In this week’s episode of Buddy Reads, we took a massive detour from our usual romantasy chaos and dove headfirst into Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh — a book that surprised us in more ways than one.
From teenage heartbreak to Irish charm, trauma to tenderness, this story had us feeling everything. We chat about:
The moment the book clicked and the characters stamped themselves on our hearts
The tough themes that made us check our own privilege and think deeply about breaking the cycle when there’s no clear way out
Chloe Walsh’s masterful balance between heavy emotion and light relief
The surprising depth of her take on academia — and how it hooked us against all odds
Our… let’s say strong feelings about Bella (was she unhinged or just misunderstood?)
It’s heartfelt, funny, and just the right mix of bookish chaos and deep conversation.
