A discussion with P.E. and Mari.



Sorry for the song, but I feel like it's perfect for this post. Basically, I was rereading my review of Dare You To and fangirling on Ryan Stone all over again (*swoon*) and I remember that somehow you don't realize how brilliant a guy like Ryan is. So today, let's talk about the hot guys, AKA our favourite YA boyfriends. Any favourites?

Haha, lets clear this up. I don't dislike Ryan, he was probably the best part of the book but it is true that he didn't shine too brightly for me. As for YA boyfriends... there are way too many. First one to come to mind is always Alex Fuentes from Perfect Chemistry. I just love that brooding bad boy in the outside but actual gentleman in the inside. Also, his relationship with his brothers and his hilarious moments with his friends, especially Paco. Some others are, Will Herondale (Infernal Devices), Adrian Ivashkov and Dimitri Belikov (Vampire Academy), Four (Divergent), and Day (Legend), Chaol (Throne of Glass) etc. How about you? Do we have any in common?

Adrian Ivashkov, totally. Clockwork Princess kind of messed up Will and Jem for me. I like Four and Day, but not in a romantic way. Some of my favourite crushes are Damon from The Vampire Diaries, Keenan from Wicked Lovely, Todd from Soul Screamers, Gansey from Raven Boys, Adam from If I Stay... actually I think I'll stop now. I think what can be said about all those guys is that they are intense in some way. Adrian and Damon are your typical bad boys, Keenan is misunderstood and I admire him for making hard decisions, Todd and Ryan are guys that I would probably fall for in real life just because they're loyal and lovable, and Gansey and Adam are both very passionate about their own things, and passion is attractive to me. 

*Insert girly squeal* I love Adam! I think you put it very well, he is passionate, he is sweet and caring. While the other are out of this world Adam is more realistic, yet still very unreal in his epicness. Something I notice in all those guys is that they are all very manly. They embody a very strong and distinctly male presence....

I wouldn't exact say that. I mean, what is manly? They're all men. If you mean the testosterone, jockish type, I wouldn't agree. Gansey's intelligence is his defining feature to me. For me, I think the biggest factor is confidence. I actually like cockiness to the verge of arrogance just because it means they're more focused on themselves than their surroundings. That certain moral ambiguity is so gorgeous.

Definitely not the testosterone jockish type. Actually all of those guys are very different, I don't know much about Gansey, Keenan or Todd but the others, Adam and Four are protectors. I really like a man who is dedicated and always up to protect the ones they love. Historically, men are protectors and everyone loves to be loved and protected, and these guys fit the bill completely.

I wouldn't go as far as to say I want a protectors, but what I really look for is an absolute best friend. Someone I would trust with everything, and who I can enjoy the world with. 

I think that's a great way to put it. I've always said that the best relationships and ones that last longest are when the two people involved find that place where they are comfortable and honest with each other. I feel like this discussion is my proclamation of love to Adam from If I Stay but he is definitely someone I look for. He is honest, selfless, passionate and loving. I want to sit down and talk to him, I want to go on day trips all over New York with him. He is the best friend type for me.

I definitely agree.

What do you think? What characteristics do you need in YA love interests?