TRIGGER WARNING

Sexual assault, physical assault, racism, mind control, anti-seimitism, trans phobia, murder, bdsm, sex work, drug use

We take a turn from the romantasy to read a horror book by a trans author (at Izzy's request). This book is a lot of things and boring is not one of them. It is a painful and disturbing exploration of fascism in Britain that is represented as a haunted house that convinces people to turn on each other.

Aryn did not like it and was very confused by it. In this episode special guest Taylor and host Izzy help host Aryn understand and break down the symbolism and metaphors in this incredibly resonant and complex horror novel. This book is not for the faint of heart. Proceed with caution.

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SPOILERS IN HERE Trigger warning for SO MUCH TORTURE (both mental and physical), disability, violence, and abusive dynamics between some of the characters. WE FINISHED THE THRONE OF GLASS SERIES *CUE AIRHORNS*

As this epic and very long series draws to a close, we reflect on Throne of Glass plot and character arcs as a whole. What did we think of the ending? Listen to find out.

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Izzy, Aryn, and Sam talk about our kitties and also discuss the very young adult ghosty witchy book we read called The Clackity.

This Middle Grade horror book is set in a literal nightmare land, this book takes us through a journey of a young girl trying to save her aunt by making a deal with the mysterious creature call the Clackity! But, was that a smart deal? #bookwormadventures #authors #fantasybooks #middlegrade #horrorstories #scarystory #podcast #lorasenf #authortube #authorspotlight #scarystories #summerween #halloween #middlegradebooks #bookreview #booktok #bookrecommendations #booklover #books

SPOILERS IN HERE Trigger warning for disability, violence, and abusive dynamics between some characters. No torture this time, but there will be mention of it. We made it to book 7 of 8 in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. The ever controversial Tower of Dawn is, according to many, supposed to be tandem read with Empire of Storms because the events are happening at the same time. Tower of Dawn is an entire book of just the side quest that Chaol and Nesryn go on while the rest of the characters are doing other stuff in Empire of Storms. We didn’t tandem read and it was not a problem. Don't let anyone bully you into doing that for Pete's sake.

Anyway, we read this 600+ page side quest book so you don't have to. Izzy sustained psychological damage from reading it, but what else is new? #adventures #authorspotlight #podcast #booktok #bookrecommendations #bookreview #throneofglass #bookstoread #catsofinstagram #catsoftiktok #fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasybookreview #catsandbooks #kittens #sarahjmaas #authors #authortube PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CatsandBooksPodcast Instagram @catsandbookspod

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Join us as we chat with S.E. Wendel to discuss her book Halfling and its upcoming sequel, Ironling. We loved this fun and sweet romance between a half orc and a girl kidnapped by his clan who he’s trying to help get back home. There was action, there was fighting, and there’s a cute little baby raccoon named Darrah! We found out Darrah’s character was based on a TRUE STORY?!!? Tune in to find out more. / se.wendel.author

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THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS PODCAST SORRY ALSO CONTENT DISCLAIMER THE BOOK HAS ADULT THEMES LIKE VIOLENCE, SEX, AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. DO YOU LIKE GAY STORIES? DO YOU LIKE JANE AUSTEN STORIES? DO YOU LIKE ADVENTURE AND SECRET ECONOMIES AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES?

We do, too! Join us for a gay romp through the marshes of Kent, UK during the Napoleonic wars where two men from different worlds collide and (spoiler) fall for each other!

https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Lives-Country-Gentlemen-Doomsday/dp/1728255856

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Empire of Storms book 5 in the Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas

SPOILERS IN HERE

Aryn and Izzy disagree about the Manon and Dorian situation and talk about it too much. Aryn got bullied by Izzy about Manon and Dorian so Izzy is sorry AND IS APOLOGIZING IN THIS POST.

The plot is thicker than pea soup and we're tired so we're going to hold off on finishing the Throne of Glass series. Instead we're going to read some SINGLE BOOKS.

Enjoy this low quality discussion

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