In this episode, the hosts discuss their last-minute book switch from "Cades" to "Revenant" by R. Valentine - and they're glad they made the change! This post-apocalyptic vampire series combines elements reminiscent of Twilight with the survival dynamics of The Walking Dead, creating what they call a "grown-up version of Twilight."

Set 20+ years after a viral apocalypse that created zombies (called "kooks"), the story follows Abby, a woman living in a fortified Montana town where benevolent vampires have emerged from hiding to help humanity survive. When vampire Ethan arrives in town, secrets about Abby's heritage begin to unravel.

The hosts give the first book 3/5 stars, praising the realistic relationship development, lack of manufactured drama, and adult handling of conflicts. However, they criticize the vanilla main characters and ...