In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, we dive into The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole—a dark fantasy romance full of ancient prophecies, enemies-to-lovers sparks, and a world on the brink of destruction. From slow-burn tension to morally gray characters who blur the line between hero and villain, we unpack every twist and turn of this gothic adventure. Of course, no apocalyptic love story is complete without a drink, so we’re sipping on our custom World Ender Cocktail—a dark, moody creation inspired by the book’s haunting atmosphere.

Listen in for our full breakdown, then head to our website to answer this week’s book discussion questions for a chance to have your thoughts featured in our upcoming Book Club episode. Grab your glass, brace for chaos, and join the conversation!

It’s book club time, and we’re diving into Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez! From fake dating to heartfelt letters, this rom-com had us swooning, laughing, and maybe shedding a tear or two. We break down our book prompts, read listener responses, and chat about how this story made us feel about love, friendship, and second chances.

But wait—there’s more! We also play a round of our favorite game, Slip It In, where we each try to sneak in ridiculous words and phrases during the episode without getting caught. Spoiler: it gets chaotic fast.

Grab a drink, join the banter (discussion questions here), and let’s get into the love, laughter, and literary shenanigans.

Calling all soft hearts and overthinkers—this one’s for you. In this summary episode, we’re cracking open Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez, a romance that had us tearing up in the best way, appreciating our spouses just a little more, and wishing every book boyfriend came with Jacob’s emotional intelligence (and maybe his plant room).

We follow Briana, an ER doc with trust issues the size of her coffee order, and Jacob, the anxious cinnamon roll of a man who might just be the best fake boyfriend in the entire romance genre. From swapped love letters to family drama to a fake dating setup that feels a little too real, we’re breaking down all the moments that made us swoon, sob, and scream into our throw pillows.

💜 Want to sip along with the perfect pairing? Check out our custom cocktail, Lavender Love Letters—light, bubbly, and infused with a hint of calm.

📝 Got feelings? We do too. Head over to our discussion prompts and share your take—your response might just end up in our book club episode! Click here for discussion questions.

This week’s book club gets personal—like really personal. We're diving into Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight and answering every last one of the book prompt questions. But the convo doesn't stop there. We also peel back the layers on how motherhood has shaped us—how it cracked us open, stitched us back together, and made us look at our own moms in a whole new light. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s exactly why we started this podcast in the first place. Grab your tissues (and your cocktail), because this one’s for every daughter who became a mother and every mother who was once a daughter.

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Secrets, therapy sessions, and generational trauma—oh my! In this summary episode, we’re diving headfirst into Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight, a psychological thriller that peels back the layers of a mother-daughter relationship gone seriously sideways.

Think buried memories, shocking reveals, and enough emotional baggage to fill a therapist’s office. We break down every twist and turn, question everyone’s motives, and debate: was this book a slow burn or a simmering mind game?

Grab your drink—something strong—and buckle up. Because by the end, we were left wondering: is healing even possible when the truth is this twisted?

🍸 Want to pair your listen with a mood-setting cocktail? Sip on the Mother's Secret—a berry-lemon gin cocktail that’s as complex and layered as Cleo and Kat.

📝 Ready to dive into your own thoughts? Answer our book discussion prompts here: Find them here.

It’s time to clock back in at the Evil Empire, because we’re diving into your answers and our unfiltered opinions on Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer! In this book club episode, we unpack your first impressions, debate that cliffhanger of an ending, and try to figure out who’s stabbing who—and why everyone’s so hot while doing it.

From unresolved plot points to the romantic slow burn that had us SCREAMING, nothing is off-limits. Plus, we pitch our own alternate endings (some better than others, let’s be honest), and one of us might be falling a little too hard for the Villain. Justice for Evie’s job description, please!

🍸 Haven’t seen our dangerously delicious cocktail yet? Sip on the Mead-tini while you listen.

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This week, we’re stepping into the stabby, sassy, totally HR-violating halls of evil with Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Think fairy tale vibes meets workplace comedy meets… a murder-y meet-cute? Yes please.

We’re breaking down this fantasy rom-com from start to finish—complete with sword fights, sarcasm, suspicious spreadsheets, and one very morally gray boss who is way too hot to be so homicidal. Evie is just trying to hold onto her job and keep the office from imploding (literally), and we are HERE for it.

Join Sunny, Rachel, and Rox as we summarize the plot and swoon over villainous charm. And of course, we’re rating it one shot, two shots, or three—because even fantasy should come with a hangover warning.

We paired this book with a drink and deep thoughts—grab the Mead-tini cocktail recipe and answer the discussion prompts.

In this week’s Book Club episode, we’re back with The Mothers by Sarah J. Naughton—and let’s just say this group of moms gives “mom drama” a whole new meaning. From neurodivergent kids to loveless marriages, verbal abuse, and the unbearable weight of child loss, each woman is hiding a truth she hopes never sees the light of day. But when tragedy strikes, secrets start slipping faster than a juice box at recess.

Join us as we unpack listener reactions, explore the messy realities of modern motherhood, and dish on which character we’d definitely side-eye at pickup. Was this sisterhood forged out of loyalty… or survival? Grab your cocktail, find a quiet corner (preferably one where no toddlers are asking for snacks), and let’s dive into the drama together.

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This week, the moms are... not alright. We're diving headfirst into The Mothers by Sarah J. Naughton—a twisty psychological thriller that asks how well you really know your mom friends.

In this full summary episode, we break down every twist, turn, and teacup rattle. From neurodivergent parenting to loveless marriages, from quiet grief to toxic relationships, this story dives deep into the raw, unfiltered layers of motherhood—and the sometimes dark places women go when they feel alone, unheard, or on the edge.

Join Sunny, Rachel, and Rox as they unpack the plot, reflect on the emotional weight of these struggles, and—as always—decide if the book left us reaching for just one shot or all three. Spoiler alert: motherhood is hard, and murder might be harder.

Pour yourself something strong (you’ve earned it), and let’s get into it.

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We’re back on board the Hail Mary—this time with listener takes, wild theories, and a whole lot of Rocky love. In this book club episode, we break down your thoughts on Andy Weir’s sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary, from the ethics of interstellar survival to whether friendship can (literally) save the galaxy.

We debate the science, swoon over alien bromance, and ask the real questions: Would we have passed the mission? Could we have made the same sacrifice? And most importantly… where do we sign up for our own Rocky?

As always, we’re sipping something strong (our space-themed cocktail has liftoff), reading your responses, and geeking out over a book that made our nerdy little hearts soar. So pour yourself a drink, put on your metaphorical space suit, and join us for a gravity-defying good time.

Check out the featured cocktail recipe: Try the Tao Ceti Sunrise cocktail here!

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