Fictional Hangover

Stars and Smoke

“Loyalty to a secret above all else.”

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the fact that this book is not a sexy space adventure, multiple requests for someone to send us a digital postcard, how being too rich is having an indoor living room swimming pool, having a wild vibe, and for some reason, poop crying in their discussion of Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu.

Clown In a Cornfield 3: The Church of Frendo

“Different state. Different century. Different clowns. The same stink of rot.”

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about killer clowns and a killer cow, how mushroom corpses and hot dogs are (not) good eats, an emo teen in the library taking care of business, and being disappointed and confused in their discussion of Clown In a Cornfield 3: The Church of Frendo by Adam Cesare.

Five Broken Blades

"I'll have to pass on the attempted regicide."

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having a sprinkle of bloodsport, fading to sexy black, punching pirates in the dick and making things weird by juggling in their discussion of Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland.

Full Speed to a Crash Landing

"Sarcasm is so sexy."

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a black hole of sarcasm and a paradox of fucks, being committed to the bit, excelling at eating and napping, and they ask, "why in all that is holy did he peel the peach?!" in their discussion of Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis.

 

New and Indie Spotlight: Shelly Page

In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about queer witches wielding a mortar and pestle, surprise body hair being a bad business plan, and supporting authors by pestering them with positivity with author Shelly Page, whose first solo book, Brewed with Love, comes out January 14.

Silent Night

“Always leave 'em laughing.” 

 

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about respecting Arnold Schwarzenegger, the logistics of corpse storage and delivery, how they love swiss cheese, and this amazing rap: Booyah! It's the 90s, yo, wear a pantyhose! ... what a hoot! in their discussion of Silent Night by RL Stine. WHAT A HOOT. 

Iron Flame

“Secrets die with the people who keep them.”

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about knowing how to edit, wanting a VIP library card, having a bisexual awakening and shipping Brain, changing topography through sex, and being made of spite in their discussion of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

Horror Movie

"There is no mask. The mask is me."

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the Narrator, the Thin Kid, the Weird Guy and My Dude, What the fuck? being both the question and the answer, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Patrick Swayze being done dirty, and making their own blood and teeth in their discussion of Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay.

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known

“Lives are lived and lost in ‘almost.’”

In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about cracking the door code, breaking the cycle, trying to understand how door translators work, and applying Star Wars logic in their discussion of Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire.

The Fourth Interview with Lily Sparks

In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk with author Lily Sparks about being a bitch, being a lover, being a child, being a mother, being a sinner, being a saint, and not feeling ashamed, having their own sitcom in a cabin in the woods, jumping on a soapbox moment around AI, having a seat next to a dirty coup, and taking act three up to eleven in their interview about Teen Killers at Large.