A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E67: Kill Your Alpha Holes – The Rise of the Dark Romance Antihero

June 14, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

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Show Notes:

Send inquiries to pagesandprejudicepod@gmail.com.

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Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Guests:

Ella Dawson (@brosandprose on bsky and instagram) is an NYC-based sex and culture critic and the author of But How Are You, Really, a romance novel about college reunions and millennial angst. She is also the host of the Rebel Ever After podcast about progressive romance novels.

If I’m going to suffer at the hands of a man, I would at least like a little narrative consistency.

Hosts Adrie and Stitch explore the history of the romance hero — from bodice-ripping pirates to soft cinnamon rolls — and why the sociopath anti-hero is making a loud, alarming comeback. Then they sit down with Ella Dawson (Rebel Ever After podcast, But How Are You Really?) to talk about why readers are drawn to these narratives, what the rise of dark romance says about hetero pessimism and the modern dating landscape, the genre collapse between erotica and romance, and why asking "why do you like what you like?" shouldn't be a threat.

Topics: dark romance, alpha heroes, romance tropes, genre criticism, consent in fiction, BookTok, feminist theory

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

The Songs of Submission series by CD Reiss
The Right to Bear Arms by Vivienne Savage
To Conquer a Highlander by Mary Wine
The Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
Devoured: The Serpent and the Pomegranate by Eunren and Gamjajeon
One Night Only by seowoo
Love is an Illusion: the Queen by Fargo
Steel Under Silk by snob
The Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee
Willing Prey by Allie Oleander
Back for Seconds by Betty Corello

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E66: Make Me Want You

June 7, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

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Show Notes:

Send inquiries to pagesandprejudicepod@gmail.com.

Buy merch on Threadless to support the show!

Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Unfortunately, romance wouldn’t sell as well if the FMCs blocked the MMC every time he was annoying.

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

Sensual Stress Relief by Pochitaro
The Villainess is being Pleasure Interrogated by a Steely Knight
Tell Me When You're Full! By pokerou
I Got Isekai'd as a Succubus and Became the Familiar of a Super Sadistic Magician!
Faeling by SE Wendel
Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven
Omega’s Gambit by Flora Quincy
The Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead

Non-Fiction:

The Great Big Anita Blake Reread: Approaching the Ardeur (An Explainer)

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E65: That’s My Emotional Support Cinnamon Roll

May 31, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

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Show Notes:

Send inquiries to pagesandprejudicepod@gmail.com.

Buy merch on Threadless to support the show!

Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

The pandemic emotionally dysregulated me and all I got was this cozy romance novel.

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

The Brown Sisters trilogy by Talia Hibbert
Necking by Chris Salvatore
Tusked at Midnight by Sylvie Stray
The Claws & Cubicle series by Kate Prior
Adults’ Picture Book by Kei Itoi
Hawk & March by Charlie Amen
Bless by Yukino Sonoyama

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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Manga Monday: We Are Not Beasts

May 25, 2026May 24, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

Creator: Shoko Rakuta

Demographic: BL/Boys Love

Themes: Omegaverse, Romantic Comedy, High School Romance,

Status: Complete (single volume)

Published By: Brite Publishing via Renta

LINK

Official Summary:

Onizuka Raita and his younger brother Fuuta are infamous at their school for being two tough alphas who aren’t afraid to kick ass. It’s also public knowledge that the brothers are totally down bad for the delicate and pretty omega, Kazusa. Despite his dainty appearance and sweet face, Kazusa has an unshakable sense of justice and chivalry. More than anything, he wants to be strong and live life on his own terms—not just as some helpless omega who needs protecting.

But everything changes when Kazusa goes into heat for the first time. Even more shocking? His doctor announces that Kazusa’s fated mate is likely somewhere close by!

So what happens when Kazusa’s suppressants mysteriously go missing…and his heat hits while he’s alone with the Onizuka brothers? Can he fight off fate—and his own instincts?

Thinky Thoughts

Normally, it’s hard to find an omegaverse book that I don’t like.

I eat, sleep, breathe, and dream about omegaverse… and I’m easy to please, at that.

On the surface, We Are Not Beasts does a lot that I should like.

A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E64: What’s Your Y/N?

May 24, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

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Show Notes:

Send inquiries to pagesandprejudicepod@gmail.com.

Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

I accidentally made eye contact with Y/N and now HR is asking me to clean out my desk.

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

Love and Deepspace (yes, the entire mobile game)

Non-Fiction:

Fanlore’s page on the Mary Sue

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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[Webtoon Wednesday] The Rogue Producer Survives as an Idol

May 20, 2026May 24, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

Title: The Rogue Producer Survives as an Idol
Author/Story: Moonjin (original novel), Uzupotato (adaptation)
Artist: HUBAE
Rating: All Ages
Genre: Drama, Contemporary, Transmigration, Idols, Celebrity,
Hosted On: Tapas
Official Link(s): English

Official Summary:

Seo Hoyoon, the genius producer of a popular idol survival show, is infamous for his sharp tongue and coldheartedness. Cursed by a trainee for it, he wakes up as a member of a flop idol group called “The Dawn.” To avoid being stuck in this parallel world forever, Hoyoon must make his group top-tier… but with the competitive industry and challenging tasks, it won’t be easy. With his wits, know-how, and a little help from those around him, will this producer-turned-idol make it big?

My Thoughts:

If you’re an idol fan, you know all about evil editing.

In a flash, your fave can go from a pathetic but pretty underdog to a manipulative monster playing everyone involved. Who amongst us hasn’t tried to watch a survival show only to leave, disheartened because your favorite was treated poorly? Mnet’s evil editing is legendary, after all.

A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E63: I Got a Pocket Full of Cheap Books

May 17, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

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Show Notes:

Send inquiries to pagesandprejudicepod@gmail.com.

Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Quit tellin' everyone I"m dead!

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

The Highlander series by Karen Marie Moning
The Love at Stake series by Kerrelyn Sparks
The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger
The Fallen Angels series by JR Ward
The Argeneau Vampires series by Lynsay Sands
The Psy/Changeling series by Nalini Singh
The Guildhunters series by Nalini Singh
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
The Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal

Non-Fiction:

Mass Market Romance is Still Important, Ya’ll by Jessica Pryde | Book Riot
Print Book Sales Saw a Small Sales Increase in 2024 | Publisher’s Weekly
Mass Market Paperbacks are Dead by Daniel Greene | Youtube
How Mass-Market Paperbacks Rewrote Reading Culture by Retha Tep | History
Don’t Call Them Trash by Sophie Gilbert | The Atlantic
So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pockets by Elizabeth A. Harris | NYT

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E62: Ship War of Theseus

May 10, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

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Show Notes:

Send inquiries to pagesandprejudicepod@gmail.com.

Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

It is these damn phones.

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E61: Monsters on My Mind

May 3, 2026 StitchLeave a comment

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Show Notes:

Send inquiries to pagesandprejudicepod@gmail.com.

Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Guests:

Jeffrey Jerome Cohen is Dean of Humanities at Arizona State University and former co-president of the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment, the largest professional organization in the environmental humanities. His research examines strange and beautiful things that challenge the imagination, phenomena that are alien and intimate at once.

So, this is what it's like to have all your dreams come true.

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

Why Don’t You Eat Me, My Dear Wolf by Ao Koshikawa
Eat by Nagabe
The Great Snake’s Bride by Fushiashikumo
The Monsters in Like series by 0nlyamemory, VagabondsAndConventGirls (fan fiction)
The Summer Hikaru Died by mokumokuren
Boys of the Dead by Douji Tomita
Monster and Beast by Renji
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge

Non-Fiction:

Monster Theory: Reading Culture by Jeffrey Jerome Cohen
Of Giants: Sex, Monsters, & the Middle Ages by Jeffrey Jerome Cohen
Why Dragons Dominated the Landscape of Medieval Monsters
Monsters in the Closet: Homosexuality and the Horror Film by Harry Benshoff
Becoming the Monster: Queer Monstrosity and the Reclamation of the Werewolf in Slash Fandom by Jacquelin Elliot
K-Pop Fandom Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today By Areum Jeong

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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