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Welcome to the Book Dragon Banter Podcast! In this episode, our hosts dive into the complexities of romance within fantasy literature. Covering everything from the distinct definitions of romance, some-mance, and no-mance, they delve into how these elements influence storylines and reader engagement. From discussing mainstream hits like 'ACOTAR' and 'Fourth Wing' to exploring titles that balance fantasy and romantic elements, this episode offers insightful discussion for avid readers and writers alike. Get book recommendations, hear personal anecdotes, and understand the evolving perception of romance in literature. Don't miss this engaging and humorous dialogue on the Book Dragon Banter Podcast!

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Books Mentioned:

Twilight - Stephenie Meyer

Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros

Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson

The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson

When He was Wicked - Julia Quinn

The Notebook - Nicholas Sparks

365 Days - Blanka Lipinska

Bride - Ali Hazelwood

ACOTAR - Sarah J. Maas

Gilded Wings & Crimson Skies - Jaymin Eve

The Spellshop - Sarah Beth Durst

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon - Kimberly Lemming

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

A Pslam for the Wild-built - Monk & Robot - Becky Chambers

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell - Susanna Clarke

Magical Midlife Madness - K. F. Breene

The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiffvater

00:00 Welcome to Book Dragon Banter

01:14 Defining Romance in Fantasy Books

02:42 Romance vs. Some-mance vs. No-mance

06:54 Romantasy: Romance in a Fantasy Setting

08:15 Book Examples: Twilight and Fourth Wing

15:37 Romantasy Preferences and Reader Opinions

21:08 Dragons, World-Building, and Romantasy

26:30 Book Recommendation: The Spellshop

26:41 The Challenges of Pleasing Every Reader

27:45 Is Romance Still Maligned?

29:06 The Evolution of Genre Acceptance

30:24 Speculative Fiction: A Broader Term

34:48 The Appeal of Young Adult Fantasy

35:45 The Struggle with Classic Fantasy

38:11 The Business of Romance Novels

39:07 Fantasy as Escapism and Reflection

40:55 Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy: Reader Preferences

41:53 Star Trek and the Human Condition

43:52 Book Recommendations: From No-mance to Some-mance

48:30 Social Media and Final Thoughts

50:38 Bloopers and Behind the Scenes