We love messy family dramas and today our podcasters are talking about two newer releases, The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha and Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong. These two contemporary fiction novels tackle big families with big drama, from handing over the family business to momfluencers ignoring their kids’ consent. Tune in for thoughtful and nuanced discussions of the books and these themes.

Murder Among the Millionaires (0:22)

In this segment, Jordy dives into The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha, a murder mystery packed with family drama, high stakes, and Succession-style power plays. From Luxury island intrigue to explosive secrets and betrayal, we’re unpacking what made this thriller an addictive read–and where it could have surprised us more

Hate Follow: Navigating Social Media as an Extremely Online Parent (5:38)

When Steph, Mariquita, and Nox read Erin Quinn-Kong’s Hate Follow, they had FEELINGS. In this conversation, they share how the book sparked thoughts on navigating social media as a parent, influencer culture, and setting (and respecting) healthy boundaries.

Books/Resources Mentioned: 

The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha

Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong 

Momfluenced by Sara Petersen 

Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli 

A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men - The New York Times 

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