3 misc. fic recs
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LSeale (Original)
183k, slash, a/b/(o) catpeople
Summary:The Kotka of Feyn are a cat-like species with a unique biological development - they are born either alpha or beta, dominant or submissive. The vast desert empire of Akansha has enjoyed an unbroken dynasty for several centuries, but a series of scandals in the royal family has left the youngest son, Tallyn, as the only available heir. There's one small problem though - Tallyn is a beta, and nobody can know.
Why I loved it: This story has political intrigues, the protagonist taking on an unfair system/society and winning, and on top of that relationships of all kinds (family, romantic etc.) that I enjoyed a lot. Excellent.
Note: usually I don't like reccing things right after I read them because I worry I can't say objectively how good it is (which is bullshit, if it's good enough to draw me in like that it's good enough to be recced but still), but the author plans to take this story offline soon to eventually publish it, so if you want to read it later download it while you still can.
As Is the Sea Marvelous byblackkat (Naruto)
59k, pre-Madara/Tobirama (+others), angst
Summary: Tobirama is willing to give absolutely anything for Hashirama and his dream.
Why I loved it: blackkat is one of my favorite Naruto writers (for example her latest time-travel WIP reverse is also a ton of fun so far, and she is great with rarepairs), and this one is definitely one of my favorites. So much delicious angst! Tobirama decides he'll let Madara kill him so that Madara forgives Hashirama for Tobirama killing Izuna, as a huge fan of self-sacrifice stories this was id candy from the start. There are explorations of the values of peace vs. family and what they're worth, and there's the hope for a much happier outcome than in canon. On top of all the angst, in the second half this story is also fun ("Tweet.")
Reckless Captain byWerewolvesAreReal (Temeraire)
19k, gen, human-dragon-reversal AU
Summary: The Regal Copper Laurentius accidentally acquires a captain, Tharkay spectates, Temeraire is Not Actually an Orphan, and no one really knows who's leading France. Someone should probably get on that, considering England is at war with the place.
Why I loved it: The humans as dragons and the dragons as humans work so well here, it's amazing. I didn't think I could be even more fond of Temeraire or Tharkay, but this fic managed.
183k, slash, a/b/(o) catpeople
Summary:The Kotka of Feyn are a cat-like species with a unique biological development - they are born either alpha or beta, dominant or submissive. The vast desert empire of Akansha has enjoyed an unbroken dynasty for several centuries, but a series of scandals in the royal family has left the youngest son, Tallyn, as the only available heir. There's one small problem though - Tallyn is a beta, and nobody can know.
Why I loved it: This story has political intrigues, the protagonist taking on an unfair system/society and winning, and on top of that relationships of all kinds (family, romantic etc.) that I enjoyed a lot. Excellent.
Note: usually I don't like reccing things right after I read them because I worry I can't say objectively how good it is (which is bullshit, if it's good enough to draw me in like that it's good enough to be recced but still), but the author plans to take this story offline soon to eventually publish it, so if you want to read it later download it while you still can.
As Is the Sea Marvelous by
59k, pre-Madara/Tobirama (+others), angst
Summary: Tobirama is willing to give absolutely anything for Hashirama and his dream.
Why I loved it: blackkat is one of my favorite Naruto writers (for example her latest time-travel WIP reverse is also a ton of fun so far, and she is great with rarepairs), and this one is definitely one of my favorites. So much delicious angst! Tobirama decides he'll let Madara kill him so that Madara forgives Hashirama for Tobirama killing Izuna, as a huge fan of self-sacrifice stories this was id candy from the start. There are explorations of the values of peace vs. family and what they're worth, and there's the hope for a much happier outcome than in canon. On top of all the angst, in the second half this story is also fun ("Tweet.")
Reckless Captain by
19k, gen, human-dragon-reversal AU
Summary: The Regal Copper Laurentius accidentally acquires a captain, Tharkay spectates, Temeraire is Not Actually an Orphan, and no one really knows who's leading France. Someone should probably get on that, considering England is at war with the place.
Why I loved it: The humans as dragons and the dragons as humans work so well here, it's amazing. I didn't think I could be even more fond of Temeraire or Tharkay, but this fic managed.
