This week, Nikki and Meg finally dive into Morning Glory Milking Farm: the monster romance that launched a thousand awkward recommendations and at least one “wait… is this actually good?” group chat spiral.

We talk:

* Monster anatomy (briefly), consent (extensively), capitalism (of course), and why this book works far better than it has any right to.

* From Minotaur milking logistics to Violet’s deeply relatable millennial “I just need a job that pays rent” energy

* Monster romance as labor commentary (yes, really)

Plus: capitalism discourse, bodily autonomy, and why Minotaurs might be better boyfriends than most humans.

This week’s ships:

NikkI: Wet by Cambria Hebert: https://amzn.to/4qYRi5i

Meg: Mercy by Sara Cate: https://amzn.to/45QfjTP

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