I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a “trope” or just totally misinformed writing, but it’s how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it’s not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "
The unpopular but amazingly beautiful girl with almost no flaws or very unrelatable flaws and an “unique” personality, aka being nice, intelligent, and not like the other girls. I know, it is wish-fullfilment, but I whenever such a character appears, I roll my eyes, and I always have been lol
I would rather have a beautiful girl who struggles with their family life or only defines herself over how she looks. Or a normal person who happens to be very beautiful.