Think about your favorite fantasy stories. What are the tropes that you can’t get enough of? If you’re constantly looking for new books to read, knowing the tropes that make you squeal in happiness or pay attention to every word will make for an even better reading experience. Here are some familiar tropes that you might already love without you even knowing it.
The Chosen One
There’s something about a character being the chosen one—the one who can fulfill what no one else can—that makes for such a satisfying read or even watch. Whether it’s Iron Man from the Marvel Universe or Harry Potter, you’re set to enjoy the ride the rest of the way.
The Savior of the Universe
When you look for a story, don’t the best ones always revolve around saving the world? It’s always a life-and-death battle. But that’s what makes it fun. When everything else is at stake, what kind of characters stand up to the test? If you’re always looking for newcomers to the genre, try out the fantasy novel from Atlanta, GA, “Between Magic and Dreams.” If it’s a saving-the-world theme that you love, this story will quickly turn into a favorite.
The Reluctant Hero
We always root for the characters who don’t start out as heroes. They weren’t special in the beginning. They didn’t set out to save anything, much less the universe. And watching their journey on how they get from point A to point B is the most exciting part of the journey, as much as the part where they save everyone else.
The Waiting Evil
Of course, the story won’t be complete without the baddies. We need something so evil and wicked that the hero has no other choice but to go beyond everyone else’s expectations to win the world and the war. Discover more tropes like this by deconstructing the stories you love to read. Have fun!
