Fiction Therapy Brandy & Tori

Welcome to Fiction Therapy - just a couple of gals discussing outstanding fantasy fiction books and relating them to mental health and life.
We chat about the first part of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros today. We LOVE dragons, let me tell you! We had so much fun talking about the book and exploring some of the plot theories we have heard!
Disclaimers!
This podcast was designed for true fans of the books that we discuss! It’s not a review of the plot or a synopsis. We include SPOILERS! As in, if you have not read the book we are covering AND Iron Flame you will be SPOILED! In Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, there are some spicy scenes! We may discuss sex in these episodes.Content Warnings: We discuss the following topics during the episode: trauma, abuse, sex, PTSD, toxic romantic relationships, etc.These are just OUR thoughts and opinions. We know that there are a lot of varying opinions on these characters and stories. This is meant to be an open discussion. We know that others will have opposing opinions or different perspectives! We don’t expect you to agree with everything we say and actually hope that something in the discussion spurs deeper thought or more conversation about an idea.

Welcome to Fiction Therapy - just a couple of gals discussing outstanding fantasy fiction books and relating them to mental health and life.
We complete our discussion on From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout today! This is the first book in the From Blood and Ash series!
Timestamps
0:00 - Welcome / Life Update
0:30 - Disclaimers below
4:00 - SKIP TO DISCUSSION
56:00 - "Invitations"
Disclaimers!
This podcast was designed for true fans of the books that we discuss! It’s not a review of the plot or a synopsis. We include SPOILERS! As in, if you have not read the book we are covering OR read ALL the other books in the FBAS series, you will be SPOILED!
In FBAS and in all the other books, there are some spicy scenes! We discuss sex in these episodes.
Content Warnings: We discuss the following topics during the episode: trauma, abuse, sex, PTSD, toxic romantic relationships
These are just OUR thoughts and opinions. We know that there are a lot of varying opinions on JLA’s characters and stories. This is meant to be an open discussion. We know that others will have opposing opinions or different perspectives! We don’t expect you to agree with everything we say and actually hope that something in the discussion spurs on deeper thought or more conversation about an idea.
“Invitations” i.e. what we are inviting into our lives lately
T: Space for herself and for rest
B: “Be, not Do”
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire is up next! Our Instagram handle: @fictiontherapypodcast_ Join our discord at https://discord.gg/ktdqYZcndA

Welcome to Fiction Therapy - just a couple of gals discussing outstanding fantasy fiction books and relating them to mental health and life.
Today we chat about all things ACOTAR and Sarah J. Maas. We are talking everything from interesting theories to what these characters would wear for Halloween and much more in between! As always, there will be SPOILERS if you haven't read this series. We hope you enjoy!
Also, we now have a Discord! We would love to chat with you there. You can find the invitation link in our Instagram bio, and you can find us on Instagram @fictiontherapypodcast_
Next, we are going to be talking about the Shadow and Bone series by Leigh Bardugo

Welcome to Fiction Therapy - just a couple of gals discussing outstanding fantasy fiction books and relating them to mental health and life.
We complete our discussion on A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas today! This is part 4 of the third book in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series!
Timestamps
0:00 - Welcome!
0:30 - Where we are picking up in this episode
0:30 - Disclaimers below
1:00 - SKIP TO DISCUSSION
50:00 - Invitations
Disclaimers!
This podcast was designed for true fans of the books that we discuss! It’s not a review of the plot or a synopsis. We include SPOILERS! As in, if you have not read the book we are covering OR read ALL the other books in the ACOTAR series, you will be SPOILED!
In ACOTAR and in all the other books, there are some spicy scenes! We discuss sex in these episodes.
Content Warnings: We discuss the following topics during the episode: trauma, abuse, sex, PTSD, toxic romantic relationships
These are just OUR thoughts and opinions. We know that there are a lot of varying opinions on SJM’s characters and stories. This is meant to be an open discussion. We know that others will have opposing opinions or different perspectives! We don’t expect you to agree with everything we say and actually hope that something in the discussion spurs on deeper thought or more conversation about an idea.
“Invitations” i.e. what we are inviting into our lives lately
T: sunshine!
B: sunshine! Get you some Vitamin D y’all. We obviously both need some.
Hot Takes for the ACOTAR series coming up next, and Shadow and Bone series will come shortly after!

Welcome to Fiction Therapy - just a couple of gals discussing outstanding fantasy fiction books and relating them to mental health and life.
We continue our discussion on A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas today! This is part 3 (of 4) of the third book in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series!
Timestamps
0:00 - Welcome!
0:40 - Exciting announcement!! Listen to find out!
3:10 - Disclaimers below
3:30 - SKIP TO DISCUSSION
1:02:00 - Abrupt ending, ha! See you in part 4!
Disclaimers!
This podcast was designed for true fans of the books that we discuss! It’s not a review of the plot or a synopsis. We include SPOILERS! As in, if you have not read the book we are covering OR read ALL the other books in the ACOTAR series, you will be SPOILED!
In ACOTAR and in all the other books, there are some spicy scenes! We discuss sex in these episodes.
Content Warnings: We discuss the following topics during the episode: trauma, abuse, sex, PTSD, toxic romantic relationships
These are just OUR thoughts and opinions. We know that there are a lot of varying opinions on SJM’s characters and stories. This is meant to be an open discussion. We know that others will have opposing opinions or different perspectives! We don’t expect you to agree with everything we say and actually hope that something in the discussion spurs on deeper thought or more conversation about an idea.
Resources:
Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk , on how trauma affects our physical bodies, and how to heal. Remember! “Only you can decide what breaks you.” - Our friend Surrie, in A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
Podcast: “Boundaries.me” by Henry Cloud, can be found on Apple Podcasts, on how to have healthy boundaries with people who try to cross yours.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas part 4 coming next!

Welcome to Fiction Therapy - just a couple of gals discussing outstanding fantasy fiction books and relating them to mental health and life.
We continue our discussion on A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas today! This is part 2 (of 4 hopefully) of the third book in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series!
Timestamps
0:00 - Welcome!
0:00 - Hello to more followers! We are blown away…
0:40 - Disclaimers
3:00 - SKIP TO DISCUSSION
1:10:00 - “Invitations”
Disclaimers!
This podcast was designed for true fans of the books that we discuss! It’s not a review of the plot or a synopsis. We include SPOILERS! As in, if you have not read the book we are covering OR read ALL the other books in the ACOTAR series, you will be SPOILED!
In ACOTAR and in all the other books, there are some spicy scenes! We discuss sex in these episodes.
Content Warnings: We discuss the following topics during the episode: trauma, abuse, sex, PTSD, toxic romantic relationships
These are just OUR thoughts and opinions. We know that there are a lot of varying opinions on SJM’s characters and stories. This is meant to be an open discussion. We know that others will have opposing opinions or different perspectives! We don’t expect you to agree with everything we say and actually hope that something in the discussion spurs on deeper thought or more conversation about an idea.
“Invitations” (i.e what we are inviting into our lives lately)
B: Lattes!! Bring on the treat-yo-self times! My order: Grande blonde SF vanilla latte made with coconut milk and ½ sweet
T: Taking a break from fantasy books to read some Rom Coms! Currently reading: “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas part 3 coming next!