Rebecca Yarros ’s Favorite Culture of 2025

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For new york In the magazine’s first annual “Culture 50 Issue,” we surveyed Lorde, Parker Posey, Lola Tung and other culture-makers who shaped entertainment this year based on what we saw, read and heard in 2025. View full survey results here.

Romance has taken over every bookstore over the past few years, and sexy fantasy creatures have grown from little-known subgenre to publishing powerhouse. In 2025, Rebecca Yaros is the undisputed champion of that genre. Welcome to onyx stormFollow-up to the megahit Dark-Academia dragon romance iron flameIt debuted with rapturous enthusiasm, making it the fastest-selling adult novel in 20 years. When readers reached the end and realized they’d been left dangling over a doomed cliff in classic, unflappable Yaros fashion, that initial thrill quickly turned to groaning disappointment.

supermanIt was an encouraging reminder that kindness is useless at a time when our country needs it most, sinnersThe genre-bending kept me hooked from the beginning, From the acting to the cinematography, everything about it was incredible,

we were liars, Unprecedented story with a heart-wrenching twist that shocked me. adolescenceThe acting blew my mind and the story sparked serious discussion in our house, the pitRaw, emotional, and made me feel connected to every character,

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Sombre’s “I Barely Know Her” And Hayley Williams’s “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.” I’ve always composed and written music and both of these had lyrics and melodies that stuck with me. I love how Hayley Williams didn’t shy away from this political climate “true believer.”

everything is tuberculosis, Written by John Green, it was absolutely fascinating and excellently told. 107 days, Written by Kamala Harris, it was an eye-opening look at the 2024 election that kept me excited, hopeful during the ups, and my stomach sinking during the downs. problematic summer romance, Written by Ali Hazlewood, it was a perfect beach read and made me understand the characters themselves.

hamiltonI know it’s ten years old, but I watched it twice this year and it still makes me cry every time,

owen cooper In adolescenceWhat an amazing talent that young man has! He portrayed and evoked every possible emotion, and mastering the episode in a single take was amazing,

Oasis reunion, first night show in Cardiff. The atmosphere was electric, and not only was the music completely nostalgic, but it felt like everyone there knew we were experiencing a significant, unexpected gift.

supermanWe’re one big superhero family, The kids loved it so much and went to see it more than once! It has a great message, especially for a family full of teenage boys, (Crypto for the win!)