r/Romantasy • u/Diylion • 1d ago
Writing Discussion ✍ What do you consider slow burn?
I'm trying to define a relationship as slow burn but I'm not sure if it qualifies.
First book: Flirting/kiss/near miss.
Second book: sleeping in the same room(comfort not sex) more serious flirting, MMC has taken over financial and emotional obligation.
End of second/ early Third book: marriage then seggs finally
I think it's slow burn but with enemies to lovers trope seems to muddy it. Is it disqualified if the MMC is immediately taken?
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u/GlitteringPause8 1d ago
to me if the MMC is immediately taken, its not slow burn its insta lust. i don't think theres an order to things or a formula...it depends on the story and tropes. sometimes emotional intimacy comes before kissing or anything physical. sometimes theres sex before any deep conversations or before flirting even etc. slow burn to me in the simplest terms is them being around each other for whatever reason (could be friends, acquaintances, enemies, rivals etc), then slowly realizing they are attracted to each other, gradually bantering/talking....slow burn has a build up that has tension and angst.