Dark Romance Needs Trigger Warnings… But Thrillers Get a Pass?!

Dark romance often comes with a long list of trigger warnings, but what about thrillers and horror? 👀 This week, we’re discussing why expectations differ between genres, whether content warnings spoil the story, and when a warning starts sounding more like a selling point. Do you check content warnings before reading, or prefer to go in blind? Grab your drink and let’s sip, flip, and spill the tea! 📚🍸 CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro 6:00 - what are trigger warnings? 7:43 - why are they so prominent in dark romance? 13:10 - the difference between dark romance + thrillers 17:26 - does knowing the genre tell you which triggers are in the book? 22:04 - is avoiding a spoiler more important than trigger warnings? 26:18 - RAPID FIRE 40:20 - questions for you & lines we loved! | member shout-outs Did you know we're selling stickers?! Check out our store to see what we have to offer! https://plottwistplease.myshopify.com/ #booktok #booktube #bookrecommendations #bookreview #dnfdiaries #podcast #reading Which book made you finally give yourself permission to DNF? Send your stories to hello@plottwistplease.com for a chance to be featured in a future episode! _______________________________________________________ Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space! If you would like to join our Private Fable Book Club please email us at hello@plottwistplease.com and tell us a little about yourself 📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod 📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plottwistpleasepod 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms For inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.com INTRO Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967D Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972 Support the show