Cristina’s Close Look: Marginalized Identities and Intersectionality in...
I’m really excited to launch this new feature! Cristina’s Close Look is a more specific type of discussion here at Girl in the Pages, where I find a trope, topic, or theme and explore the topics more...
View ArticleCristina’s Close Look [2] Boyfriend Knows Best: On Oppressive YA Relationships
As someone in their twenties, I’m often considered to be an “older” YA reader, as publishing houses market the YA demographic as targeting those who are 12-17. Being a YA blogger makes this difference...
View ArticleCristina’s Close Look [3]: Gender-Bending Villains
This post was in part inspired by Cait @ Paper Fury’s post “Are You a Fan of Gender Swaps?” Thinking about her post made me start looking at which characters in popular stories transcend their gender...
View ArticleCristina’s Close Look [4]: Abuse and Assault in Fantasy Featuring A Court of...
Cristina’s Close Look is a more specific type of discussion here at Girl in the Pages, where I find a trope, topic, or theme and explore the topics more in depth with a little bit of analysis and a...
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