This week on Matcha Made Us Read It, we’re discussing Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo — covering Chapters 1 through “The Descent,” and the plot is already DARK 😭🕯️

We get thrown right back into the chaos with Alex Stern trying to navigate Yale’s secret societies while dealing with ghosts, danger, missing people, and secrets that somehow just keep getting worse 👀 Every chapter feels like another layer of “this cannot possibly get more messed up” … and then it DOES.

In this episode we talk about:
☕ our theories so far
🕯️ the creepy atmosphere and dark academia vibes
👻 Alex’s struggles and the pressure she’s carrying
📖 suspicious characters we don’t trust AT ALL
😭 moments that confused us, stressed us out, or made us pause and reread
🔍 all the little details Leigh Bardugo casually drops that feel important later

And can we talk about “The Descent” because ??? The tension, the buildup, the imagery… we were STRESSED.

No spoilers beyond this section please — we’re reading and spiraling one chapter at a time together 🖤

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Come spend some cozy time with us as we dive into the world of matcha 🍵💚

In this Matcha & Chismis, we’re trying different matcha brands, learning the basics, and figuring out our favorites along the way. It’s all about experimenting, sipping, and sharing honest thoughts.

Plus, we have a special guest—Romelyn—joining us for the chismis, laughs, and taste tests 🤍

If you’ve ever been curious about matcha or just want a chill, aesthetic watch, this one’s for you ✨

Don’t forget to check out the full video on our YouTube page!

Secrets, Grays & Shocking Twists

We’ve reached the end of Ninth House and WOW… we are NOT okay 😭

In this episode, we break down the jaw-dropping finale—unpacking all the dark magic, hidden truths, and twists that left us speechless. From Alex’s journey to everything that went down with Lethe, we’re sharing our thoughts, theories, and emotional reactions 👀

Don’t forget to check out our late-night matcha date at Café Nul—definitely the pick-me-up we needed after everything that went down with Alex, Dawes, and Darlington.

Listen to it now, and chismis with us!

Come join us as we check out a new café with the cutest aesthetic, great drinks, and the perfect cozy vibe for getting work or studying done ✨️

SPOILER ALERT!!

Episode 4 – Ninth House

We’re talking Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo — and WOW… this one is dark, confusing, and lowkey addictive

From secret societies at Yale to ghosts that won’t stay quiet, we’re unpacking our theories, fave moments, and everything that had us like “wait… what just happened??”

If you love dark academia, mystery, and a little chaos… this one’s for you

PLUS don’t forget to check out our Maro Matcha review — because after all that darkness, we needed something cozy

Watch now & chismis with us!

Are you understanding it… or are you also lost like us??

In this episode, we visit Maro Matcha, a cozy matcha café that completely won us over. We dive into a full review of some of their matcha offerings, from their signature hojicha to creative lattes. Fair warning—there's a bit of background noise from the heater, but the warmth of the café atmosphere still shines through. Join us as we sip, chat, and share all the buzz on this delightful spot!

We’re sipping matcha and sharing some chismis. In this episode, we review a few matcha drinks, give our honest ratings, and answer some quick questions so you can get to know us a little better.

Come hang out with us for matcha, laughs, and a little gossip.

In this episode, we’re wrapping up our thoughts on How to Be Enough — what we learned, what hit us a little too personally, and whether we’d recommend it for your next book club read. We’re closing this chapter (literally!) and getting ready to move on to our next book. Of course, it wouldn’t be us without a matcha review. We’re sharing our honest thoughts on this week’s matcha — rating the glow, the whisk, the soul, and the chismis factor.