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Our time in Bayview is almost over but there needs to be just a little more drama before we leave.Phoebe and Emma finally confront Owen about his role in the Truth or Dare game, setting off a chain of events that sends Phoebe on a solo mission where she comes face to face with some familiar wallpaper.Meanwhile, as Nate cleans out his closet, Bronwyn debates whether to turn crucial evidence over to the Bayview police. One of those things will prove usefulLater that night, a simple request for a ride spirals into a terrifying night for Addy. And with the end drawing closer, its time for something terrible to happen to Nate...again.Like what you hear? Follow, subscribe, leave a review, etc. And come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod.

Let’s make one thing clear, this is officially a Kris Fan Account™, and these chapters absolutely prove why. Karen M. McManus really delivered in chapters 26–30. We’re talking angst, mystery, surprise stalkers, giant hats, and another kidnapping. Just Bayview things.The crew attempts a calm, drama-free beach day, but Detective Maeve is booked and busy as always. A high-speed chase results in a very angry Cooper and Addy gets hit with some shocking news that sends her back into a tailspin.Nate. Deserves. Nice things. And he finally gets them! Even more shocking... he finds an unlikely ally in Vanessa. Do we like her? Still no. But she's working on herself and we can appreciate that. Character development is powerful.Phoebe does some self reflection and tries to make ammends, just before Emma stumbles onto a chilling discovery. And of course: Kris, the backbone of this entire operation, the moment, the icon, and an absolute king. Once again, he swoops in to push the story forward like the legend he is. We adore him.Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple, Overcast, or wherever you're hearing this and join us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod.

Nate and Bronwyn recruit Patrick for their latest shenanigans, and shocker: it immediately leads to a gruesome discovery. Silver lining. it comes with another clue about the new game! Addy and Keely have the “what are we?” talk, and Addy’s mom makes a last-ditch attempt at being supportive. Vanessa tries soft-launching her redemption arc at what should’ve been a party but somehow doubles as a Murder Club meeting. Classic Bayview.Over at the Lawson house, someone finally recommends therapy only for the idea to be yeeted directly into the trash. Emma realizes how far gone Owen is and Phoebe gets to briefly bask in her rightness before heading off to meet Lucinda (queen of our hearts) for the inside scoop on Jake’s mom.Does all of this look extremely suspicious from the outside? Absolutely. Are any of us being questioned? Absolutely not. The BPD cannot be bothered.We close with Jake’s dad using his own child as emotional ammunition against Katherine, and honestly… the ick is off the charts.Karen, you're literally the best!Like what you hear? Follow us, leave us some stars, and make your way over the instagram and check us out at @readafrigginbookpod

Friend of the pod Karen M. McManus delivers some big laughs this week which means something terrible is definitely about to happen. But for now, we’re soaking up every chaotic moment with our favorite friends, even when their love language is making everyone uncomfortable.When Bronwyn is five minutes late, everyone immediately spirals into panic and launches a full-blown search-and-rescue mission only to stumble across the world’s worst person and his dumb wallpaper.Luis tries to get Cooper to enjoy the finer things in life, while Cooper is just out here trying to buy himself a Subaru.Phoebe finally opens up to Knox and regrets it almost instantly.And Kris? Kris is still smarter than all of us.Tune in for drama, laughs, and questionable decisions.Like what you hear? Give us a follow and join us over on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod

Things are ramping up with the Bayview Crew after Phoebe's disappearance. Everyone goes into detective mode trying to find her, she struggles to remember anything she can about the fuzzy shadow figure that took her, and the Bayview PD is mishandling everything as usual. Like what you're hearing? HIt the follow button and come hang out with us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod

This week, we continue our recap of Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Next, and things are really starting to spiral.Nate and Bronwyn are fighting to create a safe space for women, but his roommates are terrible people and don't deserve nice things. Jake’s back around town, and everyone’s on edge trying to avoid him. Addie finds a brief escape at the mall, but she has to spend the day with her mom, so is it really a win?Meanwhile, a Fourth of July party turns dangerous after an Instagram post sends Phoebe reeling. The only silver lining? The gang comes together for Cooper’s commercial viewing party. He’s a terrible actor, but don’t you dare say that out loud, or we are no longer friends.Like what you're hearing? Please leave us a comment, subscribe for more episodes, and follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod for more fun!