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deep dive: the smut revolution

November 4, 2026 · 46 min

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In honor of the new ACOTAR release, this week, the girls are diving deep on alllll things smut: where it started (and it's earlier than you think), how it evolved, and how it became one of the internet's favorite (not so) guilty pleasures. From fan fiction and romantasy fandoms, to the book BookTok phenomenon of it all, we’re breaking down the nuance of the smut category, our favorite reads, and everything in between. Consider this your open invitation to talk about the books you might only read on your Kindle…

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