What are "tropes" in Epigramm?
Tropes are common story elements, like enemies-to-lovers, found family, or chosen one,
that help you quickly understand the vibe or structure of a book.
Does Epigramm fill in tropes automatically?
No. Tropes are not included in ebook metadata, so Epigramm lets you decide which
tropes apply. This keeps things accurate and personalized.
Do I have to fill them in?
Not at all. Tropes are optional. Add them only if they help you organize or
discover books.
What tropes are available?
Epigramm includes a curated set of popular tropes across genres such as romance,
fantasy, and mystery. You can also create your own if you want something more
specific.
Can I add multiple tropes to a book?
Yes. Most books involve several tropes. Add as many as you like.
Why use tropes at all?
Because they are incredibly useful for:
- Finding your next read
- Matching books to moods
- Organizing your library
- Avoiding tropes you dislike
Many readers use tropes as their primary filter.
How do I actually use tropes to find my next read?
Search combining tropes with other filters:
- "enemies to lovers unread" → books you haven't read yet with that trope
- "found family fantasy" → combine trope with genre
- "slow burn high spice" → find books matching multiple criteria
The more specific your search, the better Epigramm can match your exact mood.
Can I see patterns in the tropes I read?
Yes. Your reading insights will show which tropes appear most often in your library,
helping you understand your reading preferences and discover why you love certain books.
This data becomes more useful the more books you tag.
What if I'm not sure which tropes apply to a book?
Start with the obvious ones. You don't need to identify every trope — just the ones
that stood out to you or that you'd want to find this book by later. You can always
add more after finishing the book when you have a complete picture.
How many tropes should I add to one book?
There's no limit, but most readers add 2-5 major tropes per book. Add the ones that
define the story or that you'd use to recommend the book to someone else. Too many
tropes dilute their usefulness for search and discovery.
Can I exclude tropes I don't like from search results?
Not directly through exclusion filters, but you can search for what you want instead.
Search "romance" without specific tropes will show all romance, then you can scan
and avoid books with tropes you dislike. Think of it as opt-in rather than opt-out.
Are tropes different from tags?
Yes. Tropes are story elements (enemies-to-lovers, chosen one). Tags are flexible
labels you create for any purpose (read-for-book-club, recommended-by-friend). Both
work in search, but tropes are standardized while tags are personal.
What if I don't care about tropes?
Disable the tropes field in settings and it won't clutter your interface. Epigramm lets
you track only the metadata that matters to you.