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!
Recent Episodes
Episode Sixty Eight
A blacksmith builds an iron tank for a Coney Island spectacle, then realizes it’s a cage for a living merman. That’s the hook that pulls us into a queer historical fantasy romance set in 1910s New York City
Episode Sixty Nine
We’re leaning hard into fall vibes with a “choose your own adventure” style lineup where each of us brings a different autumn pick to class and gives the honest, spoiler-light pitch.
Episode Seventy
A runaway bride with influencer energy shows up at a vampire’s castle, and somehow the garlic is only the beginning. A modern monster romance that’s campy, spicy, and weirdly sweet:
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Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst
Next Read
TBD!