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Ready to uncover the latest buzz in the fantasy and romance book world? This episode of "Of Swords and Soulmates" promises a treasure trove of updates and discussions that you won't want to miss. We kick off with the exhilarating news that Moira Wally Beckett, the mastermind behind "Anne with an E" and "Breaking Bad," is set to helm the upcoming Fourth Wing TV show. Get the inside scoop on three must-read books hitting the shelves: "A Sorcerer Comes to Call" by T Kingfisher, "Dark Olympus: Book Seven" by Katie Roberts, and "Apprentice to the Villain" by Hannah Nicole Mayer.

Our discussion for The Audient and the Phantom Night delves into the fantastical elements from The Flying Dutchman and Beauty and the Beast. We debate the story elements and character dynamics. Ever been baffled by a mysterious dice game in a book? You're not alone—we break down our confusion and share our candid ratings on the fantasy elements.

Finally, our romance segment sails into pirate territory, where opinions clash over the alpha nature of Captain Devlin and his evolving relationship with Fena. Ashley's glowing review sparks a lively debate among the hosts about character transformation, romantic tropes, and the power dynamics at play. We also critique the book cover design by Sadie Hewitt, speculating on the artistry and the allure of its title.

Wrapping up, we touch on the significance of romance in storytelling, with a rapid fire discussion spotlighting "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," and recommend the lesbian romance "Legends and Latte" for those looking to broaden their reading horizons.

Links from the News Segment and Show:

• Fourth Wing TV show on Amazon Prime
  • Showrunner selected – Moira Walley-Beckett
    • Emmy, PGA, Golden Globe, and Peabody Award winner
    • Previous work includes Anne with an E and Breaking Bad
• New releases of note (all released August 6th):
  • Dark Restraint (Dark Olympus, 7) by Katee Roberts
  • A Sorceress Comes to Call by T Kingfisher
  • Apprentice to the Villain (Assistant and the Villain, Book 2) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
• Cover reveal for Firebird by Juliette Cross
  • This will be a limited first print run featuring original illustrated stenciled edges, foil case stamp, and designed endpapers. available while supplies last.
• Dragoncon
  • Largest multi-genre convention (anime, art, fantasy, literature, sci-fi, and more)
  • https://www.dragoncon.org
  • Thursday Aug 29th - Monday Sep 2nd in Atlanta, GA
• Romantasy Book Convention (Orlando 2024)
  • https://www.fabledfantasyevents.com/
• This episode's book is The Audient and the Phantom Night by Sadie Hewitt
  • Goodreads
  • Author's Website

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