Book Club: The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
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!
Books that made us love fantasy
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?
Book Club: Upon a Starlit Tide with Kell Woods (Author Interview)
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.
Must-Read Books in Every Fantasy Subgenre
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.
Book Club: Bury Our Bones in the midnight soil by V. E. Schwab
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!
Stand Alone Fantasy Books - No spoilers!
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.
Book Club: Greenteeth with Molly o’Neill - Author Interview
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?!
Favorite Fall Fantasy Books - No Spoilers!
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!
Author Interview: I came here for you by Marianne boules
In this special episode, Demi interviews Marianne about her recent children’s book and how fantasy is for readers of all ages.
Book Club: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Aladdin meets Pirates of the Caribbean in this fast-paced magical quest. We share our favorite moments, the characters we hated, predictions for future novels, and more.
Book Club: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
We dive into Brandon Sanderson’s standalone novel, Tress of the Emerald Sea, sharing insights into his magic system, favorites about his characters and world building, and predictions for future Sanderson novels.