book rec?

[keladry_lupin]

I don't think I've asked this one before: one of the categories for the reading challenge is a book with a love triangle. (See my icon for my reaction.) It's probably the overabundance of coverage with the Twilight and Hunger Games films that has soured me on the topic; so many reporters on the red carpet ask "Team Jacob or Team Edward?" because

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[why_me_why_not]

I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but let me think on it.

[keladry_lupin]

Thanks. I have eleven months to find one, so there's no rush. (If all else fails, I have one to read, but I've already read it.)

[gelsey]

The Tomorrow series with the subsequent Ellie Chronicles has one that isn't too annoying.

I'd have to look at my bookcase for more ideas.

[keladry_lupin]

I have put them on my to-read list!

[arynwy]

The Lions of al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay.

This is a totally gorgeous read, it has a subtle triangle that shouldn't exist and all the players involved know it. I can't say more or I'd spoil one of the most poignant parts. Truly worth your time though.

[keladry_lupin]

Sounds perfect! I will look for it at the library. If not there, then the local used book stores.

[arynwy]

If you don't locate it, let me know and I'll loan you my copy.

[keladry_lupin]

I will. Thank you!

[dickgloucester]

How about "Sense and Sensibility"?

[keladry_lupin]

I plan to read it this year -- I got an annotated edition last month -- but I've decided to read as many new-to-me books as I can for the challenge. A chance to broaden my horizons, and all that.

[deeble]

I'd say Pride and Prejudice, but you've probably read that already!

Hmmm ... If you haven't read The Phantom of the Opera, you might enjoy it. I can't precisely recommend it because I read it at age 12 at the height of my Phantom musical mania, so I don't actually know whether the book is any good. (It certainly made an impact on 20th century American culture, though.)

This site suggests a variety of stories with love triangles, some of which are novels: https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-love-triangles-in-literature-and-film?share=1

(I have read one novel since then where he's bald, but that was for magical reasons. It helped that he was a grouch, too.♥♥♥)

Wait ... are you talking about Hartgrave?

[keladry_lupin]

Thank you very much for the link to the love triangles. I couldn't think of any that I'd heard of but hadn't read.

Yeah, I meant your Hartgrave. What a grouch; I love him.

[deeble]

Aw, thanks!

Good luck -- hope you find something with a palatable triangle.

[keladry_lupin]

I will give Arynwy's suggestion a try for the love triangle book. If I don't like it, I'll figure something else out.