004. Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean with Esme Brett

Short Description

Esme Brett (Feminist Romance) and Andrea discuss Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean, plus-size representation in romance novels, ladies with skillz, and introduce a new game to Romancelandia: Hot Damn/No Ma’am.

Show Notes

CW: Discussion of body size from 31:30 - 43:45.

Guest Information

Guest Host: Esme Brett
Instagram: @Feminist_Romance
Website: https://feministromance.home.blog/

Book Pick

Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
Sarah’s website and links to buy
Fated Mates Podcast - Definitely check out the Derek Craven (Dreaming of You - Lisa Kleypas) episode which is season 2, ep. 3.

Contributors

Kassi from Wyoming, Aaliyah from Instagram, @Shannyspants, @Authoralexandraayers, @Now_booking, @RosaMValdez, @HEAApologist

Book Recommendations (Trope Town)

Trope: Ladies with Skillz

Recommendations:

Hate to Want You by Alisha Rai (Contemporary M/F)
The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)
The Rogue of Fifth Avenue by Joanna Schupe (Historical M/F)
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole (Contemporary, M/F)
A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)
Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (in the episode I incorrectly say this book is by Ada von Hasenberg, which is the name of the main character) (Space opera, M/F)
- For fans of Dune + The Fifth Element
- Listen to: Deltron 3030
Lacy Literacy has an amazing blog on STEM heroines in romance

Recommended throughout the episode:

The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (Esme’s fave, historical romance, M/F)
The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare (historical romance, M/F)
Cherice Sinclair - recommended “dubious consent” books, if it’s something you’re interested in

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