Drinkomancy: Spirits & Seduction

Content warning: Discussions of consentTori and Michelle break down Harry Dresden's adventure in Something Borrowed by Jim Butcher from My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding. They discuss sexist skulls, sexist portrayals of women....and a lot of sexism really. And everyone's favorite! Ollie bloopers!My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding: https://bookshop.org/books/my-big-fat-supernatural-wedding/9780312343606You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back! In this episode, Tori and Michelle talk about the first short story from My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding, Spell Bound by LA Banks. They discuss consent in regards to magical effects, ghost ethics and cultural topics. You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: Abusive relationshipsIn this episode, Tori and Michelle are discussing Howl's Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones! The second fanpick! They get into some heavy discussion of abusive relationships as well as some of the positive lessons in the book that make it great for children. Since it's still quarantine time, they're both still a bit loopy and generally enthused to get to talk to each other.Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones: https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/howls-moving-castle/37851/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warnings: Racism, nonconsensual drug use, abusive relationship, ableismIn this episode, Tori and Michelle cover all of A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. They go on slightly more rants than normal, get pretty tipsy and did I mention the rants? There was a lot less fun witch talk than Tori had been hoping for when she chose this book.(I tried so hard to pick a book we'd like, listeners!)A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/307548/a-discovery-of-witches-movie-tie-in-by-deborah-harkness/9780143119685You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: Sexual assault, abuseTori and Michelle discuss the details of The Haunted Vagina, absurdist humor/fiction, abuse and are a bit isolation manic. Come and join us for a....bizarre discussion.The Haunted Vagina by Carlton Mellick III - https://carltonmellick.com/books/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: memory alterationIn the concluding episode of Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens, Tori and Michelle rant about soulmates, discuss apologies and go more indepth about how this is an excellent set up for a horror story.Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens - http://robindowens.com/?page_id=593You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content warnings: Consent, love potion useIn today's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss the first half of Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens and cover topics such as family/society's pressure towards romantic attachment, the intricacies of building a life with a partner and Tori tells the story of the first time she saw Evan. And, as most of you are probably wondering, Ollie is there!Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens - http://robindowens.com/?page_id=593You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: Bodily autonomy, cannibalism, suicideTori and Michelle wrap up their discussion of Gideon the Ninth with topics such as falling in love with the abuser, gross cool fight scenes and the attractiveness of competency. And Tori has too much fun saying meat puppet over and over again.Necromancy documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAWpOO5BExI&fbclid=IwAR2NqCqpbhJ9xOOqBxkY5pHThGyq2j-5BBFsHo4U0c4FKwINluc9ZtPENDcGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - https://publishing.tor.com/gideontheninth-tamsynmuir/9781250313195/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: Necromancy, chronic illnessTori and Michelle discuss the first half of Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. They cover their mixed feelings about the book, their hopes for the second half and how refreshing it is to see a character with chronic illness, even if there are still problems. And gush a bit about Gideon herself.Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - https://publishing.tor.com/gideontheninth-tamsynmuir/9781250313195/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content warning: Consent issuesIn the second half of Bunny and the Bear, Tori and Michelle discuss rabbit cryptids, medical care consent and world building. It's a bit of a mess, folks. Us and the book.This is also another distance episode, so I apologize for any sound issues. It's at least all audible, if a bit different.Canadian Monster Rabbit: https://createacryptid.fandom.com/wiki/Canadian_Monster_RabbitHere's an example of the questionnaire we talk about. http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2016/02/do_you_and_your_partner_unknowingly_share_the_same_sex_fantasies_find_where.html If you know of good ones, please share! Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais - http://evelanglais.com/wordpress/book/fuc1/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: ConsentWe apologize in advance for some of the sound issues in this one. We were recording in a new space with a slightly new set up at the last minute, so things got a bit wonky.Tori and Michelle are tackling the first half of Bunny and the Bear. It is...well, you'll see. We have quite a few things to say about this experience.Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais - http://evelanglais.com/wordpress/book/fuc1/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warnings: ConsentIn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle finish their exploration of Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik with further discussion of the shadow with abs, team dynamics and future plans for dinner parties. Also, why are there no cool space animals?!Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik - https://open.acast.com/shows/5c61e2300a445bc962c224c3/episodes/newYou can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CW: Consent, brief discussions of needles and sex under the influenceIn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle fawn over Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik in their way: by being critical as hell. Join them while they talk about sexy consent scenes, sexy cardboard cutout men and just...sexy. This book is actually sexy.You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout.Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik - https://www.jessiemihalik.com/book/polaris-rising/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: ConsentIn the conclusion of Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear, Tori gets pretty drunk while Michelle doesn't drink and they discuss the absurdities that are these werewolves including the equating of sex with marriage, gingerbread houses and how you don't owe people shit.You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout.Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear - https://terrylspear.wordpress.com/2019/09/24/happy-birthday-home-for-the-holidays/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: domestic abuseOn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss a mess of a drink and a mess of a book in Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear. Although both had some surprising upsides. Mostly the book. The drink was terrible. The book had some upsides and Michelle fixed the drink.You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout.Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear - https://terrylspear.wordpress.com/2019/09/24/happy-birthday-home-for-the-holidays/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CW: Child abuse, abusive relationshipsTori and Michelle wrap up their discussion of Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas with a conversation on abusive relationships, grief and a kickass party.Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas: http://sarahjmaas.com/assassins-blade/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warnings: Discussion of concussions and head injuries, child abuse, sex work, sexual assaultIn today's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss the first half of Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas and fawn over how pretty and badass our main character is and say the phrase "Buddhist monastery of murderers." I promise it makes sense in context.Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas: http://sarahjmaas.com/assassins-blade/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: Discussion of consent issues, non-graphic rape, ableismJoin Tori and Michelle as they close their discussion (as much as any of their discussions are closed) on Guardian of Honor. They touch on topics of consent (shocking, I know), ableism and fetishization. And a story about Tori's interaction with a merchant in Cairo!Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens: http://robindowens.com/?page_id=309You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content Warning: Brief discussion of child endangermentJoin Tori and Michelle as they discuss the fae, Michelle's personal security rant and Tori's shocking secret (she's a nerd) in episode 1 of Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens.Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens: http://robindowens.com/?page_id=309You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content warnings: discussions of consentJoin Tori and Michelle as they close out their discussion of Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson by talking about women's super power of making men pause in a strategic moment, platonic affection between men and how much they still love Lightsong and Nightblood.Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson - https://brandonsanderson.com/books/warbreaker/warbreaker/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.