Faeted The Podcast

It's been a fun reading year and it's time for our Reading Wrapped for 2024. Yep we take you through our year of reading month by month for Carlie and category by category for Maj. The books we loved, didn't so much, the authors we were introduced to and the series that stole our hearts. There'll be books you have read that you can re-live with us and some that you will add to your TBR for sure. W...

Happy Holidays! It's our 2nd annual gift guide for those who love books and those who love people who love books! Say that three times fast. We have you covered for every budget, the minimalist, the maximalist, the practical and the luxurious. Take notes or pass on to your friends, lover, not so secret Santa or that family member who has no clue who you are or what you love. As always we encourage...

SPOILER ALERT *This episode speaks to some of the themes and premise's of the book but does not divulge plot or character arcs or share specific moments. Carlie recently read 'Phantasma' by Kaylie Smith and it made her ponder about how important reading is for mental wellbeing, how powerful it is to feel represented in our books and the way reading can bring together communities. This episode spea...

**Spoiler Alert ** Please dont listen to this episode unless you have read this book, its full of spoilers. In this episode, Carlie and Majella dive deep into the much-hyped book 'Quicksilver' by Callie Hart. They discuss their emotional responses to the book, the quality of writing, and the immersive world-building that made them feel as if they were part of the story. The conversation also touch...

In this episode we riff on our TBR lists and the books we would both like to read up to the end of the year. You might like to add some of them to your list or join us in our bookclub on Fable to read alongside us for the next few months. Our TBR's are constantly changing so take it all with a grain of salt with us :) We kinda can't believe that we have been creating this podcast and growing our c...

Spoiler Alert**** This episode is full of spoilers for Blood & Steel. In this episode we dive deep into Book 1 of the Legends of Thezmarr series 'Blood & Steel' and share how much we feel like this series should be more widely read and loved. Blood and Steel has everything you want in a Romantacy series without feeling forced, trite or repetitive. The characters are more mature and develop...

In this episode Carlie and Majella discuss the Legends of Thezmarr series by talented Aussie author Helen Scheuerer. We talk about the relatable and fierce main character, Thea Zoltaire, and the well-developed romance between Thea and the warrior Warsword Wilder Hawthorne who went to the top of our book husbands list. This series had a strong female empowerment theme throughout and a balanced plot...

In this solo episode, Majella reviews author Nikki St. Crowe. Nikki's books can be divisive due to their darker and more explicit content. Majella enjoys the escapism and easy readability of the books, but acknowledges that they may not be for everyone. She highlights the strong and bratty female main characters and the broody and possessive male love interests. While the books may not be the...

Spoiler Alert ** This is the second part of our deep dive review and is FULL OF SPOILERS. We continue our looong review of ACOTAR cause we can't shut up about it. We also read this in our bookclub on Fable in June and frothed alongside all of our Faeted Friends. We are having so much fun revisiting the series that got us back into reading for enjoyment. ACOTAR is a solid first book in the seri...

SPOILER ALERT *Spoilers galore in this review episode. In this episode, we review the book 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. The main characters, the plot, and the world-building in this book are exceptional and that it is why it is so beloved and read by millions. This book has themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice somewhat similar to Beauty and The Beast with dark and ligh...

In this conversation, we discuss the first book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J. Maas. This series is astronomically popular for it's impact on readers as a compelling and easily digestible book with stunning writing and world-building. With an intriguing female main character, a magical journey, a complex love story, a mix of violence, emotion, and plot twists it...

Carlie and Majella discuss the importance of making time for reading and the benefits it brings. They share their personal experiences and reasons for prioritizing reading in their busy lives. They highlight the escapism, relaxation, learning, and inspiration that reading provides. They also emphasize the role of imagination and the magic of books in expanding one's perspective and bringing an...

Spoilers *No spoilers in this episode We have pulled together all the Romantasy new releases for June so you don't have to wonder what to read next! We have also also had some amazing growth in our book club so THANKYOU to everyone who has joined and shared. Ok this month we have new releases by authors such as Nisha J. Tulli, Helen Scheurer, LJ Andrews and Rebecca Zanetti. We share a brief de...

SPOILER WARNING* This is a review episode. Listen up until the 7 min mark if you want to know the premise of the story but NO FURTHER if you plan on reading it. In this week's episode we share our reviews of the book 'Ledge' by Aussie author and hilarious TikTok sensation Stacey McEwen. We discuss our personal experiences and opinions of the book, highlighting the unique premise of a c...

In this solo episode, Majella discusses the Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. This series has received mixed reviews, with some people loving it and others hating it. Majella personally enjoyed the series and recommends it to readers who enjoy romantic books with strong characters and engaging plots. With dual timelines, the presence of primals and gods, and the inclusion of mental h...

SPOILER ALERT *No Spoilers in this review episode. In this conversation, Carlie and Majella discuss the importance of sharing their reading journeys and the impact it has on others. They talk about the hesitation and judgment they sometimes feel when sharing their love for romance and fantasy books. They also explore the empowering and aspirational aspects of these genres, as well as the sense of...

**Spoiler Alert** This is a review episode. Do not listen if you want to read Empire of Storms. We continue our review of Empire of Storms from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. This is part 2 so please listen to episode #33 first! Key chats - Manon and Dorian's relationship - THE beach scene IYKYK - SJM's talent and stunning writing - The Manon fandom - The horrific ending Gosh...

SPOILER ALERT - This is a book review so only listen if you have read Empire of Storms by S.J Maas. Empire of Storms is a gripping and emotional instalment in the Throne of Glass series. In this episode we share our favourite scenes and characters from this book. It was a struggle to keep this to only 2 parts as this book is sweeping and heartbreaking, inspiring and rousing. We could not be more e...

In this conversation, Majella and Carlie discuss the topic of obsessive reading and how it can impact various aspects of life. They explore the signs of unhealthy reading habits and offer strategies to find balance. The conversation touches on the physiological effects of reading, the need for alone time, and the potential for reading to become an avoidance tactic. Overall, they encourage listener...

In this conversation, Carlie and Majella discuss their changing expectations and critical views of romantasy books as they read more. They explore whether their judgement of books is due to becoming more experienced readers or if it's a result of the books themselves. Majella shares her current read, The Guild Hunter series, which she initially didn't expect to enjoy based on the covers bu...

SPOILER ALERT *No spoilers in this episode, just a lot of hype for an underrated series. So Majella has devoured a 16 book series and NEEDED to talk about it as Carlie has no hope of even getting close to it for quite a while. The Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh has been out for over 14 years now and we are wondering why it is not bigger on Booktok than it is!! We hope to change that. It’s got...

Majella and Carlie introduce themselves and share more about their lives and passions. Majella lives on the sunny coast in Queensland and loves reading in rainy weather. She is a writer, content creator, poet, and podcaster. Carlie lives in a small town in Victoria and is a Mum, social worker, and business owner. They discuss their goals for the podcast, including hosting reading retreats and a bo...

***SPOILER ALERTS - This episode is full of spoilers for Queen of Shadows from the Throne of Glass series. We kinda got swept up in talking about our current reads for a while at the start of this episode so if you are keen to hear us riff on that dive right on in - we promise that's interesting too! If you just want the down low on Queen of Shadows jump to the 13min mark. By jingoes we both l...

***SPOILER ALERTS - There may be some small character trait spoilers in this episode for Throne of Glass and The Fourth Wing. Majella posed a question to our book club members this week “Do all our FMC’s need to be angry?” in the Romantasy genre. It certainly is the main theme. And also do they all need to be 20yrs old!? It created some discussion so we brought it onto the podcast to share with yo...

***SPOILER ALERTS - No spoilers in this episode. An informal chat and sneak peek at what we talk about in our voice messages each week. We were chatting this week about Majella’s dream reading space and it made Carlie think about what her’s would be. We then discuss whether we snack or not when reading. Titillating conversation really! We would love to hear where you love to read and whether you a...