Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Top Ten Tuesdays: Romances that would make it in the real world

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish


I love this topic. There are definitely some book relationships that would probably fail in the real world. Here’s my list.

1. Anna and St. Clair- Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Anna and St. Clair had a very realistic relationship. No insta-love here! They took their time and learned about each other before they got together. And the had to overcome very real obstacles before then too. They would make a great real life romance.

2. Lola and Cricket- Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
Cleary, Miss Perkins knows how to write a romance. These two just went together so well and built a good solid foundation before they got together. They knew each other for a long time before they got together. It was perfect.

3. Clary and Jace- Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare
JACE AND CLARTY ARE PERFECT. Ahem. I mean. Jace and Clary balance each other out perfectly. They work well together and both would fight to stay together. I think they would have a lot of fights, but it would work. They would make it work. And I think that’s more important than anything else.

4. Belly and Jeremiah- Summer series by Jenny Han
I’m going to start by saying that I haven’t read the last book so I don’t know how it ends. Please don’t tell me! And secondly, in the book I am a Conrad fan all the way. I want him and Belly to be together. But in the real world, I think Jeremiah would work better with her. He makes her life and is more down to earth, no drama there. I think it would balances Belly out, since she is kind of a drama queen…

5. Colin and Lindsay- An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Colin and Lindsay really built up a great friendship before they started dating, and I think that is crucial in real world relationships. It’s hard to start a romance with no solid background and have it last. They were super adorable and I think they would make a great couple in real life.

6. Tessa and Jem- Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare
First off let me say, TEAM WILL. All the way. But once again, in the real world I think Tessa and Jem would work better together. They have similar mannerism and would work well together. (Though book Tessa belongs with Will. No doubt about it.)

7. Rose and Dimitri- Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead
This is another couple who would do anything to stay together. Whatever obstacle came their way, they’d overcome it. They believe in each other and they love each other. Maybe I am a bit of a romantic, but I think that’s more than an enough to make it in the real world.

8. Katniss and Peeta- The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Katniss is the exact opposite of Peeta, but in a good way. They round each other out. They are perfect partners. When one of the them was weak, the other was strong. They would definitely make it in the real world.

9. Anita and Micha- Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton
There are a lot of love interest to chose from in Anita Blake, but Micha is the one that would work in the real would. He is the perfect mixture of dominance and submissive that Anita needs. He keeps her sane. I think they would work well together in the real world.

10. Rachel and Kisten- The Hollows series by Kim Harrison
If he wasn’t. Well. You know. Sad.. I just love the two of them. They worked together so well. Oh man. I miss him.

10 comments:

Livvy said...

Thanks for stopping by.

Hmmm.. I didn't feel Katniss and Peeta's relationship had enough resolution for me, but I see why you picked it.

I really need to read Vampire Academy and finish off reading The Mortal Instruments series since I've only read the first book.

Still, great picks!

Kimberly said...

Some interesting picks. I had forgotten about Colin and Lindsay - I liked them together! Haven't read The Hollows or Anita Blake yet, though.

Thanks for stopping by!

hbjgvhuogyihpo said...

Stephanie Perkins has the best couples in her books , I love how realistic they are! And I was more of a fan of Belly and Conrad, but I can see why you liked Jeremiah. (:

Krystianna said...

Awesome picks! I guess I really need to read Anna and the French Kiss. I've been seeing it everywhere!

Ashley G. said...

I like that you have Katniss and Peeta. I think in the real world though that Katniss and Gale might would be a more perfect. Just my opinion! :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!

Lola said...

Great list! Anna and St. Clair and Lola and Cricket made my list too! :)

Samantha said...

Tessa is perfect for both Jem and Will, which has led to my Clockwork Princess theory... Polyandry. She will marry them both.

Amber said...

his is such a great list. I happy to see you explained why you choose each couple. I haven't read quite a few of these but of the ones I know about, we only disagree on Peeta and Katniss (sadly).

Unknown said...

I haven't read all the books in your list, but I do agree with 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8. I like Conrad better though (no spoilers).

Thanks for stopping by!

Unknown said...

Oh I loved VA! Great Choices. Thanks for stopping by my blog. New follower. :o)
Have a great rest of the week.

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