Hot Takes on Tropes, Vol. 2

from The Troped Podcast · host Tara and Kyra

We're back with Trope Hot Takes Vol. 2, debating the romance tropes readers love, hate, and can’t agree on. From billionaire romance and holiday vs. summer romances to forbidden romance, the one-bed trope, “who did this to you,” and “touch her and die,” Tara and Kyra unpack what makes these popular romance book tropes so irresistible and when they cross the line.00:43 Billionaire Romance Debate03:28 Can Money Ruin You05:35 Holiday vs Summer Romance08:19 Who Did This To You11:07 Ex's Sibling Forbidden Love11:46 Forbidden Feels Too Real12:17 Dating Your Ex's Family12:47 When Is It Acceptable13:30 Taboo In Books Vs Life14:19 Sequel Hype And Recs14:39 One Bed Trope Rules17:15 McDonalds Drive Thru18:59 Touch Her And Die20:09 Possessiveness Needs Therapy

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