Swords and Swoons

Swords and Swoons is your go-to podcast for all things fantasy romance! Join us your hosts, Nikki and Stephanie, as we dive deep into the magical worlds, swoon-worthy characters, and epic love stories that have taken over BookTok. Expect passionate debates, spicy book recommendations, and a sprinkle of chaos as we break down these stories we all know and love.

Swords and Swoons is a arts podcast hosted by Nikki & Stephanie, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nikki & Stephanie hosts Swords and Swoons, a arts show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  S2E19: Heir of Fire - Part 2 Deep Dive

  Jul 24, 202655 minS2

  In this episode of Swords & Swoons , we're diving into Part 2 of Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas, and the pressure is mounting for every one of our favorite characters. Aelin's training under Rowan is anything but easy as she's forced to confront the grief, guilt, and power she's spent years trying to bury. In Rifthold, Chaol and Dorian find themselves navigating dangerous secrets while the King's grip on Adarlan continues to tighten. Meanwhile, Manon Blackbeak begins her journey with the wyverns, proving that becoming Wing Leader is going to take far more than brute strength. ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Heir of Fire and previous books in the Throne of Glass series.

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  Episode #18

  S2E18: Heir of Fire - Part 1 Deep Dive (Heir of Ash)

  Jul 14, 202656 minS2

  The world of Throne of Glass just got a whole lot bigger. In Part One of our Heir of Fire deep dive, we're following three storylines across three very different corners of Erilea as Sarah J. Maas begins expanding the world in ways we never saw coming. Back in Rifthold, Chaol, Dorian, and Aedion are each navigating dangerous secrets as rebellion quietly brews beneath the King's rule. In the Ferian Gap, we're introduced to Manon Blackbeak, the fierce Ironteeth witch whose journey—and unlikely bond with a certain flower-loving wyvern—quickly stole our hearts. And across the sea in Wendlyn, Celaena begins the most difficult battle of her life as Rowan pushes her to confront the grief, power, and identity she's been running from. ✨ Spoilers for Part One of Heir of Fire

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  Episode #17

  S2E17 : The Assassin's Blade - Full Deep Dive

  Jul 2, 20261h 7mS2

  Before there was Endovier. Before the Glass Castle. Before the King's Champion. There was The Assassin's Blade. In this episode, we're diving into all five novellas that shaped Celaena Sardothien long before the events of Throne of Glass . As we revisit these stories, we're sharing our favorite moments, discussing the incredible foreshadowing Sarah J. Maas planted years before it paid off, and reflecting on just how much more emotional these novellas become on a reread. Knowing where the series ends makes every act of kindness, every friendship, and every heartbreak hit even harder. Join us as we celebrate the prequel collection that transformed Celaena from Adarlan's Assassin into one of fantasy's most beloved heroines and reminded us why The Assassin's Blade deserves far more love than it gets. ✨ Spoilers for all five novellas of The Assassin's Blade

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  Episode #16

  S2E16: Crown of Midnight - Pt 2 Deep Dive (Finale)

  Jun 30, 202657 minS2

  The truth is finally revealed... and nothing in the Throne of Glass series will ever be the same. In the epic conclusion to our Crown of Midnight reread, we're breaking down the second half of the book, where grief turns into vengeance, long-buried secrets come to light, and the mystery surrounding the Glass Castle begins to unravel. We're unpacking the emotional fallout of Nehemia's death, debating Chaol's impossible choices, celebrating Dorian's growing role in the story, and discussing the reveals that completely redefine everything we thought we knew about Celaena Sardothien. And of course, we couldn't end this deep dive without talking about one of the most iconic twists in fantasy: the revelation that changes the future of the series forever. ✨ Spoilers for the second half of Crown of Midnight

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  Episode #15

  S2E15: Crown of Midnight - Pt 1 Deep Dive (Chapters 1 -29)

  Jun 25, 202658 minS2

  Our journey through the Maasverse continues as we dive into Part One of Crown of Midnight , and if you thought Throne of Glass was just setting the stage, think again. In this episode, we're breaking down the opening chapters of the second book in Sarah J. Maas's iconic series, where Celaena has officially stepped into her role as the King's Champion. But behind every assignment lies another secret, loyalties begin to blur, and the weight of the choices she's making starts to take its toll. Join us as we continue our complete Sarah J. Maas reread series, one chapter at a time. ✨ Spoilers for the first half of Crown of Midnight and Throne of Glass

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