In chapter 57, Torry (she/her) and Deniz (she/her) recap Rule by Jay Crownover (2:12). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (55:04). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (1:02:57). Torry and Deniz get into their roundtable discussion of the movie (1:16:29). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:19).

Content Warning: Discussion about intimate partner violence and death of a family member throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Rule in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Deniz’s Previous Appearances

• Praise by Sara Cate

• The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (and Movie)

• Patreon 32: Casting Almosts

• Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh

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Upcoming Episodes:

• March 4: An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 13-22) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review)

• March 18: Powerless by Lauren Roberts

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.