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In this episode, Elle explores the $1.44 billion romance novel industry and its complex relationship with women readers. She examines how romance novels serve as both an escape and a reflection of modern relationship struggles. The episode delves into how the romance genre has been commodified and packaged as a reward for women's conformity to beauty and behavioral standards. Elle challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with romance, suggesting that true love stories shouldn't be found only in fiction, but can be redefined and reclaimed on our own terms.