We all have favorite tropes. When it comes to writing them -- you want to explore what makes the trope special to you but there is also a drive to be unique and interesting as you do it.
World building, character development, elements of the novel, and the impact of writing in a bubble.
Writing a novel is a balancing act and how well you balance your plot, your characters, and your world building determine the quality of your novel. The ability to do this takes practice.