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Ironling is the next book in the Monstrous World series by author S.E. Wendel. It is named after the hunky hard working blacksmith Hakon, a half-orc who moved into the Darrow lands looking for a better life (and maybe even a wife). Hakon gets a job as an iron smith and falls in love with Lady Aislinn of the darrowlands. Lady Aislinn designs iron tools she needs and asks Hakon to

Trigger Warning for torture, violence, sexual violence, narcissistic abuse, assault, torture, and gore. Hosts Aryn and Izzy decided to read A Court of Thorns and Roses. This is a Sarah J Maas book series that's been hyped to no end. Was the first book good? Tune in to find out. Follow us on Instagram @catsandbookspod Email us! - [email protected]

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 ha

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.

ALL SPOILERS 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? #b

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 t

Content warning: references to sexual themes and violence Welcome to Part 2 of the Halfling episodes! We have a guest in this episode, Aryn's boyfriend Sam! Halfling is a wonderful indie book by author S.E. Wendel. Please go give her books some love! She was wonderful to have on our podcast, and we hope to interview her again. The sequel to Halfling, Ironling comes out later thi

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?!

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 differ

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