Warning: This will contain spoilers. You might not want to read any further.
I feel like I come across as being the least romantic person on the planet. I know I haven't posted a lot of my thoughts here about love triangles and love-plots, but, what can distract me the most from a book I was previously completely enthralled by? Romance, previously second to the overall story, suddenly becoming the main focus.
This isn't the same as books where it's apparent the main focus is going to be the romance (which honestly, seems to be most YA books these days, and most New Adult/Adult. I just can't escape it, haha). In that case, I would expect the romantic subplot to be held at the same level as the other themes and emotions, especially since love and romance help round out a character. I don't really know how to properly explain what I mean, but sometimes I feel like some romantic subplots were added to fulfill a requirement on a checklist.
But that's a different post. And it's really not as big a deal as I feel I make it out to be. I'm not really anti-teen romance, or romance plots.
So, in honor of Valentine's Day, I'd like to share some of my favorite YA couples.
Warning: This will contain spoilers. You might not want to read any further.
FIVE OF MY FAVORITE YA COUPLES:
Book Series: Darkest Powers Trilogy
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Reasons: I like how their relationship develops over the trilogy. I really think their personalities have a nice mesh. They challenge each other, trust each other, depend on each other, and are overall adorable.
2. Helen + James
Book: A Certain Slant of Light
Author: Laura Whitcomb
Reasons: A ghost love story, I found their courtship to be very moving. And I liked how they were also trying to save the teens whose bodies they took over. Honestly, one of my favorite books.
3. Ron + Hermione
Book Series: Harry Potter
Author: J.K. Rowling
Reasons: Oh my, this had seven books to develop. It was great seeing the relationship from start to finish and I honestly think the two began to balance each other. Sometimes I have my doubts, when I overanalyze things, but for the most part, I was ecstatic when they finally kissed. Even if it wasn't the best timing, ^_^
4. Tristan + Yvaine
Book: Stardust
Author: Neil Gaimen
Reasons: Who wouldn't be cheering for them by the end?
5. Kyo + Tohru
Book: Fruits Basket (manga)
Author: Natsuki Takaya
Reasons: I love how these character grew. How they helped each other grow. The series as a whole was full of very touching moments, and many of them surrounded Kyo and Tohru.
Well, those are just some of my favorites. I hope you all have a very loving Valentine's Day.
"But the best story I could ever tell,
Is the one where I am growing old with you…"
~ Anything for You, Ludo
