Last recs post of the year
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shallownessIf I come across any other thing that I like before the end of the year, I'll insta!rec it. For now, here are some fics and a fanvid...
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
When we were strangers to the sea: Subterrain
Zee Ford POV, rated General Audiences, but I'd rate it a Teen.
Jesse brings home men like stray dogs.
Vivid writing and characterisation.
Avengers (including an XO)
Iron Man
Drink Deep: Destro Pepper/Tony
Scorching kissfic. I'm seriously impressed with how well the writing conveys Pepper's unravelling here.
what a smile means: musesfool
Lovely character-driven Natasha/Steve adult fic.
First Name Basis: sugar-fey R
Really good fic about the early days of Romanov and Barton's partnership and how they became Natasha and Clint (with N/C undertones)
National Treasure/Thor
we found love in a corporate coffee chain: magisterequitum Darcy Lewis/Riley Poole ficlet
This could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, no? Does full justice to a how they met scenario, with a great Darcy voice. Only flaw is that there isn't more.
o, fill me with strength: zauberer_sirin Natasha/Bruce adult
Deals with Natasha's confused, conflicting feelings after being rescued, and Bruce's understanding. I really love this writer's work.
The Hour
And I Am Telling You I Am Watching: harborshore
The Lix back-story I always wanted. So good. (Read before the second series aired).
LOTR
Yours to command: Lialathuveril (teen) Eomer/Lothiriel (with a strong Eowyn/Faramir ER strand)
The first half of this multi-chaptered fic, in particular, is captivating, with a 3-D OFC heroine (essentially). The way that it handles disability is great - the Rohirrim practicality and directness is a thing of joy and there's an imaginative sensuality here too (but if you have issues with the way that race is handled in LOTR, you may have them with this fic too.) While it didn't always sustain the highest standard (for instance, some of the "quotes" at the start of the chapter could be a little too much on the nose) I suggest that you indulge...
National Treasure
Nobody Likes Tech Support: Lady Sorka
Instantly adoptable backstory about Riley and how he got into the treasure hunting business.
OUAT
dripping with alchemy: magnetic wave
Early s1 Mary Margaret/Dr Whale, Mary Margaret/David. Mature
I really like the way this shows Mary Margaret's feelings about herself, her needs and two of the men in her life.
Multifandom
Gossip Girl, Prettt Little Liars, Revenge and Veronica Mars
flickers: lolachrome
Girls + technology = ?
I'm familiar with Veronica Mars and Revenge, but not the other two fandoms; however, this is a really interesting, rich and thought-provoking vidabout surveillence, agency, strength and vulnerability.
I normally just posted recs posts on my LJ, but as they've mucked up the posting page, I'll carry on cross-posting. My past recs posts can be found here.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
When we were strangers to the sea: Subterrain
Zee Ford POV, rated General Audiences, but I'd rate it a Teen.
Jesse brings home men like stray dogs.
Vivid writing and characterisation.
Avengers (including an XO)
Iron Man
Drink Deep: Destro Pepper/Tony
Scorching kissfic. I'm seriously impressed with how well the writing conveys Pepper's unravelling here.
what a smile means: musesfool
Lovely character-driven Natasha/Steve adult fic.
First Name Basis: sugar-fey R
Really good fic about the early days of Romanov and Barton's partnership and how they became Natasha and Clint (with N/C undertones)
National Treasure/Thor
we found love in a corporate coffee chain: magisterequitum Darcy Lewis/Riley Poole ficlet
This could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, no? Does full justice to a how they met scenario, with a great Darcy voice. Only flaw is that there isn't more.
o, fill me with strength: zauberer_sirin Natasha/Bruce adult
Deals with Natasha's confused, conflicting feelings after being rescued, and Bruce's understanding. I really love this writer's work.
The Hour
And I Am Telling You I Am Watching: harborshore
The Lix back-story I always wanted. So good. (Read before the second series aired).
LOTR
Yours to command: Lialathuveril (teen) Eomer/Lothiriel (with a strong Eowyn/Faramir ER strand)
The first half of this multi-chaptered fic, in particular, is captivating, with a 3-D OFC heroine (essentially). The way that it handles disability is great - the Rohirrim practicality and directness is a thing of joy and there's an imaginative sensuality here too (but if you have issues with the way that race is handled in LOTR, you may have them with this fic too.) While it didn't always sustain the highest standard (for instance, some of the "quotes" at the start of the chapter could be a little too much on the nose) I suggest that you indulge...
National Treasure
Nobody Likes Tech Support: Lady Sorka
Instantly adoptable backstory about Riley and how he got into the treasure hunting business.
OUAT
dripping with alchemy: magnetic wave
Early s1 Mary Margaret/Dr Whale, Mary Margaret/David. Mature
I really like the way this shows Mary Margaret's feelings about herself, her needs and two of the men in her life.
Multifandom
Gossip Girl, Prettt Little Liars, Revenge and Veronica Mars
flickers: lolachrome
Girls + technology = ?
I'm familiar with Veronica Mars and Revenge, but not the other two fandoms; however, this is a really interesting, rich and thought-provoking vidabout surveillence, agency, strength and vulnerability.
I normally just posted recs posts on my LJ, but as they've mucked up the posting page, I'll carry on cross-posting. My past recs posts can be found here.
