In In a World Just Right, protagonist Jonathan Aubrey has a unique power: the ability to create alternate worlds. The world he escapes to most often is one where he’s a better version of himself—the type of guy that can actually impress his crush Kylie Simms, and get her to date him. While I was reading In a World Just Right (which is currently one of our featured free reads until July 3rd), I found myself particularly taken in by Kylie. Kylie’s a pretty interesting love interest because there’s two versions of her—the real Kylie, who has no clue that Jonathan exists, and the alternate Kylie, who’s attentive and doting. She’s two different characters, and yet at the same time…not. This combination of unusual love interests (because let’s face it, neither Kylie nor Jonathan are normal) got me thinking about other love interests that come with a twist so I’ve rounded up a list! Check it out, and then check out In a World Just Right! And don’t forget to let me know what you think in the comments!
GAVIN
Gavin is broody, wears all black, and lives in a probably haunted house. All of which draws protagonist Delilah even closer to him. But it turns out that Gavin doesn’t just live in the house. He was raised by it. And it’s not super willing to let him go off and be with Delilah.
JANIE
Janie never thought romance would be for her. Not because her mom is an alcoholic; not because she has to work every free minute she has in the hopes of affording college; and not because she has trust issues. All those things are true, but the reason she never thought she'd have a shot at romance is because she gets sucked into other people's dreams if she's in the same room as them when they're asleep. Keeping a secret like that can make anyone feel like an outsider, not to mention it makes intimacy a little difficult. But then Cabel comes along and changes everything.