Tropes and Tribulations

Tropes and Tribulations

Two sisters. Too many books. Endless recommendations. Your next book obsession starts here. Welcome to Tropes & Tribulations, where sisters Holly and Grace dive into the books taking over your TBR. In spoiler-free episodes, we break down tropes, spice, and why you should (or shouldn’t) read it. Then, in deep dives, we analyse every twist, ship, and heartbreak. Plus, our "I'm Going to Convince You to Read..." episodes help you find your next book obsession. If you love romance, fantasy, and screaming over fictional characters, you’re in the right place!

Episodes

June 19, 2025 46 mins

In this episode of Tropes & Tribulations we're deep diving into Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez - where small-town charm meets big-city chaos, and romance means more than just attraction, it means choice.

We break down the swoony moments, the real-world complications and discuss why Alexis and Daniel's love story hit so hard. From grumpy-sunshine dynamics to found family, age gaps and a goat, we unpack all the tropes,...

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On this episode of Tropes & Tribulations we discuss Abby Jimenez's Part of Your World interconnected standalones. The series that made us laugh, cry and believe in second chances. In this spoiler-free episode, we talk about what makes these books so bingeable and why Abby's leading men might just ruin all others for you. Whether you've read them or are just curious, we'll help you decide if this trilogy deserves a spot on your ...

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In this episode of Tropes & Tribulations, we're unpacking Funny Story by Emily Henry - in full, glorious spoiler-filled detail. We break down all the banter, heartbreak, healing, and that delicious slow burn. From forced proximity to emotional growth and those quietly devastating moments, we're diving deep into Daphne's story, the romance that snuck up on her (and us), and the summer that changed everything.

We talk ...

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May 21, 2025 12 mins

Welcome to the very first episode of Tropes & Tribulations. In this spoiler-free pilot, Holly and Grace discuss Funny Story by Emily Henry - a romance full of roommate chaos, emotional baggage, and banter that bites. If you're looking for your next book to read, the spoiler-free episodes are perfect for you! We break down the back-of-the-book blurb (does it do the story justice?), highlight the key tropes, dish out our firs...

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