Plot On The Rocks
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Episodes
20 episodes
The Reformatory
Come on in here and sit down, chile. Whew. This week we're talking about a book that's very heavy but when a story like this gets told- you take it in! The Reformatory by Tananarive Due, the queen herself, follows the story of a you...
Episode Preview: The Reformatory
Hey y'all! We're trying something new, so let us know what you think. Next week, we'll be posting the episode for The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. Listen in and don't forget to leave a review or comment and share with your reader ...
Outdrawn
We're baaaaack!Let me ask y'all something- what would you do if your BIGGEST rival ended up in the desk right beside you every day... but they happen to be cute as hell and ride a motorcycle?? This week, we're talking about Outdrawn by D...
This Hoe Got Roaches In Her Crib
Hear us out... no seriously, hear us out!!We all know about the infamous Quan Millz and his over the top titles. This week we did the ultimate test of not judging a book by it's cover and let me tell you- this was SO much different than ...
Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming
We just finished reading Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming by Monique Fisher so we're going to discuss this very cute read! We are also officially halfway through the season, and you know we had to pause, poured something good to drink, and ...
Our Vicious Oaths
Grab your drink and settle in, because this time we’re diving into Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport and for the first time ever… we didn’t finish the book before filming the episode 👀Between the cutthroat Fae politics, the grueling ba...
I Don't Wish You Well
Grab your favorite drink and pull up a chair, because this week we are heading down to Moss Pointe, Louisiana, and things are getting messy. We’re diving into the twisty, suspenseful world of I Don’t Wish You Well by Jumata Emil...
The Personal Librarian
She wasn't just organizing the library; she was orchestrating a whole life.This week, the girls are heading back to the early 1900s to talk about the woman, the myth, and the master of the "pivot": Belle da Costa Greene, aka Belle Marion...
I, Medusa
This week on the show, we're traveling back to ancient Greece to unpack Ayana Gray’s adult debut, I, Medusa. Forget everything you think you know about the ultimate mythological "monster." We’re getting to know Meddy—a mortal girl just...
The Scammer
What happens when your roommate's freshly-released-from-prison brother crashes on your dorm couch and never leaves? This week, we're diving into the absolutely gripping and terrifying world of Tiffany D. Jackson's *The Scammer*, a ripped-from-t...
The Truth According To Ember
What happens when a "little white lie" on your resume lands you the job of your dreams... and a distractingly handsome Native American coworker who might just see right through you? This week, we're diving into a story that serves up a deliciou...
The Secret World of Maggie Grey
What if everything you thought was myth was actually your hidden legacy? This week, we're very much obsessed with The Secret World of Maggie Grey by Granger, the story of a Black woman who stumbles into a secret world of Black vampires, werewol...
This Cursed House
Pack your bags and maybe some sage, because this week we're moving into the spooky world of Del Sandeen's This Cursed House! We're talking about a historic New Orleans mansion with more secrets than a little bit, a heroine who's just t...
Do What Godmother Says
Get your drink and get your seat, because this week we're diving into Do What Godmother Says by L.S. Stratton and we'll be connecting the dots, gasping at the twists, and discuss the ways that some artists have sacrificed for their art...
Family Lore
Get ready to grab your drink and light a scented candle, because this week, we're stepping into the complicated and magical world of Elizabeth Acevedo's Family Lore! We're talking about a family of women with gifts that range from the ...
King of Ashes
Y'all, buckle up and hold onto your hats because this week, we're getting our hands dirty in the complicated world of S.A. Cosby's King of Ashes! We're talking about crime, drugs, mayhem, and a murder mystery that twists tighter than a...
Can't Get Enough
Y'all get in here because Kennedy Ryan has done it again! In this episode, we’re talking about Can’t Get Enough. All the swoony moments, the spice, and the scenes that had us screaming! We laugh, we side-eye, and we get real about some...
Sky Full of Elephants
In this episode, we get real about our first impressions, how the storytelling lowkey snuck up on us, and why this book ended up sitting heavy on our hearts (in the best way). Plus, we dive into some of the themes around identity, freedom, and ...