Follow Friday 2

SO here's the second Follow Friday!
Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, and this week's question is.....


Q: Define what characteristics your favorite books share. Do they all have a kick ass heroine or is the hot love interest the Alpha Male?

I suppose I do like kickass heroines, but they aren't a must. What's a must for me is a romance of some kind, mostly the troubled kind, and dollops of great imaginative scenarios and crazy good writing.

But alpha males are somehow a total no-no for me. I mean, I do enjoy a good hero with all his dirt and defiance, but not the kind that can make girls go so weak and kittenish that they can barely speak, let alone do any of their usual kickassery.

But I guess, the writing matters most, and I'll enjoy all sorts of characters if it is just written well enough.

 

Comments

  1. tthepageturnerFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    A romance is a must for me too!

    - New follower

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  2. readaholicmeFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Great answer! Writing is so important.

    Esha@ Readaholicme

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  3. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Without romance, books get a little boring for me. I also think that the hero shouldn't overpower the heroine. It's ok for him to make her a bit uncomfortable with their chemistry, but she shouldn't become catatonic. LOL
    I'm a new follower.

    http://notjustnonsense.blogspot.com/2012/02/ff-feature-9.html

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  4. Melanie Novella RayFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Nice answer, I wish my answer could have been as smooth.:)

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  5. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Great answer! A kick-ass heroine is not a must for me either! As long as I have a reason to like the characters then I usually love the book! New follower :) Check out my FF:

    Crystal @ Elegantly Bound Books

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  6. Library KaryFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    New follower! Awesome answer! Here is my FF if you'd like to follow back: http://theonceandfuturelibrarian.blogspot.com/2012/02/feature-and-follow-friday-5.html

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  7. mariskaFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Yes! I totally agree with your answer.
    It's not a must, kickass heroines. But I love some loving in my books. :D

    Mariska
    My FFF

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  8. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)February 8, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I like a bit of romance in mine too. Doesn't have to be the main focus but it's a nice addition.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Ink Spots and Roses! I'm following you back. :)

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  10. Rachel February 18, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Hi I tagged you http://unforgetablebooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/tagged.html
    we met awhile ago.

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