The classic battle of good vs evil is one we all know well and one we all enjoy reading about. But what makes it so enjoyable that we keep coming back again and again to stories that include the trope?
Personally, I think why readers like good vs evil stories is because it’s a universal trope that is easily recognizable and translatable. No matter what culture you come from or no matter what language you speak, the good vs evil trope is one that everyone can connect to, and I believe this is part of the reason why it is so popular.
Additionally, almost everyone loves to root for a strong hero or heroine, or even an equally strong villain, which draws readers into the story as they pick sides and become emotionally invested in the characters and their development.
Other interesting trends within the good vs evil trope that are becoming more widespread are creating morally grey characters or redeeming the villain. These ideas add more depth and layers to the trope that actually make it even more intriguing because these trends keep readers guessing. These trends also blur the lines between heroes and villains, which make readers question the characters’ motivations.
All in all, I think why so many people like the good vs evil trope is because there are a lot of complexities and layers that can be explored, which keep readers interested and coming back for more as authors adapt and reinterpret the theme.
About the author:
Sara M Schaller is a young adult author and publishing professional. She lives in Colorado and works at her local library. Sara likes to write stories for all ages in the fantasy genre, and her writing usually contains elements of speculative fiction and features a large cast of characters. Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in English, Art History, and Religious Studies from the University of Denver, and a Master’s degree in Publishing from Pace University. You can visit her online at www.saramschaller.com.
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The Revelation of Three
(The Empyrean Trilogy, #2)
By Sara M Schaller
YA Fantasy, Paranormal
Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 387 Pages
August 3, 2021 by Designs by Seraphim
He thought he was prepared to go to war with the Devil, but what if Satan’s not his true enemy?
Ever since the Devil donned a powerful amulet that allows him to walk the Earth, he has grown weaker—and so has his authority. As a result, mutiny is rising in Hell, and the Devil must fight to remain the king of the underworld. Little does he know, there is much more at stake than his title.
After the death of the nun who raised him and his best friend, Jordan Conway cannot think of anything but finding Sophia and keeping her safe. Luckily, he has a team of archangels on his side, and with their help, the two lifelong friends are reunited. But Jordan didn’t expect the reunion to include another of Sister Helen’s charges—the boy he’d loved like a brother but who had pushed him away, Dane. The three orphans never thought their lives would amount to much, but finding their way back to each other is leading them to finding out who they truly are.
All paths converge when the fourteenth sphere, a celestial object with a power like no other, appears at the Met. The angels must keep it from falling into the wrong hands, and soon, the lines between good and evil blur as they find themselves fighting alongside Satan to prevent the unleashing of a dark and dangerous force hell-bent on taking them all down. But in this world, nothing is as it seems, and the mysterious sphere is possibly the least of their concerns…
Get ready for another adventure as the three friends, and the angels they now consider family, travel the globe in search of a way to save each other—and the world.
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The book sounds amazing, and I really like the cover.
sounds so good.