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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
  • 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
  • Powerless Trilogy Spoiler-Free: Deadly Trials, Hidden Identities and a Forbidden Love Triangle
    Jul 10 2025

    Join us for a spoiler-free deep dive into the Powerless Trilogy by Lauren Roberts. In this episode, we'll give you a glimpse into the kingdom of Ilya and the world where power is everything. We introduce the characters that will steal your heart and discuss what drew us in to this fantasy series. Tune in to find out if the Powerless Trilogy is your next must-read.

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    17 mins
  • Part of You World Deep Dive: Small Town Charm & One Impossible Choice
    Jun 19 2025

    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, tension, heartbreaks, and healing that made this book an absolute stand out.

    We'll chat romance vs red flag, side characters and all the moments that hit us in the feels. If you've read Part of Your World and are ready to relive some of your favourite moments, we've got you.

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    46 mins

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