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

Our second read is Graceling by Kristin Cashore, 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/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts

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Other books referenced in this episode, in order mentioned:

• A Touch of Poison by Aaron Kite [READ ONLINE]
• The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
• The Bright Sessions Series by Lauren Shippen [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
• The Umbrella Academy Series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
• Jessica Jones Comics by Various Authors (Marvel) [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
• A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
• The Cruel Prince by Holly Black [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

Our next read:

• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

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

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