• A Forbidden Alchemy Deep Dive: Recap all the twists, betrayals and romance
    May 22 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • A Forbidden Alchemy Spoiler Free: Secrets, Rebellion and Rave Reviews
    May 7 2026

    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.

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    20 mins
  • Fearless Deep Dive: More Trials, More Romance and More Questions
    Apr 23 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Reckless Deep Dive: Rescues, Romance and Reluctant roles
    Aug 21 2025

    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.

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    44 mins
  • Powerless Deep Dive: Trials, Secrets and Forbidden Romance
    Aug 7 2025

    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.

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    55 mins
  • Yours Truly Deep Dive: Love Letters, Fake Dating and Miscommunication
    Jul 17 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Powerless Trilogy Spoiler-Free: Deadly Trials, Hidden Identities and a Forbidden Love Triangle
    Jul 10 2025

    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.

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    17 mins
  • Part of You World Deep Dive: Small Town Charm & One Impossible Choice
    Jun 19 2025

    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.

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    46 mins