Light Wielder Reaction: Venomous Rabbits, Shocking Spice, and Everyone’s Favorite Shifter

Light Wielder Reaction: Venomous Rabbits, Shocking Spice, and Everyone’s Favorite Shifter

Pour yourself a drink and get comfortable, because your two favorite book besties are back with another chaotic, slightly tipsy reaction episode! This week, Rachel and Kate are breaking down Light Wielder by Rachel Schneider, the highly anticipated second book in the Fire & Metal series. Before diving into the sequel, we look back at the jaw-dropping cliffhanger of Metal Slinger. Did Jovie’s massive betrayal leave you with trust issues? Are you still recovering from that iconic whiskey glass scene? We cover all our initial rants and raves, the jarring four-year time jump, and whether Jovie officially earned her ultimate "Rhysand moment" in the beautiful city of Maile. Pull up a chair as we sip our drinks while untangling the magic, the political intrigue, and all of the chaos of this book. Warning: This episode is chock-full of unfiltered opinions, spoilers for the entire book, and foul language. In this episode, we dive deep into: * The Return of Jovie & Acker: Breaking down the heavy themes of manipulation, brainwashing, and the evolution of Jovie into a badass warrior queen. * The Ultimate Spice Showdown: Can the intense, out-of-comfort-zone moments in Chapter 25 actually top Metal Slinger's legendary whiskey glass scene? * Killer Battle Creatures: Why the venomous battlefield rabbits are giving major Monty Python vibes, and our debate over Messer’s house cat vs. puppy energy. * World-Building & Magic Systems: Why we desperately needed a physical map to navigate the kingdoms, and our theories on the origin of Acker's powers. * What’s Next: A quick look ahead to our upcoming coverage of The Silversmith by LJ Claren. Whether you’re here for the spicy reactions, the theories, or just want to scream about the bizarre butterfly ending with us, we’ve got you covered. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Did Chapter 25 melt your brain? Do you think Jovie  should have trusted Acker earlier? Drop your thoughts in the comments or come scream with us on social media! Follow & Subscribe for Weekly Episodes: * Instagram: @DeepTropePodcast * TikTok: @DeepTropePodcast * Facebook: /deeptropepodcast * Website: https://www.deeptropepodcast.comwww.deeptropepodcast.com [http://www.deeptropepodcast.com] Deep Trope is a fantasy romance podcast where two unfiltered millennials go deep into romantasy, breaking down plot, characters, easter eggs, theories, tropes, and of course, their favorite spicy moments.

Chat with Cozy Romantasy Author Tee Harlowe | Interconnected Standalones and the OG ACOTAR Fangirl

Tee Harlowe read ACOTAR way before it was cool - in fact, before it was even called fantasy romance. In this week’s episode, hosts Kate and Rachel sit down with Tee to celebrate the release of her new book, This Witch Is Not Wicked, the second installment of The Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series of interconnected standalone cozy romantasy books.  As a long-time romantic fantasy reader, Tee shares her writing influences, including paranormal women’s fiction authors like K.F. Breen, Shannon Mayer, and Deborah Wilde, how she pivoted from writing paranormal women’s fiction to romantasy, and her secret for publishing multiple books each year. They discuss how Tee’s travel experiences make their way into her books, writing FMC’s over age 35, and how she publishes multiple books every year.  Learn more about Tee’s books at https://teeharlowe.com/ [https://teeharlowe.com/] and connect with her on Instagram and TikTok @teeharlowe.  🎧Follow Deep Trope and subscribe for weekly episodes: Instagram: @DeepTropePodcast  Tiktok: @DeepTropePodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/] 💻 Website: https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/www.deeptropepodcast.com [http://www.deeptropepodcast.com] Deep Trope is a fantasy romance podcast where two unfiltered millennials go deep into romantasy, breaking down plot, characters, easter eggs, theories, tropes, and of course, their favorite spicy moments.

LGBTQIA+ Representation in Fantasy & Romance Books

Looking for a queer romance book? Whether you prefer romantasy, dark romance, contemporary romance, YA, or even historical fiction - we’ve got you covered. This week, we celebrate Pride Month by helping you stuff your TBR with a range of queer love stories. Kate and Rachel discuss LGBTQIA + representation in romantasy books and Kate shares book recommendations based on romance vs. spice. Kate and Rachel share their thoughts on their current reads - all queer fantasy books written by queer authors.  Books discussed in this week’s episode:  * Something Like Summer, by Jay Bell * Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid * The Will Darling Adventures by KJ Charles * Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick * Elite Protective Services series by Onley James * Saint by Sierra Simone * We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune * The Unmagical Life of Briar Jones by Lex Croucher * The Honey Witch, by Sydney J Shields 🎧 Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes: Instagram: @DeepTropePodcast  Tiktok: @DeepTropePodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/] 💻 Website: https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/www.deeptropepodcast.com [http://www.deeptropepodcast.com] Deep Trope is a fantasy romance podcast where two book besties go deep into romantasy, breaking down plot, characters, easter eggs, theories, tropes, and of course, their favorite spicy moments.

Hunted by the Fae Duke by Kris K. Haines | Mini Deep Dive

Sit down with your book besties Kate and Rachel to discuss Hunted by the Fae Duke, the dark yet still whimsical romantasy standalone by Kris K. Haines. In this mini deep dive, we break down each section of the book, recapping the story and discussing the characters, worldbuilding, devastating plot twists, and, of course, the incredible spice.  This is a full book recap and discussion with SPOILERS, so be sure to read Hunted by the Fae Duke before tuning in. We’ll travel from Breton to the three territories of the Otherworld and back as we follow Charlotte on her journey to become queen and the former pleasure dom knight in shining armor she meets along the way.  Can’t get enough of Kris K. Haines? Check out our spoiler-free interview where we discuss this book, as well as The Memory Puller series, life as an indie author, and what is on the horizon for Kris. Listen here.  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversation-with-spicy-fae-romantasy-author-kris-k-haines/id1886607779?i=1000772187977] This spicy fae book, described as Bridgerton meets The Cruel Prince, is part of the Immortal Hunters collection of dark romantasy standalones. 🎧 Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes: Instagram: @DeepTropePodcast  Tiktok: @DeepTropePodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/] 💻 Website: https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/www.deeptropepodcast.com [http://www.deeptropepodcast.com] Deep Trope is a fantasy romance podcast where two book besties go deep into romantasy, breaking down plot, characters, easter eggs, theories, tropes, and of course, their favorite spicy moments.

Conversation with Spicy Fae Romantasy Author Kris K. Haines

Are you obsessed with spicy books, witty banter, and hot guys with wings? In this episode of Deep Trope, Kate and Rachel sit down with fantasy romance author Kris K. Haines, author of the newly released romantasy standalone Hunted by the Fae Duke and the soon-to-be-complete Memory Puller series. They discuss Kris’s romantasy journey, including her introduction to the genre, where she pulls inspiration for her banter-rich books, and how to build a complex world and magic system while keeping the reader interested and engaged.  Kris dives into the recent release of her standalone novel, Hunted by the Fae Duke, which is part of the multi-author Immortal Hunters Collection. She gives us the inside scoop on how this captivating story came to life—from drafting a tatted, pierced, pleasure-dom knight bodyguard to building a whimsical yet dark fantasy world. We also get an exclusive status update on the highly anticipated finale of The Memory Puller series following everyone's favorite memory-pulling nun, Cassandra Fortin. Whether you are a die-hard fan or looking for your next binge-worthy Fae romance recommendation, this spoiler-free interview is packed with insight into the world of dark romantasy. We deep-dive into the indie publishing industry and her unique writing process, discussing: * How Kris tackles writing 1,000 words a day and manages the chaos of being an indie author.  * Her secrets to crafting natural, laugh-out-loud dialogue, Bridgerton-inspired character backgrounds, and elite page-turning banter. * Why she actively supports real indie artists over AI art to bring her character visions to life. * Tips for attending your first book convention, including how to approach authors and what you need to pack for Romantasy BookCon. Learn more about Kris’s books at https://kriskhainesbooks.com/ [https://kriskhainesbooks.com/] and connect with her on social media on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kriskhainesbooks/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@kriskhainesbooks].  🎧 Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes: Instagram: @DeepTropePodcast  Tiktok: @DeepTropePodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/deeptropepodcast/] 💻 Website: https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/www.deeptropepodcast.com [http://www.deeptropepodcast.com] Deep Trope is a fantasy romance podcast where two book besties go deep into romantasy, breaking down plot, characters, easter eggs, theories, tropes, and of course, their favorite spicy moments.