Subverting Tropes: Breaking Expectations in Genre Fiction

Let's explore how authors in genre fiction surprise us by doing things differently!

What Are Tropes?

Tropes are like story patterns or ideas we see a lot in books and movies. They can be fun, but sometimes they can get predictable.

Some authors like to change these patterns or give them a twist. It's like saying, "You thought this was going to happen, but surprise!"

They might have heroes who aren't the strongest or heroines who don't need saving. This makes the story more interesting.

Instead of the typical happy ending, sometimes they surprise us with a different kind of conclusion. It keeps us thinking!