Episode 11: Romance and Epic Fantasy
This episode wants to give you a few options for epic fantasy with romance plot lines to enjoy during Valentine’s day. Or any other day of the year!
The episode explores a few different stories:
Tiger and Del by Jennifer Roberson
The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne
The Saint of Steel by T. Kingfisher
The Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
A few takeaways for you to consider!
Never trust an epic fantasy author when they start with a happy family.
Romantic plots can enhance character development in fantasy.
Arranged marriages are a common trope in epic fantasy; and in romance too.
Couples often form through shared hardships and challenges; and there is so much to learn in this process from one another.
Grimdark stories can depict love in a raw and powerful way; in fact, they authors like to manipulate our pure emotions.
Lighthearted love stories provide a contrast to darker themes and a strong sense of comfort.
The enemy to lovers trope can be executed effectively in epic fantasy.
Tom Bombadil and Goldberry represent timeless love in fantasy.
Fantasy literature often explores the complexities of relationships.
