Top Ten Tuesday: Favourite Couples of 2018

Hello everybody! Today, I’m going to be sharing my favourite book couples from titles I read in 2018, alongside a short reason for why, as part of Top Ten Tuesday. There are a few quite strange patterns, which it was interesting to notice for me writing this. Onto the post!

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Norah and Luke from Under Rose Tainted Skies– this was the first one of these I read, and as such this was the first time I was rooting for a couple in 2018. I’m glad it was these two, because their relationship is so special. Norah has agoraphobia, and I loved how this was dealt with in every way- it develops very organically and in such a lovely way, and Luke doesn’t magically cure her, as happens in some books.

Sophie and Luca from the Blood for Blood trilogy– I think I was team Nico in book one (which I read in early 2017), but only because Luca wasn’t that prominent. From book 2 onwards I couldn’t have shipped him and Sophie together more, because they had way better chemistry and much more memorable moments.

Finch and Hector from Flying Tips for Flightless Birds– these characters are both utterly precious and wonderful, and their romance is so, so lovely. Watching them open up to each other and bond after a rocky start was such a joyful read (though admittedly sineltaenously stressful because I was hissing “GET TOGETHER, YOU PAIR OF ABSOLUTE MUPPETS, YOU ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER”) Flying Tips is super underrated and I’d highly recommend reading it.

Lou and Robert from a Sky Painted Gold– I read this when I was feeling really ill one day and was struggling to move from the couch and it transported me to the 1920s setting in which these two characters fall in love. Their relationship is phenomenal both in the build up to them being a couple and after, and I was so invested in them.

Reagan and Matt from Open Road Summer– this romance was EVERYTHING. I loved both of these characters so much as individuals and they were perfect for each other. Their flirty pre getting together banter was on point and they’re even better as a couple and just so much yes to these two.

Hope and Luke from Theatrical– Theatrical was SUCH a great romance book- it’s Set in a theatre and the main couple are lovely. There were some absolutely GORGEOUS moments in this, and I was rooting for these guys the whole way.

Dylan and… someone from Boy Meets Hamster- I can’t tell you who the 2nd person in this couple is because it’s a bit of a spoiler but oh my GOD is this relationship adorable. My heart was literally melting every single time they interact. They really reminded me of Simon and Blue, and I can’t give much more of a compliment than that. The whole book actually feels a bit like a British Simon Vs actually!

Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before– what can I say, I’m a sucker for a fake relationship! This is one of the best, in my opinion. Their fake relationship is so fun and I love their real one too, and their relationship is such a wonderful part of this trilogy. It’s amazing in the film too, even though they do things quite differently! I did like John Ambrose McLaren too though, to be fair.

Suzanne and Matt from Fierce Fragile Hearts– if this list proves anything, it’s that a bunch of my fave couple feature musicians. This romance is a brilliant part of an exceptional book, and I loved the way this developed a great deal, even if I wanted a different end for them a bit.

Cara and Hector from the Year After You– so, I’ve went on about this book a lot since I’ve read it, and basically don’t expect that to ever stop because it’s AMAZING and I loved it so much. Cara and Hector were a big part of that. I loved the ways in which they help each other heal. I loved their interactions, whether they were hilarious or heartbreaking or somewhere in between. I loved the fact that they aren’t perfect and make mistakes, but want to make it work. I just love them. I definitely saved the best for last.

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Who were your favourite couples in books you read last year? Do we have any in common? I’d love to hear in the comments!

Amy x

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