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ARTS AND IDEAS |
Kaitlin Brito |
Some readers swoon for a 481-year age difference
Disappointed by swipe culture and, perhaps, reality, some readers pine for the much older male characters (seriously, think ancient) of romantasy novels, a subgenre that combines fantasy and romance.
The novels have garnered a huge fan base, and many of the male love interests are vampires, faeries, gods or angels. They can be centuries old internally, but externally, they’re always young-presenting and, well, hot.
But among fans, there has been a recurring point of debate: Is it acceptable for a 19-year-old to date a 500-year-old? Some say it’s not only acceptable — it’s also aspirational.