In this episode we plunge back in to the world of Ilya and discuss Reckless, Book 2 in the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. We discuss the tropes, our favourite moments and the parts that hooked us in. Spoilers ahead.

In this episode of Tropes & Tribulations, we're deep diving into Powerless by Lauren Roberts. The first instalment of the Powerless Trilogy that had us gasping, swooning and on the edge of our seats.

We discuss the palace politics, the forbidden romance brewing and all the tropes that hooked us into this series. Expct commentary on knife-to-throat tension, courtly betrayal, a chaotic love triangle and the oh-so-satisfying slow burn. We will be unpacking some of our favourite moments from the book, spoilers ahead, you've been warned.

This week on Tropes & Tribulations, we're diving deep into Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez. This book is a swoony, slow-burn rom-com that starts with a letter that unravels into something much bigger (and more beautiful) than either Brianna or Jacob could've anticipated.

We unpack everything from workplace romance and fake dating chaos to our favourite moments and quotes from the book. If you've finished the book and are ready to scream, cry and overanalyse every page with us, hit play.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.