I'm curious, because I live in a state of constant curiosity, what you as a reader of Young Adult novels would like to read. What would be the elements of the perfect book to you? Would it be paranormal or steampunk or chick lit or something else? What would the characters be like if you could cast the perfect people? What types of themes interest you most -- haunted houses, pirates, time traveling, etc? Tell me all about it. I'm curious!
Curiosity killed the cat. But satisfaction brought her back.
hmm...I don't think I've ever really thought about it. Since I read so mant different genres it's not nessisarily the plot that makes me love a book, even if the plot is somehow lacking as long as the characters are well-developed and interesting I'm a happy reader.
ReplyDeleteI like all themes, I honestly just do. I could read anything and even if I don't like it still appreciate what i've read.
I'll use Twilight as an example here:
I enjoyed the story but hated the warped version of vampires and couldn't connect with Bella because I found her...a little annoying.
If it weren't for Bella being so dependent on Edward, I might have become a twi-hard.
For me it's always the characters. It dosen't matter how beautiful the writing is, or how amazing the plot is, if i can't connect with the characters...i usually don't enjoy the book.
My dream cast is probably the characters in the Wicked Lovely series, I can relate to everyone of them and appreciate the fact that they all have a back-bone. They are probably some of the most well-developed, interesting, angst filled characters I've read in YA books.
Great topic! :)
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