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I'm looking for some good examples of YA books where there is a romantic element, but more as a subplot.
Like for example, Anna and the French Kiss is all about the romance. Love the book, and it was really helpful to me as an example of how to handle inner dialogue very well. But even if the main focus was changed to her adjusting to the new culture, it wouldn't be the same story without the romance.
Why I'm asking is that in my book, the main conflict was supposed to be the main character fighting, and coming to terms, with some paranormal powers. Part of the process of fighting/denying them was shutting herself off from others so much that she has a hard time opening herself up to love and romance when the right guy comes along. So it isn't until she takes a risk on accepting her powers that she can even begin to see a way to opening herself up to taking a risk on love.
But what's happened in my book is that in an effort to develop their romance in a believable progression, the subplot has turned into a competing main plot. It's interfering with the pacing for the main story arc, and occupying too much of the story as a whole.
So can anyone think of some good examples where there is a romantic element or subplot that doesn't take over the story? Where you still feel it was a natural thing for the characters to get together?
And could it be a book I already own? JK! Any suggestions appreciated.
Like for example, Anna and the French Kiss is all about the romance. Love the book, and it was really helpful to me as an example of how to handle inner dialogue very well. But even if the main focus was changed to her adjusting to the new culture, it wouldn't be the same story without the romance.
Why I'm asking is that in my book, the main conflict was supposed to be the main character fighting, and coming to terms, with some paranormal powers. Part of the process of fighting/denying them was shutting herself off from others so much that she has a hard time opening herself up to love and romance when the right guy comes along. So it isn't until she takes a risk on accepting her powers that she can even begin to see a way to opening herself up to taking a risk on love.
But what's happened in my book is that in an effort to develop their romance in a believable progression, the subplot has turned into a competing main plot. It's interfering with the pacing for the main story arc, and occupying too much of the story as a whole.
So can anyone think of some good examples where there is a romantic element or subplot that doesn't take over the story? Where you still feel it was a natural thing for the characters to get together?
And could it be a book I already own? JK! Any suggestions appreciated.
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