Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! 🎙️

This week, we are diving into the grand finale of the Darkest Dance series. I am reviewing Jagger Cole's newest release, "Dance of Monsters," featuring Vaughn Bancroft and Evelina Nikitin.

In this episode, we break down:

• The Setup: Evelina, a sheltered bratva daughter, is forced to join the Obsidian Syndicate to save her exiled father.

• The Mystery of Vaughn: We discuss Vaughn's complex personalities and the haunting secrets surrounding his grandfather.

• The Good: Why Jagger Cole’s natural writing style always keeps the story flowing.

• The Critiques (Where it fell short): * Character Inconsistency: Why Evelina’s sudden shift from blushing and naïve to embracing the syndicate's dark side felt a bit too rushed.

The Missing Villain: I break down why the conflict felt scattered and why the story ultimately lacked a true, central villain.

My Final Verdict:Despite the critiques, the revelations carry the plot. I rate it 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Book: Dance of Monsters by Jagger Cole
• Series: Darkest Dance (Book 7)
• Tropes: Syndicate Romance / Opposites Attract

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The 800-page monster has been defeated. 🏁

I promised I would finish it, and I did. After a week of delays, I finally conquered "Chaotic" by Shantel Tessier.

Today, I’m looking past the hype to give you a real analysis of the plot structure.

In this episode:

• The Length Debate: 854 pages is long. I discuss the pacing—did the story actually need to be this long, or could it have been 300 pages shorter?

• The Plot Twists: Just when I thought I knew the formula, this book threw in some twists I didn't see coming. We break down the biggest shocks.

The Verdict:Is this the best book in the Lords series, or just the longest?

Mentioned:

• Book: Chaotic by Shantel Tessier

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5

• Tropes: Secret Society, Dark Romance

Question:Did the plot twists shock you, or did you guess them early? DM me!

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Welcome to the new era! 🎙️We have officially rebranded from "Delulu World" to Fictional Analysis with Kajal. Same host, better analysis.

This week, I’m breaking down Michelle Heard’s newest release, "Forceful God" (Kings of Mafia Series).

In this episode:

• The Rebrand: Why I changed the podcast name.

• The Couple: Christiano Falco is obsessive, but is he what Sienna needs for her anxiety?

• The Analysis: I gave this book 3 stars for one big reason—Where is the villain? We discuss why the conflict felt weak.

• Novel Update: I’m writing Chapter 6 and finally cracked the code on my Male Lead! ✍️

Mentioned in this episode:

• Book: Forceful God by Michelle Heard

• Trope: Forced Proximity / Anxiety Rep

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Question for you:Have you guessed the name of the Dream Institute in my novel yet? DM me if you think you know!

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Is an 800-page dark romance worth the sleep deprivation? 📖

This week, I started reading the internet’s current obsession: "Chaotic" by Shantel Tessier. This is Kashton book, and the rumors are true—it is intense.

In this 5-minute mini-episode, I’m pausing at Chapter 10 to give you my raw, unfiltered thoughts.

What I discuss:

• The "Spade Brothers" Hype: Why is everyone obsessed with them?

• The Vibe: How does this compare to The Ritual? (Spoiler: It’s darker).

• My Wild Theory: I predict the ending based only on the first 10%.

My Stats So Far:

• Rating: ⭐⭐

• Confusion Level: 😵‍💫 (High)

• Current Status: Chapter 10 of ?

Question for you:If you've finished it, DM me (no spoilers!)—does Kashton get better or worse?

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Meet Meera. She’s ambitious, nervous, and leaving home for her dream business school. She expects academic pressure, but she has no idea about the romance and rivalry waiting for her.

In this episode (Chapter 1):

• The emotional reality of packing your life into a suitcase.

• Saying goodbye to family.

• The big clue: "I dream of red bricks."

Can you guess the college?I haven’t named the campus yet, but if you know the "Red Bricks," you know where she’s going. DM me on LinkedIn/Instagram if you guessed it!

(Note: This is a rough draft. Let me know what you think!)

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In our debut episode, we enter the Twisted Universe.

Today, I’m breaking down Twisted Love by Ana Huang. We discuss why Alex Volkov is the ultimate morally grey hero, dissect the "Brother's Best Friend" trope, and debate whether this book actually qualifies as "Dark Romance" (Spoiler: I have thoughts).

Key Discussion Points:

• The Structure: Why the "Grumpy x Sunshine" dynamic works so well here.

• The Critique: Did the "groveling" scene in London feel earned? Or did Alex get off too easy?

• Writer's Diary: How reading Alex Volkov helped me fix a major flaw in my own male protagonist for Chapter 4 of my upcoming novel.

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars ⭐

Hosted by Kajal Kumari Shaw. A podcast about reading romance, writing books, and staying delusional.

They say romance is dead... but they haven't entered the fictional world yet.

Welcome to Delulu World, a podcast hosted by Kajal Kumari Shaw, a B.Com student and aspiring author.

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• Dissect the structure of popular romance novels.

• Review the latest reads (honest opinions only!).

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