The Plot With A Twist

Deep Dive into Nocticadia: Unraveling Gothic Thrills and Spicy Chills Join hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye in the premiere season of The Plot With A Twist as they explore Nocticadia by Keri Lake. Delve into the mysterious Ivy League school of Dracadia University with Lillia, who seeks higher education and answers about her mother's death. This episode provides a spoiler-free discussion on the book's...

Chilling Halloween Reads: Thrillers, Dark Romances, and Spooky Classics In this chilling episode of The Plot With A Twist, hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into the perfect books for the eerie Halloween season. They explore a variety of dark and dangerous genres, featuring titles such as the 'Devil's Night' series, 'Hollow's Row,' 'Scream for Us,' and 'Don't Stop.' The hosts provide personal in...

Join Our Facebook Group! In this engaging episode of 'The Plot With A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye celebrate the Halloween season with a deep dive into spooky book culture globally. They explore the differences in Halloween traditions between the US and Australia, and discuss their favorite Halloween-themed books and series, including recommendations from renowned authors like Stephen Kin...

In the premiere season of 'The Plot With A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into the world of indie authors, discussing their evolution, significance, and the impact of platforms like Amazon Kindle. They examine the challenges indie authors face, such as marketing and piracy, while highlighting their creative freedom and unique voices compared to traditionally published authors. The con...

Emotionally Charged Review: Still Beating by Jennifer Hartman In this episode of The Plot With A Twist , hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive into an intense discussion of Jennifer Hartman's Still Beating . The story follows Cora and Dean, who are abducted and held captive for 20 days, enduring severe trauma. The hosts explore themes of emotional recovery, the complexity of relationships formed unde...

In this episode of The Plot With A Twist , hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive deep into the beloved 'Enemies to Lovers' trope popular in books. They explore what makes this trope work, its versatility, micro-tropes, and banter. The episode features a lively discussion on side characters, tension, hate-filled relationships, and specific books and authors who excel in writing enemies-to-lovers stori...

Be sure to stop by our freshly minted Facebook group which you can find HERE In this episode of The Plot With A Twist , hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive into the fascinating world of hockey romance, with a focus on the popular book Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. The discussion covers everything from the charismatic male lead, Nate, to the complexities and criticisms of the female main character, St...

Exploring 'Leather and Lark': Deep Dives and Dark Humor This episode of The Plot With A Twist features hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye as they delve into Leather and Lark by Brynn Weaver, the second book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. The hosts discuss key plot points, character dynamics, thematic elements, and provide an in-depth analysis of Lachlan and Lark's relationship. They share favorite moment...

Exploring 'Iron Flame': Spoilers, Theories, and Fiery Cocktail Delights In this engaging episode of The Plot With A Twist , hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve deep into Iron Flame , the second book in Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series. They discuss key plot points, character arcs, and major twists, diving into theories about Violet's second signet and potential storylines. The hosts debate over cha...

Analyzing 'Throne of Glass': Spoilers, Controversies, and Character Debates In this episode of The Plot With A Twist , hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive into an in-depth discussion of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. Addressing the first two books, Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight , as well as the novellas in Assassin's Blade , they dissect character arcs, plot evolution, and world-bu...

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 uniq...

Facebook Instagram Romantasy: A Deep Dive into Fantasy Romance In this episode of 'The Plot With A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye discuss the intriguing genre of romantasy -- a blend of romance and fantasy. They define and differentiate romantic fantasy from fantasy romance, emphasizing key elements like witty banter, strong side characters, and immersive world-building. The hosts share the...

Facebook Instagram In this episode of 'The Plot with a Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into the audiobook world, debating whether listening to audiobooks counts as reading, and exploring the various narration styles. They share personal experiences with narration speeds, audiobook apps, and their top narrator recommendations. The episode highlights the rise of graphic audiobooks and di...

Facebook Instagram Exploring Dystopian Worlds: From Books to Cocktails In this episode of 'The Plot With A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into the fascinating realm of dystopian books. They discuss what makes a good dystopian novel, the themes of human nature, societal collapse, class division, and governmental intrigue. The episode covers notable series like 'Divergent,' 'The Hunger...

Facebook Instagram In this episode of 'The Plot with a Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye revisit the beloved YA series, Vampire Academy by Rachelle Mead. The hosts discuss their memories, the book's storyline, and character development, focusing on Rose Hathaway, her best friend Lissa, and their vampire-filled world. They analyze the series' unique magic system, the differences between mortal...

In this episode of 'The Plot with A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive into their favorite books and discuss one-star reviews to see if they hold any merit. The trio examines 'Once and Future Witches' by Alix E. Harrow, 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward, 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin, 'Kiss the Sky' by Krista and Becca Ritchie, 'Throne of the Fallen' by Kerry Maniscalco, 'Wretch...

Facebook Instagram In this episode of 'The Plot with a Twist' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive deep into the beloved genre of romantic comedies. They discuss what makes a good rom-com, focusing on essential elements like a believable plot, vibrant side characters, and strong chemistry between the leads. They explore various tropes they enjoy, such as enemies-to-lovers and reformed playboys. The...

Facebook Instagram In this episode of The Plot With A Twist, hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye review the book Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. The discussion covers the book's epic fantasy storyline set in the dangerous Bazgaith War College, character analysis, book ratings, and favourite moments. The hosts also address criticisms related to world-building and character development, and highlight the r...

Facebook Instagram S. Massery Book Shop In this episode of 'The Plot With a Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve deeply into the growing popularity of dark romance, exploring its characteristics through BookTok and Bookstagram trends. They discuss their personal introductions to dark romance, including initial reads that captivated them, and their rankings of the books in the 'Hockey Gods'...

Facebook Instagram In the third episode of 'The Plot with a Twist,' hosts Ro, Allorah, and Shay dive into Sarah J. Maas's popular fantasy series 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' (ACOTAR). They discuss why the series is compelling, highlighting its blend of romance, fantasy, and character-driven plot. The hosts debate the writing style, favourite and least favourite characters, and speculate on plot d...

Dive into the literary world with 'The Plot with a Twist,' brought to you by Burning Hallows. Join hosts Allorah, Roe, and Shaye in this premiere season as they share their bookish banter over cocktails. This episode kicks off with our bibliomaniac minxes introducing themselves and their unique reading journeys - from life-long bibliophiles to late bloomers turned Harry Potter enthusiasts. Discove...

Hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye start the premier season of the podcast off with a bang sharing their perspectives on the Bridgerton series, discussing their favorite books and characters, Julia Quinn’s impactful writing style, and the significance of the historical setting. They also chat about the book-to-screen adaptation of Bridgerton by Netflix including personal reflections on themes of femini...