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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