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 • 69 episodes

Of Swords and Soulmates

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"When the Tides Held the Moon" - Found Family and Forbidden Love

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 When The Tides Held The Moon by Vanessa Villa, a queer historical fantasy romance set in 1910s New ...

September 10, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 68 • 59:19

Book Con Survival Guide

A book convention can feel like the best day of your reading life or an expensive lesson you don’t want to repeat. We’re breaking down what we’ve learned from attending multiple romance book conventions and fantasy romance events, including wha...

August 27, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 67 • 59:57

"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

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