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It’s always fun to watch something you’ve always thought a lot about become a part of the collective mindset. I love reading certain types of stories and storylines, so much so that eight years ago I used to send out a regular newsletter feature called Viv’s Favourite Tropes, with books I recommended.
And while we’ve always said “you have to read THIS one, he’s a reformed rake…” now tropes are pretty much the way every book is advertised. All the key tropes listed in plain sight so we can find the books we like quicker. Nothing wrong with that!
The really good part about this is when I tell you we’re going to talk about Band of Brothers, you know exactly what I mean.
As I love reading about women who are in strong, supportive relationships…I loooooove the guys. Band of brothers is that lickably** awesome trope where they're there for each other, but also tease and taunt each other and, well, no one can get in digs like the people who know you best.
Actually, about that guy/gal thing? I do love the group of guys being mowed down one at a time as they fall in love, but I love it even more when there are women in the band. Or in a complimentary group, like the Girls’ Night Out gang in Heart Falls. Two brotherhoods for the price of one!
**I'm a writer. I get to make up words. Yes?
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