A Court of Tattoos and Rosé

We are back and rapidly approaching the final countdown to Onyx Storm! This week we are chatting about our most burning questions. The real question is do we think we will get answers in Onyx Storm or just more questions???

Let’s dive right into one of the biggest questions within the world of The Empyrean. What is Violet’s second signet? And how TF does Rebecca think it’s so”obvious”…are we obtuse? 

Welcome to our first Formation! This week, I am joined by the resident Empyrean Expert herself, Danelle! Let’s chat about what you can expect as we dive right into the deadly and absolutely phenomenal world of The Empyrean! 

Wow…well we’ve reached the end of House of Earth and Blood. Bryce and Hunt are left to deal with the aftermath of the longest day ever. Their ~fun~ time is once again interrupted by not one, but two, very ill-timed calls. Let’s just say that the Asteri are not pleased. For the record, I still hold that this is one of my favorite books of all time. 

This week, I’m deep diving the Onyx Storm excerpt that Cosmo dropped last week. I’m joined by the Fourth Wing Dream Team, aka Danelle, Jules and Elijah! We’ve got plenty of theories just from these few pages. Are the wards operating at 100%? How long has it been since the events of Iron Flame? What is significance of the silver hair?!?! Let’s chat about it!

Well…these chapters were less than ideal to conquer in my current mental state but here we are. Bryce is making the Drop but she is not alone. Her power exceeds all expectations and heals the city in the process. Now she just has to make the Ascent.  PSA: Reminder that our spoiler ban on HOFAS has been lifted! 

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 wome...

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 h...

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 unli...

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...

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.