Bargains are officially so last year—but betrayal? That’s timeless. In this week’s episode of Softcover Podcast, your favorite bookish besties dive into Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, and breaking it into two part for you. We’re talking eerie bargains, Dante-level world building, and the gut punch of realizing maybe you don’t know your closest people as well as you thought.

If you love books that mix classic literature with modern fantasy, secret worlds, and a touch of betrayal, this one’s for you.

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Book: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

Music: Fancy Lifestyle by Sweet Spot