Plot On The Rocks

Plot On The Rocks

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September 19, 2025 • 71 mins

Get ready to grab your drinkĀ 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 practical to the... divinely feminine, we'll say.

Your hosts are diving headfirst into the Marte family drama, where a planned "living wake" brings about more questions an...

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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 backroad in the South.

Join your hosts as we realize how murky that hero/villian line is and get into some literary analysis that makes us feel like Mr. Cosby just might be a geniu...

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August 22, 2025 • 60 mins

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 of the very relatable themes that had us in our feelings!

So settle in with us, because when it comes to this book… we really can’t get enough.

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August 8, 2025 • 69 mins

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 the weight of legacy.

Grab your tea (or your wine, because that's what we do), this one’s a ride. Let’s talk about how Sky Full of Elephants went from ā€œehhhā€ to ā€œdamn, that was deep.ā€ 🐘✨

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July 25, 2025 • 74 mins

In this episode, we dive deep into Octavia Butler’s groundbreaking novel Kindred. We're talking time travel, slavery, survival, and what it really means to be connected to your ancestors, whether you like it or not. Dana’s journey back to the 1800s ain’t just wild, it’s real heavy, and we break down all the layers: race, power, love, and legacy.

Tune in as we unpack the pain, the purpose, and the power in Butler’s story. You do...

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July 9, 2025 • 85 mins

On this episode, we chit chat and chop it up about Reel by Kennedy Ryan. This isĀ  a love story that’s soft, powerful, and had us giggling and kicking out feet! We talking about Neevah and Canon, two artists trying to make magic while carrying the weight of history, pain, and purpose. From Broadway dreams to Hollywood lights, this story ain’t just romance, it's about love that sees ALL of you.

Join us as we get into the deep emo...

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