JAN 18

Episode 11: Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Anna and Ashley cover Bride by Ali Hazelwood. This contains SPOILERS for all of the Bride. First up is our Worldbuilding Wonders, and we will go over the different government structures in this magical realism world. Next is our Chapter Chats segment, where we summarize what happened in the book. Then Suriel's Tea Time is where we discuss our favorite characters, quotes, themes, scenes etc. And lastly, we'll share our ratings and review. Thank you so much for listening! Rate and review our podcast and follow us on social media! apodcastoffantasyandromance on Instagram and apodoffantasyandromance on TikTok.

1h 3m

12/02/2025

Episode 10: Bride

Anna and Ashley cover Bride by Ali Hazelwood. This contains SPOILERS for all of the Bride. First up is our Worldbuilding Wonders, and we will go over the different government structures in this magical realism world. Next is our Chapter Chats segment, where we summarize what happened in the book. Then Suriel's Tea Time is where we discuss our favorite characters, quotes, themes, scenes etc. And lastly, we'll share our ratings and review. Thank you so much for listening! Rate and review our podcast and follow us on social media! apodcastoffantasyandromance on Instagram and apodoffantasyandromance on TikTok.Ashley discusses Romantasy Bookcon in the first part of this episode. Start at 4:23 if you would rather skip right to Bride coverage.

47 min

10/27/2025

Episode 9: In the Wake of the Wicked

Anna and Ashley discuss In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey. She is another indie author and she will be at Romantasycon in LA in February

43 min

08/29/2025

Episode 8: The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk

Anna and Ashley cover The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk, book 4 by Carissa Broadbent. This contains SPOILERS for all of the Crowns of Nyaxia series. First up is our Worldbuilding Wonders and we will go over the Obitraes and specifics of the world in the Crowns of Nyaxia. Next is our Chapter Chats segment where we summarize the first three books in the series. Then Suriel's Tea Time is where we discuss our favorite characters, quotes, themes, scenes etc. We will share any theories about The Lion and the Deathless Dark. Thank you so much for listening! Rate and review our podcast and follow us on social media! apodcastoffantasyandromance on Instagram and YouTube and apodoffantasyandromance on TikTok.

1h 4m

08/15/2025

Episode 7: Crowns of Nyaxia Books 1-3 Recap

Anna and Ashley recap The Crowns of Nyaxia books 1-3 by Carissa Broadbent. This contains SPOILERS for the main three books, NO SPOILERS for the novella, the standalone or The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk. First up is our Worldbuilding Wonders and we will go over the Obitraes and specifics of the world in the Crowns of Nyaxia. Next is our Chapter Chats segment where we summarize the first three books in the series. Next is Suriel's Tea Time where we discuss our favorite characters and quotes overall. We will share any theories about The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk which we will be covering in our next episode. Thank you so much for listening! Rate and review our podcast and follow us on social media! apodcastoffantasyandromance on Instagram and apodoffantasyandromance on TikTok.

43 min

08/02/2025

Episode 6: The Knight and the Moth

Anna and Ashley explore The Knight and the Moth by Rachel M Gillig. First up is our Worldbuilding Wonders where we break down the worlds created so they are easy to understand. Next is our Chapter Chats segment where we listen to a summary and discussion of our story. Then we'll give our overall thoughts and review/spice rating. Next is Suriel's Tea Time where we discuss our favorite characters, quotes, themes etc. Finally we face off in our War Games where we try to guess to guess what the correct idioms are and who said them wrong, Gargoyle or Someone Else. Thank you so much for listening!

1h 13m

07/18/2025

Episode 5: Starheart

Anna and Ashley explore Starheart by Lana B Knight. This is our first Indie Author we are covering and we are so excited! First up is our Worldbuilding Wonders where we break down the worlds created so they are easy to understand. Next is our Chapter Chats segment where we listen to a summary and discussion of our story. Then we'll give our overall thoughts and review/spice rating. Next is Suriel's Tea Time where we discuss our favorite characters, quotes, themes etc. Finally we face off in our War Games where we try to guess a character the other person is thinking of from Starheart. Thank you so much for listening! Lana B Knight's Website: https://lanabknight.com/

1h 21m

07/04/2025

Episode 4: Shield of Sparrows Ch 31-63

Welcome to APOFAR ( A Podcast of Fantasy and Romance). Anna and Ashley discuss Shield of Sparrows chapters 31-63. They talk about their fae-vorite moments, quotes, scenes, characters etc. At the end they'll face off in War Games where the debate a theory about Shield of Sparrows. Listen in and join them for a fun exploration of the epic worldbuilding of Devney Perry and her land of monsters.

1h 28m

06/20/2025

Episode 3: Shield of Sparrows Ch. 1-30

Welcome to APOFAR ( A Podcast of Fantasy and Romance). Anna and Ashley discuss Shield of Sparrows chapters 1-30. They talk about their fae-vorite moments, quotes, scenes, characters etc. At the end they'll face off in War Games where the debate a theory about Shield of Sparrows. Listen in and join them for a fun exploration of the epic worldbuilding of Devney Perry and her land of monsters.

1h 13m

06/06/2025

Episode 2: Enchantra

Welcome to APOFAR (A Podcast of Fantasy and Romance)! Join hosts Ashley and Anna on an exciting journey through epic tales of fantasy and romance in both indie and popular books. In this episode, they discuss various elements from Enchantra, including detailed world-building, character dynamics, and intense game scenarios. Tune in for insightful discussions, witty banter, and a deep love for fantasy and romance literature. Whether it's exploring magical creatures, engaging in 'Two Truths and a Lie', or analyzing complex relationships, this episode promises a mix of entertainment and thoughtful analysis. Don't miss the latest adventures with APOFAR! 00:00 Introduction to APOFAR Podcast 00:31 Housekeeping and Explicit Content Warning 01:17 Chapter Chats 04:53 Character Descriptions and Relationships 10:25 The Games and Their Stakes 13:43 Romantic Tensions and Conflicts 15:25 The Hunt and Its Challenges 20:05 Family Dynamics and Secrets 23:07 Intimate Moments and Strategies 33:10 Bargains and Sacrifices 38:30 Cliffhanger and Setup for Next Book 40:47 Thoughts and Ratings 41:39 Spiciness Rating Discussion 43:54 Suriel's Tea Time: Fae-vorite Characters, Quotes, Themes 54:48 World Building Wonders 01:01:39 War Games: Two Truths and a Lie 01:08:45 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

1h 10m

05/23/2025

Episode 1: Phantasma

Anna and Ashley explore Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. First up is our Chapter Chats segment where we listen to Anna summarize our story and discuss it with Ashley. Then we'll give our overall thoughts and review/spice rating. Next is Suriel's Tea Time where we discuss our favorite characters, quotes, themes etc. After that join us for Worldbuilding Wonders where we break down the worlds created for us. Finally we face off in our War Games and bring you with us. Thank you so much for listening!

1h 9m

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Intro Episode

An introduction episode for A Podcast of Fantasy and Romance lovingly called APOFAR. Ashley and Anna introduce themselves and what to expect from their podcast.Instagram: @apodcastoffantasyandromanceTik Tok: @apodoffantasyandromance

8 min

A Podcast of Fantasy and Romance

Episodes

Episode 11: Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Episode 10: Bride

Episode 9: In the Wake of the Wicked

Episode 8: The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk

Episode 7: Crowns of Nyaxia Books 1-3 Recap

Episode 6: The Knight and the Moth

Episode 5: Starheart

Episode 4: Shield of Sparrows Ch 31-63

Episode 3: Shield of Sparrows Ch. 1-30

Episode 2: Enchantra

Episode 1: Phantasma

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