In the Veins of the Drowning by Kallie Cassidy — Genre’d Podcast Episode 4

About this episode:

This week on Genre’d Podcast, we’re diving into In the Veins of the Drowning by Kallie Cassidy — a romantasy debut filled with deadly siren politics, shadowy kings, and swoony tropes.

We’re joined by our younger sister, who brings unfiltered opinions, unplanned tangents, and sibling chaos to the mix.

💥 Spoiler warning: we cover everything from dangerous siren bargains to shocking twists and our biggest “huh?” moments.

What we cover in this episode:

• Our theories on Taylor Swift’s upcoming 12th album

• Whether Katy would actually agree to a marriage of convenience (book trope vs. reality)

• How terrifying the original Little Mermaid story really is

Mentions & links:

• 📚⁠ In the Veins of the Drowning by Kallie Cassidy⁠

Why listen:

If you’ve been searching for an In the Veins of the Drowning review, want to know more about Kallie Cassidy’s romantasy debut, or just love book podcast banter with sibling energy, this episode is for you. Expect trope debates, one-line plot chaos, and plenty of Taylor Swift references along the way.

Join the conversation:

That’s our take on In the Veins of the Drowning! What did you think of Kallie Cassidy’s debut romantasy? Drop a comment and let us know your favorite trope, theory, or siren moment.

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Fast facts: In the Veins of the Drowning

Is it part of a series? Reading order?

Book 1 of The Siren Mage series; start here.

What tropes are in it?

Marriage of Convenience, blood‑bond, forced proximity, enemies‑to‑allies

Spice level (0–5 chilis)?

2/5: tension‑first romantasy; limited on‑page intimacy.

If I loved it, what should I read next?

One Dark Window (gothic magic + bargains), For the Wolf (sacrificial bond), The Foxglove King (death magic & court), To Kill a Kingdom (siren retelling).

Audiobook narrator?

Ell Potter—moody, immersive single‑narrator performance.