The Show

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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Recent Episodes

Episode
Twenty Nine

In this episode we discuss Throne of Glass. We debate the fascinating world-building that hints at a larger mythology, We explore what makes Celaena such a compelling character, balancing deadly skill with vulnerability and confidence. The curious “pentagon of passion” between characters creates interesting dynamics without quite qualifying this as a romance in our books.

Episode
Thirty

Rachel Gillig’s “One Dark Window” transports readers into a hauntingly beautiful gothic fantasy where survival means harboring dangerous secrets. In a mist-locked kingdom where magic is treated as a disease to be eradicated, The writing flows like dark poetry, creating an atmospheric experience that pulls you deeper into this world with each turning page.

Episode
Thirty One

We return to the Throne of Glass world for this episode. Celaena finds herself mired in more intrigue, magic, and romantic entanglements. We discuss the feed assassin’s actions, fate, and how it plays into the role of fate, martyrdom, and sacrifice. The question turns to where this book falls as a sequel and as romantasy. Are the characters motivated by romance or something else?

All Episodes

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March 24, 2024

Episode Zero

April 11, 2024

Episode One

April 25, 2024

Episode Two

May 9. 2024

Episode Three

May 23. 2024

Episode Four

June 6, 2024

Episode Five

June 13, 2024

Episode Six (Bonus)

June 20, 2024

Episode Seven

July 4, 2024

Episode Eight

July 18, 2024

Episode Nine

July 25, 2024

Episode Ten

August 1, 2024

Episode Eleven

August 15, 2024

Episode Twelve

August 29, 2024

Episode Thirteen

September 12, 2024

Episode Fourteen

September 26, 2024

Episode Fifteen

October 10, 2024

Episode Sixteen

October 24, 2024

Episode Eighteen

November 7, 2024

Episode Nineteen

November 21, 2024


Episode Twenty

December 5, 2024

Episode Twenty One

December 19, 2024

Episode Twenty Two

January 2, 2025

Episode Twenty Three

January 16, 2025

Episode Twenty Four

January 30, 2025

Episode Twenty Five

February 13, 2025

Episode Twenty Six

February 27, 2025

Episode Twenty Seven

March 13, 2025

Episode Twenty Eight

March 27, 2025

Episode Twenty Nine

April 10, 2025

Episode Thirty

April 24, 2025

Episode Thirty One

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Currently Reading

We are reading Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland

Next Read

To Be Determined!