Episode Preview: The Reformatory

It's the season finale!Welcome back to another episode of Plot on the Rocks, where we pour a glass and dive into our latest read! This week, we are discussing Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, a blend of historical fiction, romance, and supernatural horror set along the Rio Grande during a crucial point in Mexican and American history.In this episode, we follow Nena and Néstor, two childhood sweethearts reunited years after a terrifying creature attacked Nena and tore them apart. As tension rises along the Mexican border, they must team up to protect their home from both human invaders and monstrous nightmare creatures that hunt in the dark. We break down the incredible worldbuilding, the sizzling rekindled romance, and the spine-chilling suspense that kept us hooked from start to finish.Themes we're exploring:Love and Reconnection: Exploring how second chances, lingering childhood bonds, and unspoken history can pull people back together even after years of distance and misunderstanding.Monsters and Colonialism: Examining how the story weaves supernatural terror with real-world historical conflicts, contrasting literal bloodsucking monsters with the threat of political and military encroachment.Duty, Family, and Womanhood: Looking at the heavy weight of family expectations, loyalty to your roots, and the bravery it takes to break away from tradition.Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join the conversation as we share our honest thoughts, favorite moments, and overall rating for this hauntingly good read!Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

On this episode of Plot On The Rocks, we are pouring up and getting into Nemesis by Harper Black! We are chatting about the story, diving into the characters, and unpacking the drama, tension, and twists that make this read one to talk about. As always, expect honest reactions, plenty of opinions, and the kind of book talk that feels like catching up with your besties over drinks.Themes of this episode include mental health, spirituality, revenge, and the power of perspective!Grab your favorite beverage and settle in, because we are getting into the plot, sharing our thoughts, and deciding whether Nemesis gave what it was supposed to give. 🍷📚Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

Everybody grab your drink and sit down, something is happening. We have our FIRST guest author!! Please welcome THE Jax McQueen to the pod, author of the most hilarious book we've read this year, Say Yes To The Mess!!If you love a rom-com, a shenanigan, and a bad ass friend group, I think you'll enjoy this one. We're talking with the author herself about relationships, how the media pushes a certain narrative about age, and how she writes her books.Follow Jax on all socials @theJaxMcQueen <3Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

Aye! Look, I know, I know. But Y'ALL know we don't shy away from the uncomfortable conversations! This week we're talking about Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe. There's been some controversy surrounding this author and we're talking about it ALL.We gave it a fair read and we're discussing the book for what it is, as well as the deeper topics of society, racial structures, wealth disparity, and how dystopian fiction doesn't feel so far fetched nowadays. As you know, we do a lot of opinions over here and honesty has NEVER been one of our weak points, so be warned! Now go on and grab your drinky drink and join us for this in depth girl talk! Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

This week, we'll be posting the episode for Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe. Listen in and don't forget to leave a review or comment and share with your reader friends!Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

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 young boy caught in the web of his town's dark history and his survival of that town's infamous school for boys. This is historical fiction meets paranormal thriller and it's in a league of its own!This is based on a true story, so trigger warnings abound! We're discussing themes of white supremacy, racial violence, and similar topics, so please listen with care. This is probably the hardest episode we've recorded thus far. But the conversation is very important. So grab your drink (you gonna it, honey) and let's get into it. Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

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 friends!Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

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 Deanna Gray, a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance novel and babyyyy, these ladies had to fight for this thing!We're talking office romance, family dynamics, the boundaries we set, and how we feel about the enemies to lovers trope! There's a lot of drama happening here and we were living for it!If you've read this, let us know how you felt about it! And don't forget to review and share! <3 Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

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 we thought it would be!This week, we diving into the real story behind the crazy title and it got REALLY deep, SUPER fast. We're doing a lot of laughing and a lot of shaking our heads in this episode, but we also explored some really heavy but important subjects. You do not wanna miss this conversation!Sidenote: this was a live recording but we had some technical difficulties, so if you hear any mention of it... no you didn't! :D We'll be trying again soon. Please excuse any audio distortion.Trigger Warning!!Discussions of physical abuse, SA, systemic failures, and incarceration.Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks

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 look back at everything we’ve read so far! Today, the three of us are giving you the completely unfiltered breakdown of our hits, misses, and our plans for the rest of season two!We’re putting it all on the table:The Ultimate Favorite: The one book from the first half of the season that we still can't stop thinking (or talking) about.The Book Boyfriend Bracket: Who raised our standards, who stole our hearts, and who gave what needed to be given!The Fest Prep: We are getting our outfits, our packing lists, and our book carts ready because we are officially heading to the Black Romance Book Fest! We’re breaking down our game plan, the authors we are ready to fan-girl over, and the artists we're ready to scream over.Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and come hang out with us!Shoot us a text, if you have any recs or comments! Please don't forget to leave a review and share! Connect With Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plotontherocks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587270180670TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plotontherocks