What are some characteristics of 'forbidden love ya novels'?

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer also has elements of forbidden love. Bella, a human, falls in love with Edward, a vampire. Their different natures create a sense of the forbidden. And there's also Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Heathcliff and Catherine's love is complex and forbidden in the context of the social and family situations in the story.

Typically, they involve love that goes against social norms. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', the family feud is a social norm that forbids their love. This creates a strong sense of conflict that drives the plot forward.

Often, they involve love that goes against social norms. For example, in some novels, it might be love between different social classes, like a noble and a commoner. This creates a lot of conflict and tension in the story.

A well - known ya forbidden romance novel is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series. The relationship between Feyre and Rhysand has elements of being forbidden as they are from different courts with a history of conflict. Also, 'Delirium' by Lauren Oliver is set in a world where love is considered a disease. The main character, Lena, falls in love which is forbidden in her society. Then there's 'Anna and the French Kiss' by Stephanie Perkins. The love story between Anna and Étienne is a bit of a forbidden one as Étienne has a girlfriend when they first meet.

Ya love story novels typically have relatable characters. They are usually around the same age as the target audience, so readers can easily identify with them. For instance, in 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda', Simon is a typical teen dealing with normal high school stuff along with his love situation. The settings in these novels are also often places that young adults can relate to, like high schools or college campuses. They also tend to be fast - paced, with the love story developing quickly to keep the young readers engaged. And they often have a touch of idealism. The love in these novels is sometimes presented in a very pure and hopeful way, which is appealing to young readers.

Many of them have strong teen protagonists. For example, in 'Divergent', Tris is a very determined character.

One characteristic is that they tend to have a high emotional intensity. The lovers are often deeply in love in the face of great odds. For instance, in the story of Heloise and Abelard. Their love was forbidden as Abelard was Heloise's tutor. But their passion for each other was so strong that they were willing to risk everything. Their story also shows that forbidden love can have long - lasting consequences, as their relationship had a great impact on their lives and on the way their story was remembered in history.

Often, in fiction, forbidden love involves characters who are from different social classes. For example, in 'The Great Gatsby', Gatsby is from a new - money background while Daisy is from old - money aristocracy. Another characteristic is that it may be against family wishes, like in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Their families' feud made their love forbidden.

The settings are often quite imaginative. Whether it's the Capitol and the districts in 'The Hunger Games' or the faction - based society in 'Divergent', these unique settings add depth and interest to the stories. They allow for exploration of different social structures and how individuals interact within them, which is appealing to young adult readers.

Erotic YA novels are often controversial. They might feature some degree of sexual content which is not in line with the typical innocence associated with Young Adult literature. However, they may also explore themes of growing up and self - discovery in a more adult - themed way compared to traditional YA books.