Fairytales and Cocktails

Fairytales and Cocktails

Welcome to Fairytales and Cocktails! We are best friends and roommates who love to read, and love a little adult beverage! Each week we pair a book with a mixed drink, and get a little bit tipsy as we review each book.

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February 21, 2025 50 mins

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 We CANNOT believe that are less than a month out from Sunrise on the Reaping. In this episode we are going to break down EVERYTHING we know about the 50th annual Hunger Games, as well as theories we have which maybe were not shown. We are beyond excited for this book to come out, and we can't wait to break it all down for you! Until then- who is Maysilee Donner? What Greek god could Haymitch ...

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Guess who's back? 
We both had a little bit of a crash out but we sure are back... And just in time for the release of the third book in The Empyrean book series! Today we are talking all things Onyx Storm! This episode has everything... Theories on Violets second signet, the Taylor Swift songs Rebecca Yarros gave to characters, possible Venin cures, and much more... We can't wait for...

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October 9, 2024 68 mins

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 Ghosts? SPOOKY!

Stalkers? SPOOKY!

Men? SPOOKY!

Techno boy toys? SPOOKY!!!

As we enter spooky season we break down Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton, a book with a whole lot of trigger warnings! Read and listen at your own risk: unless you are our mothers- please do not listen if you are related to us. Sit back and listen as we discuss Zade's sweet gifts, Gigi's spicy letters, and the ridiculo...

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October 3, 2024 96 mins

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The odds are in our favor this week as we do our Hunger Games bonus episode! This week we chat about our 2024 fan casts, and pick Taylor Swift songs for each character: spotify playlist here

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September 25, 2024 76 mins

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The feeling when you log into Panem Plus to binge the Hunger Games and realize season 10 is missing...
This week we finish off breaking down The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We break into some interesting hot takes about Lucy Grays true motives, If Coriolanus REALLY just wanted to talk, and the crazy meaning behind some of our favorite characters names. All this and more!

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September 18, 2024 65 mins

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Take a shot every time Coriolanus looses Sejanus. In this weeks episode of Fairytales and Cocktails we break down the first half of The Peacekeeper, chatting about the relationship between Sejanus and Coriolanus, Lucy Grays true alliances, and the way we constantly struggle not to defend Peacekeeper Coryo.

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September 11, 2024 75 mins

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Welcome to the 10th Annual Hunger Games!
This week we break down part two of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Prize, while sipping on a delicious appletini. Listen as we discuss the differences between the book and movie, go on several tangents about Coryo and Sejanus, and sing along to a few of Lucy Gray's songs with us. Plus, hear a few crack theories about Sunrise on the Reaping....

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August 21, 2024 60 mins

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Who is ready for yazzified Slim Shady to change his personality after a failed 2 month situationship?
In this weeks episode we break down part 1 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Part 1 - The Mentor) while drinking on some Posca. We discuss the origin of the name Coriolanus, Sejanus's sexuality, and the shady bombing of the arena.
The history of Posca
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August 14, 2024 86 mins

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 You love me, Real or not real?
In this weeks episode we break down part three of Mockinjgay: The Assassin. In this weeks episode we cover the complete downfall of Gale, Finnicks heartbreaking end, Plutarch's suspicious involvement in the end, and we ask the question "is this a temporary fix, or a permanent change?" 
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August 7, 2024 97 mins

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Unfortunately — Beetee is no longer a techno boy-toy.  If you took a shot every time we mention a Gale red flag you would be on the floor. In this episode of Fairytales and Cocktails we break down the second part of Mockinjay- sipping on some tracker jacker venom and talking about Peetas sexy little mental breakdown, our anger about certain changes between the books and the movies, the definition o...

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July 31, 2024 63 mins

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The Ashes:
"Call off your techno-boy-toy or I tell the cops what your mom keeps in the lasagna box." - President Snow
This week we break down the first part of Mockinjay (The Ashes) while sipping on a truly delicious cherry limeade slushie.  How many red flags can YOU count for Gale in this first part? If you want to know fun facts about The Hanging Tree, who we think is more fit ...

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July 23, 2024 76 mins

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Can somebody please write a Hunger Games fanfic but it’s just Katniss, Peeta, and Finnick? We’re asking for a friend.  Also… How do you loose a person!?!? This week we break down the final part of Catching Fire! Do you want Suzanne Collins facts? We've got them. Want to hear some spicy hot takes? We have you covered? And do you want to hear about our wild feelings about SEVERAL of the characte...

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July 17, 2024 60 mins

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Happy Hunger Games! We are back from our Summer vacation and ready to break down Pt.2 of Catching Fire. Katniss, Haymitch, and Peeta are getting their summer bods! In this episode we chat about Haymitch's backstory, a baby bomb that will leave everyone shook, and how Finnicks knot tying skills might have more than one use... Seneca Crane smash or pass?
All this and more out now! 

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June 26, 2024 94 mins

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The revolution is starting. In this weeks episode we break down the first half of Catching Fire, and catch up with Katniss and friends about six months after the events of The Hunger Games. We sip on a delicious spiked chai, and discuss the map of Panem, where Haymitches name comes from, and why Gale ruined EVERYTHING.

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June 20, 2024 107 mins

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This episode comes with multiple debates and questions: Who do we think deserved to win the 74th Hunger Games? Will our obsession with Peeta ever end? And did Foxface take the Nightlock on purpose? This week we cover the second half of The Hunger Games, enjoying a delicious shot!
BOOK RATING
Lindsey : 5/5
Tanner : 5/5
Spice:
Lindsey : 0.5/5
Tanner : 0.5/5

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June 12, 2024 77 mins

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May the odds be ever in your favor. In this weeks episode we break down the first half of The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins.  
We sip on a delicious nightlock mojito, and chat about the boy with the bread, Katniss scoring an eleven, and Josh Hutchersons iconic Legalize It (Marriage) picture. All this and more! 
The Hunger Games series is originally three book trilogy written by S...

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Today we have a very special interview with Katie Mitchell, the owner of Trope Bookstore: Charlotte's romance only bookshop on wheels. Learn more about Trope and shop special editions here! We sip on a delicious paloma, and chat all things ACOTAR, Empyrean, Hunger Games, wingspan, and  more.  



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May 21, 2024 60 mins

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Will we ever stop arguing about who would be better for Violet? As we wrap up The Empyrean Series (for now) we go through some Fourth Wing fan theories, The Empyrean Taylors Version, and discuss what Violets second signets. We also go through some past questions that we had, and dive deeper into the throne scene from Iron Flame.

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May 15, 2024 77 mins

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Why do mysterious men give us the ick once they start to talk? Are you team Dain or team Xaden? In this weeks episode we break down the second half of Iron Flame! We have some hot, hot takes on this book and some big feelings! Lindsey makes yet another Hunger Games reference, we sip on a delicious black cherry cocktail, and discuss our STRONG opinions on Iron Flame. 

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May 8, 2024 54 mins

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 In this episode we break down part one of Iron Flame, chatting about Violets journey joining the rebellion, the turmoil of her relationship with Xaden, and what it would be like if Dobby from Harry Potter sang Too Sweet by Hozier. Sit back, relax, and join the revolution! 

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