Author explains how breaking the fourth wall aids character growth

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Hanna Harp discusses using the fourth wall as a tool for character development in her dark romance novels. She describes how her protagonist, Cade Halloway, learns to let go of control by forming an attachment to the reader. The technique allows the reader to serve as a unique point of view that influences the story's emotional stakes. Harp emphasizes the importance of consent and emotional connection when integrating the audience into the narrative fabric.

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