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Tropes and Tribulations

Tropes and Tribulations

By: Holly Powell Grace Powell
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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!Holly Powell, Grace Powell Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Reckless Deep Dive: Rescues, Romance and Reluctant roles
    Aug 21 2025

    In this episode we plunge back in to the world of Ilya and discuss Reckless, Book 2 in the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. We discuss the tropes, our favourite moments and the parts that hooked us in. Spoilers ahead.

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    44 mins
  • Powerless Deep Dive: Trials, Secrets and Forbidden Romance
    Aug 7 2025

    In this episode of Tropes & Tribulations, we're deep diving into Powerless by Lauren Roberts. The first instalment of the Powerless Trilogy that had us gasping, swooning and on the edge of our seats.

    We discuss the palace politics, the forbidden romance brewing and all the tropes that hooked us into this series. Expct commentary on knife-to-throat tension, courtly betrayal, a chaotic love triangle and the oh-so-satisfying slow burn. We will be unpacking some of our favourite moments from the book, spoilers ahead, you've been warned.

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    55 mins
  • Yours Truly Deep Dive: Love Letters, Fake Dating and Miscommunication
    Jul 17 2025

    This week on Tropes & Tribulations, we're diving deep into Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez. This book is a swoony, slow-burn rom-com that starts with a letter that unravels into something much bigger (and more beautiful) than either Brianna or Jacob could've anticipated.

    We unpack everything from workplace romance and fake dating chaos to our favourite moments and quotes from the book. If you've finished the book and are ready to scream, cry and overanalyse every page with us, hit play.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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