They usually have complex relationships. It's not just simple love at first sight. There could be love - hate dynamics, where the characters are attracted to each other but also have reasons to dislike one another. This adds to the angst. Also, external factors like family disapproval or differences in social status can create more angst in the relationship.
One characteristic is intense emotional turmoil. The characters often struggle with internal conflicts like fear of commitment or past traumas that prevent them from fully embracing love. For example, in many such novels, a character might have been betrayed in a previous relationship and now has difficulty trusting their new love interest.
'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes is an angst - ridden romance. The situation of the main character having a life - changing injury and the relationship that develops is filled with emotional turmoil. Also, 'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks has its share of angst as the female lead has a serious illness while falling in love with the male lead.
One great angst romance novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of Hazel and Augustus, two teenagers with cancer. Their relationship is filled with love, hope, and the pain of their illness. The angst comes from their uncertain future and the knowledge that their time together may be limited. Another is 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. The love between Heathcliff and Catherine is intense and tortured. Social class differences, jealousy, and revenge all add to the angst in their relationship. A third one could be 'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks. Landon and Jamie's relationship is full of challenges as Jamie is terminally ill, which creates a lot of emotional angst.
One popular angst romance novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who fall in love, filled with both tender and heart - wrenching moments. Another is 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. The love between Heathcliff and Catherine is full of angst, jealousy, and a sense of doom. 'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks also fits. It's about a bad - boy - turned - good who falls in love with a good girl, but their relationship is faced with many difficulties and sadness.
Angst BL novels often have complex relationships. The characters may struggle with internal conflicts like self - acceptance. For example, in some novels, a character might be afraid of coming out due to family or social pressure. There's also a lot of emotional pain. This can come from unrequited love, misunderstandings, or past traumas that affect their current relationships. And the mood is usually somber, with a sense of melancholy throughout the story.
Often, angst Chinese novels have complex character relationships. For example, in 'Thunderstorm' by Cao Yu, the characters are entangled in family secrets, love - hate relationships, which create a lot of angst.
Another characteristic is the use of external conflicts. Maybe there are dark forces still at play after the war that try to drive them apart. Or perhaps there are family issues, like the Weasley family not fully approving of Harry at first. This adds to the angst and makes the romance more interesting as they have to fight against these odds to be together. In some fanfics, the angst is also created by time - related problems, such as Harry being away for long periods on Auror missions.
A well - known angst - filled romance novel is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. The relationship between Bella and Edward is filled with angst. There's the danger that Edward's vampire nature poses to Bella, as well as the internal struggle within Edward about being with her. 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell also has elements of angsty romance. Scarlett O'Hara's love for Ashley Wilkes and later Rhett Butler is fraught with angst. Her stubbornness and the changing world around them create a lot of emotional drama.
'Beach Read' by Emily Henry is also a low - angst romance. It's about two writers who challenge each other to write in different genres while they're staying at neighboring beach houses. The relationship develops in a sweet and natural way without a lot of over - the - top drama.
'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell can be considered. Scarlett's love for Ashley and Rhett's love for Scarlett create a web of angsty relationships. Set during the American Civil War, it shows the complex emotions and struggles in the context of a historical setting.
Angst in Chinese BL novels often involves complex relationships. For example, there might be a power imbalance between the characters like in some period - set novels where one is of a higher social status. This can lead to a lot of internal conflict and angst as they struggle with their feelings.