ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Romance novel

A romance novel is a book about people who are in love. They might be trying to fall in love, stay in love, or figure out if they're really in love. The story usually has a happy ending where the couple ends up together.

It's like playing with toy cars, where the car needs to go from one point to another safely. In a romance novel, the characters also have to overcome different obstacles or challenges but once done, they reach their happy ending.

Romance novels can be very exciting because they often have kissing, love letters, secret meetings, and romantic dinners. They might also have twists and turns, like other people trying to stop the couple from being together, or a big misunderstanding that causes problems.

So, basically, a romance novel helps us imagine what it's like to be in love and how exciting it can be to overcome difficulties with someone we care about.