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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
  • 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
  • Part of Your World Series Spoiler-Free: Sizzling Banter, Soulful Love & Second Chances
    Jun 12 2025

    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 TBR.

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    16 mins
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