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...

“For Whom the Belle Tolls” - A Dive Into Jaysea Lynn’s Urban Romantasy Hey everyone, it’s Ka-Ce! In this In-Between episode of Books, Cats, and Chaos , I’m reviewing Jaysea Lynn’s For Whom the Belle Tolls . If you’re a fan of urban romantasy, strong female leads, demon-human relationships, or found family, you’ll want to check this one out. The story follows Lily, who dies of cancer and starts a n...

Secrets, Shadows, and Survival: When Magic and Betrayal Collide in Throne of Glass Welcome back, book lovers! In this week’s episode of Books, Cats, and Chaos , we’re diving deep into the intense final challenge in Throne of Glass . Chapters 47 through 55 deliver high stakes, with duels that aren’t quite as straightforward as they seem. The king’s random (or maybe not-so-random) decisions, underha...

Nehemia’s Secrets, Celaena’s Shadows, and Chaol’s Struggles: Peeling Back the Layers of Throne of Glass Welcome back to Books, Cats, and Chaos , the podcast where books are devoured, cats are occasionally appeased, and chaos reigns supreme. This week, we plunged headfirst into the intense twists and turns of chapters 41 through 46 of Throne of Glass . Let me tell you, this section did not hold bac...

Wyrdmarks, Winter Balls, and Chaol’s Fumbling: Unpacking the Mysteries of Throne of Glass Welcome back to another episode of Books, Cats, & Chaos ! This week, James and Ka-Ce bring their trademark mix of humor, insight, and just the right amount of snark as they dive into Chapters 34–40 of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. This stretch of the story plunges us into the Yulemas season in Rifthol...

A Festive Feast of Flesh and Fiction: Exploring I Am Scrooge by Adam Roberts Cake Welcome to a special standalone episode of Books, Cats, and Chaos ! Today, we’re stepping away from our ongoing Throne of Glass deep dives to introduce something a little different. In this inaugural episode of The In-Between , James takes the reins solo to explore Adam Roberts’ delightfully bizarre and festive horro...

Secrets, Sparring, and Chocolate Cake: Diving Deeper into Throne of Glass In this episode of Books, Cats, and Chaos , husband-and-wife duo James and Ka-Ce are back with their signature blend of humor, insight, and just the right amount of snark. If fantasy, cats, and a touch of chaos are your jam, settle in—you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into Chapters 27–33 of Throne of Glass by Sa...

Welcome to the Chaos: A Deep Dive into Throne of Glass In this episode of Books, Cats, and Chaos , the husband-and-wife duo James and Ka-Ce return with their signature blend of wit, insight, and just the right amount of snark. If you’re a fan of fantasy, cats, and a little bit of chaos, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re diving into Chapters 21–26 of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. This is...

Welcome to Books, Cats, and Chaos ! We’re your favorite husband-and-wife duo diving headfirst into the pages of your favorite fiction, the hilarity of living with a house full of cats, and the beautifully chaotic world of storytelling. In today’s episode, we’re dissecting chapters 14 through 20 of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. This is a spoiler-friendly journey through Celaena Sardothien’s rel...

Welcome back to Books, Cats, and Chaos! I’m James, and this is my partner-in-crime, Ka-Ce. Today, we’re diving into chapters 7 through 13 of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. It’s a whirlwind of glass castles, shady champions, and Celaena’s ever-sharpening wit as she navigates court politics and deadly competition. And, of course, our chaos wouldn’t be complete without a furry guest! Freyja is sno...

Welcome to Books, Cats, and Chaos ! In today’s episode, we’re diving into chapters 1 through 6 of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. This is James’s first time reading the series, so we’ll be keeping it spoiler-free—not just for Throne of Glass but also for ACOTAR and Crescent City . Join us as we explore Celaena Sardothien’s journey from a slave in the salt mines of Endovier to a competitor for th...

Welcome to our brand new podcast adventure. We are Books, Cats, & Chaos, a husband and wife duo who like to read and talk about the stories. Get to know a little bit about us, what we'll be talking about, and what we learn along the way. To keep it simple, we love books, and we love reading. Between the two of us we read everything from Fantasy to Thriller, Mystery to Sc-Fi, Vampires (in all f...