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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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Episode
Forty Six
We invite some special guests to unpack our weekend at the first Monsterotica BookCon in Baltimore, where we found a con format that lowered stress, reduced FOMO, and let us focus on what we love: monster romance, author meetups, and the joy of geeking out together. This was a great book con, and we look forward to the next one!
Episode
Forty Seven
We jump from Gregory Maguire’s Wicked to the Broadway phenomenon and the record-breaking film to unpack how a green-skinned girl became a political problem, a best friend, and a cultural icon in popular culture.. Along the way, we contrast the different versions, asking what each format chooses to spotlight—and why.
Episode Forty Eight
A 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 Shelley’s storm-lit summer to a modern, war-shadowed tale about creation, responsibility, and the cost of love. This isn’t just another gothic retelling!
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Currently Reading
We are reading Good Spirits by B. K. Borison
Next Read
TBD!