In this episode, we discuss Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri, joined by the author herself. It’s a powerful story of motherhood, identity, and the phantom life that lingers in the background. We unpack the choices, struggles, and regrets that make Leah O’Connor’s journey unforgettable.LinksOfficial author website: (https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/) Book on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea) Jessica Guerrieri on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/50861087.Jessica_Guerrieri)Chapters(01:23) - Why Krsity picked this book (04:05) - Book summary (clean) (05:29) - SPOILER ALERT (05:45) - Kristy's review (07:09) - Jon's review (08:30) - A metaphorical title (10:16) - A phantom life (15:04) - Sympathetic or infuriating (18:07) - Reliable or unreliable (20:38) - Shaping a sense of self (23:23) - Leah’s relationships (27:26) - Paving another path (30:24) - Making different choices (32:53) - Failures or societal pressures (35:03) - More from the ending? (39:39) - Interview with Jessica (01:08:49) - Final thoughts

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