Dark comedy, morally grey characters, and an unhinged love story? Count us in, Brynne Weaver!
Join us as we discuss the dark romantic comedy, Butcher and Blackbird. Warning; this podcast is not safe for work due to explicit language and content, and as always, read the trigger warnings, babes. Devon and Courtney also introduce the drink of the week, an Oreo White Russian, and provide a detailed review of the book's plot, characters, and spicy scenes, while offering their personal ratings and reflections on the book's unique blend of romance and violence. They conclude with recommendations for listeners interested in exploring dark romance further.
Today’s Drink Recipe - Oreo White Russian courtesy of The Food in my Beard https://www.thefoodinmybeard.com/oreo-white-russian/
Honey
Crushed oreos
1.5 oz vodka
1.5 oz coffee liquor
3 oz milk
Use the honey and a small amount of crushed oreos to rim a glass
Add 1 tbsp crushed oreos and remaining ingredients into a shaker over ice
Shake vigorously and pour over ice into rimmed glass
Sip and enjoy!
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:27 NSFW and Spoiler Alert
01:51 This Week's Book and Drink
04:21 Book Review: Butcher and Blackbird
07:32 Dark Romance and Unhinged Love
13:34 Spicy Scenes and Piercings
17:59 Exploring the Romance and Spice
18:36 Trigger Warnings and Content Sensitivity
20:00 Rating the Book's Spiciness
22:09 Overall Book Rating and Recommendations
24:24 Drink Pairing Discussion
30:22 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up