Fandom: BANDOM
Pairing: Mikey/Frank, Ray/Bob, Ray/Gerard
Length: 38,110 words
Author on LJ:
delphinapterusAuthor Website: Fic Masterlist &
Delphinapterus on AO3Why this must be read: For Mikey the urge to run the bands is irresistible and it fills his time while Gerard is at Art School. However, life never goes smoothly and Mikey finds his plans for the future falling apart. Meanwhile, a new Agent has to deal with being undercover and the one-night stand who keeps coming back.
This is another wonderful story from this year's BBB. The world building of this one is fantastic. At a cursory glance this universe doesn't look that different from the one we're used to, but the more we get to see of it the more we understand how very different it is. For me this created a fascinating atmosphere of chilly uncertainty and a strong wish to find out more of this world and it's history and future.
The characterisations of Bob and Mikey, the two main protagonists, are another thing I loved about this story. You can really feel their doubts and uncertainties about what they're doing and where it's taking them. How important Gerard and Ray are to them and how far they're willing to go for them.
( Excerpt from the story... )The Land Between Black and White or
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