Looking for something new to read? Tired of reading the same love stories again and again? Well, look no more! Let’s try something unique to shake up the taste buds and rinse off that age-old taste for sizzling romance in Beyond Romance: Modern Love Stories with a Twist.
UNCONVENTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Certain relationships are made in heaven, as they say, breaking the basic principles of morality and judgement. We will be looking through an uncommon angle and finding our way out.
An American marriage
Written by the infamous author Tayari Jones, An American Marriage explores the life of a newlywed couple, Roy and Celestial. Both have different fields of interest and different work schedules.
Things go south when they both arrive at Roy’s parents’ home and spend a night there. Roy helps an old lady with a broken arm who is later raped that night.
Roy is accused of the rape and is sentenced to jail for 12 years. His sentence, however, is cut short upon appeal, but the couple has already grown apart.
The book is based on the hardships and difficulties faced by the couple through that phase, and it further looks into their lives shaping up differently.
Want to know more? Grab the book right away and get going. Let us know how you find the story to be and share your experience.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/American-Marriage-Novel-Tayari-Jones/dp/1616208686
CROSS-CULTURAL LOVE
We all know people who have faced this wall of cultural rift as the biggest hindrance in their love lives. A lot of books explore this theme and weave beautiful stories that leave you wanting more.
The title we have come up with is a simple one. Hop on!
The Sun is also a Star
As indulgent as the title is, the book is no short of a spectacle. Written by Nicola Yoon, this book portrays an interracial couple dealing with immigration issues.
Natasha is an undocumented immigrant who lives with her parents. She falls in love with Daniel in New York City. Both start to dream of a future together, but Natasha’s deportation issues are a big hurdle when it comes to following their hearts.
Natasha is forcefully deported along with her family to Jamaica, and she continues her study there. Daniel, heartbroken by this, continues his study at Hunter College.
Do they reunite or not? Find out right away by getting a hold of it.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Also-Star-Yoon-Nicola/dp/0553496689
DIGITAL LOVE
The world being a global village nowadays has made it easier to foster new relationships and bonds without conditioning it to physical presence. This connectivity gives birth to a whole new genre of books and novels linking the digital age to love.
It may seem unconventional at first, but soon the realisation strikes of it being a dire need of present times.
Let’s have a look at our title dealing with the digital aspect.
Attachments
Attachments is written by Rainbow Rowell, as it revolves around the story of falling in love through email exchanges. No matter how unbelievable it sounds, the writer does a great job at keeping the readers hooked to the very last page.
The newly hired internet security officer, Lincoln O’Neill, is in charge of reading emails to check for any unnecessary or pornographic stuff.
Beth and Jennifer trade thoughts about their romances and boyfriends through emails, not knowing they are being read by the new security officer.
Instead of reporting the emails for violating the rules and sending them a warning, Lincoln actively reads and falls in love with Beth.
Certainly you would love to know how this unfolds; head over and get your hands on the book. It will be a good read nevertheless.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Attachments-Novel-Rainbow-Rowell/dp/0452297540
SELF-LOVE
Some stories lead to the main character falling into deeper love for themselves and their traits. A classic example of self-discovery and personal growth.
The next title is exactly based on that.
Eat, Pray, Love
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia is a memoir by the author Elizabeth Gilbert.
After embarking on a failed rebound relationship, she was left devastated and alone. Gilbert used this opportunity to travel the world and write memoirs of her travels.
Her unhappy marriage and the ultimate divorce did not dismantle her career, and she later describes it as “a staggering personal miracle.”
This book acts as a beacon of light, shaping personal developments of a lot of young girls struggling with careers and personal relationships.
Let us know how this book shaped you and how effective it was in conveying its message.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419
FRIENDSHIPS AS RELATIONSHIPS
For some of us, friendships weigh more than certain relationships, and certain books rightfully target that. A beautiful friendship is as charming, if not more so, than a thriving relationship.
The title mentioned below explores friendship as a central relationship, a unique perspective to say the least.
A Little Life
A Little Life focuses on a relationship between four friends, Jude St. Francis, Willem Ragnarsson, Malcolm Irvine, and Jean-Baptiste.
The book written by Hanya Yanagihara revolves around their friendship changing with success, pride, wealth, and addiction. The novel’s main focus is on Jude.
Jude was raped in his childhood, which renders him sexually impotent for his life after a damage to his spine. Upon entering his 40s, Jude feels pressured by people questioning his decision of not falling into a relationship.
Jude attempts to end his life but survives with 3rd-degree burns. This situation of misery and self-conflict is a test for their friendship.
Will their friendship survive the test of patience, or will things take a turn for the worse? Find out and let us know your thoughts about the book.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Life-Novel-Hanya-Yanagihara/dp/0385539258
CONCLUSION
Stereotypical romance is often inflicted upon by society as a means of self-satisfaction and peace. However, that is not always the case. Some loves defy these boundaries and prove to be effective and more nourishing.
Books like these rejuvenate and establish a better foundation to understand such relationships and accept them as a part of human nature.
Have you ever been a part of such relationships? Have you got any better book recommendations? Reach out and express yourselves to us.
