Ten Favorite Fictional Couples

Mulder and Scully from the X-Files

Ron and Hermione from Harry Potter

Jim and Pam from The Office

Lorelei and Luke from Gilmore Girls

Lito and Hernando from Sense8

Ely and Bruce from Noami and Ely’s No Kiss List

Juliette and Warner from Shatter Me

Sarah and David from Married with Zombies 

Eleanor and Park from Eleanor and Park

Henry and Pike from Big Eden

Book Boyfriends TAG

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• Most romantic boyfriend

Isis: Mr. Darcy from Pride & Prejudice. He is just so fricken lovely and romantic and swoon-worthy.

        

Nicole: Mr. Darcy from Pride & Prejudice.

• Dark and moody bad boy with a good side

Isis: Warner from Shatter Me. I mean, come on, he’s the best choice for this category. He’s my love.

Nicole: Aristotle Mendoza from Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.

• Paranormal boyfriend

Isis: Victor Vale from Vicious. He is super evil, has superpowers, and I love him.

Nicole: Victor Vale from Vicious

• Boyfriend you want to tame

Isis: Prince Robot IV from Saga. I love my robot. I would tame him so he wouldn’t ever put himself in risky situations and get hurt again.

Nicole: Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter.

• Boy you friend zoned

Isis: Edward Cullen from Twilight. Sorry, Edward, but it would have never worked out between us. You’re creepy. I get that now.

Nicole: Fanboy from Fanboy and Goth Girl.

• Your soul mate

Isis: Dante Quintana from Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Dante and I would make pretty epic soul mates. We could learn about the sky from birds and murder our shoes together.

Nicole: Zach from Last Night I Sang to the Monster.

• Boyfriend you want to elope with

Isis: Dan Torrance from Doctor Sleep. I know he’s like forty and a recovering alcoholic, but I would settle down with Danny. No doubt about it.

Nicole: North from It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown.

• Boyfriend you’d venture anywhere with

Isis: Sirius Black from Harry Potter. As a human or as a dog, Sirius would be the best companion on the road. I’d go anywhere with him.

Nicole: Percy Jackson from the Percy Jackson series.

• Boyfriend you’d want to be stranded on a desert island with

Isis: Turri from The Blind Contessa’s New Machine. As an inventor, Turri would surely find a way to get us out of the island, or just to entertain me. I wouldn’t mind being stuck there with him.

Nicole: Harry Potter from the Harry Potter series.

• Most badass boyfriend

Isis: Raffe from Angelfall. I think the fact that he’s an angel everyone fears speaks for itself, but my Raffe is so amazing.

Nicole: Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games.

A List of Our Favorite Female Protagonists

• Eleanor Douglas (Eleanor & Park): One of the most memorable, beloved female characters of mine is Eleanor. I adored her from the start. This girl was sassy. She was unique. She had struggles but she didn’t whine. She survived. She was lovely and inspirational.

• Penryn Young (Angelfall): Wow this girl is so cool she puts angels to shame. I cannot state how badass she is. She’s strong and feisty and brave. She’s completely independent and intelligent. She’s determined. She has direction. She’s what every young girl should look up to. This girl should be a superhero.

• Mia Hall (If I Stay): I think my favorite thing about Mia is her passion for music. I thought I loved music, but Mia makes my love for music seem microscopic. She’s so loving and she’s sweet. She’s a great friend too. I felt so much for Mia. I always understood her.

• Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice): This woman surprised me in the best ways. She stood up for herself. She was so bright and confident. She considered everyone her equal, no matter the gender or society status. She was so amazing that I didn’t know if I liked her or Mr. Darcy more.

• Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games Series): It took me a while to really love this girl, but when I did, it was the kind of irreversible love. I obviously admired her. But her hard shell exterior–and often, interior–really didn’t impress me. I get it. She was in a tough situation. But I wanted more feeling from her. And when I got it, it killed me. I love her so much.

• Scout Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird): An innocent child experiencing not-so-innocent events. It’s hard not to like this little girl.

• Cather Avery (Fangirl): Socially anxious people are usually hard to read, but only because their anxiousness spreads to the reader. Cath, as she likes to be called, is very passionate about Simon Snow and fanfiction. She loves her family, and often has to be the pillar of strength.

• Regan (Luna): She is a typical sixteen year old, awkward and self conscious and moody. She resents her parents, and loves her sister.

• Eileen Tumulty (We Are Not Ourselves): From a poor immigrant family, all she wants is to make it big. She pushes herself and her family around her even when it isn’t exactly what she or they wants. She is a very strong woman, a little distant and cold, but she loves her family and wants the best for them.

A List of Our Favorite Male Protagonists

• Zane Garrett (Cut and Run Series): I love Zane because he is badass. He has a dark past and addictions, and he does his best to move past all of that every day. He’s a good man and an even better FBI agent. He’s a character I’ll never forget.

• Colin Singleton (Abundance of Katherines): Who doesn’t love a smart guy? Colin is not only intelligent, he’s also witty and kind and good with anagrams. He knows random facts about everything. He’s the best.

• Danny Torrance (The Shining/Doctor Sleep): I loved him as a little brave, courageous boy in The Shining as much as I loved him as a badass adult in Doctor Sleep. Like wine, he only keeps gets better with age. I love Danny so much and I just want the best for him.

• Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones Series): I owe Tyrion so much. He made my fears go away. He made me laugh and smile. He made me feel superior when I felt inferior. I loved his love for books. I loved his wits. He’s someone worth looking up to (no pun intended).

• Aaron Warner (Shatter Me Series): The villain-turned-heroes are my favorite. Warner is never actually a bad guy, though. Appearances can be misleading. And Warner can look vicious, but really he’s just a messed up man. I love Warner. I want him to call me “love” like he does Juliet so he can sound like a British man.

• Prince Robot IV (Saga): I never thought I’d love an evil robot without a head so much, but I do. Without regrets. I would marry this man in a heartbeat. He’s well spoken and he dresses so nicely and he is always so confident. I adore him. I would bear his robot children. Somehow. On second thought, that sounds painful.

• Harry Potter (Harry Potter Series): Brave and a heart full of gold, Harry is hard to hate even though people try really hard to. He is smart and athletic and so very sassy.

• Aristotle Mendoza (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe): This boy is so lovely. He is sensitive, and full of love. He is loyal, and dedicated. He doesn’t think he is good with words, but he is perfect with them.

• Adam Wilde (Where She Went): He is the sweetest boyfriend. He is talented, but that doesn’t go to his head. Very passionate and considerate. A little jaded, sure, but really who isn’t?

• August Pullman (Wonder):  He is inspiring and brave. He has a facial disfigurement, but that doesn’t stop him. He is full of positivity and friendliness.

• Brian Robeson (Hatchet): He is young, but very smart. Probably smarter than me. He matures a lot through the pages which is always wonderful to see.

• Zach Gonzalez (Last Night I Sang to the Monster): He is very messed up, but it’s understandable. He is sensitive, and smart and lovable.

• Thomas Mayhew (Tandem): He is a royal agent who does bad things because of following orders. But he isn’t bad. He is good, and it shows even when he does bad things.

Character Spotlight #1

Name: Dante Quintana

Book: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

Get to Know Him: Dante is a Mexican-American teenage boy. He’s also a gifted artist. He likes to draw and to paint. He’s a big reader, and he’s really into poetry. Dante is confident, bright, and very honest. He’s a reliable friend, and a good son to his loving parents. He’s brave. But most importantly, Dante is comfortable in his own skin.

Why I Love Him: Where to start? Dante Quintana is not only my all-time favorite character, he’s my everything. Dante is perfection, especially because he isn’t perfect. But he’s so easy to love. He’s sunshine after a rainy day. Dante is the type of guy who will be kind to you on your worst day, he’s the kind of guy to make you smile when you’re down. Dante is beautiful, inside and out.

Favorite Quote: “Birds exist to teach us things about the sky.”

-Isis