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The place for the hottest takes, rawest reactions and where badass FMCs feel at home. Dive into the worlds of Fantasy, Romantasy and Romance one book at a time. Deep Dives offer in-depth breakdowns of worthy fantasy and romantasy series. Dissecting plots, characters, lore and magic systems. Quick Lit episodes will keep you up to date with hyped booktok books, including spoiler-free recaps, raw reactions, and honest takes to help you decide if they're even worth your time. Come along for the ultimate bookish escape and follow so you don't miss an episode!

  1. Echo Fort Had Our Jaws On the Floor (Sins of the Zodiac Book 2)

    JAN 16

    Echo Fort Had Our Jaws On the Floor (Sins of the Zodiac Book 2)

    Echo Fort by Susanne Valenti & Caroline Peckham. This episode starts spoiler-free for those of you trying to decide whether to continue the series or not! The episode contains Never Keep spoilers , but no Echo Fort spoilers until we give our spoiler warning, and from there, it's fair game. Part recap, part therapy sesh and 100% honest takes on all of the madness that went down in Echo fort. Spoiler-free: Never Keep Ending RecapSpoiler-free: Echo Fort thoughts & feelings; would we recommend? Spoiler Section: Recap of Echo Fort plot & endingDish Sesh: the good the bad and the uglyCinder Vale PredictionsNote: This episode follows our previous Never Keep (Book 1: Sins of the Zodiac) deep dive series where we discussed plots, characters and predictions across a number of episodes. For Echo Fort, it's all wrapped in one tight episode. Chapters Spoiler-Free Review of Echo FortNever Keep Ending Recap & Echo Fort Synopsis: 00:09:17Devastating Echo Fort Ending: Vesper & Everest's Fates: 00:20:37Our Favorite & Most Surprising Moments in Echo Fort: 00:23:33The Most Devastating & Twisted Moments in Echo Fort: 00:29:08Vesper vs. Everest & Ranking the Male Leads in Echo Fort: 00:36:09What's Next for Kaiser, Bastion, Vesper & Everest in Cinder Vale?: 00:44:25The Matriarch, Raw Power & Void Magic: 00:52:23Mavus Angelico, Supporting Characters & Episode Conclusion: 01:01:51 Read along with us on Fable: http://bit.ly/452g4IM If you’re a fan of romantasy, magic school tropes, tarot systems, slow-burn romance, YA/NA fantasy, Elise Kova, or Zodiac Academy coded vibes, this episode is for you. 💌 Join the conversation: Comment with your thoughts, theories, and whether you're diving into Book 2! Or email us anytime at fantasyfemmefatales.pod@gmail.com Tags: Echo Fort, Sins of the Zodiac, book review, podcast discussion, character development, emotional storytelling, fantasy novels, reading community.

    1h 7m
  2. We read Arcana Academy so you don't have to...but you might want to

    12/12/2025

    We read Arcana Academy so you don't have to...but you might want to

    Welcome back to Quick Lit! Today we’re diving into Arcana Academy by Elise Kova, a brand-new fantasy romance book featuring tarot-based magic, trials, political intrigue, and a heroine caught between vengeance and destiny. In this episode, Karah & Sara break down everything you need to know, both spoiler-free AND spoiler-full: Whether Arcana Academy is worth the hypeThe magic systemOur thoughts on Clara, Kaelis, Arina & the castFavourite moments, shocking twists, and Book 2 predictionsWe also share a special update about the Fantasy Femme Fatales Book Club on Fable (our next pick: Eldritch by Keri Lake!) and a preview of what’s coming to in 2026. If you’re a fan of romantasy, magic school tropes, tarot systems, slow-burn romance, YA/NA fantasy, Elise Kova, or Zodiac Academy coded vibes, this episode is for you. 💌 Join the conversation: Comment with your thoughts, theories, and whether you're diving into Book 2! Or email us anytime at fantasyfemmefatales.pod@gmail.com Episode Chapters: First Impressions of Elise Kova's Arcana Academy 00:00 Analyzing Arcana Academy's Pacing and Character Depth 00:04:27 Unpacking the Tarot Magic System and Spoiler Alert 00:09:32 The Shocking Revelation of the Death Major 00:16:43 Why the Romance and Emotional Depth Fell Short 00:20:31 Clara's Unexpected Departure from Arcana Academy 00:26:46 Unraveling Kaelis's Past and the World Card's Future 00:29:30 Unveiling Book 2 Theories and Upcoming Episodes 00:34:35 Read along with us on Fable: http://bit.ly/452g4IM #ArcanaAcademy #EliseKova #FantasyRomance #Romantasy #TarotMagic #BookReview #FantasyBookPodcast #FantasyFemmeFatales #QuickLit #MagicSchoolBooks #Booktube #BooktokMadeMeReadIt

    41 min
  3. Kylie Snow UNFILTERED: The Otacian Chronicles and what's next

    11/14/2025

    Kylie Snow UNFILTERED: The Otacian Chronicles and what's next

    Step into the world of The Otacian Chronicles with bestselling indie author Kylie Snow, in this exclusive Off Script interview with the Fantasy Femme Fatales! If you haven't read these books yet, there are a couple spoilers! On screen spoiler warnings are included on video format! Kylie opens up about: The evolution of The Lies of Lena and the Otacian ChroniclesHow she balances dark romance and emotional storytellingThe inspirations behind Lena, Silas, Merrick, and RolandHer upcoming Lies of Lena audiobook (and what fans can expect!)The personal highs and lows of her author journeyWhat’s next in her fantasy world and her dream projects to comeWhether you’re obsessed with romantasy, dark romance, or simply crave an emotionally charged, character-driven story...this episode will ruin you (in the best way). Next up: Echo Fort (Sins of the Zodiac #2) — coming soon on Fantasy Femme Fatales.

    1h 7m
  4. All Hallows Eve: Halloween books, movies and more

    10/31/2025

    All Hallows Eve: Halloween books, movies and more

    🎃 It’s Halloween on a Friday AND a Quick Lit episode day – the spirits have truly aligned.In this special Fantasy Femme Fatales Halloween Edition, we celebrate our fav season with games, cocktails, and spooky vibes. We play “These Are a Few of Our Spookiest Things,” where the Wheel of Fate decides our Halloween-themed topics: 💀 If You Like This Movie, Read This Book🕸 Favorite Costumes & Embarrassing Stories📚 Top Fall Reads & Guilty Pleasures😈 FMK: Supernatural Orders (yes, it gets chaotic)🕯 Brands & Music Nailing the Halloween Aesthetic Plus, we share a MAJOR announcement at the end: Kylie Snow is joining us for an exclusive interview on Nov 14! Grab your spooky drink of choice, curl up with a romantasy read, and join us for the most chaotic Halloween episode yet.

    41 min
  5. We survived Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac…barely

    10/17/2025

    We survived Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac…barely

    We did it. We survived the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series…barely. In this no-filter, tell-all Quick Lit episode, we unpack our entire experience reading the chaotic, steamy, emotional rollercoaster that is Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti’s Ruthless Boys series, the prequel to Zodiac Academy. From Dark Fae to Warrior Fae, we’re sharing: Our favorite (and least favorite) KingsThe wildest scenes that broke our sanityHow this series connects to Zodiac AcademyWhat worked, what didn’t, and what we’ll never recover from If you love dark romance, reverse harems, morally grey fae, and series that emotionally destroy you, you’ll feel right at home. Tell us your King rankings and if you survived Aurora Academy in the comments! a0jhIAl3hA05iRu21rHc

    44 min
  6. Fall TBR: Spooky szn must read books

    10/03/2025

    Fall TBR: Spooky szn must read books

    It’s officially spooky season and our TBRs are ridiculously stacked. In this episode of Quick Lit, we’re sharing our Fall TBR must reads: the fantasy, romantasy, and dark romance books we’ve been holding off on all year to read during the fall season. From Manacled to Eldritch, Memories of Merrick to Zodiac Academy 4, we’re breaking down all the must-reads that scream autumn vibes. You’ll hear: Our Fantasy Femme Fatales must-read fall booksOur personal top 5 TBR picks Whether you’re into romantasy, fantasy romance, Zodiac Academy, or just looking for the perfect spooky season reads, this episode will help you build the ultimate fall TBR.Drop your top fall reads in the comments, we want to know what’s on YOUR list! (As if we need more books to read) #FallTBR #FantasyRomance #Romantasy #ZodiacAcademy #DarkRomance #SpookySeasonReads #FantasyFemmeFatales #QuickLitPodcast #Manacled #Eldritch #OtacianChronicles #DarkAcademiaBooks #FantasyBookTube #BookTokMadeMeReadIt

    44 min
  7. Nocticadia = Gothic, Spicy, PERFECT

    09/19/2025

    Nocticadia = Gothic, Spicy, PERFECT

    Join us as we step into Keri Lake’s Nocticadia, a gothic romance packed with dark academia vibes, taboo spice, morally gray men, and an anxious heroine haunted by her past. In this episode of Quick Lit, we give a spoiler-free review before diving headfirst into the book: forbidden love, parasites, moths, and a professor so dangerously magnetic he’ll ruin your TBR (iykyk) We dish on: Why Nocticadia is perfect for dark academia romantasy fansUnforgettable momentsFan casting our dream Lilia & BramwellHow Keri Lake balances gothic horror with meaningful spiceSimilar books you’ll love if Nocticadia consumed you Whether you’re a fan of romantasy, fantasy romance, or searching for your next Zodiac Academy-level obsession, this episode will have you adding Nocticadia straight to your fall TBR. EPISODE SPONSOR: Between The Sheets Between The Sheets is more than just a book box... it’s a full sensory reading experience. Each box includes a romance book plus custom scent blends to actually smell the character, ambiance videos to immerse yourself into the book while you read, and curated music playlists to stay in the book's reality even when you're not reading.Order by October 7 and use code Fatale20 for 20% off your first box. Boxes ship October 8.: https://betweenthesheetsbookstore.org/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=FFF_nocticadiaWhether you’re a fan of #romantasy, #fantasyromancebooks, or searching for your next #zodiacacademy level obsession, this episode will have you adding Nocticadia straight to your fall TBR.

    25 min
  8. Keri Lake interview: Eldritch secrets & Eating Woods deep dive

    09/05/2025

    Keri Lake interview: Eldritch secrets & Eating Woods deep dive

    In this episode of Quick Lit, we sit down with the queen of gothic fantasy herself, the author of Anathema and the upcoming Eldritch!!! From music playlists to morally grey MMCs, Halloween obsessions to Eldritch teasers - this interview is EVERYTHING! Eldritch Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FtSzNoGGVMRqNU3fhVhKb?si=720a06f9f0f94e21

    1h 19m
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The place for the hottest takes, rawest reactions and where badass FMCs feel at home. Dive into the worlds of Fantasy, Romantasy and Romance one book at a time. Deep Dives offer in-depth breakdowns of worthy fantasy and romantasy series. Dissecting plots, characters, lore and magic systems. Quick Lit episodes will keep you up to date with hyped booktok books, including spoiler-free recaps, raw reactions, and honest takes to help you decide if they're even worth your time. Come along for the ultimate bookish escape and follow so you don't miss an episode!

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    Fantasy Femme Fatales
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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