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917 books — 708 voters
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572 books — 238 voters

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463 books — 456 voters
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The anti-hero in fiction
344 books — 300 voters

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LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2,060 books — 1,964 voters

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Books with Virgin Heroes
860 books — 1,256 voters

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Villain as Romantic Love Interests
733 books — 1,550 voters
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Best Rogue/Rake Romance Books
747 books — 1,584 voters