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 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.

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.