A Court of Thoughts and Proses

Hi everyone, no chapter this week. Katie has some family health problems going on, so episodes aren’t going to come out weekly for the next few months. They will still come out on Fridays, and if you follow any of our social media @acotappodcast, updates on episode will be on there. Thanks for understanding, and we hope you have a great weekend!

Content Warnings: Child safeguarding

This week, we meet the mysterious (and overly chatty) Suriel. Are openness and honesty the same thing? Can the Suriel make prophecies? And how is Feyre like Katniss Everdeen?

Content Warnings: misgendering, transphobia, racism

In this episode, we discuss how to be a good white and trans ally. Do fairies feel guilt for enslaving humans? Can guilt motivate you to be a better person? And what is book snobbery?

More information on adult literacy here: https://literacytrust.org.uk/parents-and-families/adult-literacy/

Content Warnings: injury

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between self care and capitalism. Are Feyre and Tamlin finally being honest with each other? What impact do other people have on our healing? And what is the biology of a stone heart?

Content Warning: graphic violence (24-25min)

In this episode, we discuss the difference between feeling lonely and being alone. Why do fairies prefer dictatorships? Is Tamlin finally learning consent? And why are there so many similarities to Howl’s Moving Castle?

Content Warnings: stalking, sex, sexual harassment

In this episode, we discuss fairy monsters and human stalking. What is Tamlin’s worst fear? Why is Amarantha so bad at dating? Can silence be good for friendships?

It's the 'Katie and Ruth Talk More Nonsense Than Usual' special! Listen for lots of laughing, mess-ups and an extended rant on why the series SHOULD be 'A Court of Thorns and Daffodils'.

Here's a bonus blooper reel to celebrate us reaching 250 downloads. Thank you to everyone who has listened so far, we've loved making this niche and fun podcast together.

Content Warnings: sexual assault

In this episode we discuss selfish friendship and communication. What would Tamlin say in therapy? Is Feyre terrible at art? How do you pronounce Bogge?

Content Warnings: none (finally!)

In this episode, we discuss the difference between fate and hard work. Do plans make you feel safer or limit you? Is a butter knife a good weapon? And should you risk it for a chocolate biscuit?

Content Warnings: food, sexual assault, stalking, vomit

In this episode, we discuss Tamlin’s continuing controlling behaviour with Feyre’s food. How should you compliment your kidnapped future girlfriend? Is Lucien the worst wingman ever? And is Katie a hipster?

Content Warnings: gaslighting, food, injury, racism

In this episode, we discuss beauty standards, Feyre’s difficult relationship with food and racism between fairies. Can we read Lucien as queer? Why does Feyre have to be plucked to be attractive?

Content Warnings: kidnap, murder, generational trauma, sexual assault

In this episode, we discuss climate activism and community. Why is everyone in the kingdom white? Would the Children of the Blessed be anti maskers? And what kind of furry is Tamlin?

Content Warnings: kidnap, abuse, murder, threat, abortion

In this episode, we discuss truth and lies, and finally meet Tamlin. Can you deceive yourself into bravery? When do you feel like an adult? And are humans worse than faeries?

Content Warnings: brief mention of sex

In this episode, we discuss storytelling and the influence of European fairy tales on these books. When is the prince the villain? Is Prythian full of fake news? Which man wins the gold medal for paying attention?

Content Warnings: chronic illness, abuse, mental illness

In this episode, we discuss hope as delusion or promise and Feyre's terrible family. Who is Nesta anyway? Will we ever pronounce Rhys' name correctly? And if a gingerbread man sits in a gingerbread house, is he made of house or is his house made of flesh? 

Content Warnings: animal death, mental illness 

Welcome to our podcast! Episodes will release weekly on Fridays.

In this episode, we discuss Feyre's use of meditation, Andras' sacrifice and the lack of decent leadership in Prythian. What if Feyre was gay? Why is Prythian basically Britain? And is the deer the real hero?