Lots of studies have been done on this very subject in regards to all kinds of entertainment media. It’s super interesting especially when it happens on a larger scale and leads to a complete shift in social attitudes toward a certain genre or theme.

While I’m sure you could attribute the change to just falling in love, I would also be curious to know if you think the larger current social shift away from true crime could have contributed? I know I personally used to devour the genre as well, and over the last couple years, over saturation and sensationalism has really put me off of it.

Either way it sounds like you’re reading material that is probably a lot healthier for you brain and mental well-being in the long run :)