It's no secret that paranormal romance is among the biggest literary fads of the past decade. Ever since the Twilight series went multi-platinum in 2008, it's been everywhere ever since. Just go to any Barnes & Noble and you'll see an entire section dedicated to paranormal romance.
There is no denying that the genre is polarized. While some love it to the point of being depressed that it's not real, others think that it is the dumbest thing they've ever heard of and can't wait for it to phase out. I fall into the former category. I absolutely cannot get enough of it. I have even been known to read an entire novel of this genre in one sitting.
There is no denying that the genre is polarized. While some love it to the point of being depressed that it's not real, others think that it is the dumbest thing they've ever heard of and can't wait for it to phase out. I fall into the former category. I absolutely cannot get enough of it. I have even been known to read an entire novel of this genre in one sitting.
Many of you may be surprised to learn that Stephanie Meyer wasn't the first person to write a paranormal romance series. She was just the first to make it mainstream. It's funny how a lot of times, a book whose popularity provokes the mainstreaming of its genre is often one of the worst of its kind. Take E.L.James' 50 Shades of Grey for example. While it brought the BDSM genre to many a soccer mom's minivan, most seasoned readers of this type of writing consider it to be a terrible example of adult literature.
To me, the Twilight Saga is much the same. I admit that I devoured all four books. I even attended a midnight release party at Barnes & Noble for Breaking Dawn. Since this was the first paranormal romance book I read, I guess I should thank Stephanie Meyer for introducing me to the category. However, once I began seeking out more of the same type of series, I realized that Stephanie Meyer merely splashes in the kiddie pool of paranormal romance. If you want to dive into the deep end, keep reading.
To me, the Twilight Saga is much the same. I admit that I devoured all four books. I even attended a midnight release party at Barnes & Noble for Breaking Dawn. Since this was the first paranormal romance book I read, I guess I should thank Stephanie Meyer for introducing me to the category. However, once I began seeking out more of the same type of series, I realized that Stephanie Meyer merely splashes in the kiddie pool of paranormal romance. If you want to dive into the deep end, keep reading.
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