We find ourselves yet again in unprecedented and uncertain times as we attempt to navigate the world we now find ourselves in. One thing is certain - books are political. Let us say it one more time…BOOKS ARE POLITICAL. To pretend otherwise or to remain silent on this election and its horrific consequences is to be complicit.  Mads and I have always used our platforms to celebrate and protect women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, the trans community and non-binary...

Prepare to be swept away in my chat with the lovely Carly Spade about her upcoming novel, Of Magic and Rum! This is the second installment in her Beyond a Contemporary Mythos universe. The story follows Rhode, a sea nymph tied to certain Greek god, as she embarks on a journey across the seas to evade a vicious sea monster. Too bad Rhode’s plan didn’t account for the cocky, brash and unreasonably handsome Captain Calico Jack and the electrifying chemistry between them. Carly gives an update on...

Join Mads and I as we go through some of our most highly anticipated upcoming releases. I swear I double checked each date so you can trust me on these contrary to prior mix-ups! Be sure to have your wishlists handy. Pre-orders for these books would make some good holiday gifts…just saying.

Bryce unleashes one of the biggest secrets we’ve seen as readers, which is saying something given how many secrets people keep in this series. Looking at you, Danika. Her loved ones rally into the city but they are too late to stop the Asteri’s “help” from demolishing countless blocks of Crescent City. In a desperate attempt to close the remaining gates, Bryce’s pleas are answered by the most unlikeliest of people.

This week, I am joined by the lovely Danelle to deep dive into one of our favorite Spooky Season reads, Phantasma by Kaylie Smith! If you are looking for a paranormal dark romance then look no further. Think Kingdom of the Wicked X Squid Games. It is SO GOOD.

After one of the most epic villain takedowns we’ve ever read, it’s time for a break. Wait, nope. There is a literal army of demons to fight. Good thing that Bryce is one of the deadliest warriors in the city. We also get the groundwork for the big reveal that Bryce has in store for Ruhn and the rest of her loved ones. Stay tuned at the end for a rundown of the new kindles! 

One word sums this episode up: TRAUMA. Bryce is fighting for her life and the lives of her friends. Meanwhile, her loved ones are watching the live stream. 

With Spooky Season well underway, what better time to chat about our favorite unsettling, bone chilling and perhaps a little spicy books! The lovely Elijah, aka an expert on spooky reads, joins me this week. Let’s dive in boos!

WE ARE FINALLY BACK! Oof, I feel like I missed a lot while I was moving…including the reveal of the Onyx Storm synopsis. Fun fact: I held off reading the blurb so y’all could get my live reactions. All I can say is that I am ~terrified~…

With the cozy months upon us, what better way to start the season than with a list of COMPLETE series that are perfect for some binge reading with a nice cup of tea (or glass of wine). This week’s episode has recommendations for everyone from the lovely Elijah (@littlewickedbookbox), darling Danelle (@queerlygayoticreader) and me, Blake! Fae to Mafia to Witches to Cowboys. We got you covered. The best part is that most of these series are on KU! Happy reading!

By popular demand, this week’s Thirsty Thursday is a re-release of last week’s Patreon bonus episode…with a bit of a twist. As a refresher, Ian is reading the ACOTAR series and I convinced him to share his thoughts. He definitely gives a fresh perspective on the series. Still continuously pushing to get him to actually join in on an episode. One day…

The Summit is FINALLY here! It is….boring and in a conference center. So there’s that. Meanwhile, Bryce and Lele are searching for a loop hole to help Hunt. Their search is interrupted when Micah drops in for a surprise visit. Cue the villain monologue. 

Welcome back to our Recap + Releases series! Let’s break down our favorite August reads and chat about some highly anticipated September releases. We threw in a little B&N Book haul rant for some added (pumpkin) spice. 

This is the episode where everything starts to come together but also unravel. Bryce has no idea what or who to believe. It’s a hot mess.

Madi and the lovely Danelle (@queerlygayoticreader) dive into their current musical feelings, some let’s say “unique” PR boxes and, of course, underwear colors. Danelle also promises her biscuits and gravy to Madi. That sounds weird, I know. Side note: I can’t wait to listen to this one. 

We are back and we are still Book Wh0res! Join us this week as we go through all of our favorite fantasy series and authors who we don’t think get enough hype in the book community. Be sure to have a pen and notebook handy. Your TBR will thank us later!

WHOOO…this was truly a wild ride for these 10 chapters. The infamous shower scene. We’ve got Hunt meeting the parents. The team FINALLY make the connection between Synth and synthetic magic. Amelie is up to her same old BS and Hunt makes her pay for it. Yet another infamous scene when Bryce finally gets her leg checked out. All to end the episode with the Living Death. OOF.

Who wants some free novellas?! The link is below. Happy reading darlings! Mads breaks down some of her favorites from that list. Plus we chat about streaks (and losing them) and some fun Olympic moments so far. We ended tonight with me in full clown mode for Reputation TV… ✨ https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/77F6DMYrd1hF3SQdnBEL ✨ XOXO, The Cadre

Welcome to our first Recap + Releases episode! We’re breaking down some big releases from July, along with upcoming August releases that we are excited for! You’ll also hear a bit of bookish world news that you may have missed for this month. 

This episode has it all. A tense meeting with the wolves. A lovely stroll through the garden paired with a demon attack. An adorable otter with a grisly message. The start of some huge secrets coming to light. Phew. It is a lot.

Join me as I interrogate Madi to figure out all her bookish preferences. I’ll admit that some of the “would you rather” questions are a bit cruel. Then again, so am I. Hehehe We are vent about the debacle that was Amazon Prime Days this year. 

Welcome to our first We Are Book Wh0res episode! We are kicking it old school and diving into one of the first dark romances and RH books that we read, Den of Vipers by @katieknightauthor 🐍 This books has one of Madi’s all-time favorite book boyfriends and one of my favorite violent FMCs. Enjoy! Side note: We recorded this earlier this week right before we heard the news that KA Knight is releasing an MM romance (!!!!!) and that Den of Vipers got picked up by a big publisher. Congratulations...

Mads and I breakdown our new schedule and all the exciting things to come! Ya’ll spoke and we listened so prepare for some awesome new episodes covering anything and everything bookish! You want book recs? We got em! Need a rundown of next month’s releases? No problem! Want to hear some deep dives on your favorite series? We got you! And, of course, you want more HOEAB? Duh, we will definitely deliver!

Who is ready for some Empyrean madness?! I am joined by THREE (this is important) lovely bookworms this week as we chat about @rebeccayarros interview from last week. This inevitably devolves into pure chaos of theories and all the feels. Needless to say, this episode has spoilers for Fourth Wing and Iron Flame!