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Romance Tropes: The Good, the Bad, and the Deliciously Predictable
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From grumpy sunshine to force proximity, the world of romance is filled with incredible patterns that we can't get enough of. Today, we’re talking about tropes.
In this episode, we're discussing:
- Understanding the difference between tropes and micro-tropes and how they work together to create compelling romance stories
- Exploring popular trope categories, including character tropes, relationship tropes, and plot tropes
- My top six favorite tropes, with detailed book recommendations for each
By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper appreciation for the role of tropes in the romance genre and a list of must-read recommendations to explore these beloved narrative patterns. Dive in and discover your new favorite trope-filled romance!
BOOKS/AUTHORS MENTIONED:
She’s Grumpy Roundup (Instagram)
Been About You by A.C. Taylor (Amazon)
Naked in Your Bed by Tuesday Harper (Amazon)
Just for the Cameras by Viano Oniomoh (Amazon)
Ep 9 with Margherita Scialla
Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao (Amazon)
Back to Me by Katie Duggan (Amazon)
Chaos by Jack Whitney (Amazon)
Ep 4 with Jack Whitney
The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann (Amazon)
Roaming Holiday by Marina Hill (Amazon)
Bossed by the Orc by Saam King (Amazon)
Dark City Omega by Elizabeth Stephens (Amazon)
Ep 8 with Elizabeth Stephens
Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne (Amazon)
Sweethand by N.G. Peltier (Amazon)
Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Amazon)
Finding My Bodyguard by A. Blossom (Amazon)
Let Me Free You by Alexandria House (Amazon)
Ep 10 with Alexandria House
Butterfly Effect by Ruby Rana (Amazon)
Ep 6 with Ruby Rana
Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb (Amazon)
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert (Amazon)
Running list of books mentioned (Doc)
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Romance Tropes (00:00:00)
2. Identity is Not a Trope (00:03:30)
3. Tropes vs. Micro Tropes (00:07:00)
4. Exploring Trope Categories (00:09:48)
5. Alesia’s Favorite Tropes (00:14:01)
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