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February 12: Favorite Couples In Books
- Avery & Cam from Wait for You by J. Lynn: This was the book that got me into NA, and this was the couple that literally destroyed me. She was so broken. He was so good. Yes yes YES!
- Hermione and Ron from Harry Potter by JK Rowling: Anyone who says Hermione should have been with Harry is wrong. That’s just so, so wrong.
- Lara Jean and Peter from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han: I feel like this is an obvious choice for me. I’m a sucker for first kisses (or first other things) being the love of your life. I’m sorry.
- Reena and Sawyer from How To Love by Katie Cotugno: see above.
- Jeyne and Theon from A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin: It’s been a few years since I read the books, and I could be misrembering, but I really liked how he treated her. Que “Better Man” by 5 Seconds of Summer.
- Elio and Oliver from Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman: I much prefer the book to the movie, mainly because the relationship in the book is so much more than it is in the movie. Elio’s confusion and longing for Oliver is so much more. Oliver’s requiting is so much more. The ending is so much more.
- Stella and Michael from The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang: This book was so cute and sometimes cringey, that I had to read it by myself for fear of my facial expressions. Stella being on the spectrum and Michael’s history were so intriguing. I just love how they both brought out the best in each other.
- Connell and Marianne from Normal People by Sally Rooney: These two were so frustrating. They loved each other from the start, but just let everything else get in the way. What I really loved about them is how they could only be themselves around each other. Connell and his anxiety/depression, Marianne with her fears. They both saved each other too. Connell saved Marianne from her psychotic family. Marianne saved Connell from himself.
- Rachel and Alex from The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano: He ruined her life, basically. And then they ruined mine. This book seriously. I love contemporary romance with a hint of Christian subtext. This one slayed that genre. Is that even a genre? Subgenre?
- Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: This isn’t just a “let’s throw a classic in there” moment. P&P is more than just a classic. It created the genre of romance. The formula of: meet, attraction, miscommunication, reveal, happy ending, started here. I’ll never not love this.
This one was pretty YA/NA heavy, which is fine. But please notice the distinct lack of any forced proximity bullshit novels. I hate that!
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers!
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I loved Hermione and Ron together, too. They made it onto my list this week as well.
This is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
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Lara Jean & Peter and Ron & Hermione made my list too. And I agree – Harry and Hermione wouldn’t be a good match!
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