The bar is on the floor: How Feyre’s parents and her life in poverty make her susceptible for Tamlin’s love

In A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Dec 9 • James Buchkremer

November 2025

How Shattered Doorways Symbolize Change in ACOTAR

In A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Nov 25 • James Buchkremer

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She’s out there hunting, she’s out there fucking: Feyre’s survival as a symbol for the deconstructed feminine

Before we see Feyre Archeron becoming the High Lady of the Night Court in A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J.

Nov 18 • James Buchkremer

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October 2025

Dramione and the Power of Fanfiction: When Fandom Outgrows the Original IP

The Evolution of Fanfiction from Secret Hobby to Publishing Powerhouse

Oct 23 • Jacqueline Sahlin

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Clickbait Sensationalism is the New Book Review

Should paid book reviewers and influencers on BookTok make us question the integrity of all the book reviews we see on social media?

Oct 16 • Jacqueline Sahlin

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The Forgotten Stars: The 2- & 3-star books

Because even the mids deserve attention

Oct 9 • Jacqueline Sahlin

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In Defense of Sciona Freynan (and Women Who Refuse to Apologize for Ambition)

Being a driven woman in a man’s world shouldn’t cost you your life

Oct 7 • Amy S. Yen

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September 2025

BookTok Drama and Mob Mentality: The Audra Winter Backlash

From hype to hate, what BookTok drama says about readers, reviews, and trending content

Sep 30 • Jacqueline Sahlin

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Why Rhysand and Dorian Aren’t Perfect: Character Flaws in Sarah J. Maas’s MMCs

Because redemption means keeping authors accountable for their characters' flaws.

Sep 25 • Amy S. Yen

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The Impact of Romance Novels on Real-Life Expectations

Because those MMCs are a total package.

Sep 23 • Jacqueline Sahlin

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Revision: Hell or Hell

Will it be the first ring or the ninth ring this time?

Sep 16 • Jacqueline Sahlin

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The Mother Curse in Fantasy and Romantasy

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

Sep 11 • Amy S. Yen

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