Episode 142: The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey

Matt and Cassie wrap up our second Beauty and the Beast era with the podcast's very first Mercedes Lackey episode! The Fire Rose is book zero in the Elemental Masters series. We discuss Disney's influence on this gritty retelling, Mercedes Lackey's exceptional research and how it contributes to the vibes, and how the book uses the San Francisco earthquake as the backdrop for the fairy tale's climax.Episode book triggers: Suicidal ideation, drug use, violent and gory murder, period accurate racism, racist terms, and exoticismAdditional book triggers not discussed in episode: Human trafficking, prostitution, child prostitution, physical abuse, child molestation, rape, cannibalismJoin our community! View all of the benefits of joining our Patreon including the Official Of Slippers and Spindles Book Club, exclusive polls, monthly newsletters, Zoom hangouts, and more!Visit our our merch store, Facebook group, Instagram, Discord, and more! This episode was edited by Brianna Jean.We love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected] Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers