Story Tropes

Under the umbrella of romance novels exists a list of tropes, from the fun enemies-to-lovers to exciting fake dating trope. These elements are essential to move the story forward, adding much-needed tension and intrigue as they move. However, just like good romance tropes exist, there are tropes that are utterly cringey. These tropes, ranging from accidental pregnancy to Stockholm syndrome, are problematic in more than one way. And it is uncomfortable to see many romance books adopting these tropes casually without a care in the world! Want to steer clear of these tropes while diving into the world of romance?…