Annie and Laura sit down with Dr. Melissa Dymond. This was a true treat!

Get ready for an inspiring and empowering conversation as we dive into her journey as an author, her unique voice in the literary world, and the passion behind her dual edition medical romcoms.

Dr. Dymond brings heart, intellect, and fire to the page, and we can’t wait for you to hear what she has to share. Whether you’re a writer, reader, or simply love a good conversation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Are book subscription boxes really worth it?

In this episode of the Blush & Burn Books Podcast, Annie & Laura dive into the world of book boxes—the ones we love, the ones we’ve dropped, and whether they’re truly worth the hype.

We’re spilling all the bookish tea ☕ as we chat about exclusive editions, special merch, and whether the price tag matches the value. Are book boxes a collector’s dream or just another subscription to cancel? Tune in to find out!

**Topics Covered:**

📦 Our favorite book box subscriptions

💸 The ones we’ve canceled & why

📚 Exclusive editions vs. standard books

03:11 - Luna & Lore - https://lunaandloreshop.com/

09:34 - Illumicrate - https://us.illumicrate.com/collections/subscriptions-no-prepaid?page=1

17:39 - Arcane Society - https://arcanesociety.com/

24:21 - Fairyloot - https://fairyloot.com/compare-subscriptions/

28:06 - Bookish Box - https://thebookishshop.com/pages/subscription-box

33:37 - Page & Wick - https://pageandwick.co.uk/

35:59 - Moonlight - https://moonlightbookbox.com/

Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Do you subscribe to any book boxes?

Which ones are your must-haves—or ones you’ve ditched? 👀👇

We Read 1-Star Reviews of Our Favorite Books… and We Have Thoughts!

Ever wondered what people really think about your favorite books? In this episode of Blush & Burn Books Podcast, we dive into the 1-star reviews—but not just any books. We’re tackling the books we absolutely love and reading the most brutal, unhinged, and downright hilarious negative reviews we could find!

From romance to fantasy and those spicy reads that live rent-free in our hearts, no book is safe from the internet’s most savage critics. Do we agree? Will we be personally offended? (Spoiler: Probably.)

Books We Cover:

Our all-time favorite reads

Books that got 1-star but we gave 5 stars