"The Liar's Crown": The Power of Bloodlines and Romance

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Prepare to indulge your literary senses in a world where romance intertwines with the intrigue of royal fantasy. As we embark on a vibrant discussion, our quartet of book enthusiasts—Mari, Kelly, Ashley, and Jonathan —discuss Abigail Owen's "The Liar's Crown."
We unveil the news on Holly Black's new card game, Enemies and Lovers: The Crown of Elfhame. There is a new stained-glass limited cover of "Crowns of Niaxia." Discover what awaits in Abigail Owen's final installment in the Dominions trilogy, "The Shadows Rule."
Immerse yourself in the tapestry of relationships and mythology that weaves through our featured fantasy book, where the magic of names and power of bloodlines craft a narrative as compelling as the legends that inspired them. We dissect the nuances of royal privilege and the chains of duty, drawing parallels to the Windsors' own saga. From the enigmatic allure of the Shadowraith to the bittersweet plight of Tabra, we delve into the depths of character arcs that promise to unfurl in the sequel, leaving us yearning for more.
Finally, we cap off this episode with a flourish of visual and romantic musings, critiquing the arresting cover art of Elizabeth Turner Stokes for "The Liar's Crown" and musing over the symbolic resonance within. We then shift gears for a humorous homage to Robin Hood's cinematic journey, ranking our favorite portrayals of Maid Marian and her dashing outlaw. Get ready for a hint of nostalgia and a peek at "Three Dark Crowns" by Kendare Blake, all while we encourage you, our dear listeners, to contribute your burning questions for our next rapid round of literary banter.
Links from the News Segment and Show:

• Holly Black card game: Enemies and Lovers: The Crown of Elfhame
  • Kickstarter Link
• Acrylipicsbookishnook version of Crowns of Nyaxia
  • https://acrylipics.com/
• The final book in the Dominions trilogy by Abigail Owens, The Shadows Rule All, will be released on November 12, 2024
  • Author's website with announcement
• Romantasy Book Convention (Orlando 2024)
  • https://www.fabledfantasyevents.com/

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Chapters

1. Of Swords and Soulmates Podcast Episode (00:00:00)

2. Romantasy News (00:01:10)

3. "The Liar's Crown" - Spoiler-Free Discussion (00:05:30)

4. Spoiler-Free Ratings (00:12:53)

5. In Depth Discussion with Spoilers (00:15:31)

6. Character Development Through Names and Relationships (00:22:51)

7. 'The Heir and the Spare' Discussion (00:25:38)

8. Fantasy Elements Ratings (00:29:20)

9. Romance Elements Ratings (00:32:56)

10. Spice Ratings (00:40:08)

11. Book Cover Discussion & Ratings (00:45:04)

12. Is it Romantasy? (00:49:16)

13. Rapid Fire - Are Robin Hood Movies Romantasy? (00:52:25)