Every now and then, I’ll hear someone talking about urban fantasy novels. Specifically, how certain authors “didn’t bring anything new to the genre.” They’ll talk about the tough heroines, the sidekicks, the Big Bads, and other common elements in the genre. 

Now, keep in mind, I’m not trying to call anyone out here. After all, everyone has their opinion, so who am I to say they’re not valid? Well, for one, I write urban fantasy. I read urban fantasy. And I spend a heck of a lot of time thinking a