About this episode

The episode explores the dynamics of romance in literature and its societal implications.

We put our thinking caps on for this discussion and dive into the question of what makes a romance GOOD and what does it mean about society? Are we all just looking to indulge in the fantasy of a vulnerable man?? 5:40: Current state of the Romance genre discussion 11:15: Spoiler warning for ACOTAR Additional topics/spoilers: Pride & Prejudice and Heated Rivalry 12:15: Is Romance a Class Fantasy? Discussion FIND US AT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: thegreatobsessionpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RiLee's Goodreads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam's Goodreads

People in this episode

Hosts: RiLee, Sam

Topics covered

• romance genre
• societal implications
• class fantasy
• vulnerability in relationships
• literary analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: ACOTAR, Pride & Prejudice, Heated Rivalry

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