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Readers AND Authors Are Being MAJORLY Let Down By The Publishing Industry

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

This week, we’re discussing reports of indie bookshops left waiting for major releases while big retailers allegedly put copies on shelves early. From missed sales and release parties to spoilers and frustrated readers, who takes…
Dark Romance Needs Trigger Warnings… But Thrillers Get a Pass?!

October 12, 2026 · 43 min

Dark romance often comes with a long list of trigger warnings, but what about thrillers and horror? 👀 This week, we’re discussing why expectations differ between genres, whether content warnings spoil the story, and when a warning starts…
His Own BROTHER?! That’s Where We Closed the Book… | DNF DIARIES🔥

October 5, 2026 · 47 min

A romance scene involving WHO?! 👀 We’re opening your DNF Diaries to discuss questionable character decisions, disappointing plots, and the moments that made you close the book. Plus, one listener shares how an author took their feedback…
The Love Among the Pages Event Has BookTok TALKING… and Not in a Good Way

September 28, 2026 · 41 min

What happened at Love Amongst the Pages in London, Ontario? This week on Plot Twist, Please, we’re talking through the book event drama, the reactions online, and our thoughts on it all. 📚☕ CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro 6:46 - getting into the…
She Removed The Spice From 5 Published Books.. Can She Do That?! | Elisabeth Wheatley Controversy

September 21, 2026 · 38 min

In Part Two, we discuss author Elisabeth Wheatley’s controversial decision to remove explicit content from her previously published novels. Where does an author’s creative freedom end and what do they owe readers who already purchased the…

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EXPLICIT Books Are Being Marketed to Teenagers?! | The Disturbing Adultification of YA Books: Part One

September 14, 2026 · 53 min

When did Young Adult books become so… adult? In Part One of this discussion, we explore the increasingly blurred boundary between YA and adult fiction from explicit content and misleading covers to adult books being recommended to…
The Author Changed the Characters’ NAMES Mid-Series?! | DNF Diaries 🔥

September 7, 2026 · 38 min

Our listeners are taking over DNF Diaries and they did NOT hold back! From characters whose names mysteriously changed in the final book to a thriller that wasn’t thrilling, an accidental encounter with childhood smut, and a book that…
Wattpad Is Getting Rid of Smut?! BookTok Is FREAKING OUT!

August 31, 2026 · 41 min

TikTok is spiraling over claims that Wattpad is cracking down on smut and explicit content, but what’s actually happening? Today, we’re breaking down the alleged Wattpad smut ban, the BookTok reactions, and whether readers really need to…
This BookTok Creator Wants $1,000 to REVIEW Your Book?! | PB Squamer Controversy

August 24, 2026 · 42 min

A BookTok creator is facing backlash after revealing that indie authors would need to pay up to $1,000 for him to read and review their books. Today, we’re breaking down the controversy, his response, and the bigger conversation around…
Are YOU Actually Reading? The Reading Police Are COMING for BookTok!

August 17, 2026 · 56 min

This week on Plot Twist, Please, we’re talking about the rise of the “reading police” on BookTok — from creators being accused of lying about the books they’ve read, to people analyzing pristine bookshelves, Goodreads goals, Fable stats…
The Daggermouth Controversy, $2 Million Book Deals Dropped & AI DESTROYING BOOKS?! | ft Nathan James

August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

AI is changing publishing in more ways than one. This week, we're unpacking the Daggermouth controversy, discussing whether AI accusations have become modern-day witch hunts, hearing from aspiring fantasy author Nathan James, and exploring…
The 'Haunting Adeline' Movie Announcement Sparked BookTok's Most TOXIC Debate Yet...

August 3, 2026 · 53 min

The announcement of a Haunting Adeline film adaptation has sparked one of the most divisive conversations the online book community has seen this year. In this episode of Plot Twist, Please, we break down what happened, present both…

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About the show

Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists.✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space!📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo🎧 Available on all major podcast platformsFor inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com