Of Swords and Soulmates

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!

Podcasting since 2024 • 67 episodes

Of Swords and Soulmates

Latest Episodes

"Swordheart" - A witty heiress with a sword problem

You ever pick up a fantasy romance because the premise is so simple it feels dangerous? A woman draws an old sword in pure desperation and a man appears, sworn to protect her because the blade says so. That’s Sword Heart by T. Kingfisher, and w...

August 13, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 66 • 59:53

Villains And Vixens Convention Recap

A book convention can look like simple shopping from the outside, but once you’re on the floor it’s really a live map of what readers want right now. We’re back from Villains and Vixens 2026 in Orlando, Florida, and we’re breaking down what sur...

July 30, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 65 • 1:24:38

"Architecti" - Heat Over Plot

If you’ve ever finished a romantasy and realized you remember the sex scenes way more clearly than the plot, we’re right there with you. We’re Mari, Kelly, Ashley, and JP, and we’re back with a high-heat, high-chaos conversation about Archi...

July 16, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 64 • 38:41

"Labyrinth" - Puppet Money And Tight Pants Problems

Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, we’re heading back to 1986 for a rewatch of Labyrinth, the musical fantasy cult classic directed by Jim Henson and starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. The movie didn’t dominate the box of...

July 02, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 63 • 59:58

"Bromantasy" - A Fun Cozy Queer Quest with Big Feelings

A queer quest, a derpy horse, a rolling pin raised like a sword, and one truly important question: is it gay to kiss your BFF while you’re wildly unqualified for monster hunting? We’re Mari, Kelly, Ashley, and Jonathan, and we pick up a stack o...

June 18, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 62 • 57:21

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