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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
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  • Pilot: Funny Story

    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
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