These Popular BookTok Books DID NOT Live Up to the Hype… And Yes, We Fought 😭
These Popular BookTok Books DID NOT Live Up to the Hype… And Yes, We Fought 😭  
Podcast: Plot Twist, Please
Published On: Mon Apr 13 2026
Description: This week on Plot Twist Please, we’re calling out the books that BookTok SWEARS are amazing… and asking the real question: are they actually good… or just popular?We each brought our picks for overhyped and underhyped reads and let’s just say… we did NOT agree. From viral fantasy favourites to dark romance obsessions, nothing was safe. ⚠️ Full spoiler warning — these are DNF stories!🍸 Today’s drink: Cassandra's Wedding Wine💌 Want to be featured in the next DNF Diaries? Send your submissions to hello@plottwistplease.com🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full.CONFORM - https://youtu.be/4VnZEw66xi4WE WHO WILL DIE - https://youtu.be/Lkaw9T1pU7kDAGGERMOUTH - NOT YET AN EPISODE WHOOPS___________________________________________________________________________________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!BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plottwistpleasepod🎧 Available on all major podcast platformsFor inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.comINTRO Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967DMusic by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972Support the show