There are times where a romance feels like a distraction or filler. However, unless I am picking up an actual romance novel, I do not want the romance to be a large part of the story. Do you prefer stories without any romance in them? That said, there are books that do the romantic subplot well and that I appreciate. There were many things that were wonderful about that book, but the romance didn’t feel authentic or necessary, which is not a new feeling for me when it comes to romantic subplots. A most recent example for me is Mexican Gothic– I cannot say more than that without spoilers, but the romantic subplot took me out of the story in many ways. However, there are times where it becomes so obvious that the romance was an afterthought and can actually take away from the story. I understand why authors include romance, as I do think it is something a lot of readers look for in novels. My relationship with romance as a subplot is a complicated one. It is just so common! Do you think romance subplots take away from the main story, or add to it? I will have to write an update post, though, if I am being honest, I am not sure how many books I have read since then that do not have a romantic element. In fact, I wrote a post last year where I share a few books with no romance, and it still gets a few views a day. There is certainly a place for books with no romance. That said, romance is not a universal experience and I do not think that a book needs a romance to have depth or to feel authentic. I think a lot of people relate to romantic feelings and the complications of falling in love. Including a love story is an easy way to add interest and layers to a story. ![]() A lot of people enjoy romance in their novels, so why wouldn’t an author take advantage of that? I also have to wonder how much publishing and editors influence the inclusion of romantic subplots. ![]() In my opinion, it comes down to the simple fact that romance sells. This is an interesting question, and I am curious to know what others think about this. Why do you think romance is the most common subplot? Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme, hosted by Rukky Eternity Books & Dani Literary Lion, where we discuss certain topics, share our opinions, and spread the love by visiting each others’ posts.
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