Faeted The Podcast

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 our listeners to buy as much as po...

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 speaks to the mental health benefits of...

**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 touches on their reading experiences, t...

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 community for almost a year. It has ...

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 developed than most series and we just fe...

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 that combines action, romance, a...

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 most sophisticated or well-written, ...

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 series, filled with intrigue, inte...

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 light elements in a magical fantasy wo...

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 really keeps readers hooked.

Th...

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 extra dimension to life. They enco...

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 description of each book and tropes...

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 community living on a ledge and the...

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 health issues in the story it has ...

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 community and connection they prov...

**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 we loved this book SO MUCH!! A...

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 enamoured with this series and this ...

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 listeners to reflect on their own reading...

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 but ended up loving.

They discuss ...