tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954811040366122923.post5054568130070682662..comments2023-10-15T06:03:19.974-04:00Comments on Tea & Biscuits: But WHY is this a kissing book?Caitlin R. O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10783453696462112780noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954811040366122923.post-30028637478139193222011-05-21T11:57:39.161-04:002011-05-21T11:57:39.161-04:00I had the same issue with The Hunger Games. *shrug...I had the same issue with The Hunger Games. *shrugs* I also felt that Gale was drawn far too flat for me to care about him, so that made the fact that the love triangle was supposedly more important than the whole revolution thing a little more difficult for me as well. <br /><br />And yes, it does seem to be a universal "problem" doesn't it? I mean, I'm not really sure it's a problem, but it does sort of highlight our obsession with romantic love when that's not the only thing in the world worth finding and living for. Certainly one of the things. But not the only thing. <br /><br />And now I'm rambling. Heh. :)Caitlin R. O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783453696462112780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954811040366122923.post-40851617138785349312011-05-20T16:01:51.751-04:002011-05-20T16:01:51.751-04:00I would totally read such a book. In fact, I have...I would totally read such a book. In fact, I have read such books, or at least books with very minimal romance, like Rick Yancey's <em>Monstrumologist</em> series and <em>Octavian Nothing</em>.<br /><br />Though I really enjoyed <em>The Hunger Games</em>, the romantic triangle seemed to me the most forced part of it. Such as when she's in the midst of a life or death situation and what she's thinking about most is which boy she might choose. Really? That's what she's thinking about?<br /><br />I realize that, as a guy, I'm probably not the target reader here.<br /><br />On the other hand (re: romance plots), most adult books have romantic subplots, so I'm not sure this is really just a YA worry.<br /><br />But to finish this rambling: If you write such a romanceless book, I would definitely read it.Andrew Kozmahttp://www.kozma.curragh-labs.org/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954811040366122923.post-92229382669932063322011-05-19T21:58:57.451-04:002011-05-19T21:58:57.451-04:00I know it's not just YA books by any means, bu...I know it's not just YA books by any means, but I'm not much of an expert on other genres or mediums, so that's what I yammered on about. :)<br /><br />And oh yes. The living vicariously thing is definitely a huuuuge factor. I mean, it's probably why I still write the stuff, for all I moan and groan about having to do it.Caitlin R. O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783453696462112780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954811040366122923.post-60378051396846458872011-05-19T20:43:39.504-04:002011-05-19T20:43:39.504-04:00"So what is it exactly about the romantic sub..."So what is it exactly about the romantic subplot that draws us all in like moths to very bright lights?"<br /><br />I think this is an excellent question. And, I see very few YA books without a romantic subplot, but this trend is bigger than just YA books. You can see it in TV shows, and movies etc. I think it may have something to do with the MG to YA transition, how suddenly as a teenager you begin to have romantic feelings (sometime for the first time) and YA books might be relatable to a lot of teens.<br /><br />I love romantic plots/sub-plots because I love "living vicariously through books" haha. Who wouldn't want to be the girl Peeta bakes cake for :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com