There is something so delicious about the “he falls first” romance trope. This week, I am sitting down with my friend Aimee from Curvy Girls Read Romance for a trope deep dive into down-bad heroes, pining, and why this trope shines so brightly in plus-size romance.
We discuss body neutrality vs. body positivity in bookish spaces, moving past 2000s media toxicity, and why we will never get tired of heroes who fall fast and hard for their women. Regular subscribers can check out the first 3 minutes of this episode for a quick preview, while our paid community members can unlock the full early-access discussion and complete book recommendation list below.
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