Common tropes
A main character choosing between two love interests.
What is the “love triangle” trope?
One trait Of "heroes " past
"tragic","traumatic"
The main girl often says she’s “not like other ______.”
Girls
A teen destined to save the world.
What is the “chosen one” trope?
Always breaking rules and fighting authority
The Rebellious Teen
The quiet, dark boy who everyone loves is often called the “______ boy.”
mysterious
2 charachters of opposite gender "hate eachother" end up feeling more towards one another at the end of the book.
"enemies to lovers"
feels like no one understands them
the shy loner
The main character suddenly finds out they have ______.
Powers
Main character ends up fighting against a broken system.
Evil/corrupt system
Older person who gives the hero valuable advice, and may disapear towards the end.
The mentor
In many YA books, the main character discovers they are the “______ .”
chosen one
Everything works out as the best case scenario for the character once the book ends.
the perfect ending
antagonist who is evil only because of his past, but comes to a realization once realising what he's done.
misunderstood/changed villain
YA stories often end with a big ______ to make readers want the next book.
cliffhanger