In this very special episode of YA, We Read It! Meggie and Laura are joined by Ellie Petro to deep dive into "Extras." Taking place 3 years after Tally and her friends changed the world, we're introduced to 15-year-old Aya Fuse who has big dreams of being famous. It's an interesting direction for a 4th book, but can it keep up with the trilogy and world we've grown to love? If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, a...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 50 min
**TW: discussions of self-harm in this episode** The big finale of Specials is HERE and war is quickly approaching. You won't want to miss Laura and Meggie talking through the whirlwind wrap-up to the third book. Can Tally and Shay stop what they've accidentally started? Will Tally finally stop being Special? Also, what happened to Zane?! If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and @laura_nicole_petro. This show is...
May 26, 2021•49 min
**TW: discussions of self-harm in this episode** Meggie and Laura discuss the next section of Specials, and the stakes are RISING! Is Fausto alive? What happened to Andrew? Will Zane make it to the New Smoke? The hunt is on as Tally and Shay try to find where the New Smoke could possibly be located. And we realize more than ever the damage the Special surgery has done to the Cutters. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yee...
May 19, 2021•41 min
Forget being "bubbly," because, for the newly Special Tally, it's all about being "icy." Shay's in charge of the Cutters (TW: brief mentions of self-harm in this ep!) and she's out to destroy the Smoke by any means necessary. Tune in as Laura and Meggie discuss the chaos that's starting to unfold! If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and @laura_nicole_petro. This show is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to foll...
May 12, 2021•39 min
You don't want to miss Meggie and Laura's hot discourse of the last part of Pretties, where Tally is once again alone in the wilderness. It's 1 part Adventure, 1 part Action, and ALL parts "we are still Team David and Fausto is our new favorite character even though he's seldomly mentioned." If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and @laura_nicole_petro. This show is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us,...
May 05, 2021•44 min
***TW: Self Harm*** Everyone's itching to stay as "bubbly" as possible. What does bubbly even mean? In a way, it means absolutely everything, but also nothing at all... poetic, don't you think? Laura and Meggie think so too. They're here to guide you through the next part of Pretties, as Tally and her new-beau Zane (who sadly, still isn't David) try to find a way out of the city. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_...
Apr 28, 2021•40 min
With all the champagne, costume parties, and pleasure gardens, life in New Pretty Town for the newly pretty Tally is (for lack of a better word) pretty great! But of course, Meggie and Laura know everything is not always as it seems (because they read the first book, duh!). Regardless, they are ready to discuss book 2 of Scott Westerfeld's trilogy and all the very pretty and not-so-pretty things that come along with it. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to...
Apr 21, 2021•34 min
This week on YA, We Read It! Your hosts, Laura and Meggie have completely hurled themselves into Uglies world as they rip through the final pages of the first book. Tally has single-handedly (and accidentally) destroyed The Smoke and is on a mission to redeem herself, but like most redemption stories, that's much easier said than done. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and @laura_nicole_petro. This show is a ...
Apr 14, 2021•42 min
It's time for the second part of Uglies, the first book in Scott Westerfeld's trilogy, and Meggie and Laura are dying to discuss what happens next! Tally makes her way to the elusive haven that is "The Smoke." Once she arrives, her internal tug of war begins: should she stay living in the wild with her new friends and the boy she's falling for? Or should she betray hundreds of people so she can finally turn pretty? If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to chec...
Apr 07, 2021•33 min
Embarking on the adventure that will be season 2 of their podcast, Laura and Meggie strap in to read the dystopian Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld. In a future world of hoverboards and interface rings, where people get to have a surgery that will turn them pretty forever, what could possibly go wrong? It turns out a lot of things! Like, a LOT of things. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and @laura_nicole_p...
Mar 31, 2021•36 min
Gather round dear listener for a very special episode of YA, We Read It! Meggie and Laura sit down to have a thoughtful discussion and ultimately bring closure to their time reading The Clique Series by Lisi Harrison. First hitting book stores almost 17 years ago, did this early aughts YA series stand the test of time? What drew us in when we were younger? And what do we wish was different now? Plus, what's in store for season 2?! If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don'...
Mar 24, 2021•36 min
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the end of the Clique series, and it was the end of YA, We Read It's 1st season... and you better believe your hosts are ready to wrap up their time reading the Clique books with a bang. It may be the end of the Pretty Committee, but Laura and Meggie are just getting started. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and @laura_nicole_petro. This show is a p...
Mar 17, 2021•39 min
My little phony? More like Massie's worst nightmares! Meggie and Laura are just one book away from finishing the Clique series and the war between Massie and Claire is on. From lice scares to bed-bug pranks, the former friends are ready to brawl. Your hosts can't help but wonder, is Massie finally losing it? Also, can you buy centipedes at a pet store? If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and @laura_nicole_petro...
Mar 03, 2021•46 min
Kicking off this episode, Laura introduces her very own fan theory that puts the book in a brand new lens for her and Meggie. The two discuss Massie's ever-changing mood and stalker-mindset as she tries to force her friends to ditch all their crushes for 9th graders. Does Massie actually have everyone's best interest in mind or is she just trying to lock her own crush down? The answer will not surprise you. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out th...
Feb 17, 2021•42 min
This week in Clique world: it's the ultimate alpha showdown. Alicia has started a new boy/girl clique and Massie, determined to stay relevant, hires actors to join her new crew. Meanwhile, the annual "Ho Ho Homeless" Fundraiser which donates last season's couture to Westchester's homeless population is fast approaching. Tune in as Meggie and Laura try to make sense of it all! This show is a part of The Social Podcast Network if you wanna work with us or follow us more, check us out at thesocialp...
Feb 03, 2021•38 min
It's a big episode for Laura and Meggie as they discuss probably the most relatable Clique book to date. Kristen and Dylan are finally given plots and at the center of the story! Massie starts her own cringe-worthy cheerleading team for the Soccer boys, Kristen finds herself trying to keep everyone happy, Dylan is crushing on Massie's ex, and your hosts discuss which Clique girl would win in a metal cage match. This show is a part of The Social Podcast Network if you wanna work with us or follow...
Jan 20, 2021•50 min
Meggie and Laura dive into the 9th Clique book where lo and behold, Massie and the rest of the Pretty Committee are entering eighth grade on the brink of turning into serious LBRs (Losers Beyond Repair). After a "mysterious" flood, the Briarwood Boys have invaded OCD and Massie's new boyfast means crushes are strictly off-limits. Get your wheelie suitcases ready to go, because in this episode we're about to enter the wild world of overflow trailers, robot baby subplots, secret crushes, and Subwa...
Jan 06, 2021•34 min
Dear listeners, Laura and Meggie, your beloved best friends/hosts, were NOT ready for this one. The Pretty Committee gets the gift of ESP. That's right, they get access to a secret camera that live streams the Briarwood Boys' "Emotional Sensitivity Powwows" (aka Group Therapy) to their secret room in the school basement. Can they use their newfound power for good? Or will it lead to a whole mess of self-sabotage that comes to a screeching standstill at Skye's end of the year couples party? If yo...
Dec 23, 2020•45 min
Meggie and Laura jump into the 7th Clique book just like the Pretty Committee jumps right back into the 7th Grade after their star-studded expulsion. The school year is ending and that can only mean ONE thing: the 8th-grade alpha, Skye Hamilton, has orchestrated a scavenger hunt for the key to a secret room in their luxurious private school – Duh! Get ready, because it's 'winner gets to take the coveted alpha spot' and the Pretty Committee is desperate to stay on top! If you enjoy the show pleas...
Dec 09, 2020•37 min
Laura and Meggie are in for a real doozy as they discuss the 6th Clique book "Dial L for Loser". The girls have just been expelled from their prestigious private school and instead of facing any sort of punishment, they're asked to audition for a big Hollywood movie. (Trust us, we were shocked too!) It's OUT with the New York winter and IN with the California sunshine as the Pretty Committee gets a little too competitive with each other. Quick, someone Dial D for DRAMA! If you enjoy the show ple...
Nov 25, 2020•40 min
This week, hosts and best friends Meggie and Laura are itching to discuss the 5th Clique book where the Pretty Committee is embarking on a co-ed camping trip for President's Day weekend. Will Claire be able to win Cam back? Will Massie be able to keep the secret that she hasn't lip-kissed anyone? Also someone please tell us why Kristen lives under a bed for this entire book?!? If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg...
Nov 11, 2020•37 min
In this episode, Laura and Meggie discuss the wild-ride that is the fourth book in the Clique series. Alicia's really hot & big-chested cousin, Nina comes all the way from Spain and quickly gives Massie and the rest of the girls a run for their popularity. Nina uses her charm and good looks to steal all the crushes she can, causing a feud between our beloved Pretty Committee and their new nemesis. With the Valentine's Day Dance quickly approaching will these girls accept defeat and go solo? ...
Oct 28, 2020•40 min
Hosts and best friends Meggie & Laura are dying to discuss the third Clique novel, Revenge of the Wannabes. The series takes a turn, leading the book from Alicia's perspective as she abandons her usual friends in hopes to start her own clique. On the other end Massie is trying to keep control of her friends by forbidding Claire to hangout with the boy she likes. Tune in as we discuss the importance of supporting your friends and the unlikely realities of cheating in a fashion show launching ...
Oct 14, 2020•38 min
In this episode, Laura and Meggie are reading the second book in Lisi Harrion's The Clique Series: Best Friends For Never. Halloween has arrived and Massie and Claire are stuck planning a Halloween party that's sure to be a tween rager for all their 7th and 8th grade peers. Soon after, a choice run-in with some revealing clothes prompts the girls' school to consider uniforms (trust us, it's wild!) Tune in as your hosts discuss the ins and outs of friends having crushes on the same person and why...
Oct 14, 2020•38 min
Kicking off the first season of "YA, We Read It!" Meggie and Laura dive into The Clique Series by Lisi Harrison – where infamously, the only thing harder than getting in is staying in. In this episode they discuss book number 1 in the series, where Claire Lyons has just moved from Florida to upstate New York and desperately wants to fit in with Massie Block, the most popular girl in school. What will Meggie and Laura remember from their own middle school lives as they re-read this series from th...
Oct 07, 2020•35 min
Friendship, adventure, first kisses, first fights, and sometimes supernatural: Young Adult novels are a treasure given to us by authors around the world. Best friends and comedians Laura Petro and Meggie Gates are sitting down for their very own book club to reread the series that shaped their school years in "YA, We Read It!" because yes. Yes, they did actually read it. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram, @yeehaw_meg, and ...
Sep 18, 2020•24 sec
