“40 Book Lovers Reveal the Bizarre Real-Life Trends That Make Their Skin Crawl!”

"40 Book Lovers Reveal the Bizarre Real-Life Trends That Make Their Skin Crawl!"
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“Toxic traits in books can be thrilling because we know they’re not real. No one is actually signing up for a relationship with a brooding, dangerously possessive shifter or a ruthless vampire. Instead, we get to experience the emotional intensity and drama from a safe distance, all while rooting for that cathartic moment of redemption or realization.”

Brooding.

– In real life you need therapy.

Calling the FMC “Baby”

– Didn’t realize just how much I hate this until I had to listen to my BIL and his boyfriend call each other “Babyyyy” every other sentence for an entire weekend. “Babyyy can you pass the ketchup?” “Babyyy will you make me some coffee?” “Babyyy what time do you want to leave?” 🤮.

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Couple embracing, reflecting popular fantasy romance book tropes. Men in love with no reason.

Seriously every romantasy the dude like instantly in love but doesn’t really know her. It isn’t cute in real life for a man to be obsessive (obsessive at all yes) but what’s up with this I’m so in love I’ll die for you immediately??? AKA LEUTHER IN SPARK OF EVERFLAME DRIVES ME NUTS.

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While writing about engaging and complex characters with toxic flaws, Michelle believes that balance is key. “I love writing morally gray characters, but their flaws have to matter—actions have consequences, and redemption isn’t handed out like free candy. If a character is controlling, manipulative, or destructive, those traits aren’t excused just because they’re attractive or have a tragic past. Instead, I make sure their flaws serve the story and push character growth rather than being framed as desirable,” she explains.

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