Plot Structure in Haremlit
I'm new to the Haremlit genre, and am interested in trying to write a series, but I'm still not really confident I understand how plot is structured in this genre.
Recently I read and enjoyed the Save the Cat! Writes a Novel book on plot structure, but it doesn't really seem to apply well to the Haremlit stories I've read. A key idea in Save the Cat! is that good plots focus on a flawed hero who goes through a transformative struggle, but the Haremlit stories I've read so far (admittedly only a limited amount: books from about 4 series) don't seem to follow that model. Instead, the protagonists often seem like exceptional individuals that grow in power, ability, and/or accomplishment. They don't usually start out flawed, and if they do have a flaw it's usually an "external" flaw like they're poor or something. Instead of being about the fixing of an "internal" flaw, the plots read more like an account of the hero's upward path of overcoming greater and greater challenges.
What makes a great Haremlit plot? Are there any common "beats" that help make a plot more satisfying for this genre's audience?
Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated. Thanks!