“SFF FAVORITES”
In this short compilation episode, we’ve edited together past Sci-Fi & Fantasy romance recommendations from hosts Meka and Melinda
EP 218 HOSTS
> MEKA (she/her) is the voice behind BookAbility.me where she writes about her adventures in reading romance and being visually impaired. Meka loves pushing books and can’t wait to share her favorites with you. When she’s not reading, Meka also enjoys singing and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her guide dog, Treble. You can follow her on Twitter @Mektastic
> MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking out stacks of books from the library every week. After getting sick of ‘important’ books in her English degree classes, she turned to romance and HEAs and hasn’t looked back since. Melinda spends her time doing puzzles, listening to podcasts, and helping as admin for @RomanceSparksJoy. When she’s not busy with all of that, she’s a freelance editor or talking about books as @MelindaEdits
EP 218 DISCUSSION
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NOTE: This episode is a compilation of recommendations from past discussions, and was edited together in January during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020-21
> Title: Song of Blood & Stone (Earthsinger Chronicles #1)
Author: L. Penelope
Relation to theme: Fantasy setting
Representation: Black author, Black MC
Content Warnings: war, death, murder, attempted sexual assault, children in peril, racism, colorism, xenophobia, classism
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/hosts-meka-melinda-s-recs/
Kindle: https://amzn.to/2YhApqR
Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39863207-song-of-blood-stone
NOTE: This book was discussed in RBP #106
LISTEN NOW: http://lustandfoundreads.com/rombkpod/ep-106/
> Title: Your Heart Will Grow (The Absolutes #1)
Author: Chace Verity
Relation to theme: Mermaid MC
Representation: Queer author, queer MCs
Content Warnings (provided by the author):
– Offers of sex as currency/bargaining tool
– Multiple instances of a character being drugged
– Slut-shaming
– Abusive family members
– Hair-pulling kink
– Some graphic violence
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/hosts-meka-melinda-s-recs/
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3pnKQVV
Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30324115-your-heart-will-grow
NOTE: This book was discussed in RBP ep #130
LISTEN NOW: http://lustandfoundreads.com/rombkpod/ep-130/
> Title: The Weight of the Stars
Author: K. Ancrum
Relation to theme: Soft sci-fi set in the near future
Representation: Author of color, queer author, queer MCs, injured MC
Content Warnings: teasing, school violence, accident (broken arm), absent parent
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/hosts-meka-melinda-s-recs/
Kindle: https://amzn.to/2YiKeVC
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36952571-the-weight-of-the-stars
NOTE: This book was discussed in RBP ep #126
LISTEN NOW: http://lustandfoundreads.com/rombkpod/ep-126/
> Title: Dithered Hearts
Author: Chace Verity
Relation to theme: Cinderella retelling
Representation: Queer author, queer MCs
Content Warnings (provided by the author):
– Abuse toward queer characters, including mental, emotional, and on-the-page physical abuse
– Abuse toward a disabled character
– Anti-queer rhetoric and microaggressions
– Excessive swearing, including gendered insults
– Mentions of deceased parents
– Mentions of substance abuse and addiction
– Misgendering, including accidental and willful instances
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/hosts-meka-melinda-s-recs
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3a2fwWa
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46041338-dithered-hearts
NOTE: This episode was discussed in RBP ep #210 but was cut for time
LISTEN NOW: http://lustandfoundreads.com/rombkpod/ep-210/
> Title: Witchmark (The Kingston Cycle #1)
Author: C.L. Polk
Relation to theme: Fantasy setting
Representation: Queer author, queer MCs
Content Warnings: PTSD
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/hosts-meka-melinda-s-recs/
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3hxleCV
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36187110-witchmark
NOTE: This book was discussed in the RBP Best of 2020 episode
LISTEN NOW: http://lustandfoundreads.com/rombkpod/best-of-2020/
> Title: Strange Love
Author: Ann Aguirre
Relation to theme: Alien MC
Representation: Queer MC
Content Warnings: deadly competitions, death (side character), sexual assault (side character)
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/hosts-meka-melinda-s-recs/
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3b1AQxk
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48915429-strange-love
NOTE: This book was discussed in the RBP Best of 2020 episode
LISTEN NOW: http://lustandfoundreads.com/rombkpod/best-of-2020/
> What are your Sci-Fi & Fantasy #InclusiveRomance favorites? Tag us @RomBkPod or share with us in the comments
Happy Reading!
EP 218 MUSIC CREDIT
Music: “Lift Off” by Jahzzar
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