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
  • Funny Story Deep Dive: Ex-Fiances, Forced Roommates & Fresh Starts
    Jun 5 2025

    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 tropes, side characters, red flags and of course, the moments that mad us laugh and cry. If you've read Funny Story and need to debrief, we're your people.

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    53 mins
  • Pilot: Funny Story
    May 21 2025

    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 first impressions and ask the big question: is this one for the shelf or a DNF? Plus. we'll let you know who we think will love it... and who might not.

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    13 mins