Exploring the Found Family Trope in Books

Join Roe and Allorah on 'The Plot With A Twist' as they delve into the beloved found family trope in books. From discussing popular tropes that pair well with found family like enemies to lovers and forced proximity to exploring genres such as sports romance and dystopian worlds, this episode shines a spotlight on the books and authors that masterfully create chosen families. Tune in for an insightful discussion with book recommendations, books that missed the found family mark, and a celebratory punch recipe from realsimple.com to share with your own found family. Perfect for fans of fantasy, romance, and contemporary genres.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:27 Exploring the Found Family Trope

01:40 Characteristics of Found Family

04:36 Tropes and Genres that Compliment Found Family

06:26 Genres Where Found Family Doesn't Fit

09:04 Identifying Found Family in Books

14:49 Top Found Family Books

31:08 Diving into Dark Romance

32:15 Exploring Cowboy Romance Leads

33:09 Prime Mating Agency: A Futuristic Romance

34:44 Chicagoland Vampires and More Paranormal Reads

36:33 YA and Paranormal Series Recommendations

39:56 Dark Romance and Found Family

48:13 Authors Who Nail the Found Family Trope

53:20 Books with Found Family on Our TBR

55:52 Gin Cider Punch: A Drink to Share with the Fam

57:40 Thank You, Farewell, and Social Media Info