This week, Stephanie assigned Hannah a book from a genre that she knows Hannah hates: romance. However, there’s a reason this romance novel holds particular interest for Stephanie.
April Whittier and Marcus Caster-Rupp embark on a whirlwind romance after he comes to her aid–much like the Greek hero he portrays on television–when internet trolls leave nasty Twitter comments on her recent cosplay photo. As April, in her quest for self-acceptance, begins to reveal herself to the world through her fan-fiction, Marcus grapples with his own hidden demons. With their first foray into romance, Stephanie and Hannah discuss what they find both comforting and uncomfortable about the genre while also celebrating ways that representation in books makes readers feel more empowered to embrace themselves as they are, much like Dade's characters learn to do.
Book Content Warning: This book contains detailed sex scenes and foul language, including cursing and fat-phobic language.
Resources For This Episode:
https://bitchbookshelf.com/2022/05/15/spoiler-alert-by-olivia-dade-review/
https://oliviadade.com/2021/11/15/on-and-off-the-page/
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