PM. Enter: her former one‑night stand turned bodyguard, fake dating, workplace tension, and a summer‑long plan that definitely won’t stay fake.Cartoon covers remain undefeated in this house.* 🕯️ An Arcane Inheritance — Kamilah ColeDark academia fantasy | 400 pages | December 30Ivy League school. Occult history. Secret societies. Deja‑vu‑soaked hallways. A freshman who knows she’s been here before — and a brooding legacy student who might help her remember.This one gave serious eerie‑academic vibes and immediately went on the TBR.* 🧛 We Who Will Die — Stacia StarkRomantic fantasy with vampires | 432 pages | December 10An arena. A binding vow. A mission to kill an ancient vampire emperor. Political intrigue, court dynamics, broken hearts, and morally complicated alliances.Also the tagline: “Bow before the God of Ruin.”Enough said.* ❄️ Needle Lake — Justine ChampineMystery / coming‑of‑age | 256 pages | December 2Two cousins. One winter. One death beneath the ice on Christmas Eve.This one feels quiet, unsettling, and deeply character‑driven — a story about girlhood, secrets, and the dangerous intensity of adolescence. Short, sharp, and likely emotionally devastating.The Bookish GrapevineNot a huge news month, but a few notable moments stood out:* Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series, sadly passed away at age 55 after battling brain cancer.* The Goodreads Choice Awards wrapped up, with wins including:* Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (Romance)* Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Historical Fiction)* Alchemised by SenLinYu (Debut Novel)* Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Romantasy)Some wins surprised us, some didn’t — and some are now firmly on the “approach with caution” list.What’s On Our NightstandsDecember reading = vibes over structure.Stace’s Stack:* Empire of Storms / Tower of Dawn (Tandem Read) — Sarah J. MaasThis tandem read is still very much a full emotional commitment. We’re deep in the political maneuvering, long-game plotting, and POV hopping that makes this stretch of Throne of Glass both rewarding and exhausting. Empire of Storms is bringing the chaos, the heartbreak, and the “everything is about to go wrong” energy, while Tower of Dawn is quietly doing the important character work that hurts more than expected. We’re so close to the end… and yet emotionally unprepared for what comes next.* The Fix — Mia SheridanThis one is hitting harder than expected. The Fix is a romantic thriller that blends emotional trauma, suspense, and a ticking-clock mystery in a way that keeps the ...
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