Spice Traders

This week the Traders enter Basgiath War College and discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. We start out salty but we end up being hooked! This episode is part 1 of 3 of our coverage.

Triggers: violence, death, war themes.

Tropes: enemies to lovers, dragons, forbidden romance, magic.

KU: No.

Recommendation: both traders recommend! 

For more of the author, check out rebeccayarros.com.

Pronunciation guide we used: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceartguleabhar/video/7243851766578646299 

This week the Traders cover Death’s Obsession by Avina St. Graves. What do you do when Death is courting you but not in the way you want?

Triggers: “Stalking, death, dubcon, anal, double penetration, impact play, breath control, mental illness, emotionally and physically abusive romantic relationship (not with MMC), prescription drug use, alcohol and drug abuse, sibling death, parent death, cancer (off screen), PTSD, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, dissociation, traumatic events, suicidal ideation, attempted suicide (off screen), recording of sexual intercourse without consent, depiction of a violent car crash.”

Tropes: Paranormal, Dark, Touch Her And Die, enemies to lovers

KU: Yes

Recommendation: No 

For more of the author, check out avinastgraves.com or @avina.stgraves on Instagram 

This week we’re re-releasing a Patreon exclusive episode from last year: Aisling: Breath of the New Creature by A.E. Jürgens. Join us on a beautifully whimsical tale of a Mortal Queen (or is she…?) as she navigates marriage and intrigue in the Isles of Rinn Duin. Please forgive any pronunciation errors with the Gaelic terminology. 

Triggers: none

Tropes: enemies to lovers, political marriage, slow burn

KU: no

Recommendation: All Traders recommend!

For more of this author, check out aejurgens.com

This week we’re re-releasing a Patreon exclusive episode from last year: Air Awakens by Elise Kova. Come with us as we visit the Solaris Kingdom. Every little girl’s dream - discover magical powers while working in a library! Bonus of two princes! 

Triggers: violence

Tropes: chosen one, enemies to lovers

KU: Yes

Recommendation: All 3 Traders Recommend! Contrary to what Katie says at the end though, we won’t be continuing the series; there is no spice and future books are all fade to black.

Check out author for more at elisekova.com

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Festivus for the rest of us, etc! For this special release the Traders dive into a Christmas themed reverse harem and oh boy, does it deliver! 

Triggers: physical and verbal abuse, death of a loved one, choking, spanging, DP, self-harm, bullying, gaslighting

Tropes: why choose, enemies to lovers, santa’s reindeer

KU: Yes

Recommendation: Both Traders recommend!

For more information, visit https://www.oliviapalloc.com/

This week, the Traders return to Not-Hoth for the holiday season! Those big blue boys continue to be problematic. And will someone please explain to us why they call it No Poison Day?!

Triggers: mild descriptions of past trauma and enslavement, depression

Tropes: blue aliens, holiday romance (ish) 

KU: Yes

Recommendation: neither Trader recommends this novella

Check out Ruby Dixon’s website: rubydixon.com

Note from the Traders: We know Katie’s audio is off; she was traveling for a bit, which was part of it, but recently found another source of the problem; she will be back to normal in the new year!

This week the Traders discuss Cringle Academy by Beatrix Hollow. Who knew Krampus could be so hot?! This is the perfect spicy book to jump start your holiday season! 

Length: Shortie

Triggers: dubious consent

Tropes: paranormal, why choose, enemies to lovers, holiday romance, romcom, mild BDSM, MM within reverse harem

KU: Yes

For more of the author, check out www.beatrixhollow.com

This week the Traders dive into what may be the spiciest hetero/monogamous book thus far: Priest by Sierra Simone. We discuss all things religious, holy, spicy, and sweet in this one! Both Traders recommend this one! 

Trigger Warnings: Mentions of sexual abuse and suicide

Tropes: Forbidden romance, dom-energy, sex-positive characters

For more of the author, check out www.thesierrasimone.com

This week join the Traders as they cover A Thief in the Night by KJ Charles. This is a cozy(ish) LGBTQ period romance and a pure delight, and a quick read! 

Triggers: brief mentions of sexual exploitation and violence against LGBTQ+

Tropes: enemies to lovers

Available on KU! 

For more of the author, check out kjcharleswriter.com

This week the Traders discuss A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon. Talk about a monster mash! 

Tropes: reverse harem, supernatural, who hurt you energy 

Triggers: brief non-consent and violence

Both Traders highly recommend! 

For more of the author, visit www.kathrynmoon.com