Important note: In this episode we discuss themes of sex, sexuality, assault, and abuse. Please listen with caution. This month Alexandra and Emily discuss the romance genre. How do these stories navigate the dynamics of love and power? Starting with the middle ages and arriving at modern novels, we discuss how the concept of consent has been at the forefront of romance literature across time. It seems like a simple concept, and yet we still struggle with it. Why? Please note there are spoilers for the book in this episode. Have a question, recommendation or request? Email us at novelteapodcastinfo@gmail.com FIND ME ONLINE Discord: https://t.co/nITrAz1ov5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alovelyjaunt/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandra_alovelyjaunt Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/a_lovely_jaunt Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOWZlOGRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CS7MOxj2mQ1B3mhHB4OY2?si=8ce19c01223f4b96