This BookTok Creator Wants $1,000 to REVIEW Your Book?! | PB Squamer Controversy

A BookTok creator is facing backlash after revealing that indie authors would need to pay up to $1,000 for him to read and review their books. Today, we’re breaking down the controversy, his response, and the bigger conversation around paid book reviews, creator influence, and whether monetizing your platform can go too far.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - intro

7:29 - the drama breakdown

10:50 - PB Squamers Tiktok for Navessa Allen

12:05 - the breakdown of who he is

13:31 - his apology for the $1000 video

16:47 - his original post

24:44 - discussion time!!

38:07 - listener questions & lines we loved!

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