Yuletide recs

[schneefink]

Happy Yuletide!
The first of probably several Yuletide rec sets:


Borne on the Winds of Heaven by Ione, Nirvana in Fire
64k (!), missing scenes + post-canon, fix-it
Why I love it: *flails* This is such a wonderful ensemble fic and such a wonderful post-canon fic, with character development for what feels like everyone (with special focus on Jingrui and MCS), I love it a lot.
Canon Knowledge required: Yes

the ceiling of our day by dirtybinary, Punic Wars RPF
6.5k, space AU with Hannibal/Scipio fighting on the same side
Why I love it: Wonderful concept, great execution
Canon Knowledge required: imo no

Take This Deafening Thunder Down by dr_zook, Krabat
2.6k, Juro through the years
Why I love it: JURO. All my Juro feelings. (Someone familiar with Black Sails please spot the reference because the author said they would write a bonus.) Found, thanks :)
Canon Knowledge Required: Yes

The Fist and the Blade by alby_mangroves, Winnetou
5k, Winnetou/Old Shatterhand get-together
Why I love it: Back when I was little and a huge Winnetou fan I did not know what slash fandom was, otherwise this is exactly what I would have wanted to read. Great character voices.
Canon Knowledge Required: probably yes, but an overview should be enough

confirmation bias by novembersmith, Integrate
14k, interspecies romance
Why I love it: An alien falling in love with one of these weird humans. This is so cute.
Canon Knowledge Required: No

A Boyfriend for Christmas by hapakitsune, Pod Save America RPF
12k, Ronan Farrow/Jon Lovett fake relationship
Why I love it: This is so sweet, and does a great job selling me on why these two characters fit well together.
Canon Knowledge Required: No

As Ice in the Desert by DachOsmin, 12th century historical RPF
2k, Richard I/Saladin sickfic + erotic snacking
Why I love it: Great atmosphere, imagery, and writing.
Canon Knowledge Required: imo no

Handshake Protocol by st_aurafina, Murderbot Diaries + multiple crossovers
8.6k, Murderbot encountering people from other stories
Why I love it: Every one of the crossovers works very well.
Canon Knowledge Required: not sure

if you let me try by Lexie, Magnus Chase
13k, quest/adventure
Why I love it: Magnus and Alex are so cute together.
Canon Knowledge Required: maybe

Everyone's a Critic by Settiai, Critical Role RPF
1k, Sam and Liam write fanfiction
Why I love it: It's a lot of fun.
Canon Knowledge Required: Yes

Comments

[rachelmanija]

I haven't read any of these yet but "erotic snacking" is the best tag. I'm psyched to read the novel-length NiF story but I don't think I'll get to it till after reveals. It may await some long plane ride.

[schneefink]

Isn't it? :D I should add it to the description.

So far Yuletide has always been great for NiF stories, and there's a separate fic fest this year too that I haven't even looked at yet.

[rydra_wong]

(Someone familiar with Black Sails please spot the reference because the author said they would write a bonus.)

The reference is the line "Where else would I wake up in the morning and actually matter?" (In Black Sails it's said to someone else, "Where else would you wake up in the morning and actually matter?")

[schneefink]

Thank you! :)
Eventually I'm going to watch Black Sails (I've been telling myself that for the past few months.)

[rydra_wong]

I figured I might as well use my powers for good.

Where by "powers" I mean "being an autistic person in the throes of a new obsession", but that's as close to powers as I get. *g*

Eventually I'm going to watch Black Sails

As you may have noticed, I have some slight passing interest in it right now! I highly recommend it with the standard warning that you need to hang in there through S1's not-very-goodness.

[schneefink]

some slight passing interest
oh is that what you want to call it xD Your recommendations have been noted :)

[dhampyresa]

the ceiling of our day, Punic Wars RPF

YES GOOD EXCELLENT

Everyone should read my gift, it's amazing!

[schneefink]

It really is, you got very lucky :)
(Also I just saw it's part of a series? There might be more? Fuck yeah.)

[dhampyresa]

(Also I just saw it's part of a series? There might be more? Fuck yeah.)
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