Talk:Keefe and Sophie/@comment-33804292-20190708062851/@comment-107.77.210.66-20190708150839

Yes. Just yes. I agree with all of that (and I noticed you added in a little part of my own argument; that made me feel SO good).

Theres another thing you can add about seeing Keefe and Sophie's relationship grow: as an aspiring author, Ive learned that there is a difference between "show" and "tell." Telling is where the author gives you long (and typically boring) paragraphs that describe things. Showing is where the author gives you the setting, feelings, and scene by writing a scene instead of just a fee paragraphs.

With Fitzphie, Shannon mostly TELLS us about their relationship. This is in part due to Sophies crush on him. Fitz didnt know she liked him, so their interactions were mainly TOLD through Sophies thoughts about how handsome he is or whatever.

With Sokeefe, we are SHOWN Sophie and Keefes interactions. Sophie doesnt know about her crush on him, so there arent any awkward moments other than little hints that Keefe gives since he likes her.

Just being SHOWN a relationship should naturally make us feel more attached and involved with the couple. We've grown with them as their relationship gets stronger in every book, and that is what makes me like Sokeefe over Sophitz: because I havent seen Sophie and Fitzs relationship grow any stronger until Flashback, and thats only cause they confessed their crushes to each other. With Sokeefe, you can tell their relationship grows stronger each book, but with Sophitz, it stays the same. Its stagnant.

And stagnant relationships are bound to fail.