Top Ten Tuesday topic is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Today’s topic is The Top 10 Things I Like/Dislike When It Comes To Romances In Books. I decided to do two lists of 5, one for the dislikes and one for the likes, and while it might have been hard to come up for 10 for one of the other, coming up with 5 for both was pretty easy! Here they are…
Top 5 Dislikes
1. Instalove
I think most of this are tired of this. I mean seriously, it doesn’t make sense and it’s not interesting. Insta-attraction is one thing, but instalove, no way.
2. Hot & Heavy
I do not want to read about teenagers (anyone really, but especially teens) who think they need to get it on to show their love. No, no you don’t.
3. The Bad Boy/Girl
I have NEVER understand why so many girls find bad boys appealing. They’re BAD. They won’t treat you well. They don’t care about safety. BAD BAD BAD. And don’t forget, it can go the other way around; there are plenty of nasty girls out there too.
4. Lying/Cheating/Playing Games/Manipulating
I think this goes with the previous one but seriously, I will never root for a relationship that is steeped in deception rather than trust. There’s nothing romantic about playing games and lying to each other.
5. Badly Done Love Triangles
BOOOOOOOOOOOO.
That’s all I’ve got to say.
Top 5 Likes
1. The Slow Burn
Keep it low and slow, make me want it, need it, feel it!
2. The Good Guy/Girl
I like sweetness. If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know this. Be a good person and I will be so happy when you find love!
3. Friends First
You know I love Emma and Knightley so. But seriously, I think friendship is an awesome foundation to a romantic relationship because even when you’re upset with that person or don’t feel all the sparks, you’re still friends, and that in itself means something.
4. Quips/Banter
“Do you always read at balls?” “Whenever I can get away with it.” Vin and Elend, ladies and gentlemen. That is Brandon Sanderson doing flirty quips right. We need more of this in books!
5. They Still Have Friends!
Seriously, don’t shut yourself out from other people. You still need other friends.
What do you like/dislike in romances in books?