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Romance novels, which have historically been read primarily by girls and women, have long been seen as containing problematic messages, particularly when aimed at young people (e.g., Christian-Smith; Jarvis; Radway). For example, in their exploration of young adult (YA) gothic novels, Smith and Moruzi wrote that “by emphasizing the romance, these novels reinforce heteronormative, patriarchal
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