Sara Cate is slowly moving up to our number one author. This time we're in Scotland with a grumpy Scottish billionaire (where can you go wrong?). A quick and amazing read. TW: Death, PTSD, Alcohol use, Parental Neglect)

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Book Tea with Vee! (Topics discussed in this episode may be triggering to some people, please check the warnings below.) This week I discuss what may just be, my top read of the year!! We also have a pre recorded interview with the wonderful SADIE KINCAID! We discuss her author journey and what she has coming up next! As always, I leave a couple of book recommendations at the end of the podcast! Trigger warnings: Loss of a child Loss of a loved one If you would like to get in touch, you can find me @v.e.e.r.e.a.d.s on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube! See you next time! Vee xx

This week, the Traders visit the icy land of Wintercraig in a romantasy full of weather magic and intrigue as they cover The Winter King by C.L. Wilson. This is Part 4 of 4Triggers: torture, abuse, loss of pregnancy, discussion of off-page war and rapeTropes: damsel in distress, enemies to lovers, magic systems, miscommunicationKU: YesRecommendation: TBDFor more of the author, check out www.clwilson.com

This week, the Traders visit the icy land of Wintercraig in a romantasy full of weather magic and intrigue as they cover The Winter King by C.L. Wilson. This is Part 3 of 4Triggers: torture, abuse, loss of pregnancy, discussion of off-page war and rapeTropes: damsel in distress, enemies to lovers, magic systems, miscommunicationKU: YesRecommendation: TBDFor more of the author, check out www.clwilson.com

Well, we read it. We're done with it. Another entry in the Devil's Night series and it will be our last. Please check the TW for this book. TW: Child SA, abuse, drugging, kidnapping, SA, murder, torture.

Back in the Salacious Player's Club, the second book in this series is just as spicy as the first. (TW: first-hand experience with depression, anxiety, attempted suicide, drug and alcohol use, parental death, cancer, BDSM)

In this episode of “Based on a Book,” we find where romance and sci-fi meet. The discussion is a bit heavier with this title as we discuss life, love, and death as seen from the eyes of children, teens, young adults, and established families.Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.Content Warnings: Loss/grief, pregnancy loss, drug use, medical trauma, and violenceBooks & Adaptations Mentioned: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009 movie adaptation)Question of the Episode: What activity helps you work through stress or big feelings?Share your opinions with us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, or email us at [email protected]'t miss an episode! Subscribe to "Based on a Book" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Send us a Book Adaptation Request!Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)Thanks for listening to “Based on a Book” - see you in the next chapter!Chapters:(00:00) Introductions(00:58) Book Ratings(01:46) Synopsis(02:23) BRB, Crying(03:00) Trigger Warnings(03:20) Non-Spoiler Reviews(11:00) SPOILERS - Time Paradox(14:07) About the Author (14:43) Meet Claire - Let the Crying Commence(16:02) Greetings, Earthling(17:32) Stranger Danger(18:03) Henry’s First Trip in the Book(20:23) Yer a Time Traveler, Henry(21:00) The Accident - Still Crying(22:10) No Control(23:01) Not My Henry(24:08) Rachel McAdams is a Creepy Claire(26:20) Punk Might Be Dead(28:30) Violent Femmes(31:05) Temporal Prime Directive(33:25) We Need More Time(34:17) A Wrinkle in Time(35:04) Bad Hair Day(s)(36:10) Lost in Time(37:20) Wedding Planning(40:30) The Big Day(45:40) (No) Joy Division(47:50) Book Claire vs. Movie Claire(50:00) Time Traveling Past the End(51:55) The Heavy Stuff (Cue the Tears)(55:37) Mrs. Kim’s Daughter - Sobbing(57:09) The Turning Point(57:57) The Time Traveler’s Cringe(1:01:47) A Slap in the Face(1:03:25) 10 Years (and Tears) Into the Future(1:07:40) Inconvenient Traveling(1:09:13) Aging Quickly(1:11:11) Thing Turns Awkward (In the Book and In the Podcast)(1:12:39) Claire’s Confession(1:14:40) Charisse’s Confession(1:15:47) Movie Claire Becomes the Villain. . . Again(1:16:47) Future Henry’s Problems(1:18:17) The Parking Garage and the Aftermath(1:20:40) The Beginning of the End - Crying and Looking Into the Void(1:22:34) Henry Learns to Fly and We Continue to Cry(1:24:23) It’s Now - Seriously Sobbing(1:26:35) More Than Just His Memory(1:27:20) One More Time (One More Cry)(1:28:27) Final Verdicts(1:30:10) Question of the Episode

Vanilla still tastes good. Amongst all the dirty and depraved, we read a sweet fluffy romance about a shy librarian and her lovestruck quarterback neighbor. TW: Fat phobia, bullying, ED

Showing the brotherly love; 5 Brothers is another banger from PenDoug. Shirlie dropped it in Jackie's lap without question and the rest is recorded. TW: Drug use, violence, SA, discussion/suicide

The episode you have been waiting for is finally here! On this week's episode of The Book Tea With Vee, I briefly mention the amazing news regarding Elle Kennedy's Off Campus series coming to our screens soon! We then dive in to the interview with the ICON herself, Rina Kent! I know there are so many questions you guys have, and we really do cover so much! The main questions I have received about the podcast are below. Is the Deception trilogy mentioned? Yes Are Gareth, Vaughn and Damien discussed? Yes Is God of Fury and MM romance discussed? Yes Is Beautiful Venom and the new series discussed? Yes And honestly? Thats not even the half of it! I feel like this interview really has us getting to know Rina Kent that little bit more. To end the podcast, I recommend three books you may want to add to your TBR: Chase Our Forever By Kat Singleton Only With Me By Brooke Montgomery Finding Hayes by Laura Pavlov I hope you enjoyed this episode! As always you can find me @v.e.e.r.e.a.d.s on Tiktok, Instagram and youtube! Trigger warnings: Mention of sexual abuse Mention of Incest Mention Non-Con Mention of Dub-Con Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

We know you’ve been patiently waiting for it …this week your Traders finally travel to Pyrthian as we cover A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas! This episode is part 1 of 3. Triggers: abduction, claustrophobia, death, drugging, gore, emotional abuse, intentional amnesia, murder, physical abuse, sexual abuse and assault, torture, violence.Tropes: Beauty and the beast retelling, really old fae, forced proximity, enemies to loversKU: NopeRecommendation: YesFor more information visit https://sarahjmaas.com/.

Everyone has a soul, shaped into beautiful gardens or frightening dungeons, and Soulwalkers, like Kamai and her mother, can travel into people’s souls as they sleep. However, in every soul Kamai travels to, she sees the same black door. Kamai is told to never open that door, but when tragedy strikes, she does just that.  That’s right, this episode we’re finishing Beyond the Black Door by A.M. Strickland! TW/CWs for this book are listed as: Internalized Aphobia, Internalized Transphobia, Misgendering, Sex work & underage sex work discussed, sex worker shaming, sexual harassment, mentioned sexual assault, emotional abuse, cheating, anxiety attack, attempted suicide, suicide & self-sacrifice discussed, alcohol, nonconsensual drugging, blood, death of loved ones (on and off page), murder & attempted murder, knife violence, kidnapping, fire, imprisonment mentioned https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/2021/05/04/beyond-the-black-door-by-adrianne-strickland/  And our Socials are: https://twitter.com/5050_books https://www.youtube.com/@5050_Books https://www.goodreads.com/5050_books

This week the Traders dive into a modern day reverse harem featuring a host of supposedly deadly assassins…as you might guess, we have a lot of questions. But boy, did we enjoy the ride! This is part 1 of 2.Triggers: kidnapping, death, child abuse, violence, trafficking, murder, slavery, torture, forced institutionalization, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse, gaslighting, child deathTropes: reverse harem, revenge, age gap, assassins, gangs, the one who cooksKU: Yes!Recommendation: Yes?For more information visit https://evachase.com/evachance/48-2/.

On this week's episode we kick things off with a quick mention of the Olympics... I know I can't be the only one caught up in the competitive excitement. RuNyx, Jennika Snow, Luna Mason and Rina Kent feature in this week's Book Tea! Recap time - lets go through some of my top five star reads of the year so far! We have the wonderful Giana Darling with us this week and yes, as the title suggests, I have the biggest girl crush! What a woman! I had so much fun chatting with Giana! And we have some exciting news to share...Did she say there's a Mafia duet she's currently working on? You'll just have to listen to find out! Books mentioned in this podcast: Caged by Luna Mason Hunted by a Shadow by Michelle Heard Crave by Luna Mason The Syndicator by RuNyx Enigma by RuNyx Gothikana by RuNyx God of War by Rina Kent Legacy of Gods by Rina Kent All the Dangerous Things by Jennika Snow Hunted Heir Holly Renee Passenger Princess by Morgan Elizabeth My Dark Desire by Parkers S Huntington and LJ Shen The Prey by J L Beck Thorns of Silence by Eva Winners Alexei by Eva Winners Toxic Love by Jagger Cole Trigger warning for this episode: Please be aware that topics mentioned in this episode may be triggering to some people. Topics mentions - Sexual assault/trauma Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: AAXRFG2GXH59OAB0

On this week's episode, we have a blast from the past with one of our favourite fictional men of all time! Shantel Tessier, Brynne Weaver and Rebecca Yarros feature on this week's book tea. I may have started one of the most popular books on booktok right now, Quicksilver by Callie Hart, hear my thoughts so far! I am so excited to have S.MASSERY on the podcast this week! We talk about Hockey gods, Dude Ranches, her latest release The Pucking Coaches Daughter and her new business venture of playing the Cello at wedding's, Ok I may have over exaggerated but hey, how cool would that be?! Books mentioned in this episode: Madness by Shantel Tessier Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Eragon by Christopher Paolini Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj The Bonus by TL Swan Quicksilver by Callie Hart The Pucking Coaches Daughter by S.Massery The Player's club by Fallon Greer God of Vengeance by Michelle Heard TRIGGER WARNINGS As stated in the disclaimer, there may be some topics discussed or mentioned that may be triggering for some people. These Triggers are typical of the dark romance genre. Please see the trigger list below. Somnophilia CNC Thank you for listening! Vee x Music used in this episode: www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: E4CNEYROHIAZUFFO

On this weeks episode things are a little different! After moving house and being sick for the past week you could say things have been hectic around here! But a big Canada trip is on the horizon so anyone in the Calgary area...give me all of your recommendations! This week's pop culture centres around Olivia Culpo's wedding dresses. We all had an opinion lets face it. We then get into what I have been reading, and its the Kings of Blackwater series that has me hooked this week by Raven Wood! But as the title suggests there is more chaos...we are so lucky to have the powerhouse that is Luna Mason this week as our guest. We chat about her series and whats coming up next! Books mentioned in this episode: Kings of Blackwater series by Raven Wood Roman Petrov by Luna Mason Beneath the Mask series by Luna Mason Beneath the Secrets series by Luna Mason Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj When He Desires by Gabrielle Sands Asking for Trouble by Giana Darling If You Want Me by Helena Hunting TRIGGER WARNINGS As stated in the disclaimer, their may be some topics discussed that are triggering for some people within this episode. Some of these triggers are not discussed in length however please see a list of triggers below.Suicide and Mental health Abusive relationships Miscarriage Grief and loss of a loved one

This month Chelsea and Marg are joined by dear friend, Taylor Durbin. Listen in as they all discuss the complex themes of Chlorine by Jade Song Trigger Warnings: racism, misogyny, self-harm, eating disorders, homophobia, depression, and sexual violence Book Discussion begins at 8:15 Media Mentions: Books- You Like It Darker by Stephen King Cruel Prince by Holly Black I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue Mickey Chambers Shakes it Up by Charish Reid Miseducation of Cameron Post Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield The Awakening by Kate Chopin Show/movies- Real Housewives of Potomac Whiplash Music- Mermaids - Florence and the Machine

This week the Traders tackle the Plated Prisoner series book 1: Gild. Join us as we dive into the world of Orea with our unreliable narrator, Auren, and navigate the intrigue in King Midas’ kingdom. This is Part 2 of 2 and covers chapters 20-40. Triggers: Human trafficking, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, alcohol consumption, infertility, hanging, kidnapping & captivity Tropes: King Midas, enemies to lovers, fae  KU: Yes Recommendation: Both Traders recommend!  For more information, visit https://www.ravenkennedybooks.com/.

In this episode we review I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. We see the POV of Maya growing up in 1930's-1940's Arkansas. This one goes deep guys. All the trigger warnings on this one.

Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor Picked by Myranda ****TRIGGER WARNINGS**** We’re discussing a book that contains content such as child sexual assault, abuse, child abuse, pedophilia, self-harm, suicide and attempted suicide, violence, kidnapping and abduction, and death and dying. We do not go into any depth or discuss details of these events during this podcast. The book discussed is not suitable for persons under 18. Reader discretion is advised. Happy PODCAST DAY!!! •• How do you feel about spoilers? Personally I love them 😂 This is not a joke! I intentionally seek them out especially if a character I love “dies”, I’ll look it up, just so I know I can move on with the rest of the story, it helps me sleep at night 🤣 •• For anyone who DOES NOT like spoilers, you should read this book BEFORE you listen to the podcast 🤪 •• There were a few “that would never happen” moments, and at least one “what in the actual heck?” 😂 •• We’re diving in and talking about this pretty intense mystery! The ending is something you’d never expect!! We definitely didn’t see it coming! •• Just to recap, we are following along with a genre reading challenge. For April we read a Mystery, Stranger in the Woods written by Anni Taylor •• Listen to the show and join the conversation! We’d love to hear what you think! Leave us a comment down below or even a review on our podcast😁 let’s hear what you think about this month’s episode!  

A proposal is set between Jane Shoringfield, having calculated a seemingly perfect match, and Augustine Lawrence, resident doctor, but the rules of this engagement are quick to break, especially as Jane ends up in the one place she’s never meant to visit, Lindridge Hall, the family home of Dr. Lawrence. There is something wrong at Lindridge Hall, and Jane now seems to be stuck in the midst of it. That’s right! We’re reading the gothic horror The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling! This episode we’ve read up to, but not including, Chapter 24! TW/CWs for this book are listed as: Blood & Gore Depiction; Drug Use; Miscarriage; Death of a child; Death of a parent; Death of a spouse; Animal death https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/2023/11/19/the-death-of-jane-lawrence-by-caitlin-starling/ And our Socials are: https://twitter.com/5050_books https://www.youtube.com/@5050_Books https://www.goodreads.com/5050_books

This week the Traders venture into the world of archaeology and magic in The Destroyer by Meg Smitherman. Part 1 of 3, chapters 1-12. Triggers: dubious consent, violence Tropes: Dark Academia, Magic, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Touch Her and Die KU: yup Recommendation: Yes, with reservations For more of the author, check out @megsmitherman on TikTok

365 Days took the internet by storm in 2020 and then quickly became a Netflix adaptation to drool over. And for the first time in our lives, we say, the movie was better. TW: Murder, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Substance Use, S/A

Living near the lake means knowing of the ethereal world underneath, but only two have been there, Bastián Silvano and Lore Garcia. Now, the world underneath is drifting up to the surface, and if Bastián and Lore don’t want their secrets to rise with it, they must figure out how to stop it. This episode we’re reading Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore, up to and stopping before what we’ve counted as chapter 29 (a Lore chapter). Reading a lil more or less for this one won’t be the end of the world, we’re all just trying our best! TW/CWs for this book are listed as: Ableism, Bullying, Homophobia, Needles, Racism, and Transphobia https://booktriggerwarnings.com/Lakelore_by_Anna-Marie_McLemore And our Socials are: https://twitter.com/5050_books https://www.youtube.com/@5050_Books https://www.goodreads.com/5050_books

Joe Tournier has a memory problem. Stepping off the train in the 19th century French colony of England, he has only a postcard from a mysterious “M” as a clue to who he really is. This search for “M” and answers will take Joe on a journey through lands and battles, and in the process, Joe will remake history, and himself. This episode we’re reading and finishing up The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley. End of book spoilers ahead! TW/CWs for this book are listed as: Blood, Conversion Therapy (implied), Gore, Guns, Murder, Rape, and Violence https://booktriggerwarnings.com/The_Kingdoms_by_Natasha_Pulley And our Socials are: https://twitter.com/5050_books https://www.youtube.com/@5050_Books https://www.goodreads.com/5050_books

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/

Come listen to us practically reread Neon Gods. We discuss the first in the Dark Olympus series and what we thought about this modern retelling of Hades and Persephone. Light trigger warnings include: mentions of murder and SA.

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

PLEASE READ: Haunting Adaline is a very intense dark romance. This book contains many trigger warnings. For a full list please visit HD Carlton’s website. TW: S/A, R*pe, Violence, Murder, Gun Play, Stalking.

This week, the Traders visit Neverland in The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe. Be warned, it is not the sunny adventure you remember from your childhood.  Trigger Warnings: murder, violence, kidnapping, mental illness Tropes: reverse harem, magic, fairy tale retelling 3/3 Traders recommend! For more of the author, check out nikkistcrowe.com

This book has the Traders all riled up. Join us as we get up close and personal with a royal love triangle starring a heroine with a unique manifestation of magic! Tropes: enemies to lovers, love triangle, fated mates, chosen one  Trigger Warnings: violence, knife/blood play, emotional abuse, physical abuse For more on this book or author, check out https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15306055.Whitney_Dean. If you like our podcast, please consider leaving us a rating wherever you listen! 

Join us for a wild ride this week - we had a lot of thoughts and get a bit unhinged as we discuss Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu!   Tropes: sloooooow burn, enemies to lovers Trigger Warnings: violence  If you like this, please consider leaving us a rating wherever you listen! 

This time we’re discussing Hooked by Emily Mcintire. TWs: Explicit sexual scenes, breath play, torture, murder, physical assault, kidnapping, mentions of pedophelia, sexual abuse of a minor, mentions of physical abuse of a minor.

We discuss the novel Credence by Penelope Douglas. TW: SA, suicide, drug use, child neglect, underage drinking

This week the Traders take a dive into magic and forced marriage in Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin. Hopefully you’ll love the heroine as much as we did (even her manic pixie dream girl tendencies)! Triggers: violence against women, religious aspects/trauma Tropes: forced proximity, one bed, enemies to lovers For more, visit @shelbymahurin on Instagram!