Before we get into this week's episode, we would like to announce a giveaway for Cina Pelayo's new novel Children of Chicago, which hits shelves on March 9th via Polis Books/ Agora. Want a chance to win? Tune into this week's episode for details, though I forgot to mention that this giveaway is open to US residents only. We're super excited for the release of Cina's novel and wish you luck!
This week on the podcast, we're excited to have the opportunity to welcome Gemma Amor to the show to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Girl on Fire, which is out now! Also, there are mild spoilers for Girl on Fire in this episode, so if you haven't read it yet, definitely grab a copy and then come back for the episode! Girl on Fire follows Ruby Miller as she strikes out on her own for the first time, finally escaping her brutal family life and traumatic past. She hits the road in her cherry red 1989 Pontiac Bonneville but is involved in a car crash on a desolate road that alters her life forever. Girl on Fire is a jaw-droppingly awesome novel with action-packed scenes and hints at a much larger world. It's a story of revenge and redemption and if you're looking for a coming-of-age novel that subverts traditional tropes, this is a novel that you absolutely need on your shelves. It's a blazing fast read that is sure to grip you right from the first page and we can promise you that you won't forget Ruby Miller any time soon.