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MATE by Ali Hazelwood | February Book of the Month

Season 1 Episode 200

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Nerds… we’re back in the pack. 🐺🔥

For our February Book of the Month, we’re diving into Mate, the sequel from Ali Hazelwood — and we have so much to say.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • How this sequel expands the world and raises the stakes
  • Seeing beloved characters again (and why we were so happy to be back)
  • The new characters who completely stole our hearts
  • Our favorite scenes (yes, THOSE scenes)
  • The tension, the devotion, the pack politics
  • And why Ali’s paranormal era is working for us

There’s something so satisfying about returning to a world you already love — and Mate gave us that comfort while still delivering new dynamics, deeper emotion, and major swoon moments.

We’re celebrating the old characters, obsessing over the new ones, and breaking down why this sequel felt bigger, bolder, and even more intense.

Come howl with us. 🐺💋

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***Produced by Jen Hardin***