Tropes and Tribulations

Join us as we enter the world of Artisans and Craftsmen and discuss A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan. In this episode we recap everything you need to know before reading book 2, A Forsaken Prophecy. This episode if filled with spoilers, as we highlight everything you need to know and our favourite moments.

On this episode we give you our spoiler free review of A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan. A historical dystopian fantasy book full of secrets and twists that will have you hooked.

On this episode of Tropes & Tribulations, we discuss all of our favourite moments from the final book of the Powerless Trilogy by Lauren Roberts. This episode is filled with spoilers, as we give our thoughts on the trials, romance, and what questions are left unanswered.

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...

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 f...

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 a...

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 th...

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 summ...

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?), highligh...