A literary subgenre that emerged in the 2010s and gained widespread popularity in the 2020s, dark romance falls under the umbrella of unhealthy love stories. These novels often depict relationships that challenge moral and legal boundaries, raising questions about their growing appeal. What does the success of these provocative stories, frequently marked by violence and complex power dynamics, reveal about contemporary society?
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