TBR: Tropes, Banter, and Romantasy, with Jackie and Emma

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Your matchmakers for all things Romantasy! Hidden gems, indie pubs-- all with positive vibes and deep dives, we explore tropes, themes, and how best to enjoy this genre. From author interviews, "close-reading," or questions around DNF'ing, we cover it all!

  1. 1h ago ·  Bonus

    TBR MatchMaker: Conform by Ariel Sullivan

    Emma pulls an audible and demands Jackie read Conform. Tropes: He falls first Arranged dating Dystopian Uprising

    TBR MatchMaker: Conform by Ariel Sullivan

  2. 2d ago

    Episode 8: A VOW IN VENGEANCE

    A Vow in Vengeance, Jaclyn Rodriguez (Full Spoiler Episode). Emma and Jackie talk the importance of representation, even in fantasy, and how emotionally vulnerable male protags are the bee's knees. Tropes: He falls first Tarot Magic One Bed, with a twist Chosen one Academy setting

    Episode 8: A VOW IN VENGEANCE

  3. Aug 27 ·  Bonus

    TBR MatchMaker: A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez

    A Vow in Vengeance, Jaclyn Rodriguez (Matchmaker). What's in the cards for you? Tropes: Touch her and die One bed, with a twist Tarot as magic medium POC heroine

    TBR MatchMaker: A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez

  4. Aug 25

    Episode 7: TBR NOTABLES

    When you're looking for that kind of book... Jackie and Emma offer up a handful of great vibe reads they've encountered over the past few months. Like the show? Get involved! Suggest a book, add your favorite vibe reads, or just say hi. TBR Community Mailbox⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Books covered in this episode Hymn of Ashes, Andrea Andersen Bloody Black, Rhiannon Hargadon Bard's Bargain | The Iron Knife, Vanessa Green The Night Market | Bound by Ravens, Jesikah Sundin One Small Echo, Jane Washington Shadowmire, Reaghan Quinn Priestess, Kara Voorhees Reynolds The Weaver's Loom, Jessi St. John Ashwalker, S.M. Gaither Steelborn, Taylor J. LaRue The Daevabad series, S.A. Chakraborty The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, S.A. Chakraborty

    Episode 7: TBR NOTABLES

  5. Aug 20 ·  Bonus

    Author Interview (No Spoilers): SARAH K.L. WILSON

    "Romantasy" or "Fantasy Romance"? What about "Mythic Fantasy with a Romantic Subplot"? We asked prolific writer Sarah K.L. Wilson to help breakdown how the genre titles are shifting, and what that might mean for a text like her gorgeously-written debut (trad published) novel, "The Trident and the Pearl." We also talked about how framing her novel in mythology assumes different expectations on the part of the writer, and how all types of art make for a wonderful reading experience. Sarah's website: https://www.sarahklwilson.com/ Erion Makuo's art: https://erionmakuo.com/ TBR Interview playlist Did we miss something? Let us know via the ⁠TBR Community Mailbox⁠! Join our community: ⁠Reddit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠

    Author Interview (No Spoilers): SARAH K.L. WILSON

  6. Aug 18

    Episode 6: HIDE THE WITCHES

    Hide the Witches - Miranda Lyn (Full Spoiler Discussion) Jackie and Emma talk about that ending, and address how to approach a series that rips your heart out (just a little - and you'll like it). Haven't read HtW yet? Check out some of our spoiler-free matchmakers! ⁠⁠TBR Community Mailbox⁠⁠: What did we miss? What are your predictions for the next book, or what would you like us to cover next on TBR? ⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠

    Episode 6: HIDE THE WITCHES

  7. Aug 17 ·  Bonus

    Real Time Reaction to ACOTAR 6 & 7 Names Announced

    We were recording and episode when the news came out, so in case you want to know our first reactions to this news. Here it is, preserved for posterity!

  8. Aug 13 ·  Bonus

    TBR Matchmaker: Hide the Witches by Miranda Lyn

    The Season of the Witch is upon us... what choice do we have but to talk about one of our favorite reads of the year? Hide the Witches by Miranda Lyn Perfect, if you're looking for: *Slooooooow Burn - A True Enemies to Lovers *Hunter/Hunted - But who's chasing who? *Found Family - Her Menacing Best Friend snarls "Try it" to anyone who threatens her *Deep, nuanced characterization *Big Twists! Vibe Check: Thriller + Magical Creatures + Rich Character Connections

    TBR Matchmaker: Hide the Witches by Miranda Lyn
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Your matchmakers for all things Romantasy! Hidden gems, indie pubs-- all with positive vibes and deep dives, we explore tropes, themes, and how best to enjoy this genre. From author interviews, "close-reading," or questions around DNF'ing, we cover it all!

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