Discussing the Most Hated Literary Tropes

In this episode of The Plot With A Twist, hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into popular and annoying book tropes. They discuss why some tropes like miscommunication, pregnancy, instant love, and more frustrate readers. The episode explores personal views on hated tropes, such as strong female characters needing rescue and secret pregnancies, and highlights examples from popular books. The hosts also give their top book recommendations for books where these tropes are done well. They also invite listeners to share their thoughts on social media and challenge them to suggest books that might change their minds about these disliked tropes.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:16 Annoying Tropes in Books

01:41 Tropes We Love to Hate

06:12 Miscommunication and Other Frustrations

17:18 Why Authors Use These Tropes

29:53 Exceptions to the Rule

31:07 Pregnancy Tropes in Romance Novels

34:08 Secret Baby Trope: Love or Hate?

36:34 Miscommunication Trope: A Love-Hate Relationship

39:33 Debating Fierce Obsession and Miscommunication

44:31 Love Triangles in Popular Books

48:47 Tropes We Love to Hate

55:10 Cocktail Time: Jagermeister Mule