Spiritual Hoe Podcast: Your Friendly Neighborhood Tarot Reader

Did y’all forget who the fuck you are? If you did, let me go ahead and remind you! There is no time in your day for you to be throwing yourself a pity party and asking yourself why things are not working out for you. The reason they aren’t is because you aren’t leaving that person alone, and you’re stuck at that job that is keeping your growth stagnant. So it’s time to do something about that! Take initiative this week to turn your life around for the better!SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS SERIES!We are FINALLY talking about Consider Me by Becca Mack this week! Bitch, this lowkey could’ve been an email but it was still a cute time. Also, I forgot like 80% of the book because I finished it two weeks ago, oopsies!FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT WE DON’T KINK SHAME ON THIS PODCAST! IF YOU DON’T LIKE SMUT THEN DON’T LISTEN!

We have a voice, and we are not afraid to use it! Reminding others we are not to be trifled with is definitely the theme for this week. But also, picking and choosing our battles is the micro theme as well. Read the room and know when is the right time to say something and when is the right time to speak facts and remind others who the fuck we are. It’s also time to give ourselves a break when the time calls for it, and it definitely takes some inner strength to take a step back and relax. Let this week be the first step in doing that.SPOILERS AHEAD!!!This week, we are talking about the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts and how to successfully go on living life after a book series finishes you! God only knows we need all the help we can get when a great story comes to an end!

This week, we are tackling the different obstacles and challenges the universe has thrown at us. It’s time to cut things out of our lives that no longer serve a purpose for us. We can’t be afraid to speak our truth and go after what we want. We can’t be afraid to sever ties to what binds us to the past and is keeping us from reaching our fullest potential. It’s time to take the necessary steps to reach our goals, whatever they may look like!SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS SERIES!This week, we are reviewing The Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy! I loved this series so much! It was a 10/10 read, plot, characters, and story! Highly recommend listening to the audiobook for the full affect!FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT WE DON’T KINK SHAME ON THIS PODCAST! IF YOU DON’T LIKE SMUT THEN DON’T LISTEN!

This week we are stepping into our power and proving to ourselves that our dreams are achievable. No one is going to make our hopes, dreams, and aspirations come true unless we do it ourselves. We have all the capabilities to reach our goals, it’s just a matter of actually taking the steps to reach them. Start this week, and you’ll achieve abundance and prosperity before you know it.NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK!!!!

It’s time to tap into our independence and show up for ourselves how we are supposed to. We have goals, hopes, dreams, and aspirations that need to be pursued. Telling ourselves that we will start to pursue said goals tomorrow is how we stay stuck in a constant loop, and before we know it, it’ll be 5 years later, and we’re still in the same place we were today! So it’s time to get up off our ass, show up for ourselves, and go after what it is we want and make ourselves proud!NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK!!!

When it comes to our time and energy, it should be treated as currency because that’s not something you can get back once it is spent on people, places, and things. You have to be selective with who or what you spend your time and energy on. If the same type of energy you give out, whether that be love, kindness, joy, etc., is not reciprocated, then it’s time to cut your losses and move on to people, places, and things that will value your time and energy the same way you value others. POILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGERS DEATH ON PAPER, ANIMAL DEATH, EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT, TORTURE, WAR! READ AT YOUR DISCRETION!The long-awaited review of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is here! We are getting down to the nitty-gritty details! We are talking theories, what the fuck is going on with Xaden, why Ridoc is THE best character, why Dain’s redemption arc is everything, and so much more! Grab your flight leathers; it’s going to get juicy!FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT WE DON’T KINK SHAME ON THIS PODCAST! IF YOU DON’T LIKE SMUT THEN DON’T LISTEN!

Don’t sell yourself short! We are all powerful manifesters, whatever it is we want, we have all the power in the world to make all of our hopes and dreams come to fruition. We have to work hard to play hard! Dreams don’t work unless we do, and we are more than capable of making everything we want come to reality. Remember, whatever we want wants us more. Believe it, and you can achieve it.  NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK!!! If you need me, I’ll be binge-reading Onyx Storm!!!!

This isn’t another love reading! I’m not telling you to get back together with your ex or expect a situationship to message you out of the blue. That’s not my style! I will tell you to fall back in love with yourself and your old hobbies. To fall back in love with the dreams you had as a child and don’t be afraid to chase after them if it genuinely makes you happy. So long as you’re not hurting anyone else or yourself, and it brings you immense happiness and joy, follow your heart. And if a new love from a new person heads your way, accept it. But also, be sure to set healthy boundaries; don’t let anyone or anything walk over you. And above all else, surrender to the universe and let it guide you in the right direction where your heart is pointed. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGERS VERBAL/PHYSICAL ABUSE, ANXIETY, BULLYING, SUICIDE! READ AT YOUR DISCRETION! I FINALLY DID IT! I FINISHED NORMAL PEOPLE BY SALLY ROONEY! All I have to say is I don’t know what I expected when I knew exactly how it would end! Either way, 10/10 would break my own heart out again!

There’s a new year just around the corner, and with this new week comes challenges and the driving force to cut people and things out of our lives that no longer serve a purpose for us. Standing up for what we want, what we believe in, and for ourselves is the narrative. We don’t play when it comes to our hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and it’s about damn time we pursue them for the sake of ourselves. We are stepping into our power this new year, and we are not looking back. Don’t be afraid to cut the ties that bind you to the past that prevents you from moving forward to your future. Because it’s bright, and it’s waiting for you to come and grab it. NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK!!! READING SLUMPS SUCK AND I’M IN ONE! Let’s hope by next week’s episode, I’ll have finished with either Normal People or Consider Me! Find out on next week's episode of DRAGON BALL Z!

Take it from someone who struggled with conforming to a belief at such a young age when they had no idea if it correlated with their life but were told it did. It can be hard to break the mold, and it can be hard to rewire your mind to a new belief system. But, once you allow yourself to release the fear of the unknown, of failure, of feeling like the black sheep, and trust that you’re choosing to walk the right path that aligns with your purpose, then everything will fall into place. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS! In this week’s episode, we are reviewing Quicksilver by Callie Hart! And just know if you do decide to add a new book boyfriend to your roster, then know Kingfisher will gladly take his place as number 1! Or at least tie with the original shadow daddy himself, Xaden Riorson… buckle up, girls, gays, and theys! This is going to be a good one! FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT WE DON’T KINK SHAME ON THIS PODCAST! IF YOU DON’T LIKE SMUT THEN DON’T LISTEN!

Expect AHA moments and realizations to hit you like a freight train! We’re coming to the realization that it’s not enough to just speak out your manifestations, you have to put in the work in order for them to come to fruition. It’s like I always say: dreams don’t work unless you do. So it’s time to put in the heavy lifting to live the life you were always meant to be. So, let’s end the year with a bang! By investing in ourselves and setting the course to the life we were always meant to live. NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK!!! Don’t hate me, folks! I did take two weeks off, but I’m back and better than ever! Next week, we will get back to the spicy book reviews!

The best course of action this week is to take a step back and recover. Recover from the loss you’ve experienced, reclaim back your power, and give yourself some grace. Things have to end in order for new beginnings to flourish. In the meantime, step into your divine feminine energy! Love the way you want to be loved, care for yourself how you care for others. Take time to fall back in love with yourself wholeheartedly and remind yourself who the fuck you are because I think you forgot.  NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK!!! There won’t be a new episode next week; I’ll be out of town and will be back home on Monday! 

Endings and new beginnings are on the horizon! It would be best for us to relinquish all of our power to the universe or God and trust that whatever is ending is just making room for new beginnings to enter. We shouldn’t hold on too tightly to things that no longer serve our highest selves. Because when the time comes for something to end, it’ll be harder for us to move on. Not everything lasts forever, and that’s okay. We all have a shelf life. You can give yourself some grace and allow yourself some time to feel the emotions you need to feel. But be careful who you take your feelings out on, not everyone deserves your coldness. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE SEXUAL CONTENT, MURDER, VIOLENCE, DEATH, ABUSE! On this week's episode, we are reviewing Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee, Lilac by B. B. Reid, Pucking Wild by Emily Rath, and Shattered Dreams by Natasha Madison! Get ready to dive into vampires, why chooses, enemies to lovers, small-town romances, and so much more! All books are a must-read! FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT WE DON’T KINK SHAME ON THIS PODCAST! IF YOU DON’T LIKE SMUT THEN DON’T LISTEN!

It’s easy to fall under a pattern of comfortability. Whether that be because we’re too scared to go after what it is we want, or we don’t want to rock the boat when it comes to changing our lives. But the way I see it, you’re just stunting your own growth by staying stagnant and wasting your time, energy, and money on people, places, and things that don’t even deserve your kindness. Take time this week to reflect on what it is you need to cut ties with and set the course for a better future for yourself. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE SEXUAL CONTENT, MURDER, VIOLENCE, DEATH, ABUSE, AND KIDNAPPING! This week, we are talking about audiobooks! We get right down to business with Nikki St. Crowe’s Vicious Lost Boy series (a dark fantasy retelling of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys) and other audiobooks that have had me in a chokehold! FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT WE DON’T KINK SHAME ON THIS PODCAST! IF YOU DON’T LIKE SMUT THEN DON’T LISTEN!

When it comes to thinking about the past and what could’ve been, we have to realize that if something or someone were meant to be in our lives, then we would have it right now. But here’s the thing: what is meant for us wouldn’t be such a struggle to keep. What is meant for us would still be in our lives today. Understanding that the universe has bigger and better blessings in store for us will help us move on from what is stunting us from growing. Think of it as the biggest character development we’re going through. Also, consider it a blessing that we didn’t get exactly what we wanted because, who knows, it more than likely wouldn’t have worked out in the way we wanted to anyway. It’s time to stop asking about the what-ifs and wishing circumstances were different. We block our blessings if we continue to think about the past. It is time to look forward to the future. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE SEXUAL CONTENT, MURDER, VIOLENCE, DEATH, AND ABUSE! This week's book review is a twofer! We are talking Powerless and Reckless by Lauren Roberts! First things first, the books are NOT spicy! But it’s giving Hunger Games with a splash of magic! Our stories follow along with our FMC Paedyn Gray and MMC Kai Azer. Paedyn lives in the slums and gets by by stealing. In a land filled with elites, Paedyn is ordinary. She has no magical properties and has to hide her identity from the rest of the world, or else she’ll be killed. One day, Paedyn finds herself saving the future enforcer and crowned prince of Ilya, Kai Azer. One thing leads to another, and Paedyn has been selected as one of the few contestants to participate in a set of trials for a huge cash prize. However, since Paedyn is not an elite, she must ensure her secret isn’t revealed so she isn’t killed before winning these trials. Oh, and she also has to fight her feelings for the future enforcer/prince Kai Azer. Some riveting shit!

Dreams aren’t meant to live in the back of our pockets. They’re meant to be accomplished, to come true, and to be something worth living. This week, we are called to listen to our intuition and let go and pursue what it is we truly desire. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of living day to day like I’m wasting my life. We have the opportunity to listen to the universe, our spirit guides and angels, and our higher selves. To accomplish what it truly is what we want and desire. To stop living in fear of starting all over and failing. We never know unless we try. In the worst-case scenario is we don’t make our dreams a reality. But that will only happen if we don’t actually try. So try! SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE SEXUAL CONTENT, MURDER, VIOLENCE, DEATH, ABUSE, AND KIDNAPPING! All right, folks! We got a twofer! In the past week, I’ve finished not only Neon Gods by Katee Robert but also Bride by Ali Hazelwood! Neon Gods is a modern-day retelling of Hades and Persephone, which honestly wasn’t all that great, but that's my own prerogative with how their story was retold. The spicy scenes were a hit, though! As for Bride by Ali Hazelwood? It’s a story about an Alpha werewolf and a vampire who are set up in an arranged marriage as a means to bring peace and an alliance between the vampires and werewolves. I didn’t think I’d like it so much, considering the MMC is basically part dog and has the anatomy of one! But the spicy scenes were HOT AF! FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT WE DON’T KINK SHAME ON THIS PODCAST! IF YOU DON’T LIKE SMUT THEN DON’T LISTEN!

This is the last straw that’s going to break the camel's back! Whatever you are facing this time, whether that be financial burdens, hostile work environments, or a relationship (romantic or platonic) that has brought you down more than it has uplifted you, then consider this the end of a longer and drawn-out cycle. It’s time to stop wasting our time, money, and energy on people, places, and situations that are not good for our souls and that have run their course. If you are tired of always being tired and just want to flip the script, then do it! We are the masters of our own reality; do you want better? Do you want change? Then get up and move, you are not a tree! You are not rooted to the ground. Don’t let there be a last straw that breaks the camel’s back. Consider this your wake-up call! Before the universe steps in and takes charge of your life, do it yourself. NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK! LOOK! I didn’t finish Neon Gods by Katee Robert, sue me! But I am already halfway done with it! In this episode, I discuss what pisses me off about the book. It is a modern retelling of Persephone and Hades, but there are some things that I personally don’t like about how it’s being retold. So sit down, shut up, and let me complain!

Are we ready to step into your power? If not, well, too bad because we’re about to be thrust into it. For too long, we’ve been giving doormat energy when we need to give Emperor energy. That’s what we can expect this week! It’s time to rise up and tap into that masculine energy and claim our power back. It won’t happen overnight; it takes time to own who we are and be unapologetically ourselves. How does one start, you may ask? Self-affirmations, setting healthy boundaries for ourselves and abiding by them, being goal-setters, and commanding respect rather than demanding it. It all starts with us, and today seems like a good day to start. Change starts from within and will flow out externally. Once we learn how to do so, our blessings and manifestations will align with us naturally. NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK! No book review today, unfortunately! Sorry babes, school has been kicking my ass, and I haven’t gotten the chance to pick up a book! But don’t worry; I’ll be back on Sept. 8th with a review of Neon Gods by Kate Robert! We’re keeping on theme with the Greek mythology aspect. Neon Gods is a modern-time retelling of Hades and Persephone, AND it’s spicy AF from the reviews I’ve read! So get ready!

This week, we are being yes-men! Step into the limelight and out of your comfort zone and go out and do the things you wouldn’t normally do. Network, reconnect, and have fun! Summer is almost over, and just a few more weeks before fall and winter roll in. Take advantage of the remainder of the season and have fun. Like Natasha Bedingfield says, “Release your inhibitions!” You never know what will happen this week and who you’ll connect with! Don’t live in regrets because you decided to be a hermit and didn’t let your freak flag fly! Have fun, be safe, and live your most authentic life! SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE TORTURE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF THE FEMALE MC! In this week's book review, we discuss Madeline Miller’s Circe! Circe is a retelling of a Greek mythology nymph who was exiled for being a witch. Daughter of the titan sun god Helios, Circe is a book of women’s empowerment with a sprinkle of love thrown in. Don’t expect spice because you won’t get it here! But the way Circe tells her story of how she came to be will make you want to know more! Be warned, there are talks of sexual assault and torture. Read the trigger warnings before picking up this book! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

It’s okay to rest when you’ve been through different trials and tribulations. It’s okay to set healthy boundaries and say no. Remember, no is a complete sentence. Unfortunately, some will think that setting boundaries and saying no to them can be an attack on their character. Those are the types of people you don’t need in your life. The ones who care and matter will give you the space you need if you ask for it. Know that you are not the bad guy for simply wanting to rest for simply wanting to find peace of mind. Those who will make it about them that you need some space will make themselves known. Once they reveal themselves, cut the weeds out to carry on with your life. A true friend will wait for you to heal from whatever it is you’re going through and will wait for you with open arms when you are ready to come back out into the real world. NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK! I know I said I would have a book ready to review this week, but I don’t! Why? Because I was tired! But expect a book review on Madeline Miller’s Circe next week!

It doesn’t do anyone any good to dwell on the past. Sure, we can look back on things fondly and never in anger, but to stay stuck in that headspace can stunt your growth. We have to learn to move on and forward from things that no longer serve a purpose for us. To strive for a better tomorrow. But we have to be able to let go of control issues. Let go of the things out of our hands, and let the universe take reigns. Once we do, we’ll find that we didn’t have to hold on so tightly to things that weren’t right for us to begin with. Better things are headed our way. Things and people that will align with our life’s path. Then we’ll be grateful we let the universe take control when needed. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD!  This week, we are finishing up Witcha Gonna Do?! By Avery Flynn! Consider this a part two! We discover that Tilda, our FMC, may not actually be an outré! Gil, Tilda, and their friends need to steal the most powerful spell book (on some Ocean’s 8 shit) to save Tild’as family! And, of course, we get down to the spicy stuff! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

When we get tired and overwhelmed, we tend to think it’ll just be best if we give up. We may feel like we are swimming against the tide, that it’s hard to keep our heads above water, and we’re tired of swimming. This week, it may feel like the best option is just to call it quits. To throw in the towel and move on. I’m telling you now that that’s not a good idea. The best things in life don’t come easy. Our hopes, dreams, and aspirations won’t come true unless we put in the hard work to make them. It’s entirely up to us to keep fighting the good fight; if we stop, then all the progress we made would have been for nothing. So even if it feels like the odds are against you and that you just can’t seem to get a leg up, just know that you are so close to that finish line that you’ll thank yourself for not giving up on yourself. THIS IS A PROGRESS REPORT!!! OKAY, OKAY, OKAY! So I didn’t finish Witcha Gonna Do by Avery Flynn! BUT IT DID START IT! So I’m only 4 chapters in, SUE ME! But by the time you’re listening to this episode, I’ll be 10 chapters in, and I call that progress! So far, we love how it starts and the characters and plot. I’ll give y’all the rundown next week! Hopefully, I will finish it by then! Remember, I’m recovering from a reading slump!!!

When we have bright new ideas, we should entertain them. So long as they don’t hurt anyone in the process. This week, we will face mental clarity, driving us into a new beginning. A new chapter is being written. One we can look forward to because this is exactly what we’ve been manifesting for so long. We’ve worked so hard on our end. It’s time to reap the benefits. But be aware of who is and isn’t on your side. Who is casting your ideas and dreams aside and making them stay stagnant? Remember not to give your energy into a single argument. Save that energy in your new-found ideas and dreams. Now is the time to get started on that bright new path. Take initiative this week to make your hopes, dreams, and aspirations come true. NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK! This episode is just a quickie! *nudge nudge* I have been in a major reading slump but have since decided to start a new book! I’ll be reading Witcha Gonna Do! By Avery Flynn. So expect a new review about it next week! Enjoy the tarot cards of the week! 

When it comes to healing our inner child, there are many ways. One way is to honor the wishes of achieving your dreams from when you were younger. What is it that you always wanted to do but were too afraid to do? What did you want to be when you grow up? And why aren’t you trying to achieve that dream now as an adult? For so long, we’ve buried our hopes and dreams and hoped that one day, we would stop dreaming. That one day we would get over not achieving a major goal we’ve always wanted to achieve. But lately, we keep going back and forth with ourselves about going after those dreams. No matter how much we push those feelings down, they are on the precipice of making us explode. So this week let’s honor our inner child and try and see about achieving those goals we had at a young age, and let’s see if we can try and make those dreams we’ve harvested within ourselves come true. We never know if those dreams are just dreams unless we actually do something about them. EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD!  In this week’s episode, we are talking about romance book tropes! I’m discussing the best and worst tropes. From enemies to lovers, to arranged marriage! Which ones are worth the read, and which ones don’t deserve a second glance! I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU PREGNANCY TROPE!  WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

There is something to be said about wanting it all, but what are we willing to do to get it? This week, we will be presented with many opportunities to achieve the goals we’ve set in place. For some of us, the fruits of our labor will start trickling in. Others are just starting this new road toward abundance and prosperity. Regardless of where you are in this new chapter, let me remind you that life isn’t a race. We are all headed to the finish line. And just because some of us will achieve our goals before others does not make the road to success any less rewarding. Be patient with yourself. Congratulate yourself for even taking the necessary steps to get here. Before you know it, you’ll be rewarded with what you’ve been working so hard to get. And let go of any burden you’ve been harvesting in your heart and soul. It’s exhausting to carry so much weight when you should be living your best life. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD!  In this week’s book review, we are talking about Bridgerton/Romancing Mr. Bridgerton! We are comparing and contrasting both the hit series on Netflix and Julia Quinn’s novel! Romancing Mr. Bridgerton is the 4th book in the Bridgerton series and a Regency romance novel that takes place in the 1800s. It follows Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington’s love story. We’re talking about the main difference between the book and the show adaptation. The drama that is happening on the page, on the screen, and off the screen! QUICK SIDE NOT! I will NOT tolerate any slander on the show! People must be aware that when a book is turned into a show or movie adaptation, It will NOT always be the same! You need to learn to separate the two genres; if you can’t do so, then maybe don’t watch it? Hot take, I know! You can’t compare apples to oranges. The negative comments I’ve seen on the storyline and character-changing are ridiculous. Learn to roll with the punches, people! And stop bullying the actors who are paid to portray these FICTIONAL CHARACTERS. If you couldn’t tell already, I love the book series and the show. Everything I say is based on MY opinion, and everyone is entitled to one as well. Good or bad, but this is a positive book/show review. WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

When it comes to making choices with people or situations, we all have to decide whether or not we want to choose ourselves or stay put. It can be difficult to move on with the times. But don’t you think it’s time to choose our higher selves and step into a new energy where we take charge of our lives for once? If you find it difficult to stay with someone or in a situation that no longer serves you, know that you are blocking your blessings. Once you decide to choose yourself finally, you open yourself up to better and brighter opportunities. So don’t don’t be afraid to choose yourself for once finally. And understand that the most difficult decisions can come with the highest rewards. And once you finally step into your power, you’ll ask yourself, “Why didn’t I do this long ago?” This is your chance for positive change.  SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! PLEASE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE EACH READ! This week we are talking about what I believe is the best romance book trope! ENEMIES TO LOVERS BABY!!!!!!! These are my top 3 picks and 2 honorable mentions! And obviously, we get into some spicy chapters! Get ready to play DJ D-WRECK with your lima bean! Books mentioned: Does It Hurt by H.D. Carlton, Devil’s Day Party by C.M. Stunich, and Twisted Hate by Anna Huang Honorable mentions: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

Mental blockages can really stop us from reaching our fullest and highest potential. It can restrict us from getting to our goals and finally seeking out happiness. We all deserve happiness at the end of the day, no matter what. Here’s a gentle reminder that you are not your negative thoughts, and you sure as hell aren’t worthless. Life has a way of trying to put us down, but it is up to us whether or not we allow it to keep us down. We get to choose to rise above the bullshit. It can be easier said than done to get out of our own heads, but the best way to try is to give ourselves some grace by being patient with ourselves and allowing ourselves to grow from whatever hard lessons we’ve recently learned. Light, love, and happiness are at the end of the tunnel. It’s up to us to decide to chase after it. SPOILERS AHEAD!! TRIGGER WARNING DEATH!! This week, we are switching it up and talking about character deaths that altered my brain chemistry! Don’t you just LOVE it when an author writes a character, builds them up, makes you fall in love with them, and then just KILLS THEM?! Yeah, me neither! The books mentioned are My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, and Exodus by Kate Stewart! 

If you have an idea you’ve been sitting on for quite some time, it’s time to take action and bring that idea to life. Don’t be afraid of what the outcome could be, if you don’t take action now then you will never see your idea become a reality. Take the necessary steps to put these ideas into motion. And if you need help from your friends in doing so, don’t be afraid to ask for some advice or a little push to steer you in the right direction. We are all here to help one another to succeed to become our best selves. Be brave enough to start this new beginning with your head held high, and knowing that the universe and your friends have your back no matter what. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE RAPE, ABDUCTION, MURDER, DEATH OF A DOG, SUICIDE ATTEMPT, ANIMAL ABUSE, MISCARRIAGE, EXPLICIT SEX, VIVID DEPICTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT! This week we are reviewing Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann. This story is about our FMC Cora Lawson and our MMC Dean Asher who are enemies. Dean and Cora are constantly fighting, playing pranks on one another and cannot be in the same room together. However, unfortunately for Cora, Dean is engaged to Cora’s older sister Mandy. Before Mandy and Dean are set to get married, Cora and Dean are abducted after Dean and Mandy’s wedding rehearsal dinner. Once abducted, Dean and Cora have to survive and undergo unspeakable acts with each other. Which then turns into something so much more. WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

It can feel a lot is riding on making a hard hitting decision on what your next moves should be. We don’t know how a certain circumstance is going to play out. Will we fall on our asses? Will we stand 10 toes and flourish with whatever path we take? There is only one way to find out! And it’s not with staying stagnant on where we are right now in our lives. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and see just how brave you can be with starting a new beginning. It’s your time to shine, it’s your time to prove to yourself that you are more than capable of making the world your oyster. Manifest the life you want, step out amongst the crowd and show the world what you’re made of. The universe is watching, and is behind you every step of the way! Make this week the first sentence of an amazing novel. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD!  This week we are reviewing Wallbanger! Our story follows our FMC Caroline and MMC Simon who are hallway neighbors! Caroline loves everything about her life, only thing that’s putting a damper on it is her neighbor Simon, who likes to bring a number of women on rotation to have sex with throughout the week. This wouldn’t be a problem, but unfortunately for Caroline there is only a paper thin wall that divides Caroline and Simons bedrooms. And every conquest that Simon brings home, Caroline can hear them on her side of the wall! We take a dive into what happens after Caroline decides enough is enough and finally tells Simon to shut the fuck up! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

There is a sense of fulfillment when finally completing a cycle, especially one that felt like we were never going to break away from. When it comes to completing our goals, we have a sense of urgency to get back to basics with those in our close knit circle of family, friends and loved ones. It can feel scary to be in unalignment from those we have spent countless of hours with, but just know those who matter and have a long lasting relationship with us will stay in our lives no matter the situation at hand. We just have to go through our own trials and tribulations, and character development in order for us to be reminded on who and what is important to us. Use this time to close out a chapter, and go back to what matters most at the end of the day. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD!  This week we are talking sports romances! I don’t about y’all but I can thank spicy books for making a hockey fan out of me! With that being said, we will be reviewing Monica Murphy’s The Players series; Playing Hard To Get, and Playing By The Rules. Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series; The Deal, The Mistake, and The Score (honorable mention The Goal). Liz Tomeforde’s Mile High. And Emily Rath’s Pucking Around. PLEASE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS WHEN AND IF YOU DECIDE TO PICK UP ANY OF THESE BOOKS! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

We all deserve some good karma, especially after a wave of bad luck. We may be stuck in the mud, but that doesn’t mean better things aren’t headed our way. I don’t want to hear any of you talk down to yourself, because last I checked we are all beings deserving of some sort of miracle. Let this weeks reading be a reminder that good luck, fortune and abundance are headed our way. So long as we keep reminding ourselves we are deserving of it. We’ve been through the trenches and have weathered bigger storms, and guess what? WE HAVE ALWAYS COME OUT ON TOP AT THE END OF THE DAY! So have faith in yourself, your spirit guides, angles and the universe that things will all come into alignment. It’s all in divine timing, so have faith, and make this week your bitch! SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE Domestic abuse, Attempted rape, Death of parents, off-page, Gun violence, PTSD, and Strong language This week we are reviewing Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan! Definitely a 5 star book rating with a 3.5/5 chili peppers in the spice department. Our story follows are two main characters Bree Prescott and Archer Hale. Bree moves to a small town in Maine called Pelion and a way to move past her traumatic past. In Pelion she meets Archer Hale, a mysterious mute loner whose past is just as traumatic and she is all too interested in finding out more about him. This book is a good starter for anyone interested in starting spicy romance novels. It’s such a good slow burn! Please read the trigger warnings! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

We have so much to look forward to in the future. Just because some things are not working out for you doesn’t mean your blessings are not headed your way. In the meantime, instead of wallowing in your own self pity, why not educate yourself on new things. Teach yourself about new subjects and ideas that will help you move on and move forward to a better and brighter future. We owe it to ourselves to expand our minds and as well as our horizons to level up our playing field. So use this week to give thanks to the universe for all that you have and all that is headed your way. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! This week we are talking about books I DNF (did not finish) and books I did finish, but wish I didn’t. I am a firm believer of reading a book through no matter what, but sometimes you just have to know when to call it quits, and that’s okay! The lis of books are as followed: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas Haunting and Hunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton Brutal Obsession and Devious Obsession by S. Massery By a Thread by Lucy Score Sick Boys by Clarissa Wild Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux Twisted Love by Ana Huang Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey Mcquiston Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter Tangled in Tinsel by Trilina Pucci WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

It's time to heal and let go of past traumas and situations that no longer serve a purpose for you. Harvesting all that heartache isn't good for the soul and wallowing in the negativity won't help you move on into your next phase in life. But don't beat yourself up for still feeling some type of way about a certain situation that didn't pan out the way you wanted it to. Better blessings are headed your way. Blessings that were made for you. But that's entirely up to you on whether or not you want to tread a new path to abundance and prosperity. It starts with you. No one can force your hand, especially when it comes to finally going after your blessings! SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE POWER IMBALANCE, MISOGYNISTIC LANGUAGE, CHEATING, PARENTAL ABANDONMENT, INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE, ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, DEATH OF A FRIEND, AND CONTINUITY AND CHARACTER INCONSISTENCIES. VIEWER/LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. On this week's episode we are reviewing Penelope Douglas's book Birthday Day Girl! Our story follows our FMC Jordan moving in with her boyfriend Cole into his dad's house, our MMC Pike, after Jordan and Cole are kicked out of their apartment. There is definitely some sexual frustration going on, and I'm not talking about between Jordan and Cole! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

This week we are making the hard hitting decisions on which road to take in our lives. Some actions need to be taken more seriously than others, and we cannot afford to stay in stagnent. There is no room for us to grow if we refuse to stay in the same situation we've been in for quite some time. We are all big fishes in little ponds. Don't you think we would be more comfortable to if we moved into a bigger pond? Somewhere where we have more room to grow? With that being said, let's be open to using not only our hearts but our minds when making big life changing decisions for ourselves. And give ourselves that opportunity to grow into bigger and better people that we know we can be! EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! This week we are talking TBR lists and are trying so hard to not DNF books! I've got 21+ books I need to get through, and hopefully some of y'all are up to reading these books with me! Let's start a book club!! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN! Books mentioned are Journey of the Souls by Michael Newton M.D. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score Things We Hide From The Light by Lucy Score Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan Three Swedish Moutain Men by Lily Gold Damaged Goods by LJ Shin Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer Puck Yes by Lauren Blakely A Touch of Malic by Scarlett St. Clair Neon Gods by Kate Robert Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Bully by Penelope Douglas Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Powerless by Lauren Roberts Satan's Affair by H.D. Carlton The Ritual by Chatel Tessier Hooked by Emily McIntire What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods Wildfire by Hannah Grace Say You Swear by Meagan Brandy NO SPOILERS IN THIS ONE!!!

APOLOGIES BEFOREHAND THAT THIS EPISODE IS OUT LATE! MERCURY RETROGRADE'S SHADOW PERIOD HAD ME ALL THE WAY FUCKED UP!!! I HAD TO RECORD THIS EPISODE 3 TIMES! Did you miss me because I sure missed y'all! This week the universe wants to work harder, as well as smarter. If you love to manifest and wait for your blessings, just know that those blessings aren't coming until you actually put in the work besties! Have patience with yourself and the goals you have set for you. You can't expect your life to change until you make the effort to water your own garden! Take the new week one step at a time, be kind to yourself. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day! SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! This week we are talking about Bridgerton, both the show and book series. We are comparing and contrasting both the books and show, asking the major questions like why Shonda Rhimes switched up on us in season 2. Because, let's be real, she didn't have to make season 2 so fucking messy. But hey, it makes for good television! We get into The Duke & I (Daphanie and Simon's story), The Viscount That Loved Me (Anthony and Kate), and Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (Colin and Penelope). Who's ready for season 3? I know I am! If you haven't seen the show or read the books, I highly suggest you do so! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

Are you a master of all four elements? No? Well, that's okay because at least you can be a master of multitasking. Expect to juggle more than what you're used to this week with the 2 of Pentacles. We are going to learn how to find a healthy balance between our social, professional, family, and personal lives. It is all a balancing act at the end of the day! But let's try not to spread ourselves too thin. There is only so much that we can do, and it's okay if we can't do it all. Remember, we need rest too as much as the next person. We are also tapping in with the Lion within with Strength. We have the power to overcome any obstacle. No matter the highest of highs and the lowest of lows we face. We are stronger than what we give ourselves credit for. And this week we will be reminded about how much we can endure. Give yourself credit where credit it due, you are allowed to celebrate even the smallest of victories. Show others what it truly means to stand in your power. Be a leader, never a follower. And take the week by stride with your head held high, and a big smile on your face. Remember, you can do anything you set your mind to. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE AFFLICTED FROM A FAMILY MEMBER! This week we are talking about morally grey men! Why we love the, why we hate them, and why they are the hottest things to read about in spicy books! We will be discussing Xaden Riroson, Dominic King, Tobias King, with an honorable mention Sean Roberts, Michael Crist, Kai Mori, Damon Torrence, and Will Greyson III. Books include The Emperyon Series: Fourth. Wing, Iron Flame, The Ravenhood Series: Flock, Exodus, The Finish Line, and One Last Rainy Day, The Devil's Night Series: Corrupt, Hideaway, Kill Switch, and Nightfall, Punk 57. WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

This week we are accepting all the blessings the universe or God has to offer us. It may have been tough in the past couple of weeks/months/years. Starting over can be tough for most of us, especially if we are so used to a routine. But let this week remind you that it is okay to start over. It is okay to have new dreams and shed the old ideas we thought were in alignment with our soul/life’s purpose. Not everything works out in the way we could’ve hoped for, but that doesn’t mean that something better isn’t waiting for us just around the corner. It’s the way we have to view things. In a new standpoint and with ten toes down. We have to stand on business and that is exactly what the universe is trying to tell us this week. So listen up, and open yourself up to new challenges and messages the universe wants to give you. The unknown is scary, but so is staying stagnant and not moving on to better and higher pastures. Know that whatever you do is in coordination with your life’s journey. Don’t be afraid of failure, be afraid of not trying something new because you’d rather be comfortable wallowing in your self-pity. Take a chance on yourself and your dreams this week. You’ll thank yourself later on that you did. SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE SYSTEMIC SEX ABUSE AND SUICIDE! VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! In this week's episode, we are reviewing Priest by Sierra Simone. Priest follows the story of Father Tyler Bell and Poppy Danforth. From how their relationship blossomed and how it ended. There is a lot of sex and some blasphemy! Read at your own risk and maybe go fuck a hot priest! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST! THIS IS ALL IN GOOD WHOLESOME FUN!

This week we are stepping into our power and manifesting the life we deserve! It may have been hard the past couple of days, weeks, months, or even years. But in 2024 we are no longer feeling sorry for ourselves and are taking the first steps to get to where we need to be in life. We have so much potential to reach our goals and make our dreams become a reality. It's time to step out of our comfort zones and do the things we were always too scared of doing. With this week's tarot cards, we are figuring out how to go about our week and see what necessary steps we need to take to get to where we need to be. It is all a matter of how far we are willing to go to get a piece of happiness. Join me as we see what advice the universe has in store for us and finally step out of our mental block and face the world! EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! TRIGGER WARNINGS INCLUDE POLYAMORY, CONSENT/NON-CONSENT, DEGRADATION, BULLYING, DOM/SUB, PET PLAY, KIDNAPPING, PTSD, ABUSE, VOYEURISM, BDSM. ALL TRIGGER WARNINGS ARE LISTED ON THE AUTHORS' WEBSITE, AS WELL AS IN THE FIRST PAGES OF THE BOOKS. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! In this week's episode, we are talking about Why Choose's, aka Reverse Harems! The books I'll be reviewing are Losers pt. 1 &2 by Harley Laroux, Pucking Around by Emily Rath, Faking w/ Benefits by Lily Gold, and Triple Duty Bodyguards by Lily Gold. If there is one thing I love about smut books, it's when the Female MC has not 1, or 2 but 3 or more sexual partners all at the same time! I go into detail about what each book brings, so expect spoilers, as well as little snippets of sexual activities that happen in each book. WE DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR AUTHOR AND KINK SHAMING ON THIS PODCAST. IT IS ALL GOOD FUN! IF YOU PLAN ON READING EACH BOOK, BE OPEN TO STEPPING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE!

We are starting this episode with the tarot cards of the week! On the top of the deck we have Judgement, and at the bottom of the deck for the overall energy is Page of Pentacles. This week we are trusting the process, and trusting that the universe isn't going to put us through a situation that it knows we can't handle. With that being said, plant your seeds and water your garden. Eventually, you'll have a greenhouse! It can be hard to start a new project, or even share new ideas. But we have to trust that whatever we put time and effort into, we are headed in the right direction. And if we fail, then we are going to just dust ourselves off and try again. Take this week by stride! Remember, dreams don't work unless you do and Rome wasn't built in a day. Trust the universe to guide you and be open to new and better opportunities! In this week's episode, we are talking about trigger warnings and why I see them as a challenge! I don't have any triggers (not any major ones at least) so when I see that the trigger warnings list is about as long as the Declaration of Independence, I am about as intrigued as a kid in a candy store! I like to see how disturbed I can get. So we are diving into the trigger warnings of Haunting Adeline, Hunting Adeline, Does It Hurt, Losers pt. 1 & 2, and Den of Vipers. Trigger warnings include SA, consent non-consent, blood play, knife play, gunplay, stalking, child abuse, sacrifice, suicide, piss play, degradation, and that's just to name a few! THIS IS AN EXPLICIT PODCAST WITH TALKS OF SEX AND SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. THERE IS NO AUTHOR SHAMING OR KINK SHAMING!

Hi, hello everyone! I am so excited to start this new venture with you all. Join me every Monday as we talk all things smut ~books~ and the tarot cards of the week! I hope you all stick around and I'm so excited to dish it all out for you all! Much love!