What are some examples of unusual romance novels?

One example is 'Doki Doki Literature Club'. It starts off as a seemingly normal dating sim but then takes some very dark and unexpected turns. Another is 'To the Moon', which has a unique and heart - touching story about memory - manipulation. And 'The House in Fata Morgana' is also unusual with its complex, multi - layered narrative that spans different time periods and themes.

There are stories like the one where a family of squirrels adopts a lost baby dragon. The squirrels teach the dragon how to gather nuts and build nests, while the dragon uses its fire to keep them warm during cold nights. Also, a story about a tree that can walk at night and tells stories to the animals that gather around it. It shares ancient secrets of the forest with them as they all huddle close for the night.

One interesting unusual pairing could be Naruto and Gaara. Their initial relationship was one of rivalry, but in a fanfic, it could develop into a deep friendship or something more. They both have unique backstories and powers that could make for an engaging story. Another could be Sakura and Hinata. Usually, they have different love interests in the original series, but in a fanfic, their shared experiences as kunoichi could bring them together in unexpected ways.

In the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, daemons are an interesting power - related concept. Every person has a daemon which is an external manifestation of their soul. The connection between a person and their daemon is a source of power and identity. And different species have different relationships with their daemons which affects the power dynamics in the world of the story.

A rather unique pairing is Neville and Ginny. Neville has his own growth and strength throughout the series, and Ginny is a strong - willed witch. Fanfictions might play on their shared experiences in Hogwarts, their battles against the Dark Arts, and how they could develop a relationship that was not explored in the original books.

One unusual historical romance novel is 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. It combines the concept of time travel with a passionate love story set across different time periods. The way the relationship between Henry and Clare unfolds, with his involuntary time - traveling disrupting their lives in unexpected ways, makes it a very unique read in the historical romance genre.

One of the best unusual novels is 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. It's full of absurd humor, strange alien species, and mind - boggling concepts like the Infinite Improbability Drive. Another great one is 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. The unique layout of the text, with footnotes that seem to go on forever and text that twists and turns on the page, adds to its unusual nature. And then there's 'Cloud Atlas' by David Mitchell, which weaves together multiple stories across different time periods and genres in a very unconventional way.

One example could be 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess. It has scenes of extreme violence and a rather unusual take on the concept of free will and conditioning, which some might consider cruel in its portrayal of the main character's actions and the society's response to him.

They can also stand out due to their non - traditional characters. Instead of the typical aristocratic hero and heroine, they might feature characters from different social classes or with different occupations. For instance, a romance between a female blacksmith and a wandering poet in medieval times. This breaks the mold of the usual historical romance tropes. Moreover, the plot twists can be very different. Maybe the lovers are separated not by the usual misunderstandings but by a historical event like a siege or a political upheaval that they have no control over, which makes the story more engaging and distinct from common historical romances.

One example could be 'The Help'. While it's mainly about race relations during a certain era, there are elements of unexpected relationships that touch on romance within the context of racial divide. However, it's important to note that it's not a pure 'racism romance novel' but has aspects that can be related to this idea.