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Recapping Romantasy episodes
- Blood of Hercules: Hic Liber Stercus Est
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura warp time with Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas! In our longest episode to date (because we couldn't help ourselves), we deconstruct this dark romantasy based on a chaotic blend of Greek myth and contemporary mafia books. What happens when a girl who has never been hugged befriends an invisible snake and unwittingly falls into the path of four men with more neck tattoos than emotions? We're about to find out!
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Content warnings for Blood of Hercules and episode:
child abuse, physical violence, swearing, arranged/ forced marriage, emotional abuse, bullying, sexism, explicit sex, stalking.
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Music credit: Ian Aisling
2 hr 42 min - Halloween Monster Romance: Spooky Scary Cloacas
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura are at it again, recapping three spine-tingling monster romances that are sure to delight (and terrify!) you this Halloween!
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Content warnings for books and episode:
Twi-Flight by Luna Cantrip: sexual content
Moaning For the Monsters by Wendi Guff: sexual content
Soul Eater by Lily Mayne: torture, violence, homophobia, death, sexual content
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1 hr 38 min - A Curse Carved in Bone: Descend into Hel
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura cover A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen! This is book 2 in the Saga of the Unfated series. Listen along as Emma loses her mind, Mara keeps it cool, and Tabitha sprinkles in lots of Norse/Viking trivia.
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References in this episode:What We Do in the Shadows - The Deacon DanceMurphy, Luke John, Heidi R. Fuller, Peter L. T. Willan, and Monte A. Gates. 2022. “An Anatomy of the Blood Eagle: The Practicalities of Viking Torture.” Speculum 97 (1): 1–39. https://doi.org/10.1086/717332.Enjoy our recaps? Buy us a kofi! 💗
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1 hr 56 min - From Blood and Ash - Part 2: Sucking on Honeydew
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura recap From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout! Poppy is about to go to Prom and maybe finally kiss her sexy guard Hawke, but somehow it all goes wrong and somehow we talk about hiking through the African desert, whether sleeveless tops look good on men, and why romance authors always seem to compare certain bodily fluids to fruit...
This is Part 2 of our FBAA recap.
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2 hr 7 min - From Blood and Ash - Part 1: Craven that DICK
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura recap From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout! Poppy is a sheltered virgin who can't drive because she has spent most of her life being "pure" for the gods, but then she gets a new guard, Hawke. He is competent, sexy, and a little morally gray.
This is Part 1 of our FBAA recap.
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1 hr 36 min - Behooved: My Kingdom For A Horse-Man
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura gallop along with Behooved by M. Stevenson! Have you ever wanted your romantasy love interests to be less batty and more horsey? Then Behooved might be the book for you. Join us as we road trip with horse-by-day Aric, heir apparent to a sad, gray kingdom, and Bianca, his reluctant bride, as they race against the clock to crown him king while rooting out the traitors in their midst. Also enjoy the sexy horse puns. EPISODE INCLUDES SPOILERS
Content warnings for book and episode: chronic illness, swearing, sexual content, swearing, foot fungus, and violence.Follow us:
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1 hr 57 min - Minisode: Demons, Furries, & Pasta
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura are up their usual antics with another round of monster romances! This time we tell each other about demon lovers, furry alien wolf-men, and otherworldly cursed pasta. We apologize in advance.
Books Covered:
Impasta Syndrome by Calla Myttie
Knotted by the Wolf Prince by Delaney Rain
I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage
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Content warnings for the books and episode: monster genitalia, violence, swearing, graphic content, drugs, inanimate objects coming to life, war, violence, demons, and probably some other weird stuff too.
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1 hr 31 min - Swordcrossed: All’s Wool that Ends Wool
Tabitha, Emma, and Maura duel with Swordcrossed by Freya Marske! Aristocratic anxious-boy Matti learns the finer art of swordplay from ginger goblin Luca, while also trying to save his wool-trading family from financial ruin via an arranged marriage. Come for the promise of sword metaphors, stay for the wool mystery!
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Content warnings for book and episode: violence, death threats, graphic language, and sexual content
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1 hr 38 min - Quicksilver: Not So Fast
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura finally cover Quicksilver by Callie Hart! We discuss tall dark broody men and argue over whether Carrion Swift should have been the main love interest. IYKYK 😏
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Content warnings for book and episode: graphic language, graphic violence, sexual content, war themes, and references to sexual violence and sex work
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2 hr 3 min - Lore of the Wilds: The tone! THE TONE!
Emma, Tabitha, and Maura have some thoughts about Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana! This book and its absolutely stunning cover promises fae males aplenty, a fully Black cast, and an enchanted library. We are sat. But does it deliver? Listen on for our deranged thoughts on how the publishing industry may need to take a cleansing breath and let romantasy authors write something that isn’t for adults.
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Content warnings for book and episode include: sexual content, rape (implied), dubious consent, violence, death, and pregnancy
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Join Tabitha, Emma, and Maura as they journey through dragon schools and fairy kingdoms, breaking down your favorite romantasy books with unhinged tangents, ever-reliable hot takes, and absolute…
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