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February 22, 2025 109 mins

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 18 of That Pretentious Book Club!

This week, Spoons, Wheezy, and Gino are venturing into a world of treacherous fae, forbidden love, and a Cinderella story like you've never seen before. In Ash by Malinda Lo, we’re diving deep into a fable reimagined—a tale of grief, magic, romance, and a powerful journey of self-discovery. 

Tune in as we give this enchanting novel a thorough review, complete with the full spectrum of pinkies-up ratings, ranging from “must-read” to “meh, not so much.”

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Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Ash!

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