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GalactiFrak - podcast francophone dédié à Battlestar GalacticaHS Concert Bear McCreary Paris 29 avril 2025Dans cet épisode hors-série, on vous amène avec nous au concert de Bear McCreary qui a eu lieu au Trianon à Paris le mardi 29 avril 2025. Grâce à ce concert du compositeur des musiques de Battlestar Galactica, mais aussi The Walking Dead, Outlander, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Masters Of The Universe - Revelation, les jeux vidéo God Of War, ou encore le film Godzilla - King Of The Monsters, on a eu l'occasion de vous rencontrer.
Donc on tient à remercier tout particulièrement Stéphane, qui nous a accompagnés une bonne parti...2025-05-1723 min
Not Another Heroine117. The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (Part 2) "The finally have time to f***."We've discovered our pod attention span fails us on these longer series, but we do manage to wrap up The Folk of Air trilogy. The romantic tension continues to be a little lacking but we get a tidy ending with some hints at past and future series offshoots.Check back in next Monday for our Bennets and Bonnnets episode!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032912-the-queen-of-nothingOther books mentioned in this episode: Valiant by Holly Black https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/266607.Valiant?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JYiXUcDkwM...2025-05-0538 min
Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel PodcastTrope Talk: Fated Mates in Paranormal, Fantasy & Sci-Fi RomanceWelcome to another Trope Talk episode of Reading Under the Covers, the romance podcast where we fangirl and maybe even swoon over our favorite reads. I'm Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog, and today we’re diving deep into the fated mates romance trope—the kind of love story that’s soul-deep, magically bonded, and often completely out of the characters’ control.In this episode, we’re talking:What exactly is the fated mates trope?Why readers love it (and when it gets problematic)Popular fated mates sub-tropes like rejected mates, multiple mates, enemies-to-lovers, and dark/obsessive...2025-04-2114 minNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: In the Darkest Midnight by Grace DravenJordan's recommendation for fixing your romantasy book slump: the one, the only, Grace Draven! This time in novella form! Jordan read In the Darkest Midnight for her pick this week - a (fairly clean!) coming of age story featuring a student-teacher romance with a redheaded sword fighting instructor (hell yeah.)In the Darkest Midnight by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39874001-in-the-darkest-midnightAlso mentioned in this episode:Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (for a similar heroine)https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingPoison...2025-04-1611 min
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 7: A Few of Our Favorite Book CouplesSend us a textFebruary is the month of love. We're celebrating on the show by gushing about some of our favorite book couples and attempting to explain why we love them so much. Julia’s Books:Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann ShafferWhat the River Knows and What the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez The Murmur of Bees by Sofia SegoviaHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterStephany’s Books:North and South by...2025-02-051h 07
Kris and MadsRomantasy Deep Dive From Tolkien & Austen to ACOTARIt’s Onyx Storm release day, and we’re diving into the world of romantasy! In this episode, we explore the irresistible magic of fantasy romance: why it resonates with millennials, how it blends Tolkien’s epic world-building with Austen’s swoon-worthy romance, and what makes the genre thrive (and sometimes fail). From closed-door YA to spicy, explicit favorites like Zodiac Academy, we share our top recommendations and air our biggest gripes about modern romantasy—like bloated page counts and rushed writing. Plus, we reflect on the genre’s fairytale origins, debate the perfect balance of spice and story, and talk abo...2025-01-2144 min
Breast Cancer Is BoringSalacious Escapes From Earthly MenIn other words, romance novels. Categorized. Hand selected. This is your holiday present.
Books discussed in this episode:
High Fantasy
Circe by Madeline Miller
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
Fantasy Romance
Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri
Reign and Ruin by J.D. Evans
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Radiance by Grace Draven
The Fell Queen by Camille Dwight
Romance Fantasy (Romantasy)
Subgenre: men who are so babygirl
Throne in the Dark (the full trilogy) by A...2024-12-241h 29
Based on a BookS1:E13 - Beastly by Alex Flinn (2011 Film)It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for a tale as old as time! 🎄✨ This week, we’re kicking off December with Beastly by Alex Flinn and its movie adaptation. Think Beauty and the Beast—but make it modern, moody, and filled with high school drama.We’ll chat about this YA book’s fresh take on the enchanted tale, discuss how the movie brought it to life, and debate if true beauty really comes from within—or if it’s just good lighting. Grab your cocoa, snuggle up by the fire, and let’s get into the enc...2024-12-051h 21
SFFRomCastLet's Get Mage-ical: The Marriage of Convenience TropeIn episode two we are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Marriage of Convenience trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below.
There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic.
These are adult romances, so warning...2024-10-221h 11Not Another HeroinePick of the Week: Reign & Ruin by J. D. EvansIn this week’s pick, something tragic almost happened - Jordan was on the verge of DNFing our newest fav book, Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans. If you’re like Jordan (and Katie when she tried too!) and find yourself struggling, keep at it for the first 50 or so pages, and then the magic happens.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50607309-reign-ruinIf you’re looking for something similar (or are still being convinced to read it), take a look at:The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoskihttps://www.goodread...2024-10-1612 min
Of Swords and Soulmates"Radiance" - Romance in an Arranged Interspecies MarriageSend us a textReady for a whirlwind of fantasy excitement and bookish delights? This episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat as we unravel the mysteries and magic of Grace Draven's Radiance. Join us as we dive into the latest buzz in the fantasy literary world in our extended news segment. We discuss a sneak peek at the stunning cover for Juliet Cross's Southern Charm series and the launch of ACoTaR-themed tights by Snag Tights Company. Universal Orlando is gearing up for an enchanting Wicked experience to celebrate the upcoming m...2024-09-2655 minOf Swords and Soulmates"Assistant to the Villain" - Not just a job, it's a romance.Send us a textCan a workplace romance with a magical twist truly captivate your heart? Meet us on "Of Swords and Soulmates" as we talk about the buzz around Hannah Nicole Maehrer's "Assistant to the Villain." Fueled by social media hype, this charming tale blends humor, romance, and fantasy in a way that had us all hooked. We discuss our star ratings and how this book compares to our favorite films and TV shows. We kick off the episode with some exciting news—Netflix is bringing Scott Westerfeld's YA dystopian novel "Uglies" to life, st...2024-09-1259 minReading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel PodcastParanormal Arranged Marriage Fantasy Book RecommendationsIn this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are following up on a micro-trope we discussed with Angela from PNR Book Lover Reviews recently, and that is paranormal and fantasy arranged marriage book recommendations! Check out our chat with Angela on the evolution of a romance reader here: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/the-evolution-of-a-romance-reader/If you want more paranormal and fantasy arranged marriage books, check out our blog post here: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/arranged-marriage-fantasy-booksAnd for the expansion list with even more arranged marriage fantasy books, join our...2024-09-0617 min