January recs
A Big Deal in the Resistance by @igrockspock (Star Wars, Finn/Poe)
Within a month of officially joining the Resistance, Finn accidentally initiates an epic prank war with his roommates, receives a medal he doesn’t want, and starts falling in love with his best friend.
OMG, prank wars and culture shock and so many Finn feels. I love this fic like pie.
Motion Parallax by laughalot3412 (Leverage, gen)
So, apparently Amy’s boss was part of a criminal gang.
The ultimate post-canon Amy-the-brewpub-waitress fic I have been yearning for, starting with Leverage taking down some internet trolls harassing her family, followed by Amy navigating a friendship with Parker with confusion and affection, and taking care of the trio like a boss.
YULETIDE, CONTINUED
An Unquiet Beast by bigsunglasses (Goblin Emperor, gen)
She had burned with love. It was a fire that had lasted over twenty years. Well, all fires ran out of fuel in the end.
A study of Hesero Nelaran and Setheris Nelar, in the first spring after their reunion.
Yuletide had an amazing slew of TGE fics this year, but this one stood out. An unflinching look at Hesero dealing with the fallout, beautifully written, and featuring a view on Csethiro that finally made me understand why she was a court leader before Maia.
peace and quiet by alessandriana (Vorkosigan Saga, gen)
Light and genteel laughter spilled out of the foyer. A large group of Barrayar’s high society had just arrived, clustering in small groups as they waited to be greeted by the Emperor. Ivan hesitated on the edge of the group, mind racing in circles as he scanned the crowd. He resisted the urge to rub at the spreading patches of red on his hands. I don’t want anything to do with this.
Ivan averts an unusual attack on Gregor. A tightly written plot, a great dollop of h/c, and a fantastic look at their relationship.
all the words that ever were or ever will be by Tequila_Mockingbird (Curse of Chalion, gen)
“The gods held mountains in their minds, and all else besides, all at once.” -Curse of Chalion
Dreamy, gorgeous telling of the book from the viewpoint of the Daughter. I was surprised in the best way by how well it worked.
deepintheshadyglen