GENRE'D Review

Romantasy might be the internet’s favorite genre right now, and honestly, for good reason. It is where sweeping fantasy worlds collide with swoony romance arcs, magical bonds, slow burns that should be illegal, and characters who would absolutely die for each other after 600 pages of denial. But here’s the thing. The magic of romantasy is not just in dragons, destiny, and dagger-to-throat tension. It is in the tropes. Tropes are the familiar story patterns that make the genre

In this episode of the Genre’d podcast, we review The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig — a lush, gothic fantasy with magic, mystery, and aching romantic tension. Includes a spoiler-free summary, worldbuilding discussion, character analysis, and our reactions to the atmospheric, folk-lore-inspired storytelling.

In this episode of the Genre’d podcast, we review Rose in Chains by Julie Soto — a romantasy novel filled with magic, tension, longing, and emotional depth. Includes a full review, trope breakdown, and our thoughts on the character dynamics and romance.

Quick definition:   Two characters start on opposite sides—rivals, sworn enemies, or just delightfully annoyed—and slow-burn their way to...

Welcome to the very first episode of Genre’d Podcast , where we mix book club banter with spicy takes on romance, fantasy, and everything...