From Humour to Horror: Our Take on Brynne Weaver's Hit Butcher and Blackbird
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Butcher and Blackbird: Dark Romantic Comedy Deep Dive
In this episode of The Plot With A Twist, hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye explore Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. They discuss the book's dark romantic comedy elements, character dynamics, and plot nuances. The hosts share their personal ratings, favourite scenes, and characters, while diving into the book’s humour, dark themes, and unique elements that set it apart in the dark romance genre. The episode also includes trigger warnings and a discussion on the audiobook narration. The anticipation for the next books in the Ruinous Love trilogy, ‘Leather and Lark’ and ‘Scythe and Sparrow,’ is palpable. Finally, they share a recipe for a boozy Shamrock shake, inspired by the book's Irish male main character, Rowan.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:28 Plot Overview of 'Butcher and Blackbird'
01:13 Content Warnings and Listener Discretion
01:51 Initial Reactions and Ratings
02:01 Discussion on Humor and Dark Romance Elements
02:30 Character Dynamics and Relationships
08:56 Narration and Audiobook Impact
15:50 Critiques and Time Jumps
24:07 A Painful Goodbye
24:38 Analyzing the Subtext
26:40 Favorite Parts and Quotes
30:41 Character Favorites
32:14 Writing Style and Time Jumps
36:56 Anticipation for the Next Book
44:35 Boozy Shamrock Shake Recipe
46:09 Closing Remarks and Social Media
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