Romantasy is everywhere right now — and we’re diving deep into the magic, monsters, and swoon-worthy romance fueling its meteoric rise. 
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe sits down with three of the biggest names in the genre — Jennifer L. Armentrout, Olivia Rose Darling, and Katee Robert — to talk about how romantasy took over bookshelves, why it resonates with readers, and where it’s headed next. 
Then Meara shares romantasy recommendations to load up your TBR.  
<a href="https://www.libbylife.com/blog/2025-08-09-romantasy-trope-showdown-with-jennifer-l-armentrout-olivia-rose-darling-katee-robert-book-lounge-by-libby-libby-life-exclusive">Plus, in a Libby Life exclusive</a>, our guests play a rapid-fire round of Romantasy Trope: Love It or Hate It — with some delightfully unexpected answers.  
Want to watch the show? <a href="https://youtu.be/_pjoBKP6-90">Check out the Libby App YouTube channel</a>. 
Articles Mentioned in the Intro & Episode: 
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<a href="https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/what-is-romantasy-anyway">https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/what-is-romantasy-anyway</a>  
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Guest Host Recommendations: 
Meara 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11593066">Metal Slinger</a> - Rachel Schneider 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10034470">Lore of the Wilds</a> - Analeigh Sbrana 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4501130">Sorcery of Thorns</a> - Margaret Rogerson 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9417859">Bring Me Your Midnight</a> - Rachel Griffin  
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11450078">Devils Like Us</a> - L.T. Thompson 
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Joe  
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11138529">Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon</a> – Ann Mare 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1545406">Captive Prince</a> – CS Pascat 
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Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts: 
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Jennifer L. Armentrout - <a href="https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/">Website</a> 
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Olivia Rose Darling - <a href="https://oliviarosedarling.com/">Website</a> 
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Katee Robert - <a href="https://www.kateerobert.com/">Website</a> 
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Segment 2:  
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Meara - <a href="https://beacons.ai/mearaisreading?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacUxqP0EkQDgYoeIL4Cm9y4vYHjKFABeC54ORz_adn_jLJQRjRMlgDenP7aOA_aem_4gkZ_28gykg0sSB5tEfDoA">Links</a> 
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Time Stamps: 
00:00:00 Title 
00:00:16 Intro 
00:06:12 Segment 1 – Jennifer L. Armentrout, Olivia Rose Darling & Katee Robert 
01:14:47 BREAK – Libby Tip: Early Return Reward! 
01:18:04 Segment 2 – Romantasy Recs with Meara 
01:49:01 Outro 

Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in <a href="https://libbyapp.com/">Libby</a>. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/34354">Cumulative List</a> for the whole season, or <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/35234">this list for today’s episode</a>! 
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the <a href="https://www.libbylife.com/">Libby Life Blog</a>! 
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