Romance and fiction lovers, unite! Rank your favorite (and most despised) storytelling tropes that make or break a book. From the heart-melting progression of friends to lovers and the tension-filled drama of enemies to lovers, to the cozy comfort of found family dynamics—every reader has strong opinions about these narrative devices.
Whether you're team fake dating, can't resist the angst of forbidden love and forced proximity, or have complicated feelings about love triangles and fated mates, this ranking lets you sort through the tropes that dominate modern fiction. Some adore the grumpy x sunshine dynamic, while others might roll their eyes at chosen one narratives or step-sibling romance plots. Where do controversial endings like "don't end up together" land for you?