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Over 400 book trope list across romance, mystery and fantasy to help you find the right book for your mood!

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Book setting

The book setting in a romance book is crucial. It sets the mood, whether itโ€™s a cozy small town or a bustling city. It also shapes the challenges the characters face, like balancing love and ambition in a high-stakes corporate world.

Characters are influenced by their surroundings, which reveal their backgrounds and drive their choices. The setting also drives the plot.

Book tropes and themes are enhanced by the setting. It provides an escape for readers, immersing them in different worlds. It also adds authenticity by reflecting cultural and social dynamics, enriching the romance and making it more engaging and real.

Romance Book tropes!

Book tropes can be the perfect thing to help you find your next favorite read. But if you don’t know something is a trope, you don’t know to search for it.

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Coming at you with more than a decadeโ€™s worth of bookish banter, weโ€™re here to help you find your next favorite read!

Whether youโ€™re new to reading romance or have been a fan of the genre for years, we will help you discover new books, under-appreciated authors and try sub-genres that you may have never thought to give a chance.

Over 400 Tropes!

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  • Book tropes across romance, thrillers and fantasy
  • Common character types and settings
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