Harrow’s latest novel takes us on mind-twisting time loop through themes of power, war, love, parenthood, and more. The depths of this story have no limit, but we kept our discussion to just over an hour. If you loved The Everlasting, this is the episode for you!

We often grow up loving fantasy. From the first time you encounter dragons to the first epic quest, those stories leave an impact. In this episode, we share the fantasy books that made us, and we want to know: what books made you love fantasy?

A fairy tale reimagining that made our hearts ache. Upon a Starlit Tide transported us to 18th-century France and left us debating class, colonialism, female power and autonomy, love, greed, and more. For this special podcast episode, we’re joined by the author, Kell Woods, resulting in a fascinating conversation about history, magic, and humanity.

Are you in the mood for magic but don’t know where to start? Then this episode is for you! We dive into all of the fantasy subgenres, decoding what you can expect from each—and sharing our favorite recs to help you find your next favorite read.

Schwab’s gothic novel promises toxic lesbian vampires, and while it delivers, it also dives into themes that made us rethink our daily lives. This is a discussion you don’t want to miss!

Sometimes you aren’t able to spend months reading an entire fantasy series but still want the magic. We share our favorite stand alone fantasy novels to help you escape this world, without committing the next six months of your life to one series.

A heartwarming quest with a trio of quirky characters, Greenteeth was one of our favorite books of 2025. In this episode, we sit down with author Molly O’Neill to chat about all of the behind-the-scenes details, including spoilers on the end because how can we not talk about that?!

As the leaves burn crimson and cold, reading shifts from the sunny, pulse-pounding fantasy of summer to cozy and spooky reads that match the autumnal season. If you have limited time to read and want a fantasy novel that brings all the vibes—strong characters, perfect setting, tempting magic—then we have the recs for you!

In this special episode, Demi interviews Marianne about her recent children’s book and how fantasy is for readers of all ages.