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We’re doing a full deep-dive into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood — the tension, the tropes, the chemistry that could power the National Grid, and the moments that had us pausing to stare dramatically into the middle distance. Is it peak Hazelwood? Is it feral? Is it soft? Is it both? We discuss.

There is, of course, chaos.

And because we can never stay on topic for long, we also answer the extremely important, civilisation-defining question:

Which fictional character would you trust to plan your wedding?

Would you go full spreadsheet control freak? Soft-hearted romantic? Unhinged wildcard? Someone who’d elope you to Vegas by accident? We debate, we disagree, we absolutely judge each other’s choices.

Expect:
• Bookish analysis with just enough depth to justify the title
• Mild chaos
• Strong opinions
• Possibly questionable wedding planning decisions

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This week on The Cosy Cup Book Club, we’re joined by author Merel van der Calk to chat about her romantasy novel Veiled in Grey — secrets, tension, morally questionable decisions, and the kind of emotional damage we absolutely signed up for.

Meanwhile, Rosie’s Bit on the Side takes a truly unhinged turn into literary territory nobody asked for but everyone now has to live with: a story about a sentient pillow. Yes. A pillow. With thoughts. And feelings. And frankly more emotional availability than most fictional men.

Cosy drink in hand, judgement firmly suspended, and dignity left at the door — come join the book club you don’t have to do the reading for.

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This week we’re diving into First Time Caller

We chat first impressions, emotional damage, romantic tension, and the characters we would one hundred per cent argue with in real life. Is confidence attractive or just loud? Who thinks they’re mysterious but is actually just bad at communicating? And which book boyfriend would crumble the second he heard “you’re live on air”?

As always, expect strong opinions, mild delusion, questionable loyalty to problematic favourites, and at least one character we defend far more passionately than they deserve.

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