Abigail Owen on The Things Gods Break: Rewriting the Titans and Redefining Fate

Book Talk for BookTok

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Arts, Books

4.8 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we interview #1 New York Times bestselling romantasy author Abigail Owen to discuss her new release, The Things Gods Break — the spellbinding sequel to The Games Gods Play. This mythic romantasy series reimagines Titan mythology through a darkly emotional lens, blending ancient lore, forbidden love, and fate versus free will into a story that feels both epic and deeply personal. Abigail shares how she built her modern Hades and Persephone–inspired world, reshaping familiar gods and Titans into complex, morally gray characters. We talk about how The Things Gods Break expands the universe of The Games Gods Play, what secrets from the first book take on new meaning, and how she balances destiny with consequence in her storytelling. For fans of romantasy podcasts, fantasy author interviews, and BookTok-favorite series with heart, heat, and mythology, this conversation dives into the craft and emotional depth behind one of today’s most compelling voices in fantasy romance. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We’re thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We’re publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:52.5	We're currently preparing for our Air of Fire analysis to talk to author Abigail Owen about her newest novel The Things God's Break.
2:00.0	Abigail is the number one New York Times, number one USA Today, and international bestselling
2:05.3	author of over 30 books from YA. Epic Romanticy to New Adult Modern Mythic Romanticy, to
2:12.1	spicy adult paranormal romance.
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