Meaning of dark romance | Babel Free

Definitions

A book genre featuring romantic relationships in which characters act in unethical or abusive ways.

neologism, uncountable

Examples

“Contrary to fears that dark romance promotes violence or unhealthy relationships, many readers engage critically with these narratives.”

“What's calming for one person might be a nightmare for others, which is why dark romance as it's currently understood has often been a genre found easiest through authors who self publish.”

“Villains who love to the point of obsession, characters who bare the bloody wounds of their trauma, lovers who will kill to protect what's theirs — these are among the hallmarks of dark romance books.”

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