
Looking for your next obsessive bookish deep dive? Welcome to Deep Trope, the podcast where we go deep into the best of fantasy and romance—one trope at a time.
Join your unfiltered millennial hosts, Kate and Rachel, as we review popular and underrated book series, swap recommendations, and dissect everything from worldbuilding and magic systems to the easter eggs you may have missed on the firs... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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Welcome to episode two of our four-episode deep dive into The Silversmith by LJ Claren, book one of The Selvaren! In this episode, Romantasy Theorist Rachel and Spice Connoisseur Kate dive into chapters 9–18, covering Ary, Smyth, Gemma, and the three... more
Welcome to the beginning of our four-episode deep dive into The Silversmith by LJ Claren, book one of The Selvaren! In this episode, Romantasy Theorist Rachel and Spice Connoisseur Kate dive into chapters 1-8, providing a detailed overview of the wor... more
Pour yourself a drink and get comfortable, because your two favorite book besties are back with another chaotic, slightly tipsy reaction episode!
This week, Rachel and Kate are breaking down Light Wielder by Rachel Schneider, the highly anticipated... more
Tee Harlowe read ACOTAR way before it was cool - in fact, before it was even called fantasy romance. In this week’s episode, hosts Kate and Rachel sit down with Tee to celebrate the release of her new book, This Witch Is Not Wicked, the second instal... more
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Just a little theory/comment of my own… isn’t Meryn and Lucien like long distance cousins… so it’s a good thing that they didn’t get married and didn’t go to bed together…
I literally feel like I am chit chatting about books with my best friends! As soon as I finished Direbound I went right to this podcast because I needed to have someone smarter than me break down all the foreshadowing that I missed! Rachel and Kate have me laughing out loud.
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Two hosts deliver spoiler-filled deep dives into fantasy romance, analyzing plot turns, worldbuilding, and romantic pairings across ongoing and completed installments. Expect witty banter, theory-building, and a spotlight on spicy moments, with frequent riffs on tropes, fan reactions, and Easter eggs. A strong appeal is the conversational, fan-friendly vibe that blends rigorous analysis with playful humor, making it easy for listeners to catch up, follow along, and discover new series to binge. The show often ties episodes to evolving lore and crown-worthy twists, while fostering a welcoming vibe for readers who enjoy fan-fiction-adjacent storytelling and ship politics.
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