There are clichés that I… Like clichés, tropes act as storytelling shorthand and can apply to both plot lines and character types. Tropes can be use alone or combined. More of all the side characters in that book! This trope needs to be killed with fire and the ashes tamped down with salt until it dies a natural death and waits to shamble back out in a few decades. I love the found fmily trope. These love triangle books are the best in the game! We need more!! Others define plots. Many romances combine multiple tropes. These love triangle books are the best in the game! We tried to accompany each trope with a book that proves it’s still alive and well (in a good way). Love is messy, and few books capture that sentiment as well as these epic YA romances. Also, I love the dramatic guilty pleasure books like the 1000th Floor. A few define themes. Letters in parentheses indicate romance novels by Mindy that contain a specific trope. Edward Anderson. I’m so over the love shapes. I added 180 Seconds to my list because I didn’t know about it!! Some of these tropes define character traits. Okay, SOOO many of my favorite books and tropes are listed here!! Remember, one of the best things your novel can do is surprise readers — make them imagine or question something they haven't before. "- SuperSummary.com I've been thinking a lot lately about things I love (or hate) to see in books. This trope is a bit of a throwback to the days of the Bodice Ripper. I was discussing the trope with a friend and thought it fun to start a list. The Love Triangle. Deconstruct it Let’s dive into some more. 1. Love Tropes That Sell Books. Follow. I’m not sure if this is a trope or not, but I love boarding school stories. Iko and Kitty are the best sassy characters though. I’m just very picky when it comes to those storylines. ... Plus, when a book can take the trope and twist it into even more clever territory, well, that deserves some applause. 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