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Books That Burn: Young-Adult

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Creation Date December 17th, 2019
Updated Date Updated February 26th, 2021
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Episodes of Books That Burn which discuss Young Adult novels.

  1. Stand-Alone / Highlight

  2. Stand-Alone 1: The Supernaturalist - Eoin Colfer

    1Nov 18th, 201954m 3s
    Our episode this fortnight is about the book "The Supernaturalist", a stand-alone book by Eoin Colfer.  Topic 1: Ziplock, slavery. Begins at (1:30); CW for physical abuse, emotional abuse, abuse through food restriction/manipulation, slavery mention, chain/handcuffs mention, suicidal tendencies, self harm, human experimentation; TW for description of physical torture.  Topic 2: Cosmo, paradox of choice. Begins at (10:15); CW for dismissal of identity, abuse by control, human experimentation, dismissal of autonomy.  Topic 3: Cosmo, test subject. Begins at (22:45); CW for dismissal of identity, abuse by control, human experimentation, dismissal of autonomy.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (31:45).  ---  Read the transcript here.  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  3. Stand-Alone 2: Coraline - Neil Gaiman

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    2Jan 13th, 202055m 42s
    This fortnight we bring you our discussion of "Coraline", a stand-alone book by Neil Gaiman.  Topic 1: Ghost Children. Begins at (0:50), CW for theft of self, kidnapping, theft of identity.  Topic 2: Coraline and gaslighting. Begins at (9:15), CW for gaslighting, abuse, christian language as abuse, dismissal of self, body horror, mutilation, abandonment.  Topic 3: Coraline and neglect. Begins at (19:43), CW for neglect, abandonment.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (40:55).  ---  Read the transcript here.  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  4. Highlight 1: The Hork-Bajir Chronicles - K. A. Applegate

    1Mar 23rd, 20201h 14m
    This fortnight we bring you our discussion of "Hork Bajir Chronicles", our highlight episode from the "Animorphs" series by K. A. Applegate. *Book TW for viral outbreak and quarantine. Topic 1: Sensory Overload. Begins at (1:30), CW for discussion of narcissism. Topic 2: Massacre. Begins at (20:00), CW for loss of family members, death. Topic 3: Betrayal. Begins at (34:30), CW for betrayal, lying, gaslighting, controlling behavior. Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (49:15). --- If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn). You can check out Robin's written review of the book at Reviews That Burn. Find all our links on our LinkTree. Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  5. Highlight 2: Salamandastron - Brian Jacques

    2Jun 1st, 20201h 6m
    This fortnight we bring you our discussion of "Salamandastron", our highlight episode from the "Redwall" series by Brian Jacques.  *Book TW for viral outbreak and quarantine, with fever.  Topic 1: Epidemic - Dryditch Fever. Begins at (1:30), CW for plague, fear of death, child in danger, sickness, death.  Topic 2: False accusation. Begins at (14:45), CW for child punishment, false accusation, murder, terrorizing others, threat of physical violence, weapons.  Topic 3: Parent/child relationships. Begins at (24:30), CW for threats of murder, child abuse, verbal abuse, rage, descriptions of violence.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (38:45).  ---  Read the transcript here.  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon. Patrons at any level will receive the bonus Epilogue episode for this book. You can check out Robin's written review of the book at Reviews That Burn.  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  6. Stand-Alone 5: Long Way Down - Jason Reynolds

    1Jul 27th, 202049m 29s
    This fortnight we’re discussing “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds. Robin has been looking forward to this episode all year, ever since it was recommended to them by a very helpful librarian when they went home for Christmas 2019. We're pleased to report that the book was as good as they were told, and we're excited to share our discussion with you.  Topic 1: Mom - Death of family members. Begins at (1:30), CW for self-harm, gun violence, murder, revenge killings, death of family members.  Topic 2: Will - Premeditation of murder. Begins at (11:30), CW for ideation about death and violence.  Topic 3: Will - Cycle of violence: Revenge edition. Begins at (22:00), CW for gun violence, revenge killing, trauma on readers.  Promo for Infectious Groove; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (32:10).  ---  Read the transcript here. If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon. Patrons at any level will receive the bonus Epilogue episode for this book. You can check out Robin's written review of the book at Reviews That Burn.  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  1. The Old Kingdom

  2. Series 1, Episode 1: Sabriel - Garth Nix

    1Oct 7th, 20191h 3m
    Our first episode is about the book Sabriel, book one in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.  Topic 1: Touchstone's PTSD and loss. Begins at (1:30), CW for loss (family, culture, identity), PTSD, mocking nickname, death, ritual sacrifice.  Topic 2: Sabriel dealing with human death. Begins at (11:25), CW for death, loss of family member, animal death, swearing/language.  Topic 3: Sabriel dealing with the loss of her father. Begins at (20:06), CW for death of a parent, grief, denial of loss.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (32:20).  ---  Read the transcript here.  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  3. Series 1, Episode 2: Lirael - Garth Nix

    1Oct 7th, 20191h 3m
    Our second episode is about the book Lirael, book two in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.  Topic 1: Mr. Cochrane and dealing with existential horror. Begins at (0:45), CW for death, violence, mention of psychotic break.  Topic 2: Lirael and parental abandonment. Begins at (14:35), CW for death, parental loss, abandonment, loss of identity.  Topic 3: Lirael and depression/suicidal tendencies. Begins at (22:02), CW for death, abandonment, implicated suicide attempts, TW for suicidal ideation.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (38:17).  ---  Read the transcript. If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  4. Series 1, Episode 3: Abhorsen - Garth Nix

    1Oct 7th, 201955m 13s
    Our third episode is about the book Abhorsen, book three in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.  Topic 1: Nick and kidnapping/gaslighting. Begins at (0:55), CW for death, violence, mention of psychotic break.  Topic 2: Sam as a Wallmaker. Begins at (11:58), CW for death, discussion of queer/closeted trauma, mention of queerbaiting, mention of whitewashing.  Topic 3: Sam and fear of Death. Begins at (25:34), CW for death, PTSD, physical trauma, confronting an abuser.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (34:11).  ---  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  5. Series 1, Episode 4: Clariel - Garth Nix

    1Oct 21st, 20191h 2m
    Our fourth episode is about the book Clariel, book four in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix. The story is set before Sabriel, but it should be read as book four because the narration speaks of events in the first three books.  Topic 1: Aziminil. Begins at (0:59), CW for mentions of slavery.  Topic 2: Clariel being abandoned and generally neglected. Begins at (16:00), CW for death, abandonment, parental abuse, and dismissal of autonomy/agency.  Topic 3: Clariel being pursued against her will. Begins at (25:20), CW for imprisonment, abandonment, and discussion of parental neglect/abuse/death.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (38:00).  ---  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  6. Series 1, Episode 5: Goldenhand - Garth Nix

    1Nov 4th, 201938m 38s
    Our fifth episode is about the book Goldenhand, book five in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.  [Topic 1: Mogget, free will. No audio for the minor character spotlight this week, due to insurmountable audio issues. The ratings for this topic remain in the wrap-up.]  Topic 2: Ferin, physical suffering. Begins at (1:34), CW for physical suffering, broken bones, description of injuries.  Topic 3: Ferin, death. Begins at (10:45), CW for death.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (18:00).  ---  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  7. Series 1, Minisode 1: Mogget in The Old Kingdom

    1Nov 18th, 201927m 28s
    Our full episode of Goldenhand had a missing segment due to some audio issues, here we present to you a re-recorded version of that discussion. We took the opportunity to have a more in-depth conversation about Mogget that spans the entire Old Kingdom series.  This minisode is full of spoilers for the entire Old Kingdom series and does not have a spoiler-free section.  CW for slavery, brainwashing.  ---  Read the transcript here.  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  1. His Dark Materials

  2. Series 2, Episode 1: The Golden Compass (Northern Lights) - Philip Pullman

    1Dec 2nd, 201950m 55s
    This fortnight we bring you the first episode of a series as we discuss The Golden Compass, book one of the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman.  *This book was originally published as "Northern Lights" and was published as "The Golden Compass" in the USA.  Topic 1: Tony Makarios. Begins at (1:35), CW for alcohol abuse, abandonment, neglect, death, lack of a parent, abduction, castration, medical experimentation on children. Contains a minor spoiler for book three, The Amber Spyglass.  Topic 2: Lyra and abandonment. Begins at (13:50), CW for neglect, mentions of parental death, parental abandonment.  Topic 3: Lyra and control. Begins at (22:00), CW for controlling abuse, parental abuse, manipulation, kidnapping, betrayal.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (31:07).  ---  Read the transcript here.  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  3. Series 2, Episode 2: The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman

    1Dec 16th, 201947m 20s
    This fortnight we bring you The Subtle Knife, book two of the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman.  Topic 1: Ghost Children. Begins at (0:50), CW for warzone, death, parental abandonment, survivors guilt.  Topic 2: Will as a caretaker. Begins at (11:15), CW for stalking, neglect, child caregiver, imaginary threats, escalation of horror.  Topic 3: Will and Murder. Begins at (15:45), CW for death, murder, bully mention, description of combat.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (28:15).  ---  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  4. Series 2, Episode 3: The Amber Spyglass - Philip Pullman

    1Dec 30th, 201954m 5s
    This fortnight we bring you The Amber Spyglass, the conclusion of the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman.  Topic 1: Pantalaimon and Kirjava. Begins at (0:50), CW for abandonment, death.  Topic 2: Lyra's kidnapping. Begins at (12:05), CW for repressed memories, kidnapping, torture, lying by omission, drugged sleep, loss of innocence.  Topic 3: Will and death. Begins at (22:45), CW for parental death, suicide, murder, discussion of gaslighting.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (31:10).  ---  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  1. The Hunger Games

  2. Series 3, Episode 1: The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

    1Jan 27th, 202056m 56s
    This fortnight we bring you “The Hunger Games”, book one of the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.  Topic 1: Katniss’s mother - Widowhood and depression. Begins at (0:50), CW for abandonment, parental death, hunger, depression, child caregiver, strained parent/child relationship.  Topic 2: Katniss - Fake Relationship. Begins at (13:15), CW for possessiveness, toxic relationships.  Topic 3: Katniss - Starvation, food defensiveness/insecurity. Begins at (25:30), CW for starvation, food hoarding, food defensiveness, descriptions of starvation, TW for descriptions of feelings of starvation, food defensive ideation.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (41:00).  ---  Read the transcript here.  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  3. Series 3, Episode 2: Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins

    1Feb 10th, 202048m 33s
    This fortnight we bring you “Catching Fire”, book two of the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.  Topic 1: Cinna. Begins at (0:50), CW for physical violence.  Topic 2: Katniss - "Hollywood" PTSD. Begins at (12:55), CW for mention of decapitation, blood, descriptions of violent scenes, PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares.  Topic 3: Katniss - Self-Sacrifice. Begins at (29:20), CW for suicide, suicidal ideation, gaslighting, mention of death, objectification, dismissal of agency.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (40:30).  ---  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

  4. Series 3, Episode 3: Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins

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    11Feb 24th, 202054m 11s
    This fortnight we bring you “Mockingjay”, book three of the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.  Topic 1: Peta - Gaslighting. Begins at (0:50), CW for descriptions of chemical gaslighting, betrayal, reality distortion.  Topic 2: Katniss - Institutional cruelty. Begins at (15:30), CW for mention of nuclear weapons, food restriction, rebellion.  Topic 3: Katniss - Death. Begins at (25:15), CW for mention of nuclear weapons, food restriction, rebellion.  Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (35:00).  ---  If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).  Find all our links on our Carrd.  Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. 

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