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Romantasy: A Deep Dive into Fantasy Romance

In this episode of 'The Plot With A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye discuss the intriguing genre of romantasy -- a blend of romance and fantasy. They define and differentiate romantic fantasy from fantasy romance, emphasizing key elements like witty banter, strong side characters, and immersive world-building. The hosts share their favorite tropes, including enemies to lovers, rival kingdoms, and forced proximity. They also discuss their top picks in romanticy, including 'Fourth Wing,' 'Dark-side Series,' and 'Legends of Thesmar.' Additionally, they ponder over hyped books that fell short of expectations and anticipated upcoming romanticy releases.

00:00 Introduction to The Plot with a Twist

00:32 Diving into the World of Romanticy

01:43 Defining Fantasy Romance vs. Romantic Fantasy

04:25 What Makes a Good Romanticy?

07:22 Exploring Popular Tropes in Romanticy

12:32 Character Dynamics in Romanticy

26:14 Group Dynamics and Sacrifice

26:53 Top Romanticy Book Recommendations

27:31 Darker New Series by Suzanne Wright

29:02 Vampire Academy and Bloodlines Discussion

31:44 From Blood and Ash Series

35:47 Books Falling Short of Expectations

41:58 Favorite Authors in the Genre

44:32 Upcoming Releases to Look Forward To

51:03 Cocktail Recipe: The Grasshopper

52:28 Closing Remarks and Social Media