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  • Ironling by S. E. Wendel (Spoilers)

    Ironling by S. E. Wendel (Spoilers)
    Jan 18 2025
    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 help her build them. They are smitten with each other and have to sneak in time to hang out because Aislinn is usually booked sunup to sundown. Everything changes when Aislinn's criminal deadbeat brother, and rival heir to the Darrowlands, breaks out of his prison and seeks revenge. Positive disability representation is a big feature in this story! Lady Aislinn is autistic and struggles with the pressure of her lady duties and controlling her meltdowns. Hakon is hard of hearing so he reads lips and uses sign language to communicate. You can check out S.E. Wendel's website https://www.sewendelauthor.com/. Her Amazon page is at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/.... #Ironling #cats #romance #indieauthor #monsterromance #orcs #catsandbooks #sewendel #romanceclub #bookreview #authorspotlight #fantasy #fantasybookreview #fantasybooks #fantasyworld #romantic_status #booksummary #bookstoread #readingvlog #curvygirl #heroines #adventures #raccoon #readersbookclub #callingallcreators #callingallreaders #indieartist #lovestory #bookrecommendations #grow #fantasyheroes
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    58 min
  • A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas (Spoilers)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas (Spoilers)
    Dec 23 2024

    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.

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    56 min
  • Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt (Spoilers)

    Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt (Spoilers)
    Oct 25 2024

    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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    1 h et 6 min
  • Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas (Spoilers)

    Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas (Spoilers)
    Sep 25 2024

    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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    39 min
  • The Clackity by Lora Senf (Spoilers)

    The Clackity by Lora Senf (Spoilers)
    Aug 5 2024

    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? #bookwormadventures #authors #fantasybooks #middlegrade #horrorstories #scarystory #podcast #lorasenf #authortube #authorspotlight #scarystories #summerween #halloween #middlegradebooks #bookreview #booktok #bookrecommendations #booklover #books

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    49 min
  • Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas (Spoilers)

    Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas (Spoilers)
    Jun 29 2024

    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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    52 min
  • Halfling by S.E. Wendel Book Discussion (Spoilers)

    Halfling by S.E. Wendel Book Discussion (Spoilers)
    May 30 2024
    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 this year! You can check out S.E. Wendel's website https://www.sewendelauthor.com/. Her Amazon page is at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/.... She has plenty of books and plenty of other stories to tell. She was a joy to have on our podcast. If you love monster romances, then this book is for you! There is plenty of romance, action-packed adventure, and even a cute little raccoon. #cats #romance #indieauthor #monsterromance #orcs #catsandbooks #sewendel #romanceclub #bookreview #authorspotlight #fantasy #fantasybookreview #fantasybooks #fantasyworld #romantic_status #booksummary #bookstoread #readingvlog #curvygirl #heroines #adventures #raccoon #readersbookclub #callingallcreators #callingallreaders #indieartist #lovestory #bookrecommendations #grow #fantasyheroes
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    51 min
  • Halfling Interview with Author S.E. Wendel

    Halfling Interview with Author S.E. Wendel
    Apr 11 2024

    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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    57 min