The 80% Break-up

I’m currently reading through a pile of award-winning romances and analysing the values on display in each one. Why? ‘Cause! (Introduction, Progress, Reviews Batch #1, Reviews Batch #2, Reviews Batch #3, Reviews Batch #4, Reviews Batch #5).

The 80% break-up is a familiar trope to romance readers - or anyone that’s ever watched a rom-com. The bulk of the story is, of course, Harry meeting Sally. They meet. They cute. They face challenges. They cute further. They cuddle. They commit! And, just whe...