One common theme is identity. Since Edward is a male in the original, making him female in fanfiction often leads to exploring how this change affects his self - identity. Another theme is relationships. It could be how his relationships with other characters like Alphonse, Winry, or Roy Mustang are different because of the gender change. For example, a female Edward might have a different dynamic with Winry in terms of friendship or rivalry.
A lot of these fanfictions explore the concept of power and how it's perceived differently for a female Edward. In the original, Edward's power as an alchemist was a big part of his character. As a female, she might face different challenges and opportunities when it comes to using her alchemical abilities. Also, there are often themes of acceptance. How does the world around her, which is used to a male Edward, accept this new version? And how does she deal with any potential discrimination or misunderstanding? This can lead to some really interesting character - development stories.
Chapter 208, "Those Who Commit Many Wrongs Will Destroy Themselves", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Jiang Yan clicked his tongue, "What's this about money?
Chapter 5, "Catching Adultery Personally", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mystical Skill's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Actually, when Manager Fang saw Jiang Li, he was somewhat surprised.
Chapter 340, "Seclusion, Growing Yu Generation, Family Banquet, Rapid Development", is the clearest early answer because it turns Han Shuang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from But unexpectedly, at this very moment, the solemn and sacred... to The last time Nong Ying carried the Second Prince, she wasn't paying....
Chapter 330, "Longshan System Gathering, Simplified Sect System", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Just as everyone in Xia City was preparing to welcome the Cold... and follows through with The two sub-groups of the Redwood Ridge faction boast Cold Resistance....
Chapter 381, "You are Liu Suqing's Daughter", is the clearest early answer because it turns Daughter Yu Tiantian's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Yu Tiantian was even more baffled now. and closes on If I hadn't carelessly handed you to someone else, you wouldn't have....
Chapter 331, "Zhu Shun and Huang Tianxi, Cold Yuan Banquet of Great Xia Year 3, Xia Yuzong (6)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Cold Element Festival's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Xia Hong suddenly let out a hearty laugh and raised his glass to... and follows through with It's not only Xia Yuzong's birth; everyone could clearly feel that....
Chapter 154, "He Came, Bringing with Him the Bastard Game", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zhao Lang's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter, Lili, do you really have to be so....
Chapter 49, "Mysticism Girl Jiang Li", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mysticism Girl Jiang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on My phone!!!" Jiang Yan's roar echoed continuously through the...
Chapter 347, "Mirror Valley Council, Power Surge, Dajue Temple, Eight Battalion Tournament (Part 4)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Dajue Temple's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The six of them, upon hearing Xia Chuan's words, remembered the... and follows through with Beishuo Town!" Xia Hong watched the six of them leave, sat pondering....
Chapter 339, "Changes in Li Hu and Yang Zhong, the Hou Family's Opportunity, Giving Advice", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mo Blade's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The third year of Great Xia, September 9th The former South District... and follows through with By the way, how much Contribution Value do you have left?" When asked....