Kendall and Jess have S.M. Gaither on the podcast - author of several amazing books including the Serpents and Kings Trilogy and the Shadows and Crowns series. They discuss her recent release, The Call of the Void (including that intense cliffhanger), as well as her upcoming fourth novel in the series. S.M. Gaither talks about her experience with traditional vs. self-publishing and how she got into writing novels on a dare. Learn her favorite (and least favorite) parts of the writing process and hear what she has in store for the future!Thanks for listening! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the third book in the Shadows and Crowns Series by S.M. Gaither: The Call of the Void. Kendall has a hard time not skipping right to talking about this MAJOR cliffhanger that leaves readers with more questions than answers. Jess is very much here for the romance of this book, which has certainly increased in spiciness. They both feel like they need a spreadsheet to keep up with the deities in this series and are left reeling after a rollercoaster final 100 pages, but dying for more! Come back in two weeks when S.M. Gaither joins us to talk about Shadows and Crowns, Serpents and Kings, and much more!Thanks for listening! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the second book in the Shadows and Crowns Series by S.M. Gaither: A Twist of the Blade. Kendall feels like Casia might be projecting a little bit with her anger towards Elander. Jess is highly suspicious of everyone and doesn't trust their loyalty. They are both working very hard to understand the hierarchy of gods in this series and have major hate for a certain King-Emperor. Kendall is very much here for that serious twist in Elander and Casia's story and Jess is very much here for the library escapades and desecrated temples. Strong female characters who call out gods for being bitches? Absolutely. Tune in next week for book 3 in the Shadows and Crowns series: The Call of the Void.Thanks for listening! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the first book in the Shadows and Crowns Series by S.M. Gaither: The Song of the Marked. Death gods and unruly magic? Don't mind if we do! Kendall is very much here for our hot new love interest in this book, and Jess is slowly dying from the slow burn, but loving every second of it. They both love the main character from the start, and they agree that the King-Emperor in this series reminds them a bit of a certain other childish king (*cough* Geoffrey *cough*).  This book took them both by surprise and served up two huge twists and a cliffhanger that they are still reeling from. Tune in next week for book 2 in the Shadows and Crowns Series: A Twist of the Blade; and don't forget to listen in a few weeks when we chat with this amazing independent author!Thanks for listening! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the final book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas: Kingdom of Ash. Listen as they talk through their thoughts on the conclusion to this epic story. Kendall is living for all of the amazing puzzle pieces this book finally brings together, while Jess is really just wishing there was more death and sex in the finale. They both agree that this dark side of Dorian is by far his best side, and that the gods are some total egomaniacs in this book. Find out how they rank all the couples from this series, and which kingdom they would want to live in on this world. Join us in two weeks as we kick off the Shadows and Crowns series by S.M. Gaither!Thanks for listening! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the sixth book in the Throne of Glass Series: Empire of Storms. Listen to find out what order Kendall thinks this series should actually be in, and how many different ways Jess can pronounce 'Yrene.' They are both absolutely shook by that crazy reveal about a certain evil queen. Kendall has some opinions about what type of underwear Chaol probably wears, and Jess feels like there should've been a bit more death in this book. They are both on pins and needles waiting to find out what's going on with our favorite fire-wielder after that crazy cliffhanger! Tune in next week to find out during our episode for Kingdom of Ash: the seventh and final book in the Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas!Thanks for listening! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the fifth book in the Throne of Glass series: Empire of Storms. Kendall's head is spinning from all of Aelin's secrets and behind-the-scenes scheming that throws all of her squad for a loop. Jess is very intrigued by Manon and Dorian's ~chemistry~ and they are both glad to FINALLY have some real spice between our favorite Queen and her Fae Prince. Hear what they think about all of the huge reveals and threads being woven together in this book, and why it's one of their favorites even though it makes them the saddest. Come back next week for an episode on Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas: the sixth book in the Throne of Glass series.Thanks for tuning in! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the fourth book in the Throne of Glass series: Queen of Shadows. Jess is feeling very frustrated with the former Captain of the Guard and his need to villainize everyone else. Kendall is always shook by Aelin's constant scheming and sneaking and secrets, and they are both drooling over the tension between Prince Rowan and his Queen. Listen as they discuss the general bad-assery of Aelin and her court, and the shocking twists and turns that come into play. Come back next week for an episode on Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas: the fifth book in the Throne of Glass series.Thanks for tuning in! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss the third book in the Throne of Glass series: Heir of Fire. Celaena's journey continues on whole new continent and with several new characters. Kendall had forgotten what an absolute jerk our new Fae friend Rowan was when he met Celaena, and Jess is not a fan of Dorian's new love interest. They were both shocked by the King's actions at the end of this book and immediately knew that Maeve would be a bigger problem than readers are led to believe. Find out which character they think could secretly have been in love with a certain handsome prince. Come back next week for an episode on Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas: the fourth book in the Throne of Glass series.Thanks for tuning in! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com

Kendall and Jess discuss Crown of Midnight, by Sarah J. Maas. Jess is picking up some serious red flags from our favorite Captain of the Guard and Kendall is finding crazy Easter eggs throughout this book. They are both flabbergasted by just how many secrets and revelations and twists this book packs in. With all the new drama, magic, and romance, it's no wonder this is one of their favorite books in the series. Just when you think it can't get any crazier, SJM throws us for a loop! Come back next week for Jess and Kendall's episode on Book 3 of the Throne of Glass series: Heir of Fire, by Sarah J. Maas!Thanks for tuning in! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing if you love us!Email: [email protected]/Instagram/TikTok: @talk.fiction.to.meWebsite: www.talkfictiontome.com