Books, Cats, & Chaos

Secrets, Sorcery, and a Bloody Turning Point – Crown of Midnight Heats Up Welcome back to Books, Cats, & Chaos , where the stakes are rising as we continue our deep dive into Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. This episode covers Chapters 22–29 , and fair warning, it’s a brutal one. If you’ve been following our journey through the Throne of Glass series, you know we don’t hold back on the lau...

A Book Lover’s Dream: Romantasy BookCon LA – Panels, Signings & Chaos! What happens when you bring together 200+ fantasy romance authors, exclusive book editions, immersive panels, and a crowd of book lovers? Absolute bookish mayhem—in the best way possible! In this episode of The In-Between , we’re recapping our adventure at Romantasy BookCon LA 2025 , an event put on by Fabled Fantasy Events...

Secrets, Betrayal, and a Prince’s Hidden Power – A Deep Dive into Crown of Midnight Welcome back, book lovers! In this episode of Books, Cats, & Chaos , we continue our deep dive into Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, covering chapters 15–21. Expect heated debates, hidden story clues, and plenty of bookish chaos as we analyze character motives, major plot twists, and the underlying themes sh...

Romance, Horror, and the Haunting Unknown: Exploring Thrum by Meg Smitherman In this “In-Between” segment, we dive deep into Thrum by Meg Smitherman—a short but unforgettable sci-fi horromance that blends romance, horror, and psychological terror in a haunting deep-space narrative. If you’re a fan of cosmic horror with a romantic twist, this episode is tailor-made for you! Thrum follows Ami, the s...

Dragons, Secrets, and Shocking Bonds – The Journey Heats Up in Fourth Wing! Welcome back, fantasy fans, book lovers, and podcast enthusiasts! In this exciting episode of Books, Cats, & Chaos, James and Ka-Ce return with a deep dive into Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, covering chapters 13–18. This episode is packed with dragons, shocking twists, and intense character dynamics that will leave yo...

Jealous Princes, Dangerous Secrets, and a Mysterious Courtesan – Dive Deeper into Crown of Midnight! Welcome back, book lovers, podcasters, and fellow fantasy fans! In the latest Books, Cats, & Chaos podcast episode, we (James and Ka-Ce) dive deep into Crown of Midnight (Book 2 of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas). In this spoiler-free discussion of chapters 8–14, we explore Celaena...

Secrets in the Shadows, Deadly Training, and the Chaos of Basgiath War College Basgiath War College is getting deadlier, and in this episode, we cover Fourth Wing Chapters 7-12, where Violet Sorrengail finds herself navigating not just ruthless cadets but a growing web of secrets. Her path is more dangerous than ever as training intensifies, alliances shift, and tensions between the Marked Ones an...

Secrets, Assassinations, and a Not-So-Heartless Assassin – Welcome to Crown of Midnight! Welcome to the first episode of our deep dive into Crown of Midnight , the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series! If you’ve been with us since our coverage of Throne of Glass , welcome back! If you’re new, we highly recommend checking out our previous discussions before diving in—things are abo...

Survival, Dragons, and Destiny: Exploring the High Stakes of Fourth Wing In this episode of Books, Cats, & Chaos , James and Ka-Ce kick off a brand-new series of book discussions with Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Having just wrapped up their coverage of Throne of Glass , they now take listeners on an epic journey through the world of Basgaith War College. Violet Sorrengail’s life takes a dra...

Exploring Throne of Glass Bonus Chapters: Hidden Stories, Character Depth, and a Touch of Chaos In this episode of  Books, Cats, & Chaos , we’re taking you on a journey through two bonus chapters from Sarah J. Maas'  Throne of Glass  series. These often-overlooked scenes offer fans a fresh perspective on beloved characters and pivotal moments, adding extra layers of intrigue and emotion to an...