042. The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan with Adriana Herrera

Adriana Herrera, romance author, on intersectionality, the waves of feminism, and pining.

We also discuss The Kingmaker Duet by Kennedy Ryan!

Show Notes:

Shelf Love:

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Guest: Adriana Herrera

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We Read:

The Kingmaker Duet by Kennedy Ryan (also includes The Rebel King)

Kennedy Ryan joined Shelf Love on the following episodes:

028. Emergency Contact by Mary HK Choi024. Body Image in romance018. Kennedy Ryan on the RITAs

Myth: Feminists don’t read romance

Rhoda Baxter provided thoughts on this myth.

Awesome intersectional feminists you should read:

Audre LordePatricia Hill CollinsGloria AnzalduaAngela Davisbell hooksKimberle Crenshaw

Modern Romance Canon Nominations

Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins: Conversation around a white-passing heroThe Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang: neurodiverse MC, Vietnamese cultureA Seditious Affair by KJ Charles: Amazing class conversation

Books:

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (YA M/M)Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan (Available May 26, 2020 - same universe as The Kingmaker)Girls and Sex and Boys and Sex by Peggy OrensteinUnhooked by Laura Sessions SteppLong Shot by Kennedy Ryan (won a RITA)

Dear Prudie Column that inspired Adriana’s latest story in He’s Come Undone!