barians. The themes of feminism are explored masterfully without losing the captivating and well-written story. By applying a feminist lens and pairing the plot with feminist literature, readers can see how Dixon’ s decision to take an intersectional approach is exceedingly well done, which helps shape her story and attracts readers. Through addressing the strong, diverse female main characters with agency, consent, and female desire, and the feeling of“ otherness,” it is clear to see how a feminist approach was taken during the creation of the saga and the addition of these approaches have helped cultivate a thrilling blend of speculative fiction and romance that has captivated readers.
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