What makes for an exciting middle of a novel?

Well, it's the complex characters. They have different motives and loyalties. When they are in a crossfire situation, you see their true selves come out. Their decisions in the face of danger add a lot of excitement. Also, the unpredictable nature of crossfire, you never know who will survive or what will happen next.

Well, in a mermaid adventure novel, the element of danger is a big part of what makes it exciting. Mermaids might face threats from sea monsters, evil sea witches, or even humans with bad intentions. Their adventures could also involve traveling to uncharted parts of the ocean, which is full of mystery. The mermaids' own internal struggles, like choosing between their mermaid nature and their feelings for a human, also add depth and excitement. Moreover, the magic and wonder associated with the mermaid world, such as enchanted coral reefs or talking fish, make the adventure truly exciting.

The character's journey within the terrarium is a big factor. For example, if the main character is a small insect or a miniature human - like figure, their struggle to survive, discover new areas, and face the challenges presented by the terrarium's environment, such as changing weather conditions or dangerous predators, can be really thrilling.

Well, the unpredictable plot twists. You never know when the hero will face a new danger or find a hidden treasure. It keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Also, the strong and brave characters who are not afraid to take risks add to the excitement.

The mystery aspect. For example, in many zombie mystery novels, the origin of the zombie outbreak is a big mystery. Figuring out how it all started, like in 'Patient Zero', keeps readers hooked.

The secrecy. In a clandestine operations novel, characters are often involved in activities that are hidden from the public eye. This mystery makes it exciting as readers are eager to find out what's really going on.

The battles. In a 'War God Novel', intense and well - described battles are a big draw. When the protagonist faces off against powerful enemies, with amazing combat skills and strategies, it gets readers excited. For example, in 'Battle Through the Heavens', the fight scenes are very engaging.

The suspense makes a thriller novel exciting. It keeps readers on the edge of their seats, constantly guessing what will happen next.

The adventure aspect. Barbarian quest novels often take the characters to uncharted lands. For example, in Conan stories, he travels to far - off deserts and ancient ruins. The unknown is always exciting.

The creativity of the pranks. A good prank war novel has pranks that are unique and clever. Like using scientific principles in a prank or coming up with a prank that involves an elaborate ruse that takes days to set up. This makes the story interesting as readers are eager to see what the next crazy prank will be.