Ladies of the Internet, the handsome devil pictured below is Adam Levine. No, he's obviously not from a book as my confession implies. But he IS from a band, so he's got that going for him. Also, his face. And swagger. And tattoos (even though I'm not normally a tattoo lady). And his voice. Sorry, I'll rein it in. Let's continue.
Why am I starting this post about boy book crush requirements off with a photo of Adam? Oh, you know, ONLY BECAUSE I SAW MAROON 5 IN CONCERT LAST NIGHT. Yes, last night. Are there other people in Maroon 5? I don't know. I only have eyes for Adam. Obviously, my brain is still recovering from the swoon and I want to talk about boys.
In addition to that, I mentioned in my review of Unravel Me that I picture book Adam as Adam Levine only because they share the same first name and duh who doesn't want to picture this hottie while you're reading? See, this lady is always right. And Adam Levine will forever be mine fine.
Okay, okay. I'll actually get to the point. Next week's Top Ten Tuesday list is about the top ten characters I'd crush on if I was a fictional character. As I began narrowing down my list, I realized that I have a few "types" when it comes to my book boy crushes. Sooo... I thought it'd be fun to have a little discussion on what typically makes you swoon over a book boy!
Here are the three "book boy crush" types I'm most likely to swoon over:
1. The Man Who Has Always Loved You: Loyal and Patient
I'm a complete and total sucker for the guy that's loved a girl for years and just waits for her to finally realize he's been there for her all along. Would it be slightly creepy and potentially annoying in real life? Maybe, but this is book world. In book world, this man makes me swoon hard. He's loyal and patient, just waiting for you to come to your senses. He's not off screwing around until you do. No, he's too busy working hard and making himself more amazing. And possibly pining over you.
Book Boy Crush Examples: Gilbert Blythe, Frederick Wentworth and Peeta Mellark
2. The Man of Few Words: Strong, Steady and Quiet
Oh, the strong and silent type. Some girls want the life of the party, but I fall for the steady guy you can always count on. He might be quiet, but he says what he means and will always be straight with you. He personifies the saying "still waters run deep." Because when he does speak, it's coming from his heart. He can say more in ten words than some men say in whole conversations.
Book Boy Crush Examples: Fitzwilliam Darcy, Sean Kendrick and Dimitri Belikov
3. The Man Who Makes You Laugh: Playful and Teasing
This one might seem like it's the opposite of book crush type #2, and sometimes it is but not always. I don't fall for the guys who are constantly goofing off, being loud or acting silly. But I DO swoon for the fellas who are a little playful and know how to tease you. You know, the guys that are quick to laugh, even if they aren't the ones cracking jokes. The ones that keep their book girl counterparts on their toes. They are also usually smart, which is a huge bonus!
Book Boy Crush Examples: Roar, Adrian Ishakov and Gilbert Blythe (yes, again)
Now I want to know - do you have book boy crush types?
Are there any similarities between the boys you soon over in books?
