Spice Traders

Spice Traders Pod
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A book recap / review podcast that focuses on books with a side of spice. Join Katie and Liz in their unhinged book club as they cover the books on your FYP or TBR shelf. Their unasked-for and unfiltered commentary will give you all the deets on the good, the bad, and the spicy.

  1. Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Pt 1

    4D AGO

    Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Pt 1

    Triggers: attempted suicide, intense familial abuse (including attempted forced marriage), violence, blood/gore, and mentions of death and slavery Tropes: forced proximity, protector/bodyguard KU: No Recommendation: Yes For more about the author, visit https://redwombatstudio.com/

    49 min
  2. Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter

    FEB 24

    Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter

    Triggers: From the author: “Graphic violence, graphic death, gore, orphaned female main character, loss of a parent, the main characters both do a few morally black things to anyone they deem a threat to their mating bond, explicit sexual scenes, mature language​” KU: Yes! Recommendation: Yes! For more about the author visit https://www.authorjah.com/

    1h 31m
  3. Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 3

    FEB 3

    Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 3

    We start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 3 of 3. Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.

    1h 13m
  4. Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 2

    JAN 20

    Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 2

    We start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 2 of 3. Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.

    1h 11m
  5. Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 1

    JAN 6

    Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 1

    We start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 1 of 3. Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.

    1h 8m
  6. Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse

    12/26/2025

    Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse

    To get you into the holiday spirit, the Traders cover Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse, a spicy MMF holiday Christmas novella! Triggers: lying about identity, derogatory language (but it is consensual) Tropes: mistaken identity, MMF, holiday toy play, love at first sight, hockey romance KU: yes! Recommendation: Both Traders fully recommend! For more of the author, check out www.kaylagrosse.com

    51 min
  7. Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Part 2

    12/26/2025

    Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Part 2

    This week, the Traders cover their first mafia romance in Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark! This is part 2 of 2. Triggers: kidnapping, torture, violence, mild hate speech, stalking, dubious consent Tropes: enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, forced proximity, touch her and die, mafia romance KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders recommend! For more of the author, check out Sophie Lark on instagra @sophie_lark_author

    48 min
  8. Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Part 1

    11/25/2025

    Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Part 1

    This week, the Traders cover their first mafia romance in Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark! This is part 1 of 2. Triggers: kidnapping, torture, violence, mild hate speech, stalking, dubious consent Tropes: enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, forced proximity, touch her and die, mafia romance KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders recommend! For more of the author, check out Sophie Lark on instagram @sophie_lark_author

    53 min
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A book recap / review podcast that focuses on books with a side of spice. Join Katie and Liz in their unhinged book club as they cover the books on your FYP or TBR shelf. Their unasked-for and unfiltered commentary will give you all the deets on the good, the bad, and the spicy.

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  • Creator
    Spice Traders Pod
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Spice Traders Pod
  • Show Website
    Spice Traders