The Cover Girls: A Book Podcast

The Cover Girls
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Welcome to The Cover Girls, where we talk books the way you actually want to hear about them. We’re a group of teen readers sharing our takes on the stories we can’t stop thinking about—from new YA releases to the ones that broke us (in a good way). No boring reviews. No gatekeeping. Just honest conversations, a lot of opinions, and the occasional unhinged rant over fictional characters. New episodes whenever we finish the book 😉 Contact: covergirlspodcast@gmail.com

  1. 4d ago

    Six of Crows

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re going on a heist in Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo—a captivating novel with action, adventure, and a not-so-average crew of six outcasts. From the intense plot and breaking people out of prison to unique personalities of our characters, this book has plot twists, romance, and even some magic. Welcome to Keterdam, where both good and evil reside. Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    Six of Crows

  2. Aug 9

    NEW: Teen Takeaway Episode

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re switching things up with a new special edition teen takeaway episode! We’ll dive into how romance in young adult novels affect teens in the real world. From the bad boy trope and unreasonable expectations to how it impacts our lives, this episode covers it all. Join us as we break down classic tropes in our favorite books, all while connecting it to the patriarchy. P.S. The total patriarchy mentions were 5 Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    NEW: Teen Takeaway Episode

  3. Aug 2

    An Ember in the Ashes

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re diving into a desert fantasy in An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir—an intense story with beautiful writing, romance, and tons of plot twists. From the trials to find a new emperor and a hunt for a missing brother to the clever world building, this book has rebellion, intrigue, and spies on the inside. Join us as we venture into the most dangerous school in the Martial Empire: Blackcliff Military Academy. Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    An Ember in the Ashes

  4. Jul 19

    The Prison Healer

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re swapping dystopian for a magical fantasy in The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni—a suspenseful tale packed with mystery, romance, and life or death stakes. From intense elemental trials and an untraceable illness to the unique personality of our main character, this book has secrets, thrills, and enough plot twists for a lifetime. Prepare yourself as we step into Zalindov Prison, where danger gets a new meaning. Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    The Prison Healer

  5. Jul 12

    Girls with Sharp Sticks

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re switching pirates for a dystopian academy in Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young—a feminist thriller loaded with mystery, suspense, and a sisterhood smashing the patriarchy. From disappearances and controlling professors to the gorgeous character arc of our female main character, this book gives drama, secrets, and major plot twists. Brace yourself as we step into Innovations Academy, where nothing is as it seems. Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    Girls with Sharp Sticks

  6. Jul 5

    Daughter of the Pirate King

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re swapping superheroes for pirates, magic, and all the romantic tension with Daughter of the Pirate King by Trisha Levenseller—a swashbuckling fantasy packed with sharp banter, intense stakes, and loads of betrayal. From staged captures and a missing piece of a map to the perfectly timed sarcasm between our lead and romantic interest, this book delivers laughs, suspense, and plenty of plot twists. Take your Dramamine and prepare for wild seas—it’s gonna be a crazy one. Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    Daughter of the Pirate King

  7. May 19

    Renegades

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re trading in fairy-tale glamour for the gritty, glamorous world of superheroes with Renegades by Marissa Meyer—a thrilling, action-packed ride that blends moral complexity, found family, and slow-burn romance into a story that’s as thought-provoking as it is addictive. From the morally gray antiheroes of the Renegades to the fiery determination of the prodigies fighting to take them down, this book delivers high-stakes drama, razor-sharp dialogue, and a love story that simmers beneath the surface, threatening to boil over at any moment. We’re breaking it all down: the twists that left us breathless, the character dynamics that stole our hearts, and whether Renegades truly lives up to its reputation as a must-read for fans of morally ambiguous heroes and enemies-to-lovers tension. Get ready for loyalty to be tested, fragile alliances, and a line between good and evil that isn’t as clear as it seems. Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    Renegades

  8. May 12

    Fake Skating

    This week on The Cover Girls, we’re swapping magic for fake dating, ice hockey drama, and all the awkward tension imaginable with Fake Skating by Lynn Painter—a hilarious and heart-melting rom-com packed with sharp banter, chaotic chemistry, and plenty of secondhand embarrassment in the best way. From staged romance antics and competitive skating pressure to the perfectly timed sarcasm between our leads, this book delivers laughs, swoons, and an unexpectedly emotional core. We’re breaking it all down: the moments that had us giggling, the scenes that completely melted our hearts, and whether Fake Skating truly sticks the landing as the ultimate fake-dating romance with a side of ice rink chaos. Lace up your skates and prepare for feelings—it’s a wildly fun ride. Credits: Cover Girl by Big Time Rush

    Fake Skating
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Welcome to The Cover Girls, where we talk books the way you actually want to hear about them. We’re a group of teen readers sharing our takes on the stories we can’t stop thinking about—from new YA releases to the ones that broke us (in a good way). No boring reviews. No gatekeeping. Just honest conversations, a lot of opinions, and the occasional unhinged rant over fictional characters. New episodes whenever we finish the book 😉 Contact: covergirlspodcast@gmail.com

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