Tropes: Book Podcast

🎙️ Episode Title: “Last Christmas & Love Triangles: Belly’s Big Decision” 🔁 The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 2 Recap In this episode, your favorite mom duo breaks down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 2 — and trust us, it’s drama central. From Belly’s emotional fallout with Jeremiah to the return of Conrad Christmas flashbacks, we’re unpacking every heartbreak, love tr...

It’s finally here! The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 has arrived, and your favorite moms are kicking off the season with a deep dive into Episode 1 — through our full-on Team Conrad lens. In this episode of the Tropes Book Podcast, we unpack every romantic moment, Jellyfish drama, and YA trope that has us swooning (and maybe yelling at the screen). Whether you're a longtime fan of the books or j...

We're back! After a whirlwind year of motherhood, life changes, and—of course—lots of reading, we're recapping everything in this special episode of the.newly rebranded Tropes Podcast. Tune in as we catch up on our biggest life moments from the past year, share our 2024 reading recap, and highlight our favorite five-star books from the first half of 2025. Whether you're a busy mom looking for your...

Amber and Danielle LIVE LAUGH LOVE Play Along by Liz Tomforde. Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.    August Book Club Pick: Weddings, Revenge, & Fake Dating by Rebel Warren on Kindle Unlimited

For the month of June, Amber and Danielle read CW Farnsworth's: Come Break My Heart Again! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 5 Stars Amber's Rating: 5 Stars   July Book: Play Along by: Liz Tomforde

For the month of April, Amber and Danielle read the newest Lyla Sage book: Swift and Saddled! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 5 Stars Amber's Rating: 4 Stars   July Book: Play Along by: Liz Tomforde

For the month of March, Amber and Danielle swapped one of their favorite books and today are sharing their thoughts on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 5 Stars Amber's Rating: 5 Stars   April Book: Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

For the month of March, Amber and Danielle swapped one of their favorite books and today  are sharing their thoughts on Cursed Beasts by the lovely Mandy Muse! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 4.5 Stars Amber's Rating: 5 Stars   April Book: Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their March reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, New Releases and so much more.  Danielle's Books Mentioned: Empire of Storms + Tower of Dawn by: Sarah J. Maas Swift and Saddled by: Lyla Sage A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by: Tia Williams This Could Be Us by: Kennedy Ryan   Amber's Books Mentioned: •Crossed Checked by Madi Danielle (ARC)...

Amber and Danielle are sharing their thoughts on A Love Letter to Whiskey. It gets chaotic. This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 3 Stars Amber's Rating: 4 Stars   March Books: Fourth Wing by: Rebecca Yarros and Cursed Beasts by: Mandy Muse

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their February reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, New Releases and so much more.  Danielle's Books Mentioned: Magnolia Parks Into the Dark by: Jessa Hastings Throne of Glass Series by: Sarah J. Maas Bride by: Ali Hazelwood A Winter in New York by: Josie Silver   Amber's Books Mentioned: Amber’s Books Mentioned: • First Lie Wins: Ashle...

Amber and Danielle are switching it up with Pucking Around by Emily Rath instead of Ricochet by Krista and Becca Ritchie (2nd book in the Addicted/Calloway Sisters series). This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book. We review this why choose hockey romance.  Danielle's Rating: 3 Stars Amber's Rating: 4 Stars   February Book: A Love Letter to Whiskey by:...

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their January reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, and so much more.  Danielle's Books Mentioned: Forget Me Not by: Julie Soto Throne of Glass Series by: Sarah J. Maas The Nightingale by: Kristin Hannah The Improbable Meet Cute Series on Amazon Original (KU)   Amber's November Books Mentioned: Her Beasts by: Mandy Muse (ARC) Enchanted V...

Amber and Danielle are closing up the Christmas season with their recap of Big Nick Energy by the queen of Christmas romcoms: Morgan Elizabeth! Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.    January Book Club Pick: Ricochet by Krista and Becca Ritchie (2nd book in the Addicted/Calloway Sisters series)

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their 2023 Year in Reading with their favorite reads, goals for 2024, and most anticipated reads. Amber's Top 2023 Reads: •Cursed Beasts/Tortured Beasts by Mandy Muse •American King by Sierra Simone •The Right Move by Liz Tomforde •The Things We Leave Unfinsihed by Rebecca Yarros •The Sinner by Shantel Tessier •Should Have Killed Me by Casey Kuchler   Honorable...

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their November/December reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, and so much more. The girls catch up on how their holiday break went and what to expect in new episodes! Danielle's Books Mentioned: Iron Flame by: Rebecca Yarros Powerless by: Lauren Roberts Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by: Jessa Hastings Ruthless Vows by: Rebecca Ross Onc...

Amber and Danielle are obsessed with Caught Up and Kai and Miller. Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.    November Book Club Pick: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their October reading with their favorite reads, Kindle Challenge Update, ARCs update for the month, and so much more. Hear about Danielle's book slump struggle and how she got out of it.  Danielle's Books Mentioned: Caught Up by: Liz Tomforde (Full Recap coming 11/21) Dead Romantics by: Ashley Poston Wildfire by: Hannah Grace   Amber's Favorite Books Mentioned...

Amber and Danielle are back after a month long break! We're catching up on ALL THE THINGS from the Eras Tour Movie, 1989 TV, Iron Flame Midnight Release, the kids meeting at Eloise's birthday (and Danielle's near death experience before the birthday), Taylor and Travis, and so much more!    Follow us on Instagram: @tropesandtantrums Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Amber and Danielle go positively feral for In The Likely Event by: Rebecca Yarros. Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.    October Book Club Pick: Caught Up by: Liz Tomforde

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their September reading with their favorite reads, Kindle Challenge Update, ARCs update for the month, and so much more. Hear Danielle's hot ACOTAR takes and the two books that Amber DNF'ed.    Danielle's Favorite Books Mentioned: In the Likely Event by: Rebecca Yarros (Full Recap coming 10/10) The Seven Year Slip by: Ashley Poston Out on a Limb by: Hannah Bona...