I read. A lot. More than is strictly necessary, to be honest.
And you know what I'm noticing? There's a scary new trend in describing the lead male character: The Adonis.
So here's what I have to say to authors:
Stop. Just, stop. Unless your story is based in Greek mythology, and Adonis is actually a character, stop comparing your characters to him. I don't care if you are writing a YA dystopia novel with a romance twist, or a full blown romance novel with all the interlocking parts. Stop it. There is a whole world of adjectives out there.
Put down the Doritos. Pull up the OED website. Use the thesaurus. There you go.
I understand that your lead male is definitely the most beautiful man to ever grace the Earth. No, really. Him and every other male lead. But it's cool, it's your story, do what you want. Except for call him an Adonis.
Greek God is tolerable, but barely. Why not make your male lead not necessarily the most attractive dude ever, but just plain old attractive? Or nothing special to the general populous, but the most breathtaking creature to his romantic counterpart?
There are SO MANY WORDS out there. Beautiful words that roll off the tongue (or the brain) like honey. So use them. They're getting lonely.
Adonis is starting to look a little haggard.
-Kayla (a writer)
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