This month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading high fantasy!

Our second read, Kristin Cashore's Graceling, is chosen by Sorren. Let's talk trauma, teen-fiction in 2008, and... Twilight?

Content warnings: Mentions of rape, sexual assault, pedophilia, sexism, misogyny, mind control, child abuse, violence, Roe vs. Wade, and traumatic brain injury.

Transcripts available at planarprod.com

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Other books referenced in this episode, in order mentioned:

The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer

The Bright Sessions Series by Lauren Shippen

The Umbrella Academy Series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá

Jessica Jones Comics by Various Authors (Marvel)

A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Read safely- please always check the content warnings of any book we mention if you need before diving in.