Will We Ever Come First? ‘Vampire Academy’ and Female (Mis)Representation
Though a surface reading of Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy suggests compelling depiction of women, underneath lies ages-old patriarchal myths.
Richelle Mead
The Empress’ New Clothes: Brave New Heroines in Young Adult Fiction
Reading heroine-driven young adult (YA) fiction, one can't help but wonder why stagnant views of women’s sexuality and societal roles prevail.