November 27th, 2012 
11:32 am A Pox on It, by Janice R. Sager, Rating, Gen
Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Characters: Benton Fraser, Ray Vecchio, Francesca Vecchio, Inspector Thatcher
Length: novel length
Author Website:http://www.zianet.com/jsager/myficA.html

Why this must be read: A those of you who know me may have realised, I'm going through a Ray Vecchio phase at the moment. This particular fic is one of my favourites in the friendship genre... In it Fraser is taken ill, and as things take a markedly serious turn not just Ray but all the Vecchios rally around him, and do everything they can to help. I love stories in which Fraser is accepted into the Vecchio family as an adopted son, and this is one of the most compelling. As with all things, I could nitpick (I'm not at all fond of Thatcher, though if she had been consistently shown in the series as she is here, then I would certainly get on with her better.) But this features a strong dS vibe, in the style of the early seasons, dead!Bob (always entertaining) extended scenes in the Borderlands, and some serious angst, happily resolved at the end.

A Pox on It
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11:46 am "the heart i gave to you (i cannot find)" by electrumqueen (PG)
Fandom: THE HUNGER GAMES
Pairing: Gale/Katniss, Katniss/Peeta
Length: ~1100 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] electrumqueen
Author Website: Fic tag

Why this must be read: A character study of Gale after the war, this fic gives him more depth than we saw even in Mockingjay. It's never been clear to me whether Gale belonged in the same category, so to speak, as the various Victors, having chosen to fight and on what terms. But in just a few short, clear scenes, [livejournal.com profile] electrumqueen hints at the tragic parallels and contrasts between his choices and what might have been.

Prim was never the girl on fire until she was dead. )

the heart i gave to you (i cannot find)
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09:56 pm Angels From the Neon by the9thdoctor (Mature)
Fandom: BANDOM
Pairing: Frank/Gerard
Length: 44,790 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] the9thdoctor
Author on AO3: [archiveofourown.org profile] The9thDoctor

Why this must be read: Mikey stops taking his pills the day after Gerard takes all of his at once. It's a beginning of sorts.

This is a great story with an intriguing take on the Killjoys universe. I've read it several times now and every time I discover new things to appreciate and think about. Like Gerard and Frank's backstories and the way they're interwoven and the way this influences their developing relationship. And I really like the Mikey characterisation and the way his relationship with his brother is written. In addition to this, it's also a fast-paced and entertaining adventure story with plenty of well-written action.

You should also check out the art for the story by [livejournal.com profile] reflectedeve. I love her style and the comic format is so right for this story. Her illustration of one of the key scenes has become an integral part of the story to me.

Excerpt from the story... )

Angels From the Neon (on AO3) or here (on LJ)

This is my last rec for the month and also the last I'm doing for the Van since I'm mostly active over on DW these days.
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11:40 pm Lest the Fire Consume by the_ragnarok (NC-17)
Fandom: TEEN WOLF
Pairing: Derek/Stiles
Length: 10,653 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] persephone_il/[personal profile] the_ragnarok
Author Website: AO3 profile
Why this must be read )

Lest the Fire Consume
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