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'Tropesick' and 'Extracurricular' are romance novels that subvert genre expectations

Sep 25, 2026 · 17m
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  • Lauren Okie discusses her novel 'Tropesick,' focusing on rivals-to-lovers and metafictional elements.
  • Okie explains how she structured the novel using different romance tropes.
  • The episode also previews 'Extracurricular,' a romance between a pop star and a professor.

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