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Welcome to Fictional Analysis with Kajal Shaw! 🎙️ Is that hyped-up romance novel actually worth reading, or is it just another DNF? Let’s find out. I’m Kajal—a 3rd-year B.COM student, aspiring author, and your new favorite book critic. Every week, I dive deep into the fictional world to analyze the good, the bad, and the boring. I review the books so you know what to expect before you read them. Plus, stick around for weekly progress updates as I write my very own novel! 🚨 Tune in for a brand new episode every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Follow the show and stay delusional! ✨

  1. 13h ago

    The Briar U Series by Elle Kennedy Review: Fake Dating, Rivals & Hockey Boys 🏒

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! I am your host, Kajal, and today we are not quite done with the Briar campus yet! I am back to review the entire Briar U series, featuring four brand new couples. In this episode, we break down all four books: The Chase: Summer (an extroverted party girl) and Fitz (an introverted, nerdy hockey player) end up living together. The Risk: Brenna, the Briar coach's daughter, enters a fake dating arrangement with Jake, the rival Harvard captain, just to get her dream internship. The Play: Hunter vows to stop sleeping around so he can focus on hockey, but a friends-to-lovers dynamic with Demi puts his rule to the test. The Dare: A party dare for Taylor turns into a fake relationship with Conor, who becomes her biggest supporter. I am giving this entire series a 5 out of 5 stars! But did any of these hockey players manage to replace Garrett Graham in my mind? You will have to listen to find out! Support the Podcast!Please don't forget to check out my book, From confirmation to campus. It would help me a lot if you could read the Amazon sample and leave a review! Link- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H188ZT4G?ref=sp_email Want free books?DM me for the secret link to the website I use to download my books for free. I will be back next week with another review! Till then, stay delusional.

    9 min

  2. Jun 21

    Off Campus Review: The Shower Scene, The Breakup & The Real Ending

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! I am your host, Kajal, and today we are breaking down the major differences between the Off Campus novel and the series adaptation! In this episode, we discuss: How Garrett's funny, flirty personality in the book compared to his more serious vibe in the show. The iconic shower scene—which was actually added just for the series! The truth about the Justin storyline, and how Hannah's original group partner was actually a boy named Cass. The massive difference in the ending and the real reason for the breakup: Garrett's father blackmailing Hannah! Overall, Garrett Graham stole my heart, and I rate both the book and the series a massive 10 out of 5 stars! Support the Podcast! Please don't forget to check out my newly published book, From Confirmation to Campus. It would help me a lot if you could read the Amazon sample and leave a review. Link- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H188ZT4G?ref=sp_email Want free books? DM me for the secret link to the website I use to download my books for free. I will be back next week with another review! Till then, stay delusional.

    10 min

  3. Jun 17 ·  Bonus

    Tropes I Love vs. Tropes I Hate 🚩🔥 | 100 Listener Bonus!

    Welcome to a special bonus episode of Fictional Analysis! 🎉To celebrate hitting our 100-listener milestone, we are taking a quick break from our regular reviews to talk about my ultimate romance book green flags and red flags. In today's unscripted episode, I am breaking down: Tropes I absolutely LOVE: Second-generation series, the "ice cold to everyone but her" hero (looking at you, Alex Volkov), and the chaotic/funny mafia men. Tropes I absolutely HATE: The dreaded miscommunication trope, weak villains that ruin the stakes, and boring insta-love plots with zero tension! Next week, we will be back to our regular schedule with a highly anticipated book vs. series adaptation review, so make sure you are following along! Support the Podcast!If you want to support the show, please check out my newly published book, From Confirmation to Campus, and leave a review!🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H188ZT4G?ref=sp_email Till then, stay delusional! ✨

    6 min

  4. Jun 14

    The Masked Golden Boy 🧐 | The Devil We Crave Review

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! 🎙️I am your host, Kajal. Today, we are diving into a dark, unhinged, and spicy college romance: The Devil We Crave by Jagger Cole. Achilles Drakos is Knightsblood’s ultimate golden boy—football captain, perfect heir, and completely untouchable. But when Yelena tries to frame someone at a college party and gets caught by Achilles, she quickly realizes he is hiding a very dark persona behind his perfect mask. Tune in to hear my thoughts on: 🎭 The "Golden Boy" who hides a dangerous side 🤫 The secret past that threatens their relationship 🔥 Why this is top-tier second-generation romance! 🔮 My predictions for who ends up together in the next books! 🚨 WE ARE ON TRUE FANS! 🚨Thank you so much to all of you who have supported the show and helped us chart globally. Now that my university exams are officially done, keep an eye out for a very special milestone bonus episode dropping soon! Mentioned in this episode: Book: The Devil We Crave by Jagger Cole Support the Podcast! 🆘 Please do not forget to check out my newly published book, From Confirmation to Campus. The link is right here below, and it would mean the world to me if you could read the Amazon sample and leave a review!🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H188ZT4G?ref=sp_email Want the link to download books for free?DM me, and I will send you my secret source. Till then, stay delusional! ✨

    6 min

  5. Jun 7

    Ranking My Top 3 Fictional Boyfriends 👑 | Milestone Episode

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! 🎙️ I am your host, Kajal. First, a massive thank you to our 107 listeners for helping the podcast grow globally—we even recently ranked #60 on the charts in Ghana! Since my Audit and Finance semester exams are taking up all my time this week, I am giving my brain a much-needed break from studying. Instead of a regular review, we are doing something incredibly fun today: ranking my top 3 all-time favorite fictional book boyfriends! In this episode, we break down: #3 Dante Russo (King of Wrath by Ana Huang): Dante is an Italian billionaire who is forced into marrying Vivian due to her father's blackmail. Despite vowing never to fall in love, he ultimately chooses her over his revenge. I absolutely love his protective, possessive nature. #2 Nikolai Sokolov (God of Fury by Rina Kent): Nikolai is pure chaos, hilarious, and completely unhinged. I love that he relentlessly pursued Brandon and never gave up on him. The ending perfectly showcased his dangerous mafia side, proving he will always protect his lotus flower. #1 Alex Volkov (Twisted Love by Ana Huang): Taking the absolute number one spot is the ice-cold, genius CEO with a photographic memory. The fact that he abandoned his CEO position to go after Ava and spent an entire year trying to win her back makes him unmatched. Plus, his banter with Jules is hilarious! 🚨 Special Announcements: Bonus Episode: To celebrate hitting 100 listeners, I am planning a special bonus episode that will drop after my exams finish up past the 15th! Make sure you are following so you get notified when it is published. My Book: Please check out my book, From Confirmation to Campus. The link is right here in the description, and I would appreciate it so much if you could read the sample and leave a review! Mentioned in this episode: King of Wrath by Ana Huang God of Fury by Rina Kent Twisted Love by Ana Huang From Confirmation to Campus (My Book!) Link to my book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H188ZT4G?ref=sp_email I need your help! 🆘I would appreciate it if you could recommend some spicy and exciting novels to me for next week's review. Want the link to download books for free? DM me, and I will send you the link. Till then, stay delusional! ✨

    7 min

  6. May 31

    My First Alien Romance Review 👽 | The Zodiac Bride Series

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! 🎙️I am your host, Kajal. Today, we are shifting gears completely. I usually stick to mafia or college romance, but today I am reviewing my very first alien romance series! In this episode, we break down books 1 and 2 of The Zodiac Bride series by Laetitia Aldin: The World-Building: In this universe, human experiments created animal-human hybrid species across different planets based on the twelve zodiac signs. Thousands of years later, severe infertility hits these planets, and the authorities discover these humanoids can only reproduce with human females. Book 1: Taurus (Ghauro & Melanie): Melanie is sent from Earth due to accumulated debts and crimes. To clear her name and earn money for her sick grandmother, she agrees to marry Ghauro—a green, horned humanoid with a bull-like tail. While it starts as a transaction, Ghauro falls first. But even after falling in love, Melanie faces the ultimate dilemma: staying with Ghauro or returning to Earth to care for her grandmother. Book 2: Gemini (Nitochi, Baelor & Wendy): This one features a MFM twin-soul romance where twin brothers share the same bride. Nitochi is pure darkness (stronger at night), while Baelor is pure white (stronger during the day). They team up to rescue Wendy, a human female kidnapped by a wealthy villain named Alessio. After a massive explosion during the final battle, the brothers have to find their way back to a happily ever after. The Critique: As a newcomer to sci-fi romance, I found the concept fascinating. However, both novellas lacked a solid, deep plot—everything happened just a bit too easily. Given that the entire series revolves around solving an infertility crisis, I really think the endings should have been more elaborate and included a pregnancy announcement. The Verdict: I am rating these novellas a 3.5 out of 5 stars. It is a decent entry point if you are brand new to alien romance! Mentioned in this episode: Books: Taurus & Gemini (The Zodiac Bride Series) by Laetitia Aldin Tropes: Sci-Fi Romance, Arranged Marriage, Forced Proximity, MFM Romance I need your help! 🆘I would appreciate it if you could recommend some spicy and exciting novels to me for next week's review. Want the link to download books for free?DM me, and I will send you the link to my secret source. Till then, stay delusional! ✨

    8 min

  7. May 24

    Under the Albanian Sun by Eva Winners (Review) | Age Gap Mafia Romance

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! 🎙️I am your host, Kajal. 🚨 Special Announcement: Please do not forget to check out my newly published book, From Confirmation to Campus! It is available in both ebook and paperback formats, and there is a sample you can read right now. I would really appreciate it if you could read it and leave a review! The link is in the description. In this episode, we break down: The Setup: Today we are reviewing a mafia romance titled Under the Albanian Sun, which is the first book in the Under series by Eva Winners. It features an age gap romance between Kian Cortes, who is in his early forties, and Sophie Baldwin, who is around thirty. The Characters: Kian inherited leadership of both the Albanian mafia and the Brazilian cartel from his parents. Sophie is a gynecologist from New York. I really liked how dedicated and responsible she was toward her profession. The Messy Backstory: Sophie's cousin, Kristoff, had a wife named Jacqueline. Jacqueline had an affair with Kristoff's best friend, Jonathan, leading to a pregnancy and a divorce. Bizarrely, Sophie ends up getting together with Jonathan years later while he is trying to leave a very crazy Jacqueline. The Conflict: After Jonathan tragically dies in a car accident with Sophie, she spends months blaming herself. She tries to investigate the accident but is threatened by Jacqueline. To keep her family safe, Sophie flees the states and ends up in Albania. The Romance: Kristoff tells Kian to look after his cousin. And the hero and heroine strike a deal: Kian will eliminate the threat if Sophie spends the summer with him. They slowly start to develop feelings for each other before Sophie is kidnapped. The Critique: I thought the book was decent, but not extraordinary. I was incredibly frustrated by Sophie's decision to be with Jonathan after he betrayed her cousin. Additionally, Jacqueline was not a strong enough character to be a compelling villain, making her role in the story feel pointless. The final fight scene was also quite uninteresting. The Verdict: Overall, the story was just okay, earning a 3 out of 5 stars from me. There is a huge revelation at the end, so you will have to read the book to find out if Kian saves her in time! Mentioned in this episode: Book: Under the Albanian Sun by Eva Winners My Book: From Confirmation to Campus I need your help! 🆘I would appreciate it if you could recommend some spicy and exciting novels to me for next week's review. Want the link to download books for free? DM me, and I will send you the link to the website I use. Till then, stay delusional! ✨ Link to my book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H188ZT4G?ref=sp_email

    4 min

  8. May 17

    The Enemies-to-Lovers Business Rivalry 🧐 | King of Gluttony Review

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! 🎙️I am your host, Kajal. 🚨 Special Announcement: My debut novella, From Confirmation to Campus, is officially published and available on Amazon! This book is incredibly close to my heart, and it would mean the world to me if you grabbed a copy and left a review. You can find the link right here in the description. In this episode, we break down: The Setup: Today, we are reviewing King of Gluttony, the highly anticipated sixth book in the King of Sins series by multi-million bestselling author Ana Huang. The Cultural Representation: I was so giddy reading this because the female lead, Maya Singh, is Indian! Ana Huang beautifully wove our culture into the story, from Maya and her Nani eating dosa with chai, to everyone wearing lehengas for a cousin's wedding, and even including the song "Maula Mere Maula" in the official playlist. Hearing her mother say "are baap re" just felt so homely and amusing. The Plot & The Rivalry: Maya and Sebastian Laurent are childhood rivals whose fathers have been best friends for decades. After attending the same boarding school and college, their fathers force them to collaborate on a massive business venture blending luxury restaurants with frozen food. Of course, forced proximity leads to them crossing the line from enemies to lovers. The Conflict: Just as they plan to announce their relationship, their fathers have a massive fight and forbid the families from seeing each other. We also see Sebastian deal with past trauma triggered during their business launch. Character Deep Dive: I absolutely loved their healthy rivalry and playful banter. Sebastian is a joker, but he protects Maya (even from a snake!) and comforts her with her favorite chocolate. Maya is fiercely competitive, though she rarely beats him. The Cameos: Long-time readers will be thrilled to see appearances from Vivian and Dante, Kia and Isabella, Vuk and Ayana, plus glimpses of Alex Volkov and Christian Harper! The Verdict: I have absolutely zero complaints about this one. It is a flawless 5 out of 5 stars from me! Mentioned in this episode: Book: King of Gluttony by Ana Huang My Book: From Confirmation to Campus (Available on Amazon! ) I need your help! 🆘I would appreciate it if you could recommend some spicy and exciting novels to me for next week's review. Link for my book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H188ZT4G?ref=sp_email Want the link to download books for free? DM me, and I will send you the link to my secret source. Till then, stay delusional! ✨

    6 min
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Welcome to Fictional Analysis with Kajal Shaw! 🎙️ Is that hyped-up romance novel actually worth reading, or is it just another DNF? Let’s find out. I’m Kajal—a 3rd-year B.COM student, aspiring author, and your new favorite book critic. Every week, I dive deep into the fictional world to analyze the good, the bad, and the boring. I review the books so you know what to expect before you read them. Plus, stick around for weekly progress updates as I write my very own novel! 🚨 Tune in for a brand new episode every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Follow the show and stay delusional! ✨

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