If you’ve ever read a book and thought, Wait… I’ve seen this before!, you’re not alone. That’s because most stories rely on tropes—familiar themes, plot devices, and character types that shape narratives across genres. But here’s the thing—tropes aren’t a bad thing! In fact, they’re part of what makes storytelling so enjoyable. Some tropes feel … More Book Tropes: The Storytelling Patterns We Can’t Get Enough Of