This chapter discusses the genre of books known as fairy smut or romantacy, which are currently very popular. The speaker explains that these books have fantastical worlds, mythical creatures, and a strong focus on romance. They also discuss the impact of popular author Sarah J. Mass and her dedicated fanbase.
Romantasy is the most popular literary genre in America right now. Vulture’s Kathryn VanArendonk and Circana’s Kristen McLean explain why.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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