Connecting with the characters is a crucial element for me when reading, and it’s the characters that usually make or break the story for me. I want characters that are authentic and that I can relate to. They don’t have to be like me or even share the same experiences, but there has to be something about them that makes me empathise with who they are or where they are at. I want to feel their emotions, good or bad, and be invested in their journey throughout the book.
Maybe it’s my personality, the fact I was a tomboy, or …
