Caught In A Transformative Romance

[sarahtales]

So I was grumbling to people, as I do, about books. And at one point I was saying 'Oh, how can someone want Character A and Character B to get together?' And I was answered: 'Well, they're attractive, and get on well...' To which I: 'But surely that's not enoughObviously it is enough in real life, at least initially. But just as I demand little

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[captain_jezebel]

I'm so with you on this whole transformation thing, and hand in hand with it is that they make each other strive for better things simply by existing. Jace and Clary in TMI being a perfect example, both of them forcing themselves to fight even in the face of horrible pain and almost certain failure because they want to do the other proud.

And this is why I'm so shipping Ivy and Rachel in Kim Harrison's The Hollows series, because they fight so hard to help each other be who they want to be, because they believe in each other so fiercely. I dunno if she'll get them together in the end; I am losing hope! BUT, the POINT is that I always look at what qualities the potential love interest brings out in the character. Sometimes it is change, sometimes it's a reminder to stay true to something already in place, sometimes it's about balance . . . But either way, the idea that love is not just about who we're attracted to but also who we need to BE is key for me.

Thanks for a delightful and thought provoking post . . .

[rivki8699]

I desperately want Rachel and Ivy to get together. And I'm totally fine with them having a three way relationship with Kisten. But Rachel/Ivy are awesome.

[captain_jezebel]

Oh yes, I would totally be cool with a true love threesome! In fact, I really think there need to be more of them in the fictional world. I am DYING for Rachel and Ivy to get together, I think that my desire for this to happen is perhaps a little unhealthy. I try to remind myself that it's fiction but . . . well, this is my way. I take my novels and movies too much to hear.

[sarahtales]

Thanks for reading. ;) I admit I am not caught up with Kim Harrison's series (my library had the first three, then I moved) but if Rachel and Ivy do get together in the end, I will take that as my cue to buy all the books, I thought their relationship was great.

Carrie Ryan (the Forest of Hands and Teeth) said that very thing about love triangles - that she thinks they're so fiercely debated is because readers see it's not only the person you choose, but the person you choose to be. I think she is very right!

[captain_jezebel]

Carrie Ryan DID say that, I remember that post and thinking, yes EXACTLY!!!!

I got ALL the Kim Harrison books from the library. Now I have this huge pile of books to return . . . my poor back!!!!