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Spice Traders
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A book recap / review podcast that focuses on books with a side of spice. Join Katie and Liz in their unhinged book club as they cover the books on your FYP or TBR shelf. Their unasked-for and unfiltered commentary will give you all the deets on the good, the bad, and the spicy.
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood Part 2
2w ago00:58:48Tap to summarizeThis is part 2 of 2.Triggers: mention of blood, off page violence, off page death of parentsTropes: arranged marriage, werewolf/vampire romance, enemies to lovers, he falls first, knotting (IYKYK)KU: NoRecommendation: Will be revealed in part 2!For more of the author check out https://alihazelwood.com/
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood Part 1
4w ago01:06:43Tap to summarizeThis is part 1 of 2.Triggers: mention of blood, off page violence, off page death of parentsTropes: arranged marriage, werewolf/vampire romance, enemies to lovers, he falls first, knotting (IYKYK)KU: No Recommendation: Will be revealed in part 2!For more of the author check out https://alihazelwood.com/
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The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent Part 2
Apr 2901:04:00Tap to summarizeTriggers: Cheating, Rape, Postpartum Depression, Self Harm, Harming of a ChildTropes: Student/Teacher, Age Gap, Forbidden Romance, Stalking, Manic Pixie Dream Girl KU: YesRecommendation: Yes?For more from the author visit: https://www.thesaffronkent.com/frontpage_ancora/theunrequited_ancoraPart 2 of 2
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The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent Part 1
Apr 1401:06:53Tap to summarizeTriggers: Cheating, Rape, Postpartum Depression, Self Harm, Harming of a ChildTropes: Student/Teacher, Age Gap, Forbidden Romance, Stalking, Manic Pixie Dream Girl KU: YesRecommendation: Yes?For more from the author visit: https://www.thesaffronkent.com/frontpage_ancora/theunrequited_ancora
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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Part 3
Mar 3100:43:26Tap to summarizeTriggers: attempted suicide, intense familial abuse (including attempted forced marriage), violence, blood/gore, and mentions of death and slaveryTropes: forced proximity, protector/bodyguardKU: No Recommendation: YesFor more about the author, visit https://redwombatstudio.com/
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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Part 2
Mar 1700:53:00Tap to summarizeTriggers: attempted suicide, intense familial abuse (including attempted forced marriage), violence, blood/gore, and mentions of death and slaveryTropes: forced proximity, protector/bodyguardKU: No Recommendation: YesFor more about the author, visit https://redwombatstudio.com/
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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Pt 1
Mar 300:48:40Tap to summarizeTriggers: attempted suicide, intense familial abuse (including attempted forced marriage), violence, blood/gore, and mentions of death and slaveryTropes: forced proximity, protector/bodyguardKU: No Recommendation: YesFor more about the author, visit https://redwombatstudio.com/
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Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Feb 2401:30:49Tap to summarizeTriggers: From the author: “Graphic violence, graphic death, gore, orphaned female main character, loss of a parent, the main characters both do a few morally black things to anyone they deem a threat to their mating bond, explicit sexual scenes, mature language”KU: Yes!Recommendation: Yes!For more about the author visit https://www.authorjah.com/
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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 3
Feb 301:12:35Tap to summarizeWe start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 3 of 3.Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes!Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.
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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 2
Jan 2001:11:25Tap to summarizeWe start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 2 of 3.Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes!Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.
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