Most of these things haven't really reached cliche territory yet; they're just common things that might be on the way to cliche. But still, I'm not tired of them and probably never will be.
- I agree with Rachel Hawkins: a girl caught between new brothers will never get old. Love triangles are a bit annoying, but when there are brothers involved it seems so much more epic and exciting. Two boys who don't like each other caught in a love triangle? Boring. Friends? A little more exciting. Brothers? EPIC.
- Musicals are often used to show ~growth~ in a character or make the plot more exciting or something. I don't really care what they are used for, but I sure do love when they show up! I've noticed a few more musicals showing up in books which I am very happy about because musicals RULE.
- Secret societies. Whether the main character is in them or fighting against them, I LOVE secret societies. They're just so sekritive and ninja-y and awesome.
- Cults are still interesting to read about, even though there are more "cult books" coming out soonish. And I don't think I'll get tired of reading them anytime soon, because each time I come across one in a book I am still horrified, disgusted, and fascinated.
- Overly weird/quirky narrators. Every so often I come across another Georgia Nicolson-like character, who is crazy, hilarious, and gets into all sorts of unbelievable situations. I love these narrators because they are far more entertaining than the girls who have to deal with their supernatural boyfriends or their dead friend/parent/whatever.
- Small towns. In books, they always have a lot more personality and are way more fun than bigger cities. I do sometimes get sick of main characters complaining about their small towns where everyone knows what they're doing all the time wah wah wah, but small towns are fun.
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