My December Darling by Lauren Asher: Spoiler Free and Spoiler Review

The Plot With A Twist

My December Darling: A Critical Review and Festive Farewell

In the premiere season finale of The Plot With A Twist hosts Roe and Allorah delve into My December Darling by Lauren Asher, a holiday-themed novella chosen by their listeners. They discuss the Christmas read, offering spoiler and non-spoiler insights, and reveal their surprisingly low ratings due to character depth and plot issues. The episode touches on the struggles of maintaining a podcast, references to Puerto Rican traditions, and thematic debates about death and holiday cheer. Roe and Allorah also share thoughts on character chemistry, realistic relationships, and plot holes, before concluding with a festive cocktail recipe, The Grinch Spritz. They sign off for the season, hinting at a promising comeback in February 2025 with a review of Onyx Storm.

00:00 Introduction to The Plot with a Twist

00:24 Discussing 'My December Darling' by Lauren Asher

01:13 Reflections on Podcast Journey

02:13 Book Review: Initial Impressions

04:27 Character Analysis: Catalina and Luke

05:42 Exploring the Novella Format

11:28 Christmas and Cultural References

16:01 Spoiler Alert: In-Depth Plot Discussion

20:21 Navigating Parent-Child Relationships

21:01 Plot and Character Dynamics in 'My December Darling'

21:39 Critique of the Novella Format

24:40 Character Analysis: Catalina

29:58 Character Analysis: Luke

34:12 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

36:21 Season Finale and Future Plans