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Hidden identity: make the reel for your book

Hidden identity is a trope in which a character conceals who they really are, and the story builds toward the moment the truth comes out.

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Opening lines for your hidden identity video

  • he has no idea who she really is
  • she has been lying since page one
  • the reveal in chapter thirty

Tropes that go with hidden identity

Questions and answers

What is the hidden identity trope?

Hidden identity is a trope in which a character conceals who they really are, and the story builds toward the moment the truth comes out.

How long should a book video about hidden identity be?

A trope reel made with Tropereel runs about eight seconds with five lines, which suits TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Which tropes go well with hidden identity?

Books with hidden identity often also have secret royal, forbidden love, enemies to lovers and the chosen one.