Shadow and Bone: Grooming in the Fantasy Genre

This week we talk about the new Netflix adaptation of 'Shadow and Bone' and how it encapsulates some problematic trends in the YA fantasy genre.

We discuss the prevalence and romanisation of grooming in many of these stories, as well as the voyeuristic nature of racism in the new series.

*This episode contains SPOILERS for the Netflix series 'Shadow and Bone' so proceed at your own risk!

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