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Is this a kissing book? Of Swords and Soulmates features two couples (and sometimes more), with varying reading preferences and experiences, as they read, listen, and sometimes watch romantasy stories and discuss plot, fantasy elements, romance, spice, theories, and more. Join us for our non-expert opinions as we discuss, argue, rave, rant, and hopefully entertain. We may just help you find your next reading obsession or at least contribute to that TBR list!
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S2E54 "I Got Abducted..." - Alien Romance, Chaos, a Lion, and a Pink T-Rex
Send a textWhat if aliens tried to rebuild human culture using half-baked research and vibes—and you had to survive it with a lion, two dangerously attractive strangers, and a pink tyrannosaur? We…
S2E53 "My Funny Demon Valentine" - Love, Secrets, Jazz, & A Demon Curse
Send a textWhat happens when a prince of Hell chases jazz instead of damnation and a sharp violinist sees through his curse? We pull apart My Funny Demon Valentine with a mix of swoon and side-eye,…
S3E52 "A Fate Inked in Blood" - Love and a Fiery Axe to the Head
Send a textAn axe, a prophecy, and a lie that detonates a romance—this conversation gets heated fast. We dive into Danielle L. Jensen’s A Fate Inked in Blood and split the table on one core question:…
S3E51 Wooing the Witch Queen: Come for the stacks, stay for the shadow mommy
Send a textA wicked queen, a runaway archduke in disguise, and a library begging to be tamed—this one had us grinning, gasping, and arguing about consent, secrets, and sex magic. We dive into Wooing…
S2E50 2025 Year-In-Review: Reads, Regrets, And Next-Reads
Send a textNew Year, new stacks… and a lot of honesty. We step back from single-title deep dives to survey a full year of romantasy and romance-adjacent reads—what shocked us, what fell flat, and…
S2E49 "Good Spirits" - When The Ghost Of Christmas Past Falls In Love
Send a textA ghost with a deadline. A people pleaser with a past. A Christmas Carol framework that dares to ask whether love can rewrite the rules. We dive into Good Spirits by BK Borison and unpack…
S2E48 From Mary Shelley To Del Toro: A Monster, A Maker, And The Cost Of Creation
Send a textA stitched body, a bruised heart, and a question that won’t let go: who bears the burden for what we make? We dive into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and trace its roots from Mary…
S2E47 Wicked: Power, Friendship, Popularity, Love
Send a textOz isn’t just emerald and glitter; it’s a lesson in how stories get made and weaponized. We jump from Gregory Maguire’s Wicked to the Broadway phenomenon and the record-breaking film to…
S2E46 Bonus: Inside Monsterotica BookCon 2025
Send a textWhat if a convention put comfort, consent, and community first—and it actually worked? We unpack our weekend at the first Monsterotica BookCon in Baltimore, where a color-coded lanyard…
S2E45 Inside A Sold-Out Romantasy Convention: Authors, Panels, And Merch
Send a textOur Romantasy BookCon Orlando 2025 recap takes you inside Orlando’s packed romantasy gathering—where authors, panels, and pop-up shops turned a sprawling venue into a surprisingly smooth…
S2E44 "The Cruel Dark" - I went to a ghostly manor and all I got was...
Send a textA crumbling manor, a lost past, and a love that refuses to stay buried—this one had us arguing, laughing, and rethinking what makes a gothic romance actually work. We dive into The Cruel…
S2E43 "Vampires of El Norte" - Vaqueros, Vampires, and a Choice of Freedom
Send a textLove might not stop a war, but it can teach you how to survive one. We head to the 1840s Texas–Mexico border for a deep dive on Vampires of El Norte—a gothic western where a curandera’s…
S2E42 Navigating Your First Book Con: Tips, Tricks, and What to Expect
Send a textEntering the bustling world of book conventions can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Whether you're a seasoned con-goer or contemplating your first literary gathering, navigating…
S2E41 "The Enchanted Greenhouse" - Second Chances and Forgiveness
Send a textSometimes the harshest punishment isn't death—it's complete isolation. For creating a sentient plant because she was lonely, librarian Terlu Perna spent six years as a wooden statue,…
S2E40 Tropes - Enemies to Lovers: When Hate Ignites Passion
Send a textWhy do we find ourselves so drawn to stories where characters who initially hate each other end up falling madly in love? The enemies to lovers trope has captivated audiences across…
S2E39 "My Minotaur Husband" - Horns, Heart, and Other Huge Assets
Send a textWhat would dating look like if humans were an endangered species? That's the fascinating premise behind Leon Reilly's "My Minotaur Husband," which flips traditional monster romance…
S2E38 "Dating and Dismemberment" - A Monster's Midlife Crisis
Send a textWhat happens when a legendary monster gets burned out from terrorizing teenagers? Monster Slayer Matchmaking takes us into the world of Darla Drake, the infamous Duchess of Death, who's…
S2E37 "Filthy Rich Fae" - Fae Mafia Romance in New Orleans
Send a textStep into the shadows of New Orleans with us as we unpack Geneva Lee's "Filthy Rich Fae," a supernatural crime drama where the lines between mafia power and fae magic blur into a…
S2E36 "Captured by the Fae Beast" - Who Saves Who?
Send a textWhat happens when grief meets magic? When a woman on the brink of death is whisked away to the dangerous Fae Court and given a bargain she can't refuse?Monster romance often gets a bad…
S2E35 "Brighter than Scale" - Duty and Heart Collide
Send a textWhat happens when a legendary dragon slayer is sent to kill a dragon in a kingdom where dragons are revered, not feared? And what if that dragon turns out to be connected to the kingdom's…
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