Young women drawn to ‘morally grey characters’ are driving a boom sparked by TikTok, Instagram and online friendships
Young women drawn to ‘morally grey characters’ are driving a boom sparked by TikTok, Instagram and online friendships
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n a packed room in Sydney, an excited crowd riffles through stacks of stickers and bookmarks searching for their favourite characters. Another group flicks through racks of clothing, pulling out T-shirts that say “romance readers club” and “probably reading about fairies”.
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Despite being mocked by book critics for years, the romantasy genre is booming - and that means big business for publishers and…
From passionate romantasy novels to premium television dramas, culture is bringing the agency, desires and interior lives of…
Whether it’s through TikTok buzz, celebrity endorsements or good old-fashioned word of mouth, some titles enjoy a second, more…
They’re all over blurbs and social media, but do these bite-size labels lead to formulaic fiction? Plus the classics reimagined…
Unlucky in love? Maybe ditch the apps. This new twist on Victorian-era ‘flirtation cards’ could spark your next meet-cute
