Why LGBTQ+ Paranormal Romance Deserves So Much More Shelf Space
Let me ask you something. When was the last time you picked up a paranormal romance novel and saw yourself fully reflected in it? Not just a side character. Not a token. Not a storyline that existed to be explained or justified to the other characters in the book. Just… a woman loving another woman, or a group of people loving each other in ways that do not fit neatly into a box — and the story simply continuing, because that love is not the plot twist. It is just the truth. For a lot of us, that moment is rare. And it should not be. — - The Paranormal Romance Genre Has a Representation Problem Paranormal romance is one of the most imaginative genres in fiction. We are talking about worlds where werewolves run through ancient forests, dragons rule mountain kingdoms, vampires walk in the shadows of modern cities, and soulmate bonds can be felt across continents. These are worlds where anything is possible. And yet, for decades, the default romance in these stories has been the sa...
