Tropes: Book Podcast

🎙️ Episode Title: “Last Christmas & Love Triangles: Belly’s Big Decision” 🔁 The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 2 Recap In this episode, your favorite mom duo breaks down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 2 — and trust us, it’s drama central. From Belly’s emotional fallout with Jeremiah to the return of Conrad Christmas flashbacks, we’re unpacking every heartbreak, love triangle twist, and THAT surprise proposal 💍. We dive into: ✨ Jeremiah’s shocking confession and emotional proposal 🎄 Conrad and Belly’s bittersweet Christmas memories 🚑 Steven’s car accident and Taylor’s heartache 💔 The tangled teen romance that’s keeping us up at night Whether you’re #TeamConrad, #TeamJeremiah, or just here for the emotional chaos, we’ve got you covered with real mom takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartfelt insights. 📺 Binge-watching with us? Subscribe for weekly Summer I Turned Pretty recaps, character deep-dives, and relatable parenting sidebars. 🔎 Keywords: The Summer I Turned Pretty recap, Season 3 Episode 2, Belly and Jeremiah, Conrad Fisher, teen drama podcast, moms recap Prime Video shows, TSITP proposal episode

It’s finally here! The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 has arrived, and your favorite moms are kicking off the season with a deep dive into Episode 1 — through our full-on Team Conrad lens. In this episode of the Tropes Book Podcast, we unpack every romantic moment, Jellyfish drama, and YA trope that has us swooning (and maybe yelling at the screen). Whether you're a longtime fan of the books or just obsessed with the show, this spoiler-filled breakdown is for anyone who ships Belly and Conrad — unapologetically. 🎧 In this episode: Our reactions to The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 1 Why we’re still (and always) Team Conrad Why Jeremiah is the epitome of Manchild What we hope to see this season Grab your headphones, grab your Sour Patch Kids, and let’s talk TSITP like only bookish moms can. Keywords: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 recap, TSITP podcast, Team Conrad, Belly and Conrad, Jenny Han show recap, YA romance tropes, moms who love books, book to screen adaptation, TSITP Season 3 Episode 1 review, bookish podcast

We're back! After a whirlwind year of motherhood, life changes, and—of course—lots of reading, we're recapping everything in this special episode of the.newly rebranded Tropes Podcast. Tune in as we catch up on our biggest life moments from the past year, share our 2024 reading recap, and highlight our favorite five-star books from the first half of 2025. Whether you're a busy mom looking for your next great read, or just here for honest book chat and real-life updates, this one’s for you. From laugh-out-loud rom-coms to heart-wrenching literary fiction, we’ve got book recommendations that will keep your TBR stacked. 🎧 In this episode: Major life updates from the past year Our reads of 2024 Five-star books we've loved so far in 2025 What we’re excited to read next Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help other book-loving moms find the pod! @tropesbookpodcast on instagram Keywords: moms book podcast, 2024 book recap, 2025 five-star books, book podcast for moms, best books of the year, reading recommendations, TBR, book chat, life update, mom life and reading

Amber and Danielle LIVE LAUGH LOVE Play Along by Liz Tomforde. Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.    August Book Club Pick: Weddings, Revenge, & Fake Dating by Rebel Warren on Kindle Unlimited

For the month of June, Amber and Danielle read CW Farnsworth's: Come Break My Heart Again! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 5 Stars Amber's Rating: 5 Stars   July Book: Play Along by: Liz Tomforde

For the month of April, Amber and Danielle read the newest Lyla Sage book: Swift and Saddled! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 5 Stars Amber's Rating: 4 Stars   July Book: Play Along by: Liz Tomforde

For the month of March, Amber and Danielle swapped one of their favorite books and today are sharing their thoughts on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 5 Stars Amber's Rating: 5 Stars   April Book: Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

For the month of March, Amber and Danielle swapped one of their favorite books and today  are sharing their thoughts on Cursed Beasts by the lovely Mandy Muse! This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 4.5 Stars Amber's Rating: 5 Stars   April Book: Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their March reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, New Releases and so much more.  Danielle's Books Mentioned: Empire of Storms + Tower of Dawn by: Sarah J. Maas Swift and Saddled by: Lyla Sage A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by: Tia Williams This Could Be Us by: Kennedy Ryan   Amber's Books Mentioned: •Crossed Checked by Madi Danielle (ARC) •A Journey Spared by Alexandra Grace (ARC) •Reign of Wrath by Eva Ashwood  •Double Play by AK Landow (ARC) •Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros •Reckless by Elsie Silver •Our by Mandy Muse (ARC) •Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy    Follow us on Instagram: @tropesandtantrums Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tropes-and-tantrums-book-podcast/id1698907896?app=podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KR2RLjOjQ6uXyXTnga5Fn?si=a109055a1fe64174

Amber and Danielle are sharing their thoughts on A Love Letter to Whiskey. It gets chaotic. This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book.  Danielle's Rating: 3 Stars Amber's Rating: 4 Stars   March Books: Fourth Wing by: Rebecca Yarros and Cursed Beasts by: Mandy Muse

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their February reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, New Releases and so much more.  Danielle's Books Mentioned: Magnolia Parks Into the Dark by: Jessa Hastings Throne of Glass Series by: Sarah J. Maas Bride by: Ali Hazelwood A Winter in New York by: Josie Silver   Amber's Books Mentioned: Amber’s Books Mentioned: • First Lie Wins: Ashley Elston  • Until I Get You: Claire Conteras • A Love Letter to Whiskey (next week’s episode): Kandi Steiner • Pucking Around (last week’s episode): Emily Rath • Thorns of Malice (Wilted Kingdom #2): Maggie Cole • Tag (NOLA Rebels MC #5): Mackenzy Fox • Chasing Redemption: BA Chayut (GIVEAWAY COMING SOON!)   March New Releases: The Ick Factor: Morgan Elizabeth (Now Available) Swift and Saddled: Lyla Sage (Now Available) This Could Be Us: Kennedy Ryan (Now Available) Cross Checked by: Madi Danielle (Now Available) Happily Never After: Lynn Painter (March 12th) Out with the Tide: Julie Olivia (March 28th) Double Play: AK Landow (March 21st) Expiration Dates: Rebecca Searle (March 19th) Ours: Mandy Muse (March 29th)     Follow us on Instagram: @tropesandtantrums Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tropes-and-tantrums-book-podcast/id1698907896?app=podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KR2RLjOjQ6uXyXTnga5Fn?si=a109055a1fe64174

Amber and Danielle are switching it up with Pucking Around by Emily Rath instead of Ricochet by Krista and Becca Ritchie (2nd book in the Addicted/Calloway Sisters series). This is not kid-friendly, not car friendly etc episode due to the content of this book. We review this why choose hockey romance.  Danielle's Rating: 3 Stars Amber's Rating: 4 Stars   February Book: A Love Letter to Whiskey by: Kandi Steiner

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their January reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, and so much more.  Danielle's Books Mentioned: Forget Me Not by: Julie Soto Throne of Glass Series by: Sarah J. Maas The Nightingale by: Kristin Hannah The Improbable Meet Cute Series on Amazon Original (KU)   Amber's November Books Mentioned: Her Beasts by: Mandy Muse (ARC) Enchanted Ventures by: AK Landow (ARC) Sticks and Stones by: S. Massery & SJ. Sylvis Lies Like Rubies by: Poppy Jacobson (ARC) A Love Like Venom by: Analee Giancoala (ARC) Seeds of Malice by: Maggie Cole (ARC)   Follow us on Instagram: @tropesandtantrums Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tropes-and-tantrums-book-podcast/id1698907896?app=podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KR2RLjOjQ6uXyXTnga5Fn?si=a109055a1fe64174

Amber and Danielle are closing up the Christmas season with their recap of Big Nick Energy by the queen of Christmas romcoms: Morgan Elizabeth! Spoilers abound and maybe don't listen to this with your kids around.    January Book Club Pick: Ricochet by Krista and Becca Ritchie (2nd book in the Addicted/Calloway Sisters series)

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their 2023 Year in Reading with their favorite reads, goals for 2024, and most anticipated reads. Amber's Top 2023 Reads: •Cursed Beasts/Tortured Beasts by Mandy Muse •American King by Sierra Simone •The Right Move by Liz Tomforde •The Things We Leave Unfinsihed by Rebecca Yarros •The Sinner by Shantel Tessier •Should Have Killed Me by Casey Kuchler   Honorable Mention:  •Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood 2023 Goal: 111 books I read 129 books •Completed Series: 10 Series  2024 Goal: 130 books and to be more intentional with my books 2024 Anticipated Reads: •Where’s Molly by HD Carlton (February 16th) •Her Beasts by Mandy Muse (January 12th) •The Housemaid is Watching by Frieda McFadden (June 11th) •Double Play (April 18th)   Danielle's Top 2023 Reads  + Fourth Wing (Iron Flame) by: Rebecca Yarros + Magnolia Parks Series by: Jessa Hastings + The Right Move by: Liz Tomforde + Happy Place by: Emily Henry + Divine Rivals by: Rebecca Ross Honorable Mention: + The Seven Year Slip by: Ashley Poston + Before I Let Go by: Kennedy Ryan   2023 Goal: 50 (I read 86 books) 2024 Goal: 100 2024 Most Anticipated Reads: + Throne of Glass series + Empyrean #3 (TBD) + Funny Story by: Emily Henry + Swift and Saddled by: Lyla Sage + Just for The Summer by: Abby Jimenez  + This Could be Us by: Kennedy Ryan   Follow us on Instagram: @tropesandtantrums Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tropes-and-tantrums-book-podcast/id1698907896?app=podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KR2RLjOjQ6uXyXTnga5Fn?si=a109055a1fe64174

Amber and Danielle are breaking down their November/December reading with their favorite reads, ARCs update for the month, and so much more. The girls catch up on how their holiday break went and what to expect in new episodes! Danielle's Books Mentioned: Iron Flame by: Rebecca Yarros Powerless by: Lauren Roberts Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by: Jessa Hastings Ruthless Vows by: Rebecca Ross Once Upon a Broken Heart Series by: Stephanie Garber Winter Street Series by: Elin Hilderbrand   Amber's November Books Mentioned: Jasper Vale by Devney Perry Rogue Villain by Pamela O’Rourke (ARC) Daffodils in Winter by Lola Miles (ARC) Fortress of the King by Dakotah and Mackenzy Fox (ARC) Fortress of the Queen by Dakotah and Mackenzy Fox (ARC) Arrived by Ashley Jacobs and SS Rich Reserved by Ashley Jacobs and SS Rich Amber's December Books Mentioned: Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth Thieves of Honor by Katie King and Jessa Wilder The Hero she Needs by Anna Hacket (ARC) Should Have Killed Me by Casey Kuchler (ARC) Vicious Heir by Victoria Ellis (ARC) Admittedly for Me by Jenna Lockwood (ARC) Too Far by Abby Millsaps (ARC)     Follow us on Instagram: @tropesandtantrums Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tropes-and-tantrums-book-podcast/id1698907896?app=podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KR2RLjOjQ6uXyXTnga5Fn?si=a109055a1fe64174