Bonus Episode: MAGIC TIDES and BLOOD HEIR Comparison
What do I think about the 2 most recent releases in the Kate Daniels universe? Let's do a quick comparison
Jan 25, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Changeling Cast
A podcast for lovers of speculative romance, Season 1 dives deep into each and every entry in Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series. Join Mara from the YouTube channel Bookslikewhoa and guests as they dissect every mating dance, every nefarious plot in the PsyNet, and everything else that makes this series iconic. If you like Fated Mates, Learning the Tropes, or Ice Planet Podcast, you’ll enjoy Changeling Cast.
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Season 2 Episode 8: Wrapping Up Innkeeper Chronicles!
I really enjoyed my reread of this series... and I want more!!
Jan 02, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Season 2 Episode 7: What Do I Think About SWEEP OF THE HEART?
Oh lordy, there is some GOOD stuff in here folks, but I am not totally sold on this as a cohesive whole. Let's discuss!!
Dec 26, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Season 2 Episode 6: A Pleasant Interlude in SWEEP WITH ME
While I'd love to have more forward momentum in the macro plot, this is a very lovely novella that establishes Dina & Sean as co-innkeepers
Dec 19, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Season 2 Episode 5: Deep Ambivalence about SWEEP OF THE BLADE
This is a book I want to love more than I do... if only our macro plot didn't come to a screeching halt :/
Dec 12, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Season 2 Episode 4: ONE FELL SWEEP is a Masterpiece
One of my all time favorite books and a great representation of what Ilona Andrews does best
Dec 05, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Season 2 Ep 3: Mixed Feelings about SWEEP IN PEACE
We had some highs and lows, but overall, another entertaining entry in the Innkeeper Chronicles
Nov 28, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Season 2 Episode 2: CLEAN SWEEP is still so much fun!
Delighted to report that CLEAN SWEEP was as delightful as I recalled!
Nov 21, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Introducing Season 2: The Innkeeper Chronicles by Ilona Andrews
Woohoo we have a new season and a new series! Check out info about this series on the Ilona Andrews website here: https://ilona-andrews.com/innkeeper-chronicles/ I am planning on releasing these episodes every week on Monday mornings until we get through the series, so strap in and read along!
Nov 14, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1
BONUS! Psy-Changeling Trinity "Season 2" Recap - The Road So Far
Recap of the macro plot for books 15-21, Allegiance of Honor to Storm Echo . This does include spoilers for Storm Echo, but I clearly state when we are about to move into that section
Aug 10, 2022•33 min
BONUS! Psy-Changeling "Season 1" Plot Recap
Recap of the macro plot for books 1-14, Slave to Sensation to Shards of Hope
Aug 09, 2022•49 min
Episode 30: Big Revelations in STORM ECHO
WOOHOO it's finally live! Let's talk about the big reveals we got in STORM ECHO
Aug 09, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Bonus! Easter Eggs for The Ghost
Be ye forewarned - spoilers for all things related to the Ghost in the lead up to them being revealed
Aug 08, 2022•8 min
Announcement! Panel with Nalini Singh This Week
Come see me & Nalini Singh on a panel put on by East City Bookshop - registration is below (Aug 9th at 7:30 EST) https://eastcitybookshop.com/events/20220809
Aug 08, 2022•2 min
Episode 29: Psy-Changeling Series Review & Wrap Up
Whew, that took longer than I thought! Let's rank all the books in the Psy-Changeling series and talk about the overall themes and takeaways I have coming out of this season... including what comes next for Changeling Cast Season 2 😈
May 30, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 29
Episode 28: Last Short Story Catch Up!
We cover a lot of ground in this one! Here are the stories we discuss: 11.7 - Poker Night 11.8 - Making Dinner 11.9 - Sunday Morning 12.6 - Hide and Seek 12.7 - New Year's Kisses 13.1 - Kaleb & Sahara’s Meeting with Sascha & Lucas 13.2 - Housewarming at the Orchard 14.1 - Romancing Drew 14.2 - The Song of the Wolf 15.1 - Rowan 15.2 - Baubles and Ben 16.1 - Ain't No Party Like a Bear Party 19.5 - Wildcat Blues 20.1 - Music in the Rain Beary Tiny Ghosts Wolf Heart...
Apr 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27: LAST GUARD At Last!
We've made it! This is the last currently released book in the series for us to cover, and I liked it as much on this read as I did when it came out last year! We'll do another short story round up next time, and then a big old ranking video to wrap this season up
Mar 21, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode 26: The Tropes of ALPHA NIGHT Are My Actual Jam
I am trash for an alpha female and the icy Psy who loves her
Mar 07, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Episode 25: WOLF RAIN Angsts So Good
After a rocky last book, I'm beyond delighted to report that I loved WOLF RAIN on this reread as much as I did the first time around!
Feb 21, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Episode 24: OCEAN LIGHT Doesn't Quite Come Together for Me
I feel so guilty even saying this! But yeah, I'm just not sure all the elements of OCEAN LIGHT fully blend to the seamless Psy-Changeling experience I've come to expect Also, apologies on the sound quality - there were some recording bumps that I tried to smooth out but sorry in advance for the less than ideal quality this time!
Feb 07, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23: Highs and Lows with SILVER SILENCE
I absolutely love our main characters in this one, but I have mixed feelings about the book as a whole... so let's talk about it!
Jan 24, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Episode 22: ALLEGIANCE OF HONOR was a pleasant surprise!
My memory of ALLEGIANCE OF HONOR was that it was fun but didn't have a lot of substance. I was pleasantly surprised on this reread, so let's discuss!
Jan 10, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode 21: SHARDS OF HOPE Sticks the Landing
This is a Zaira stan account now, k thanks
Dec 06, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20: SHIELDS OF WINTER is 10 Pounds of Plot in a 5 Pound Bag
Whew, this was a lot of pay off to our macro plot, guys! Add in the Arrows, who I have a huge soft spot for, and we're talking a great entry to the series. Love Vasic and love what Ivy does for him
Nov 22, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode 19: Last 2 Novellas (FLIRTATION OF FATE & SECRETS AT MIDNIGHT)
Let's talk about the last two novellas that we have to cover for this season! We've got Gem & Kenji finally getting over their BS to get together, and Bas finding his surprising new mate
Nov 08, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18: Squeeing over HEART OF OBSIDIAN for an hour
It's here. One of the bookish loves of my life, featuring my sweet broken Kaleb.... HEART OF OBSIDIAN! I'm so excited to revel in the delights of this gem of a book with you guys and I'm so proud I managed to keep this pretty spoiler free up til now
Oct 25, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 17: Short Story Catch Up
We are talking about NINE stories today! We're covering: Partners in Persuasion (11.5) Wolf School Clean and Dirty Home Wild Night Naya's Most Important Visitors Grocery Shopping Stalking Hawke Pancakes
Oct 11, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 16: TANGLE OF NEED Surprised Me!
Coming into this project, I remembered TANGLE OF NEED as my last favorite book in the series (though granted... every Psy-C is still better than most other things I read). Will that opinion hold? Tune in to find out!
Sep 27, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode 15: Novella Catch Up Time - DECLARATION OF COURTSHIP and TEXTURE OF INTIMACY
We've got TWO of my favorite Psy-C novellas this week! "Declaration of Courtship" explores the dynamics of mating when 2 packmates are at opposite ends of the dominance hierarchy, and "Texture of Intimacy" has an extended HEA with the adorable Walker & Lara
Sep 13, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 14: Here for KISS OF SNOW's Alpha Male Bull-Shit (ft. JenReadsRomance)
I'm so excited to be talking about this fantastic entry in the series with Jen (aka JenReadsRomance) of Fated Mates fame! Strap in for some over the top alpha moments and Sienna being a Grade A Bad Bitch Follow Jen on Twitter at @JenReadsRomance Check out Fated Mates podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow them on Twitter @FatedMates and on Instagram @fatedmatespod
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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