In this episode of the Fae and Fables podcast, hosts and mental health counselors Katie and Becky delve into Quicksilver, the first book of the Fae and Alchemy series by Callie Hart. Come with us and explore the world of Zilvaren and Yvelia as we dive into the character arcs, psychological themes, and magical insights that can be pulled from this story. We talk relationships, representations of women’s anger in literature and within societal structures, jealousy within partnerships, and most importantly, what is the quality-to-quantity spice ratio?? Join us as we explore the story of Saeris and Kingfisher and talk about what their story can teach us about navigating our every day lives. Oh, and let’s not forget the importance of our tee-hee moments (iykyk), and our future thoughts and theories for book two of the Fae and Alchemy series, Brimstone. Let’s yap! We wholeheartedly believe in the power of counseling, but we also know that sometimes a bookish chat is just what’s needed ;)
In this episode of Fae and Fables, Katie and Becky delve into the intricacies of Rachel Gillihg’s ‘Two Twisted Crowns.' They discuss the importance of examining mental health concepts in order to fully understand the journey of the story’s cast of characters, including Elspeth, Ravyn, Ione, and Elm…. And let’s never forget the Nightmare! This conversation addresses our ratings for the book, an analysis of the plot and the psychological dynamics of the characters, as well as insights for taking the world of the fantastical into our every day lives. We ask questions like: What is co-regulating? How do we approach building self-esteem? How do we regulate our emotions when there is so much coming at us all the time? We laugh (like, a stupid amount), we cry (because we’re laughing so hard… it involves eggs and tomatoes… iykyk), and we bring our clinical expertise to the world of fantasy and romantasy.
Please note: Several potentially triggering, emotional, and/or traumatic themes may be discussed which could be impactful or upsetting. Further, adult language and themes are used in discussions of this book. Please take care of yourself and use caution if you are not in a space to engage with these conversations. Further, • this podcast is hosted by licensed mental health counselors, but it should not be used to diagnose, treat, or address any individual mental health concerns or conditions. The knowledge, opinions, and experiences we express related to mental health are our own and should not be applied as treatment - this is just for fun. If you feel you need mental health treatment, please seek out your own individualized mental health care.
In this conversation, counselors Katie and Becky explore the role of vulnerability, secrets, and power within a fantasy narrative through Rachel Gillig's One Dark Window. They delve into the intricate magic system behind the Spirit of the Wood and the Providence Cards, the complex character relationships, and the psychological struggles faced by the protagonist, Elspeth Spindle. The discussion also touches on mental health themes, including the impact of hallucinations and the importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability. And most importantly - they explore the age-old fantasy trope of supernatural males who smell like cedar. Why do they always smell like cedar??
Please note: Several potentially triggering, emotional, and/or traumatic themes may be discussed which could be impactful or upsetting. Please take care of yourself and use caution if you are not in a space to engage with these conversations. Further, this podcast is hosted by licensed mental health counselors, but it should not be used to diagnose, treat, or address any individual mental health concerns or conditions. The knowledge, opinions, and experiences we express related to mental health are our own and should not be applied as treatment - this is just for fun. If you feel you need mental health treatment, please seek out your own individualized mental health care.
In this episode, we dive into Tower of Dawn part 1! Only one book left in TOG!
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Hi everyone! In this episode we dive into the second half of Empire of Storms. Can we believe we are two books left in this series?! What a journey!
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In this episode, we are diving into Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas part 1! We are so excited to be getting to the final books in this series and we are soooo emotionally invested. Check out part 2 coming out Oct 22nd! Should we also do a spooky book bonus episode this month? Let us know! Yarlin did recently read Bride by Ali Hazelwood and has many thoughts!!!!
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In this episode, we explore the second half of Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Also, please enjoy our new addition of video element for our episodes!!!! Now you can put faces to the voices! Hope you enjoy!
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In this episode we dive into Queen of Shadows! This will be part 1 of 2 episodes that will be releasing this month to cover this book. Part 2 will release Sept 24th! We will also be continuing this release schedule for the rest of the Throne of Glass books in the series due to their length and details. Enjoy!!!
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In this episode, we go back in time with The Assassin's Blade! Again, we are following publishing order! Follow along with us in this SJM journey especially now that we have official news from SJM that ACOTAR 6 is coming!!! After covering the Throne of Glass series, we plan to cover Crescent City then ACOTAR! *squeals*
Up next is Queen of Shadows!
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In this episode, we deep dive into Heir of Fire! Follow along with us in this SJM journey especially now that we have official news from SJM that ACOTAR 6 is coming!!! After covering the Throne of Glass series, we plan to cover Crescent City then ACOTAR! *squeals*
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In this episode, we dig into Crown of Midnight! Wanna know who has the higher star rating this time 'round? Tune in!!!!! Up next will be Heir of Fire! Read & explore with us :)
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In this episode, we are diving into our Throne of Glass read! We are choosing to do publication reading order for this series, so we are starting with Throne of Glass. Listen along as we explore this iconic series!
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In this episode we chat about all the magic and fun that occurs in Enchantra, Wicked Games book 2 by Kaylie Smith. We LOVED this book and -spoiler- we have a shadow daddy!!!! We are eager to check out the next books in this series when they come out!
Exciting announcement: We will be covering Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas next!!!!!! We know there is some controversy on the reading order so.....comment below or DM us on IG what order you'd recommend!
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We dive deeeeep in this episode! We discuss all that is ghostly and spooky in Phantasma, Wicked Games book 1 by Kaylie Smith. Safe to say, we are ready for spooky season!!!! Keep an eye out for Enchantra, Wicked Games book 2 episode out in two weeks!
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In this episode, we discuss book 3, Mother of Death and Dawn, The War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent! We had an amazing time discussing this trilogy. We hope you enjoy!
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In this episode, we discuss book 2, Children of Fallen Gods, The War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent!
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In this episode, we discuss Daughter of No Worlds, The War of Lost Hearts Book 1 by Carissa Broadbent!
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In this episode, we have a good ol' time talking about The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert.
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In this episode of Fae & Fables, we have part 2 of the dive into When The Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker.
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In this episode of Fae & Fables, we dive into When The Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker. We had so much glorious content in this discussion that we decided to split it up into two parts! Part 2 will be released next week, 4/9.
Disclaimer: If you're hearing any strange audio issues during this episode, bear with us as we've had a few technical gremlins sneak into the mix. But don't worry, it's just our podcast trying to have a moment of spontaneous creativity. Carry on!
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