Vikings in the Mist / Shadows of Kiev
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Discover the enchanting intersections of romantic literature and fantasy realms as we, your impassioned hosts Mari, Kelly, Ashley, and Jonathan, unveil literary treasures that will beguile your heart and challenge your imagination. With the buzz surrounding Carissa Broadbent's "The Songbird and the Heart of Stone" and the anticipated mecha magic of Xiran Jay Zhao's "Iron Widow" sequel, we're thrilled to share our musings on these upcoming releases and the beautifully bound new editions of "Legends and Lattes." We also will also touch on the announcement of the next installment of Rebecca Yarros' 'Fourth Wing' sequel as well as the special edition of the Throne of Glass books on FairyLoot.
Our book for this episode is "Vikings in the Mist / Shadows of Kiev" by Eliza Milton. As we navigate through a whirlpool of mixed fantasy elements and dissect the fiery romance of Viking fantasy novels, our candid thoughts flow like a cascade of insights as we give an overall rating in a spoiler-free segment before a detailed discussion where spoilers abound.
We're excited for you to join us and share your own thoughts on these narrative odysseys. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of a well-wrought fantasy or the tender entanglement of soulmates, our podcast is your sanctuary for all things romantasy. Engage with us across our social platforms, and let's revel in the art of storytelling together.
Links from the News Segment:
The Songbird and the Heart of Stone (Crowns of Nyaxia book 3) by Carissa Broadbent release date November 19, 2024 - https://a.co/d/5bLjZki
Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow book 2) by Xiran Jay Zhao has been pushed back to December 24, 2024 release date - https://a.co/d/imKsqJa
Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree being released in special edition hardcovers on October 29, 2024 - https://tinyurl.com/5e683f92
Fairyloot is doing special editions of Throne of Glass, open to the general US public for purchase on April 18, 2024 - https://tinyurl.com/2p8k7xdj
Rebecca Yarros announces on Good Morning America that the third book in the Empyrean series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame) will be released on January 21, 2025 and will be titled Onyx Storm - https://tinyurl.com/2zv5ufbs
Romantasy Book Convention (Orlando 2024)
https://www.fabledfantasyevents.com/
Book Reviewed:
Shadows of Kiev / Vikings in the Mist by Eliza Tilton - https://a.co/d/eog2XFp
Author’s Webpage - https://elizatilton.com/
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Chapters
1. Vikings in the Mist / Shadows of Kiev (00:00:00)
2. Book News and Recommendations (00:01:00)
3. Carissa Broadbent's "The Songbird and the Heart of Stone" (00:01:30)
4. Xiran Jay Zhao's "Iron Widow" sequel (00:03:47)
5. New editions of "Legends and Lattes" (00:06:53)
6. Book News, Updates, and Thoughts (00:07:39)
7. A special edition of the Throne of Glass books on FairyLoot (00:09:22)
8. Rebecca Yarros' 'Fourth Wing' sequel (00:12:45)
9. Shadows over Kiev - Spoiler Free Review (00:16:00)
10. Fantasy Elements Dissected and Critiqued (Spoilers) (00:24:50)
11. Rating and Discussion of Romance (Spoilers) (00:42:55)
12. Rating and Discussion of Spiciness (Spoilers) (00:45:35)
13. Book Cover Art and Representation (Spoilers) (00:50:23)
14. Setting Up Sequel Possibilities (Spoilers) (00:57:45)
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