Alex Stern - Bad Justice - An Astonishing True Story of a Wrongful Conviction (NEW 1/2/26)
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Unlikeable Characters
The crew met over a heaping and very likeable plate of nachos and more to discuss unlikeable characters. They debate the difference between villains, anti-heros, and unlikeables and share some hot takes on who (or what) gets under their skin.
Let us know what you think.
Examples of unlikeable …
S2E7 - Ninth House: Death f*cks us all
This week on Bookmergency: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
We have BEEN waiting for this one. Getting to finally dive into a Leigh Bardugo book on the pod felt like a full-circle moment and wow, did this one give us a lot to talk about!
This is a darker, grittier story, following Alex Stern as she nav…
Episode 75: Romantasy, Genre Blending, and High Stakes in Fourth Wing
Welcome to Story Deep Dive!
In this episode, Dana and Rachel open their four-part deep dive into Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros with the conversation every romantasy writer needs first: what this genre actually is and what it demands of you.
Whether you’re a romance writer, fantasy author, or story …
Episode 80: Crime Construction, Stakes, and Theme in Sharp Objects
Welcome to Story Deep Dive!
In this episode, Dana and Rachel break down the plot of Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn: how Camille’s job as a journalist shapes the investigation, how Flynn uses plot to explore theme instead of preaching it, and how tone calibrates exactly what lands on the page.
Wheth…
Episode 34: Ninth House x Hell Bent
Remy and Kat discuss the Alex Stern series by Leigh Bardugo. Join in for their conversation about gross magic, detective ghosts, and wealthy stoner boys that warm your heart.
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Episode 91: Genre Rules, Setting, and Backstory in Louisiana Longshot
Welcome to Story Deep Dive!
In this episode, Dana and Rachel close their month on Louisiana Longshot by Jana DeLeon with their editor’s takeaways, built around a single argument: knowing your genre cold is what makes breaking it possible. They also hand back two portable tools, conflict buckets and…
004 - The Menace Reads... Dead Beat
This week, hosts Valorie and Cyndi dig into Leigh Bardugo’s upcoming novel Dead Beat, the final novel in the Alex Stern trilogy. We discuss what it takes to stick the landing on a fantasy trilogy, what dark academia really even is. Plus, we gossip about the very cool influencer party Valorie got to…
Ninth House
In this episode of Spells From the Shelf, hosts Ammie and Paul dive into Leigh Bardugo’s spellbinding adult debut, Ninth House. Join them for a spoiler free discussion in the first half as they introduce the dark, secret societies of Yale, the enigmatic protagonist Alex Stern, and the haunting atmo…
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