S3E3 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri

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.

Links

• Official 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