Fictional Hangover

Interview with Tess Sharpe

In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Tess Sharpe talk about sense memory, vintage recipes, the value of literature, being caught in cycles, invasive blackberries, making Millie Bobby Brown's life easier, and favorite fonts.

6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did)

“But if you don't change something ... it's not going to change.”

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about an array of Sharpies, slappin’ a bitch, mmmmm pretzels, and 6 healthy relationships (and one that isn't) in their discussion of 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe, featuring the author for Would You Rather.

The Raven King

"Let it be thus, or whatever."

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their favorite lovable asshole, the 300 Fox Way sitcom and a goth in the pantry in their discussion of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater.

Garlic and the Vampire

"But how do we know for sure that vampires don’t like garlic?"

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about crisp and refreshing vampire tropes, emoting vegetables, and apologies for their rumbling tummies in their discussion of Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen.

Heartstopper Volume 4

“Love can’t cure mental illness.”

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about being lost in translation, a superfluity of nuns, Dragon Ball Z, and a shot of vinegar in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman.

 

New Moon

"Well, I’m so sorry that I can’t be the right kind of monster for you, Bella."

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about velvet, that bears and wolves are different, the desperate need for annunciation, and P.S. she's dead in their discussion of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.

Blue Lily, Lily Blue

"It's very rude to keep a woman bound for any more than two or three or seven generations."

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about pantsless cheese threatening situations, sexy spelunking, time-space fuckery, and the proper way to make tea in their discussion of Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater.

Patricia Wants to Cuddle

“This is what happens when you try to fight an eight-foot-tall mythical beast.”

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their socks, fiery vaginas, wistful ennui, and respecting body autonomy, in their discussion of Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen.

Heartstopper Volume 3

“I was just saying that Charlie’s crush on you was really extreme... It was, like, Twilight levels of pining.”

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about shady alcohol deals in the alcove next to the vending machine, being made of 80% fanfiction and 40% Twilight, Jared Leto’s Joker origin story (a stale croissant dipped in cheap vodka), “You're like my own personal brand of croissant” and shitbags everywhere in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman.

Twilight

"It's twilight," Edward murmured.

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a smokin' hot open sleeveless button down shirt, being a victim of weather stereotyping, and how much they like-like this book in their discussion of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.