The Fanfiction Book Club

This week we're discussing a Pride & Prejudice fanfic that crosses over into the 2014 FIFA World Cup that is one part romance and two parts football banter. Key & Peele Football Flop Clip: Off the Pitch by Rosie J (darthmelyanna) Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next month we will be discussing all things Legend of Zelda and we'll be starting off the month with One Short Blond by RubyCrystalAPasta on Archive of Our Own.

Football, felines, and furreal friendships unite in this fanfic featuring a famous soccer player and his cat, who is also a famous soccer player...? Fic Pick: The Tyranny of Cats by Guede Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing Off the Pitch by Rosie J (darthmelyanna) on Archive of Our Own.

While we do spend a good amount of time mispronouncing the word "pregnant" for our own amusement, we also discuss a lesbian romance about two soccer players who fall in love and have a baby. Fic Pick: To The Man Who Let Her Go by WhyDoIWrite Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing The Tyranny of Cats by Guede on Archive of Our Own.

This week we discuss a classic boy meets boy, boy pretends not to have feelings, then feelings are mutual prompt, but the kicker is they're both retired soccer players from rival teams, like REAL retired soccer players... The Wumbo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--hsVknT1c0 Fic Pick: YNWA & Other Annoying Scouse Habits by blindbatalex Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing To The Man Who Let Her Go by WhyDoIWrite on Archive of Our Own.

Our last episode before the mid season break and tangents abound. Poppy nerds out about Taylor Swift, SG confuses her American romance movies, and Ollie MIGHT have a chance at winning fanfic of the month. I swear we talk about a Percy verse fanfic somewhere in there. Fic Pick: please don't ever become a stranger (whose laugh I could recognize anywhere) by Tonystarkisadad Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! We have reached our mid-season finale! We'll be taking the rest of May off, starting back up for the second half of the season in June discussing all things FIFA/Sports RP fics. Bet that's a fandom you haven't explored yet!

This week we are finally discussing a PJO fic where the characters are demigods. Unfortunately, that fic also took us on an ambrosia induced fever dream to the Empire State Building and beyond. Fic Pick: The Missing Gods by zodiacc Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing please don't ever become a stranger (whose laugh I could recognize anywhere) by Tonystarkisadad on Archive of Our Own.

The classic Percabeth pairing takes on World War II in this historical romance fanfic and Ollie tries to convince us to download the FanFiction mobile app. WARNING: SPOILERS FOR AVENGERS ENDGAME, BLAME TSTAN. Fic Pick: here we mark the price of freedom by JillianEmily Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing The Missing Gods by zodiacc on Fanfiction.

We finally dive into the fanfiction deep end and discuss a PJO Mulan AU with A/B/O dynamics, but don't worry it's rated "Teen" so no one should get too traumatized...right?  Fic Pick: Come Back Down to My Knees (Be Like Them, Lean Back, and Breathe) by Soundbender Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing here we mark the price of freedom by JillianEmily on Fanfiction.

For the first time, we're discussing a songfic where Erik and Christine run into each other at the grocery store years after they broke up inspired by Dan Fogelberg's Same Old Lang Syne. WARNING: this episode discusses topics of domestic abuse. Same Old Lang Syne Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfAxWtcfDUk Credits Fic Pick: Same Old Lange Syne by nibblesfan Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next month we will be discussing Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and we're kicking off the month with Come Back Down to My Knees (Be Like Them, Lean Back, and Breathe) by Soundbender on Archive of Our Own.

No shoes are being thrown at anyone this week, but we do discuss a fairytale inspired fanfic about Erik and Christine that checks ALL of the romance boxes in the best ways.  Credits Fic Pick: The Creation of the Violin by Mertens Honorable Mention Fic: Lost by gogglor, The crazy one where Snape goes into the past to try and break up Lily and James, but ends up meeting the Phantom, and being imprisoned to do his bidding. Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing Same Old Lange Syne by nibblesfan on Fanfiction.

The shoe throwing saga continues in this week's pick where a stray sandal falls from a Ferris wheel, hits Raoul in the head, and is the perfect excuse to give a dashing rat man his and Christine's phone numbers. The Phantom Photo Reference Credits Fic Pick: Unrequited Love...Blame Assumptions by Ace_sama Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing The Creation of the Violin by Mertens on Archive of Our Own.

We kick off our journey into the world of The Phantom of the Opera with Princess Christine hitting unsuspecting Prince Raoul with a wayward shoe, romance ensues. Credits Fic Pick: Out of Mind, Out of Sight (Until the Moon Rose Tonight) by Wind-At-Her-Heels (Countess_Eliza) Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing Unrequited Love...Blame Assumptions by Ace_sama on Archive of Our Own.

Luke and Leia are selected as tributes in the annual Hunger Games, but plot twist, the Empire is hosting, and Darth Vader makes it rain. Credits Fic Pick: To Make or Break by Rilliane Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next month we will be discussing all things Phantom of the Opera, starting with Out of Mind, Out of Sight (Until the Moon Rose Tonight) by Wind-At-Her-Heels (Countess_Eliza) on Archive of Our Own.

This week we literally lose our minds. Join us in our unraveling as we drift through the extended universe, dodging plot points and trying to figure out how the Star Wars and Naruto fandoms crossover. Credits Fic Pick: Naruto: The Future Jedi Grandmaster by lucarioacero Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing To Make or Break by Rilliane on FanFiction.

In this episode Poppy, Ollie, and Tstan dunk on SG for picking a healthcare focused fanfic that unearths the REAL reason Anakin Skywalker switched to the Dark Side.  Credits Fic Pick: To Turn To The Dark Side, Press Three by Frodogenic Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing Naruto: The Future Jedi Grandmaster by lucarioacero on Wattpad.

#Luke, #Leia, #HanSolo, #shopping. Are these keywords sparking interest? Maybe a Kohls cash deal sprinkled in there somewhere? This week we discuss a feel good fanfic where Han Solo takes the twins shopping. WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Test your Star Wars (not to be confused with Star Trek) knowledge with this "casual fan" Buzzfeed quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/can-you-answer-one-question-for-every-star-wars-movie  Curious about other fandoms we've mentioned on this episode? Star Trek: Started as a 1960's television series that chronicles the exploits of the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore space and boldly go where no man has gone before that spanned into multiple shows, movies, books, etc.  Criminal Minds: A television crime drama about an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. Credits Fic Pick: survival of the fittest by dutiesofcare Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados! Next week we will be discussing To Turn To The Dark Side, Press Three by Frodogenic on Archive of Our Own.

Bella is an FBI agent. Edward is a lawyer. Jacob still doesn't get the girl, but isn't being platonic best friends better anyway? This week we discuss a Twilight pick with a crime drama twist. Curious about other fandoms we've mentioned on this episode? Criminal Minds: A television crime drama about an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. Star Wars: The Wookieepedia is a much better resource to discover more about the fandom than anything we could write, but in a nutshell, a series of war movies set in space and some crazy guy is Luke's father. Credits Fic Pick: A Lot Has Changed in Six Years by AnnaCarol1003 Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

Again, why is Jacob so pushy? This week we read a Bella/Jacob fanfic exploring the events post Eclipse if Bella decided to stay human and not marry Edward, have his vampire baby, and stand off against an ancient vampire coven bent on destroying said vampire baby. Curious about other fandoms we've mentioned on this episode? Fire Emblem: A fantasy RPG franchise with turn-based combat and every magical trope in the book weaved into their plot lines. It's pretty fun though! Little Women (2019 Movie): Louisa May Alcott's original story about four sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era, was recently adapted again into a feature film, directed by Greta Gerwig. Read the book first, it's very good. Credits Fic Pick: Whether the Weather Be Grey by runningsissors Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

Jacob is a pirate. Edward is a duke. Bella is practically nonexistent. This week's pick is for the Jakeward fans out there. Oh, and did we mention there are pirates??? Curious about other fandoms we've mentioned on this episode? Pirates of the Carribean: A swashbuckling series of action-adventure films, featuring the the unlikely duo of Captain Jack (arguably craziest version of Johnny Depp) and Will Turner (Legolas without a bow and arrow) on their quest to conquer the high seas. Exciting, right??? If you find any interesting fanfics, send them our way! This particular fandom, we haven't explored yet.   Credits Fic Pick: A Pirates Life For Me by FrankieQuinn13 Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

This week's episode is the first in a month long expedition into the Twilight fandom featuring an adorable Jasper/Bella pairing and Ollie waxing poetically about the many fine qualities of her beloved Jasper. Find out more about Poppy and SG's Twilight adventures on Poppy's TikTok: @poppysportkey  Curious about other fandoms we've mentioned on this episode? Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë: Check out Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë if you're hankering for some historical drama. If you find any good fanfics, send them our way!   Credits Fic Pick: The Best Way to Spend Eternity by DobbyRocksSocks Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

Princess Peach + Milli Vanilli + Strippers = I think this episode speaks for itself. Join us this week as we discuss a Stripper Peach fanfic that is surprisingly more wholesome than you would think, and we pick our theme for next month. Credits Fic Pick: Fresh Air by Drones_of_Innocence Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

Have you ever wonder what good old Bowser would be up to after retiring from kidnapping Princess Peach game after game? We haven't either, but this week we're going to find out. Keep some tissues on hand, you might need them! Credits Fic Pick: Vicissitude by Cyndi Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

In this episode, the Shadow Queen curses our audio files for talking smack about her, you have been warned. We dare you to listen until the end anyway.   Credits Fic Pick: Man of War by Drones_Of_Innocence Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

In this episode, we discuss the adorable Luigi/Daisy dance fanfic you never knew you needed in your life. Credits Fic Pick: A Work of Art by Usami_chan13 Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!  

This episode discusses a Cinderella fanfic where Cindy isn't the main character. Credits Fic Pick: Flights of Fancy: Feathers, Challenges, and Fate by BooksAreMedicine Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

Worlds collide in our review of this Cinderella/Labyrinth crossover. Warning, this episode discusses topics of domestic abuse. Credits Fic Pick: Breathe: A Cinderellic Labyrinth by Diana Kay Warry Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!

Quick question, what if Cinderella fell in love with the King instead of Prince Charming?  Credits Fic Pick: War of Hearts by Perennial Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on the socials @fanfictionados!  

In this episode, we discuss a Cinderella inspired fanfic with a funny smelling twist... Credits Fic Pick: One Upon a Trailer Park by FallenHero84 Hosts: SG @thatdullgirl, Poppy @samiklynn, Ollie @ollievonvegan, & Tstan @tristanAMC Theme Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod   Follow us on on the socials @fanfictionados!