Ep 281: New Year, New Trope: Romance Predictions for 2026
It’s time for New Year, New Trope! Becky is joined by Heather, Leah, and Lindsey to look ahead to 2026 and predict which romance tropes are about to take over our TBRs. From emerging reader obsessions to trope evolutions we’re already seeing, this episode is all about what’s coming next in romance—and which trends we’re ready to place our bets on.
- 1. Trope Glow-Ups: What’s Getting a 2026 Makeover?
- The Rise of the ‘Oddly Specific Trope’
- Villains, Rogues, and Moral Gray Slippage
- Setting Trends: Where Will 2026 Romances Live?
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