Must Luv Romantasy

Rosemary "R.J." Jean-Louis
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Must Luv Romantasy is your podcast for romantasy recs,  reviews and interviews. Hosted by R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis), a book club leader and romantasy superfan with opinionated guests. Find out what content to fall in love with or not! 

  1. Oct 26

    ACOTAR Book Boyfriends: Rhysand, Tamlin & Relationship Red Flags

    Send us mail - we read it! Book Besties, ACOTAR Book Club Therapy is back! As we continue our excitement the release of Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Tainted Harmony, R.J. reunites with psychologist and fellow podcaster Dr. Brandi Hawk of The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club to talk about the High Lords who helped define the book boyfriend: Tamlin and Rhysand. Tamlin?: Brandi has one word: Ew! Rhysand?: Be still R.J.’s beating heart! But what happens when we look past the wings, swagger and mating bonds and apply some real-world relationship psychology? We’re talking protection vs. control, fear vs. attraction, the importance of choice and power imbalances. We learn what phrase benevolent sexism means and why even our favorite book boyfriends have a few red flags. Key Takeaways: Protective or controlling?Tamlin in one word: EwWhen fear feels like attractionWhy choice matters after traumaRhysand has red flags tooLove, power and controlThat mating-bond secretWho else is book boyfriend—or girlfriend—material?A Court of Tainted Harmony: Azriel, Lucien and Elain: What’s next?This episode concludes our two-part ACOTAR Book Club Therapy series with Dr. Brandi Hawk leading to the release of A Court of Tainted Harmony. (Shout out to Podmatch for helping us find each other!)  Listen to The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club for more conversations mixing psychology, fantasy, dystopian books and plenty of bookish opinions. Now we want to hear from you: Who is your ACOTAR book boyfriend—or girlfriend? And don’t just give us a name. Tell us why. And yes, you can absolutely tell us all the reasons you hate Tamlin! Leave a comment or click the Send Us a Message link in the podcast description. We may read your take on a future episode. Follow Must Luv Romantasy, share the show with another Book Bestie and join the conversation. Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    ACOTAR Book Boyfriends: Rhysand, Tamlin & Relationship Red Flags

  2. Oct 20

    Team Feyre or Team Nesta: ACOTAR Book Club Therapy

    Send us mail - we read it! Book Besties, it’s time for some ACOTAR Book Club Therapy. As we amp up for the release of Sarah J. Mass's A Court of Tainted Harmony, R.J. welcomes psychologist and fellow podcaster Dr. Brandi Hawk of The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club to tackle one very polarizing question: Are you Team Feyre or Team Nesta? R.J. comes in firmly Team Feyre. Brandi is Team Nesta. Plot twist? They’re both youngest sisters. Together they unpack the Archeron family drama, how trauma shaped Feyre, Nesta and Elain in very different ways, and why our own family experiences may have a lot to do with which sister we understand, or absolutely can't stand. Spoiler warning: We discuss plot points throughout the ACOTAR series Key Takeaways: Three sisters, three trauma responsesFeyre copes by doingNesta copes by pushing people awayElain copes by being “perfect”Feyre carries the family burdenNesta’s anger runs deeperFound family helps them healWhat We Want From ACOTAR 6ACOTAR Favorite Books, Hot Takes IncludedFinal Vote: Feyre, Nesta, or Neither?So are you are you Team Feyre or Team Nesta—or somewhere in between? And why? Leave a comment or click the Send Us Mail link in the podcast description. We may read your take on a future episode. Coming Next: More ACOTAR Book Club Therapy ACOTAR Book Boyfriends — Rhysand, Tamlin and the other males we love, side-eye and definitely need to discuss with a nerdy psychologist!Listen to The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club for more conversations mixing psychology, fantasy, dystopian books and plenty of bookish opinions. Plus follow them on IG and other socials @thenerdypsychologistbookclub Follow the podcast, share it with another Book Bestie and join the conversation. Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    Team Feyre or Team Nesta: ACOTAR Book Club Therapy

  3. Oct 3

    Threshing Day and Our Fall Reading Recs

    Send us mail - we read it! Have you survived Threshing Day? Rebecca Yarros’ new Empyrean collection tops R.J.'s fall recommendation list as the podcast kicks off Season 2 with books to add to your TBR — whether you prefer reading via hardcover, paper back, e-book or audiobook.  From political intrigue and slow burns to sapphic romantasy, dark academia, cozy fantasy and dragons serving dinner, there’s a little something for every Book Bestie. Plus, Book Club Besties Wy Warfield and Stephanie Wilkison stop by with fall recommendations of their own. R.J.’s Picks Threshing Day — Rebecca Yarros (audiobook, hardcover and Graphic Audio editions) Try the game at dragonkind.com to see if you survive! The Court of Venus — Bel BantaThe Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows series — Vera RayeTales of the Dragon Diner series — Lindsay Buroker The Astral Library — Kate QuinnWy’s Picks The Jasmine Throne — Tasha SuriThe Keeper of Magical Things — Julie LeongThis Splintered Sea — Haley J. MonroeMoth’s Blood - Lynn D. Jung Stephanie’s Pick Harbinger — Geneva LeeTempest   — Victoria AveyardThe Wretched Divine  — Adalyn GraceDefy the Dusk — Danielle JensenWeaver’s Veil - Jessi St. JohnThe Fall of the Crowned King - Amber V. NicleFor the Audiobook Besties: RJ’s Picks Rites of the Starling — Devney Perry (Graphic Audio edition)Dracula — Bram Stoker (Audible production starring Jonathan Bailey) Coming up on Must Luv Romantasy Season 2 this month: We’re heading back to Prythian for a special two-part ACOTAR Book Club Therapy series with guest podcaster and psychologist Dr. Brandi Hawk of The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club. Part 1: Team Feyre or Team Nesta: Sister Drama — unpacking the Archeron sisters and why readers connect so strongly with one over the other. Part 2: ACOTAR Book Boyfriends — Rhysand, Tamlin and what the other characters teach about love and healthy relationships Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    Threshing Day and Our Fall Reading Recs

  4. Jul 1

    Fae, Fury & Meh Feelings: Our Vicious Oaths Review

    Send us mail - we read it! June/July2026: Book Recommendation: "Our Vicious Oaths" by N.E. Davenport For our Season 1 finale, host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) welcomes back Book Club Bestie Reviewer Asiah Muhammad, by popular demand, to contribute to an honest review of Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport, a black romantasy author. And for the first time ever, the Must Luv Romantasy podcast is available in both audio and video formats! Listen as usual or watch the video version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (coming soon) as we unpack whether this fae court dark romantasy is worth hugging or hurling! (This book is very spicy so there's a lot of spice talk.) Key Takeaways: "Our Vicious Oaths" gave us fae politics, magic, war, enemies-to-lovers or rather enemies to “I lust you” tension.Real, strong portrayal of black males (in fae form) is praiseworthy.Lackluster characterization of black female fae main character and her squad was disappointing Thick on lust and thin on plot, not enough equal attention to intriguing fantasy world. The audiobook performances by Jeanette Illidge and Morris Kellswater deserve a shout-out.Leave comment, send us fan mail or a voicemail about this review. We may read it on air one day. Shout-out to Ctaylor1220 on Spotify for being the first to comment! By the way  we’re taking a summer break and will return in September with episodes leading up to the new Sarah J. Maas book release in October. Follow Asiah Muhammad on IG: @taintt3ed Join the MustLuvRomantasy IRL Book Club!  Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    Fae, Fury & Meh Feelings: Our Vicious Oaths Review

  5. Jun 16 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: Our The Way Home Season 4 Check-in

    Send us mail - we read it! TV Series Watch: The Way Home Season 4. In this brief bonus episode, host R.J. and Book Club Bestie Yolanda Moore reunite to check-in on the last season of Hallmark’s romantasy adjacent hit The Way Home. Is it hitting the right notes or falling flat? (The series finale airs June 21, 2026).  Refresh your memory about the entire show’s run with our early episode this year: The Way Home - Why Hallmark’s Time-Travel Series Belongs in Romantasy. Friends don't read romantasy books alone! Join the in-person Must Luv Romantasy book club that meets in the Atlanta area. It’s free!  Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    Bonus Episode: Our The Way Home Season 4 Check-in

  6. May 26

    We Are Not Okay: Our Rites of the Starling Review

    Send us mail - we read it! Book Besties, we are still processing this one. Host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) and returning Book Club Bestie guest reviewer Paige Green conduct a spoiler filled, “therapy session” to unpack the gut wrenching “Rites of the Starling", the sequel to “Shield of Sparrows”. Connect with Paige on IG: @popthebutterfly Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy Join the MustLuvRomantasy IRL Book Club Share your rating and mini review in the comments or send us a fanmail and text.  Key Takeaways: The sequel expands the lore, fantasy and romance of book oneDual narrative and (spoiler alert!) timelines reveal Odessa’s family tragedyNew characters Caspia and Andreas' heart wrenching story breaks usVoster priests are bad guys who created a false religious systemCliffhanger ending parallels how Odessa’s mom died.Shout out to Stephanie Nemeth Parker the voice artist behind Odessa for the Graphic Audio dramatized books. Part 1 drops July 7th, and Part 2 comes out August 25th. IRL News and Events not to miss: May 30, 2026 at 1 pm-1:30 pm ET: Join the in real life Must Luv Romantasy book club virtual club meeting | Topic: What’s on your TBR? RSVP by joining.  June 27, 2026 at 1pm-2:30 pm: Join the Must Luv Romantasy book club in person at Souper Jenny  real life book club meeting at Souper Jenny North Decatur Rd. Decatur, GA to discuss “King’s Guard” by Victoria Aveyard.  RSVP by joining. June Book Recommendation: “Our Vicious Oaths” by N.E. Davenport. Book Cub Bestie reviewer Asiah Muhammad returns to review.  Listen to Asiah’s past reviews: Brimstone Review: What a Hot Mess! Quicksilver Review: A Brutally Honest TakeFollow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    We Are Not Okay: Our Rites of the Starling Review

  7. Apr 16

    Slow Burn Done Right! Our Shield of Sparrows Review

    Send us mail - we read it! April 2026 Book Recommendation: "Shield of Sparrows" by Devney Perry Host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) and Book Club Bestie guest reviewer, Paige Green, a book influencer and member of the IRL MustLuvRomantasy Book Club exhale over this worth it slow burn.    Connect with Paige on IG: @popthebutterfly Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy Key Takeways: Shield of Sparrows feels like a reset for romantasy fatigueApplause for FMC Odessa’s boundary-setting, character growthMMC the Guardian (Ransom) is the broody hero with real humor we needNew trope coined by Paige: "Surprise threesome!"Worldbuilding highlights: Lysa, Voster priests, crux migration and rabid monstersShare your rating and mini review in the comments or send us fanmail. IRL News and Events not to miss: April 19, 2026 - Season 4 premiere of Hallmark Channel's The Way Home        Listen to our episode The Way Home - Why Hallmark's Time Travel Series Belongs in Romantasy to get ready for it. April 25, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET- RSVP to join the Must Luv Romantasy in real life book club meeting on the sequel Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry at Panera Bread near Emory University in Decatur, Ga.  Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    Slow Burn Done Right! Our Shield of Sparrows Review

  8. Mar 22

    Inside Romantasy Con LA with BookishWine’s Jenn Beach

    Send us mail - we read it! Host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) chats with Jenn Beach, founder of BookishWine.com, about her immersive experience at Romantasy Con LA and she defines romantasy. From fairy wings and trinket trading to author meet-cutes and gargoyle romances, Jenn shares what made the event fantastic. Plus she talks about the Bookish Wine club and the magic behind the book/wine pairings and boxes. Join the Bookish Wine club | Follow on IG: @bookishwineGet tickets to the Black Romance Book Fest - May 29-31, 2026Key Takeaways Romantasy Con LA is pure magic Held at the historic Biltmore Hotel, the con felt like stepping directly into a romantasy realm — frescoes, ballrooms, fairy wings, and all. “You feel completely immersed into the romantasy culture… like you walked into romantasy realms.” 🤝 Community is the heart of the genre From trinket trading to hugging online friends IRL, the con showcased how welcoming, joyful, and supportive the romantasy community truly is. 📚 Indie authors are redefining the genre Jenn highlights how indie writers are experimenting with older protagonists, fresh tropes, and bold worldbuilding — expanding what romantasy can be. 💘 Tropes, micro‑tropes, and the “Consent King” Jenn shares her favorite micro‑trope: the fae‑wine‑drunk heroine and the love interest who refuses to kiss her until she’s sober. “He really wants her… but he’s like, not until you’re sober.” 🍷 Bookish Wine creates immersive romantasy experiences Jenn’s book + wine club pairs special‑edition romantasy novels with boutique wines, playlists, recipes, and even audiobook codes — a full sensory escape. 📖 Gargoyle romance + Sauvignon Blanc = perfection The March Bookish Wine pick, Bound by Hearts and Stone, is a slow‑burn gargoyle romantasy paired with a high‑end Rutherford Valley Sauvignon Blanc. 🌍 The romantasy tent is BIG R.J. and Jenn emphasize that romantasy includes romance‑forward, sci‑fi romance, cozy romantasy, monster romantasy — all of it belongs. 🎉 Upcoming events for Romantasy lovers Romantasy Con Orlando is sold out, Romantasy Con Edinburgh is coming in 2027, and the Black Romance Book Fest hits Atlanta this May. Follow us on IG: @mustluvromantasy

    Inside Romantasy Con LA with BookishWine’s Jenn Beach
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Must Luv Romantasy is your podcast for romantasy recs,  reviews and interviews. Hosted by R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis), a book club leader and romantasy superfan with opinionated guests. Find out what content to fall in love with or not! 

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  • Creator
    Rosemary "R.J." Jean-Louis
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Must Luv Romantasy
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