romance novel

Writing Romance Novels Is a Feminist Act

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

The most empowering thing a woman can do is stay true to herself.…

August 31, 2022

‘Stalking Jack the Ripper’ Blends Murder Mystery and Romance

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Despite its familiar premise, the strong chemistry between the main characters is what really holds the young adult series together.…

June 5, 2021

In an article about All Rhodes Lead Here, two people sitting on a bench on a page of a book

‘All Rhodes Lead Here’ Guides Us in More Ways than One

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

This romance novel by Mariana Zapata sparks nuanced discussions on women’s fiction, the power of starting over and indie book publishing.…

June 2, 2021

An illustration of the cover of the novel One to Watch for an article about fatphobia. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

‘One to Watch’ Examines Fatphobia by Reimagining Dating Shows

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

In her debut romance novel, Kate Stayman-London uses a reality show to explore how the media portrays plus-size women.…

April 2, 2021

An illustration for the novel Written in the Stars for an article about the book. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

‘Written in the Stars’ Is a Sapphic Rom-Com Worth Reading