1.
Family Dynamics - I would love to see some more unique or different kinds of
family dynamics. Not only different family
types but the family members playing a more significant role to the plot and
more emphasis on their development. I hate when protagonists can go on these
crazy adventures without a second thought about their families because,
especially for me, I don't find that realistic.
2.
Little or no romance - I know what you're thinking, "What are you talking
about Hannah? Why would you not want romance?" I, like most people, love a
good romance but more often than not lately I see it creeping into
plots unnecessarily and putting me off / distracting me from the
other key plot points.
3.
Realistic issue books - Saying this I recently read 'Empress of the World' by
Sara Ryan and loved it but issue books are seriously underrated, or at least I
don't see more of them, yet I find them to be incredibly engaging and
insightful. I've also seen issues handled really badly so I'd love to see
realistic yet interesting reads.
4.
Unique concepts - I know this is incredibly vague and broad wish but I love
when I read a book that seems unlike any other. This probably has more to do
with themes, how many more books on vampires or fairies do we need? Or I'd love
a unique look at these themes that seem so prevalent in YA.
5.
Great contemporary - I've read a couple of great contemporary reads lately and
I really loved them so I want to read more and more because they just seem to
me to be a great, underutilised source of entertainment.
What
do you want to see more of in YA? What do you look for in your books? Any
favourites themes/ trends? Any recommendations to fit these categorises?
I agreee! Less romance for me too- I hate it when it's just forced in there. What I want to see are more amazing friendships and friendship groups- a moving friendship can be just as brilliant as a moving romance x
ReplyDeleteOh I completely and absolutely agree with the family dynamics one! Sibling relationships can add such an interesting dynamic and draw out different sides of the protagonist - like, she's going to be at least trying to present herself in the best possible light in from of her crush/love interest/etc, and even, to a certain extent, her friends, but siblings get to see you at your worst - and your best. I have two younger brothers, and we annoy each other from time to time, but we all adore each other too, and I'd love to see more YA protagonists who get on with their siblings!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes to the romance point too - sometimes it's like the author felt like they HAD to stick some romance in - but it just isn't intergrated properly, and you're just like, "Aggh, if you're not going to develop it properly, DON'T DO IT!"
Cool post!