The Compound by Aisling Rawle — Genre’d Podcast Episode 3
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- Aug 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 22
About this episode:
This week on Genre’d Podcast, we dive into The Compound by Aisling Rawle — a gripping mix of suspense, romance, and dystopian twists. And we’re not doing it alone…
We’re joined by Stephanie, author of Evitchka: A True Story of Survival, Hope & Love, who brings her hot takes, reality TV knowledge, and a killer one-line plot to the discussion.
💥 Spoiler warning: we get into major plot twists, wild theories, and plenty of wtf moments.
What we cover in this episode:
The reality shows we’d want to star in
Our obsession with K-pop demon hunters (and Maggie Q!)
Revisiting the eternal debate: thumbs up vs. 5-star book rating systems (spoiler: Katy wins)
Mentions & links:
Why listen:
If you’ve been looking for a The Compound review, want to discover a new book by Aisling Rawle, or just love fun, unfiltered book podcast banter, this episode has it all. From romance tropes to reality TV detours, we guarantee laughs and hot takes.
Join the conversation:
That’s our take on The Compound! What did you think? Drop a comment below — we’d love to hear your theories, ratings, and favorite moments.
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Fast facts: The Compound
Is it part of a series? Reading order?
Standalone literary/satirical thriller; you can read it on its own.
What tropes are in it?
Reality‑TV survival game, forced proximity (closed compound), shifting alliances, social media voyeurism, unreliable production/editing, moral compromise under pressure.
Spice level (0–5 chilis)?
1/5: low‑spice; intimacy is mostly implied/fade‑to‑black. Focus is on psychological tension and competition stakes.
If I loved it, what should I read next?
The Last One (reality‑TV meets apocalypse), The Hunger Games (high‑stakes survival competition), The Circle (surveillance & performance), Battle Royale (deadly contest, social critique).
Audiobook narrator?
Lucy Boynton—crisp, cinematic delivery that matches the show‑within‑a‑book format.
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