too predictable

Inkblot January 10, 2024 2:20 pm

I literally rolled my eyes when the duke’s feelings and behavior did a 180. And I knew as soon as the MIL showed up she was going to love the FL.

It’s not ridiculous that they happened, just that they happened so quickly with no setup. What does the duke love about the FL? Why is he suddenly so open about his feelings and with his actions? Who is this MIL? Why should I care about anything she has to say when I literally had no idea she existed two seconds ago?

It’s like the authors are ticking off a checklist of popular tropes that readers love without realizing why readers love them. They want the instant gratification of character growth without having to invest the work to actually describe how it happened.

Responses
    Chryselephantine January 10, 2024 3:29 pm

    Yeahh. Usually its like indifference -> interest piqued -> notices her more -> falls in love over time but he went from interest piqued to devoted heart body and soul in 3 panels.. I bet they will say she's got some special ability or there's "destiny" between them

    Inkblot January 10, 2024 4:06 pm
    Yeahh. Usually its like indifference -> interest piqued -> notices her more -> falls in love over time but he went from interest piqued to devoted heart body and soul in 3 panels.. I bet they will say ... Chryselephantine

    LMAO THREE PANELS. I wish you were wrong but they really did do that.

    Brasia January 10, 2024 6:16 pm
    Yeahh. Usually its like indifference -> interest piqued -> notices her more -> falls in love over time but he went from interest piqued to devoted heart body and soul in 3 panels.. I bet they will say ... Chryselephantine

    " devoted heart body and soul in 3 panels " say that louder (╯°Д °)╯

    Brasia January 10, 2024 6:38 pm

    " ticking off a checklist of popular tropes that readers love " is what the recent authors are doing (/TДT)/