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Welcome to the newest Fizz Hangout! Every Friday, you all can stop by the weekly Fizz Hangout post and ask questions (to us or to your fellow patrons), discuss recent bonus scenes and/or podcasts with each other, and catch up on all the goodies you might've missed!

HANGOUT QUESTION: we love seeing your response to questions about the Like Us series, and it helps facilitate some awesome discussions! Each week, there'll be a new "hangout question" that you can answer in the comments, if you wish!

You are now a member of the girl squad, but there's only room for 4! Who's being kicked out of the group?

Weekly Recap

Happy Friday, magical & heroic beauties!! We're officially back in our writing cave as we crank out words for Book 3 in the Webs We Weave series. It's already starting smoothly, so fingers crossed it's not too bumpy of a road as we get deeper through. But we do always anticipate some bumps. Not all books can be as easy of a process as Addicted After All  😂

Here on Patreon, we're getting into wedding things during the Wild Like Us timeline. And it all starts with the night before. So in case you missed it, here's what went down:

Extra Bonus Scene: Extra Bonus #89: Night Before Jane's Wedding

Suggestion Box: Suggestions for the September Monthly Podcast

Extra Podcast: Extra Podcast: Deadpool & Wolverine Reactions, Twisters Recap, and Pop Culture Updates

MORE NEWS

🌸 NEW RELEASE: Dishonestly Yours is now LIVE! You can buy from Berkley Romance in US Stores and Pan Macmillan in UK Stores.

🌸 NEW PREORDER: You can now preorder Destructively Mine on US Stores. (UK edition link to come) 

🌸 PINTEREST BOARDS:  All the character boards for Dishonestly Yours have been revealed! Check them out here: Rocky, Phoebe, Hailey, Oliver,  Nova, Trevor, and Jake. 

🌸 Want more details about People Like Us while it's ongoing on Patreon? Check out our info post here.

🌸 April 10 - April 13, 2025, we'll be attending Apollycon in Washington, D.C.

🌸 June 21, 2025, we'll be attending A Meet & Greet Cute in Knoxville, TN.

THE SIGNED BOOK STORE

Our signed book store is restocked periodically. Keep checking it to see if a sold out item has been stocked. Any new updates will be posted here:

📍NOBODY LIKE US - OG Paperback:

They have arrived! We're going to try and pre-sign them before putting them on the store. So you can expect them to be restocked mid-September. Thank you all for your patience!

📍END OF SUMMER OOPSIE SALE:  It's coming soon! If you don't mind a little wear/tear on your copies for a massively discounted price, keep on the lookout for this sale. We'll have A TON of oopsies on the store!

📍SIGNED BOOKPLATES:

Once we sell out of our current inventory, we will be transitioning the store from signed books to signed bookplates. There will be a note on the book's product page if it will include a signed bookplate instead of signatures inside the book.

If you REALLY need to finish your collection with signed books, NOW is the time to order them. Once a book sells out, the next time it's for sale on the store it will be signed via bookplate.

If you have any questions about the store, sound below in the comments, and you can always email the store at kbr.authorstore@gmail.com xoxo

UPCOMING RELEASES:

Upcoming: Destructively Mine - April 29, 2025

Upcoming: Burn Bright - TBA

WHAT'S COMING THIS MONTH:

You have all the promised content for the month! September is right around the corner and we'll be back with bonuses and podcasts! 

MASTER LISTS + PINTEREST

(the easiest way to find past bonus scenes, podcasts, & extras)

Master List of Bonus Scenes 📖

Master List of Podcasts 🎧

Master List of Extras 🤓

Pinterest Links to Every Board📍

Go forth & chat! You can ask us and/or your fellow patrons questions, discuss bonuses, podcasts, or whatever your heart desires! Thanks so much for all the support & being a patron!! ALL THE LOVE, HUGS, AND FAIRY DUST

xoxo Krista & Becca

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Sarah E. Green

THAT IS A MEAN QUESTION! I’m kicking myself out 😂

Yasti

Omg this question is literally impossible to answer, I would feel so mean 😭 I am eager to see what everyone else says, though, because it is also pretty juicy 👀

Lucia

I refuse to answer this question. I can't kick any of them 😭😭😭

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This is so mean omg😭😭Kinney and Audrey are the two I'm most definitely getting 100% along with, zero doubt there so it's between Nona and Vada i think I'm going to have to say Nona to be out only because I feel like we're very different on things we like so we wouldn't have much in common but I love her so much don't get it twisted that's my girl😭🤞

Maria Mik

The girl squad becomes 5 girls. Can't kick any of them outtt that's mean ;(

Hooran

NO ONE or me 😞, I'd choose to room with someone cuz wth I'm not doing that to my precious girls!

cass (ben’s version)

this is the hardest question 😭😭 honestly… me. i couldn’t break up their friendship!!

addy!!!!

bye bye vada…

Kelly.

No one!

Andrea

I’m kicking myself out. I will not be the reason the girl squad breaks up.

Arrow

I can’t! I’ve been thinking about this since I got the notification on my phone, and I just can’t break up the girl squad. I think if I really had to choose it would be Nona, but that’s more because I feel like she is tearing herself away from the girl squad in NLU. In other words, this just seems to be where her character arc is heading. But even with this said, I would not want to replace her. I feel like this is sort of like when people ask which character you’d most like to hook up with. My gut reaction is always, no! I can’t spoil anyone’s HEA! I mean, what if you asked us to replace someone in the Yale boys. I just could not! I would miss their brother moments and banter too much.

Arrow

Ok. Now that I’ve answered the question, I need to geek out a moment over Agatha All Along. I am unreasonably excited for this show. I know that Marvel has disappointed in the past, but Wandavision was by far my favorite marvel show. And then the cast! I think this might be the queerest cast Marvel has done yet. Patti Lupone, Aubrey Plaza, AND Joe Locke!!! I’m going to be glued to the TV when this comes out. I mean, Patti Lupone - Broadway icon (I’m a massive Broadway fan). Aubrey Plaza - lesbian icon (she was so fabulous in Happiest Season with Kirsten Stewart and White Lotus season two). And Joe Locke - gay icon (Heartstopper obvs but also Sweeney Todd on Broadway)! AND!!! The show has major Kinney Witchy Boo vibes (at least based on the trailers). Plus it comes out just in time for the Halloween season. I know you mentioned maybe discussing Agatha All Along in a Podcast after it releases. I am so down for that

Mary

I’m definitely keeping Kinney. She’s an icon. Honestly Winona would Be my choice to kick out purely because I’m not to much of a nature person and she seems to be

Lauren Gibbs

I'd choose to be a ghost member of the squad so no one needs to be kicked out~ ✨️💕🥰 I hope y'all have the best holiday weekend, or you at least get to get out of the cave for a lil bit~ 🤭✨️

Ellen

🤯🙀Exactly arrow! All of the gs members are way to important and I wish them all a happy gs membership for life!!!

Maria Mik

Yes, It's giving Kinney vibes with the ghost👻

Ellen

Also, is this some foresight into brainstorming in happenings in CE?

Ellen

In that case… I feel like kbr might choose to separate a gs member that is least chosen in this thread 🤣

Arrow

Maybe! It’s probably just for fun, though. And here I am spoiling the fun by refusing to choose! Although, I kind of did select Winona…

Teresa

I think Vada, because she would be fine on her own without the girl squad. I think Winona a close second, I could see her doing her own thing traveling the world or something.

Krista & Becca Ritchie

I admit Becca didn’t even know about the Fizz Hangout question this week, so definitely no ulterior motives to boot any of the girl squad members based on people’s answers lol 😅 She’s probably shaking her head even reading the question I chose 😂😂 — K

Krista & Becca Ritchie

Love that! Ghost member sound pretty legit! Thank you and hope you have a lovely holiday weekend as well!! 💕💕

Krista & Becca Ritchie

Yesss so freaking excited for Agatha All Along! Perfect timing because I’m definitely ready for some witchy vibes ✨💜

Maxi

My first thought was Audrey. I know we love her to death but she might be a little bit too nice and sweet for me and honestly I think I would overpower her (I am quite strong-minded if I might say so about myself and I could kinda see her trying to please me??? sorry if this is a little bit arrogant). BUUUTT this would break her heart and I could not life with myself doing this. Also I would miss her iconic behavior, she makes me laugh a lot. I have to give a non-answer too and say I rather be an observer forever :)

Arrow

Also, Ellen - I still listen to that coffeehouse playlist on Spotify you suggested a while back. It’s so good!

Sarah

See you later Vada. She’s the least involved with storylines so🤷🏻‍♀️ I was hoping she’d have a fling with Ben but that’s not gonna happen, wishful thinking😂 Speaking of that, the second book of the webs we weave series came up under my kindle unlimited. I clicked it and it said April 2025. I wish books wouldn’t appear if they are available. I got stupidly excited. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Teresa

What makes you think she didn't have a fling with Ben?

Kopal Agarwal

Does anybody else think that ben, vada and easton will be a throuple like sulli, banks and akara?

Kopal Agarwal

Bcz they showed a hint of easton and vada romance in the last books but easton also asks vada "why are you obsessed with ben?" and she answers with a red faced "i'm not"

Kopal Agarwal

And Connor and Garrison also discuss the possibility of ben liking vada

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I have this theory that it's actually Easton Xander and Spencer😭

Teresa

Hi, just so you know, you can reply back to someone elses or your own comment by hitting the arrow facing left underneath the comment.

Teresa

In one of the latest cobalt centric podcast it was confirmed by KBR that other than Beckett no one else will be in a polyamorous relationship.

Teresa

I hope not I really like the theories of Vada and Easton , Xander and Spencer. I can't imagine Easton and Xander in a romantic relationship with each other.

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I wouldn't mind either of the ships. The first time I read the like us series I was sure Xander and Easton liked one another or atleast Easton liked Xander when Spencer came into the picture that possibility formed. So I'm all for whatever they choose to do

Illyana

Hey girls, happy Thursday! 🌸 I'm just popping in to reply to the latest blog post, and I can’t wait to dive into the discussion. 💬 🌈RE HANG OUT Q:🌈 So, to answer this week's Hangout question—who would I kick out of the girl squad? That’s such a diabolical question! 😮‍💨🤪 Honestly, I feel like I should be the one kicked out because I’m the interloper. But I thought about it, and instead of "kicking someone out," I imagined a girls' night with fun sleepover vibes—cushions, everyone in onesies 🛋️👯‍♀️—who would be there, and who wouldn’t get an invite? That felt less mean than actually kicking someone out, because I’m definitely a girls' girl and that’s just not my style! 💅 If I had to excuse anyone, it’d probably be myself, especially because I’m 26 and feel like the kids should stick together. 👶 But if I’m planning the guest list, I’d immediately invite Kenny. We need some paranormal fun 👻, and obviously, the movie for the night would be horror. 🎬 I feel like she’d bring the goth vibes and tell us about the latest hauntings, Reddit threads, and paranormal YouTube videos—like Sam and Colby’s investigations or Nexpo’s eerie internet mysteries. 💀 She’d be such a fun addition to the mix! Next, I’d invite Veda because she’d keep us entertained with games 🎮 and make sure we’re up to date with the cultural zeitgeist of the internet. 🕹️ She’s got that energy that keeps things interesting. And of course, I’d include Willow, who’d bring that spunky, outdoorsy vibe 🌿. Before we dive into the girls' night, she could get us outside to touch grass and connect with nature. 🌳 She’d be perfect for a little pre-sleepover adventure. By process of elimination, I’d have to not invite Audrey, which feels sad 😔, but I think it’d be for the best for a girls’ night? 🌈RE X-MEN CHATTER🌈 On the X-Men front 🌀, I can’t believe you’re all reading X-Men too—that’s so cool! Krista, I’m also starting X-Men Red, which is hilarious we’re synced because I didn’t plan it that way. 🤣 Since we’re all reading Krakoa-era stuff, I’m curious—who are your favorite characters from this era? 👀 I know which ones you’ve liked or disliked in the past, but has Krakoa changed the game for any of you? Are there characters you’ve grown more interested in or maybe still don’t care about? Any relationships that aren't quite work for you? As for me, I’ve been really into Vulcan lately 🔥—he’s unexpectedly become one of my top five favorite characters in the X-Men mythos. His origin story (you can find it in the 2006-2008 Second Genesis trade paperback) is fascinating. 🧬 I think I saw it on your comic book guide, so you’re probably familiar with it. I love how petty and funny he is 😂, and I’m really enjoying him as a villain in X-Men Red. I think if we look at the three Summers brothers there are - Cyclops is like the ‘Captain America’ of the X-Men but a bit more cracked? Haha less green. Meanwhile Havok is like a… an emotional himbo that’s kind of an accidental MENACE all the time 🤪. And then there is Vulcan that is kind of the accidental afterthought kid who was shipped to space by Xavier presumed dead, left to see his commrades abandoned by Xavier and watched die… And remains in his reputation era. And climbed his way to become a Slytherin Emperor of the Sh’iar Empire🤣. That’s kinda hot??? And the fact that he’s kinda a morally grey character just makes it even more INTERESTING. So I remain ever intrigued by him. Also, I can’t help but think he looks like an older version of Julian, which might be why I’m drawn to him a bit more! 🤭❤️‍🔥. But I’d love to hear your thoughts—who are your standout characters in this era, and who do you still not care about? 🤷‍♀️ What do you think the Hale characters would like or dislike in the current X-Men lineup? We should totally do a podcast about this one day 🎙️, but for now, I need to know your thoughts ASAP! 📝 🌈RE DONNELLY’S FAV SHOW? 🌈 I’ve got a bit of trivia that’s out of the ordinary but totally on-brand for me. 🧐 Hear me out: I remember from an early podcast that Donnelly's favorite show was It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. ☀️ But in Misfits Like Us, he mentions Supernatural and The Expanse as his favorites, and it was pretty clear that the Expance is his top pick. 📺 So now I’m wondering—was this a retcon? Or was Always Sunny more about his humoristic aesthetic? Does he have two favorite shows, or did his taste change? 🤔 And in his list of Reddit forums, he doesn’t even follow Always Sunny! Maybe it comes up in Nobody Like Us, and I just haven’t gotten there yet. 🌈Re 2010’S TV SHOWS? AGED WELL? 🌈 Lastly, Speaking of TV shows 📺, do you think I should watch Teen Wolf 🐺 or Supernatural? I’m stuck on Roswell—season two is dragging a bit 🐢, and the plot feels all over the place. It’s such a product of its time, whereas The Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill remain still surprisingly rewatchable! What do you all think about those early 2010s shows? Which ones have held up, and which haven’t? I’d love to get your thoughts. 💭 Can’t wait to chat more with you all! Love you loads and hope you’re having a great start to autumn! 🍂 XOXO, Laura 💕

Krista & Becca Ritchie

🌈RE HANG OUT Q:🌈 Kicking someone out is truly difficult! I had to ask the tough (okay, evil!) questions though 😂 🌈RE X-MEN CHATTER🌈 I can’t believe we’re finally synced up!! I am excited to start X-Men Red. I have better hopes for it than Legion of X, which I might actually drop since it’s put me into a reading slump. My favorite character has been Dakon – which is SOOOO strange because I really never read anything with him before. But I love his storyline with Aurora so much. He hasn’t been in as many of the issues lately, sadly. I feel like after the first Hellfire Gala they kind of dropped their plot. I’m, of course, always interested in what Cyclops is up to. I usually love Magik, but I find her storylines a bit harder to follow in the Krakoa era. I feel like they’re drawing on a lot of past lore that I don’t know as much about. I’m also super interested in Laura Kinney’s plot. I loved her stint in the Vault, so I’m interested to see where they take her character. Becca probably knows more about Vulcan than me! Haha but he is a great character. OMG when you describe the Summers brothers like that…🤣 I freaking love it! It makes me so want a Summers fam show or movie. It would be so amazing! We love our morally grey character here haha!! A podcast over what the Hales think about the Krakoan era would be epic! I’d have to get Becca back into reading them. She took a GIANT years-long pause and hasn’t come back in so long. It’s one of those things where if you get so far behind, it feels overwhelming to pick back up. But I told her just to pick her favorite lines and not try to read every single X-Men line. 🌈RE DONNELLY’S FAV SHOW? 🌈 This is a good question! In my head, he probably likes both. But I could also seem him gravitating MORE towards things like Supernatural and Expanse as his career changes from being Beckett’s bodyguard to being Xander’s, and then his favorites kind of evolving even more when he starts being with Luna. He definitely has “influences” from the Hales, even if was watching this stuff before being around them too. So it’s possible that Always Sunny was his OG fav, but he had a new fav later on when he started hanging around the Hales more. At least, that’s my take on it! Becca might disagree lol 🌈Re 2010’S TV SHOWS? AGED WELL? 🌈 Hmmmm. That is a tough question! I will say that the best season of Teen Wolf is season 3 and it kinda goes a little wonky after there but it’s still fairly good. Supernatural’s best seasons are 1-5, but it’s first season is much stronger than Teen Wolf’s first season. Teen Wolf gets exponentially better as it goes on whereas Supernatural is steadily good and then just gets super repetitive post season 5. It’s tough! If you want romance storylines, go for Teen Wolf. If you want bromance, go for Supernatural (as it never truly handles any of the romances super well). I personally would recommend watching season 1-3 of Teen Wolf and seasons 1-5 of Supernatural and then decide which one you want to continue to the end. ROSWELL!!! Are you watching the new version or OG version? Honestly, I can’t tell because both versions drag at season 2. It’s funny that they both nailed their first seasons and couldn’t stick the landing for any other. Yes, TVD and OTH really did so well with their shows! They’re totally re-bingeable. Same goes for Gilmore Girls. I love early 2010s shows! So fun chatting with you, Laura!! Have a wonderful weekend 🍂💗