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You're right, Shades, I was venting while writing but I'm really ok with tropes done well (my favourite is the redemption arc). Also about the plot armor definition, I should add that it's not only the MC surviving everything that makes it bad, it's also when major decisions are based around it and there seem to be no consequences whatsoever: this highlights the plot armor ruining any immersion.

What did I say? At least there's someone caring about Elise's safety here. Oh, he got knocked out so everything's fine now. Proceed with the surgery! Sigh... Again, the author would get mad respect if the grenade exploded in her face and she gets a third resurrection. I hate plot armor with all my soul.