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Challenge Parameters: Create a starter fic rec list for someone new to fandom – this should contain at least 15 recs and reasons for the recs.
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
1) valtyr: Tomorrow Belongs To Me
Summary: Steve wakes up in the 21st Century. He doesn't think much of it, and it's dubious about him. He meets a Norse God, joins a superhero team, and feels terribly awkward about the whole monument at Arlington he's rendered obsolete by not being dead. Meanwhile, Tony is trying to make his mark on history by being the man who finally drove Nick Fury over the edge.
Reason for rec: This was one of the best Steve/Tony relationship fics I've read. It has a interesting plot, great character voices, and it's 80k words long. Great for reading when you're stuck on an airplane, or in a airport.
2) valtyr: Some Assembly Required
Summary: Tony Stark is trying to set up a new superhero team when he's given a sex change, courtesy of Victor von Doom. He copes with that about as well as you'd expect.
Reason for rec: The sex was hot, the character voices were spot on, and I loved the introduction of the other super heroes. :) I added this story to the list because it has genderbending, it introduces characters from the comics, the plot is interesting, and the character voices felt spot on.
3) Average Avengers Local Chapter 7 of New York City
Summary: Steve and Tony accidentally start a national do-gooders association and fall in love.
Reason for rec: This was sweet, awe inspiring, and I loved the concept. I'm reccing it because it's a rare story that can say so much in so few words. It also does a great job of showing Steve Rogers as he is and how inspiring he can be.
4) scifigrl47 - Some Things Shouldn't Be a Chore
Summary: Steve takes things like personal responsibility and respect seriously. Tony's got people he pays to take care of that kind of thing, and anyway, he's pretty sure that he's going to die of some exotic disease in his workshop, because Dummy's still a little spotty about what is 'clean' enough to put on an open wound. The rest of the Avengers are in this for personal gain, except for Clint, he just enjoys being a dick.
And some things shouldn't be a chore.
Reason for rec: This is a great introduction to Tony Stark's robots and the series is rather epic.
5) Amuly - America isn't Chicken
Summary: After a Civil War, death, rebirth, a takeover by Osborn, brain deletion, and the fall of Asgard, Steve and Tony might just be starting to get back on solid ground with one another. Things aren't perfect, not yet, but they can be in the same room as each other without resorting to violence, and they've even managed to share a smile or two.
Seems like the perfect time, then, for Tony to try and fuck it all up with a stupid game of gay chicken.
Meanwhile, as if he didn't have enough to worry about, Tony realizes some kind of supervillainous trouble is brewing when increasingly advanced armors start popping up all over Manhattan, looking strangely reminiscent of his tech. On the other side of the world, Steve gets news that Zola is on the move in Russia, with some sort of nefarious plan at work.
Which will ruin them first? Will it be this unknown armored villain who is after Tony's tech? Or will it be Zola unleashing his mysterious plan on the world? Or will Steve and Tony prove to be their own worst enemies, destroying the tentative truce they managed to forge with their own stubbornness?
Reason for rec: I loved the plot/case, the build up to the sex was incredibly hot, and I loved the tension between Tony and Steve. I was also amused that for "straight" guys they had some rather kinky sex during this long game of gay chicken. All in all, this story had emotional impact and it made me cry. This story is a great intro to how Steve/Tony can be a complex couple and their many issues.
Clint Barton/Darcy Lewis
6) LJC - Simple, Not Easy
Summary: Darcy should have seen it coming. She couldn't hang around the spandex crowd forever and not end up with a great big target painted on her back eventually. She was just surprised it took Loki so long.
Reason for rec: Darcy character voice was spot on and awesome. I loved the how she and Loki became friends and seeing how the Avengers dealt with Loki trying to improve.
7) twistedingenue - The B-Team
Summary: Alternate Universes are rarely better than your own. This one is no exception. Clint and Natasha find themselves in a universe where the Avengers don't exist, SHIELD is holding on by the barest thread, and the only people able to keep things together are a very different group of unlikely heroes.
Reason for rec: I absolutely loved the concept and seeing Pepper as Rescue, Jane and Darcy becoming heroes in their own rights, and Rhodes as War Machine. I also loved seeing how Natasha and Clint navigated this alternate universe they had landed in. I would love to read more fic in this verse. I'm also recommending this fic because it's a great introduction for the awesome ladies of the marvel universe and how they can shine.
Darcy/Loki
8) Folkin' Around verse
Summary: Darcy only wanted to get away for awhile. Loki only wanted to indulge his curiosity. But fate has set their paths to crossing, with each other and with something more; something that will prove to be very, very dangerous to the both of them.
Reason for rec: This series is already over 500k words long. It has great villains, interesting characters, action/adventure, romance, and I loved seeing how Loki and Darcy become friends and then something more.
Thor/Loki
9) Dreamlittleyo - Shadow Plays
Summary: In which Thor lives a single day more times than he can count, and Loki doesn't know how to fix it.
Reason for rec: This was one of my favorite groundhog day stories in the Thor fandom. I loved the concept, the character voices were spot on, and it had emotional intensity throughout most of the story.
10) Aria, filiabelialis - Find a Home
Summary: Loki lets his head fall back, a despairing smile baring his teeth. "What do you mean by home?"
Reason for rec: The character voices felt spot on, I loved seeing Thor adjust to being with the Avengers on Earth, I loved Loki's character voice and I never knew what he was going to do next. It doesn't hurt to mention that the sex scenes were incredibly hot.
11) astolat: Chaos War
Summary: It was never easy to find Loki when he wanted to hide, but he wasn't doing a particularly good job of it at the moment. Probably he didn't think anyone from Asgard would be wasting their time hunting for him while the shining ones churned their way steadily through all the realm.
Reason for rec: I loved seeing how Loki would be King of Asgard. I was on the edge of my seat, I loved the character voices, the dialogue was spot on and I could not stop reading once I started. I've re-read this story many times.
Gen
12) skiesovergideon: Family Ties
Summary: After his fall from the Bifrost, Loki finds himself taken in by a suburban family and lacking most of his magic. He resolves to escape them as soon as possible. This does not go the way he planned.
Reason for rec: I loved Loki's experiences on Earth and adjusting to his magic not quite being under his control. I also loved all the original characters and the ending was awesome.
13) Galaxysoup - Darkness, Flooded in Light
Summary: “When much is taken, something is returned.” - Terry Pratchett, Nation
Loki falls. Injured and unable to access his magic, he must struggle to restore himself physically and mentally before the Bifrost is repaired and Asgard comes to find him. That would be difficult enough, but one of Asgard’s deepest secrets has followed him...
Reason for rec: This story broke my heart and put it back together again. I LOVED all the original characters and Loki's character voice rang true for me. I could not stop reading once I started. I'm adding this story to the list because it's a great Loki focused story and it's about him healing and learning to live with himself.
14) lettered - Responsible Science Series
Summary: The Kids Weren’t Alright - Tony accidentally turns himself into a twelve-year-old using alien tech. Steve is stuck as bodyguard, Bruce is stuck trying to fix him, and Pepper is stuck trying to ward off a twelve-year old’s attempts at flirtation. And then things go from bad to worse.
Let's Stop The Time Warp (Again) - Steve Rogers has to live the same day over and over. Bruce, Tony, Pepper, Jane, and Thor try to help him. Then things go from bad to worse.
Reason for rec: This series is one of the best I've run across that is completely from Bruce Banner's pov. It has great character development, insights, and the plots are interesting. There is also a sense of the team coming together and beginning to understand each other.
15) galaxysoup - Amateur Theatrics
Summary:In which Thor’s primary problem-solving method (a mighty blow from Mjolnir) fails to have the desired effect on a magical artifact, and his secondary method (a mightier blow from Mjolnir) proves to be actively disastrous.
Reason for rec: This is one of the best Loki Kidfic stories I've run across. It has great character moments, it's a team fic, and I loved Clint Barton's pov and seeing how the Avengers dealt with their specific challenges.
Loki/Tony
16) Scyllaya - Bend Around the Wind
Summary: A few months after the battle of New York the God Loki appears back on Stark Tower under chaotic circumstances. This time however he is on the run. Tony Stark gets caught up in the crossfire and is taken along with the Aesir. Can the two of them ever make truce in order to get away? And even if they do, how does one escape from such a dark corner of the universe, when they are so very far away from the Nine Realms, that not even Loki knows the way back home. But first, they need to survive.
Reason for rec: This story is epic, it has great build up, the pay off is awesome, and I couldn't stop reading once I started. I loved seeing how Tony and Loki become friends and then something more. This is one of the best Tony/Loki fics I've read.
Bruce Banner/Tony Stark
17) ifitwasribald - What We Pretend To Be
Summary: Good becomes great, bad becomes worse. But people are a hell of a lot more complicated than good and bad. When half of the team is dosed with the super soldier serum, they all have to grapple with their own pasts and futures. But for better or for worse, they’re all in it together.
Reason for rec: I loved seeing how the team dealt with not knowing what would happen to their teammates once the super solider serum activated. I'm recommending this fic because it's a good team fic, it shows what the characters will do when the chips are down, and it is great to see them face their worst fears.
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
1) valtyr: Tomorrow Belongs To Me
Summary: Steve wakes up in the 21st Century. He doesn't think much of it, and it's dubious about him. He meets a Norse God, joins a superhero team, and feels terribly awkward about the whole monument at Arlington he's rendered obsolete by not being dead. Meanwhile, Tony is trying to make his mark on history by being the man who finally drove Nick Fury over the edge.
Reason for rec: This was one of the best Steve/Tony relationship fics I've read. It has a interesting plot, great character voices, and it's 80k words long. Great for reading when you're stuck on an airplane, or in a airport.
2) valtyr: Some Assembly Required
Summary: Tony Stark is trying to set up a new superhero team when he's given a sex change, courtesy of Victor von Doom. He copes with that about as well as you'd expect.
Reason for rec: The sex was hot, the character voices were spot on, and I loved the introduction of the other super heroes. :) I added this story to the list because it has genderbending, it introduces characters from the comics, the plot is interesting, and the character voices felt spot on.
3) Average Avengers Local Chapter 7 of New York City
Summary: Steve and Tony accidentally start a national do-gooders association and fall in love.
Reason for rec: This was sweet, awe inspiring, and I loved the concept. I'm reccing it because it's a rare story that can say so much in so few words. It also does a great job of showing Steve Rogers as he is and how inspiring he can be.
4) scifigrl47 - Some Things Shouldn't Be a Chore
Summary: Steve takes things like personal responsibility and respect seriously. Tony's got people he pays to take care of that kind of thing, and anyway, he's pretty sure that he's going to die of some exotic disease in his workshop, because Dummy's still a little spotty about what is 'clean' enough to put on an open wound. The rest of the Avengers are in this for personal gain, except for Clint, he just enjoys being a dick.
And some things shouldn't be a chore.
Reason for rec: This is a great introduction to Tony Stark's robots and the series is rather epic.
5) Amuly - America isn't Chicken
Summary: After a Civil War, death, rebirth, a takeover by Osborn, brain deletion, and the fall of Asgard, Steve and Tony might just be starting to get back on solid ground with one another. Things aren't perfect, not yet, but they can be in the same room as each other without resorting to violence, and they've even managed to share a smile or two.
Seems like the perfect time, then, for Tony to try and fuck it all up with a stupid game of gay chicken.
Meanwhile, as if he didn't have enough to worry about, Tony realizes some kind of supervillainous trouble is brewing when increasingly advanced armors start popping up all over Manhattan, looking strangely reminiscent of his tech. On the other side of the world, Steve gets news that Zola is on the move in Russia, with some sort of nefarious plan at work.
Which will ruin them first? Will it be this unknown armored villain who is after Tony's tech? Or will it be Zola unleashing his mysterious plan on the world? Or will Steve and Tony prove to be their own worst enemies, destroying the tentative truce they managed to forge with their own stubbornness?
Reason for rec: I loved the plot/case, the build up to the sex was incredibly hot, and I loved the tension between Tony and Steve. I was also amused that for "straight" guys they had some rather kinky sex during this long game of gay chicken. All in all, this story had emotional impact and it made me cry. This story is a great intro to how Steve/Tony can be a complex couple and their many issues.
Clint Barton/Darcy Lewis
6) LJC - Simple, Not Easy
Summary: Darcy should have seen it coming. She couldn't hang around the spandex crowd forever and not end up with a great big target painted on her back eventually. She was just surprised it took Loki so long.
Reason for rec: Darcy character voice was spot on and awesome. I loved the how she and Loki became friends and seeing how the Avengers dealt with Loki trying to improve.
7) twistedingenue - The B-Team
Summary: Alternate Universes are rarely better than your own. This one is no exception. Clint and Natasha find themselves in a universe where the Avengers don't exist, SHIELD is holding on by the barest thread, and the only people able to keep things together are a very different group of unlikely heroes.
Reason for rec: I absolutely loved the concept and seeing Pepper as Rescue, Jane and Darcy becoming heroes in their own rights, and Rhodes as War Machine. I also loved seeing how Natasha and Clint navigated this alternate universe they had landed in. I would love to read more fic in this verse. I'm also recommending this fic because it's a great introduction for the awesome ladies of the marvel universe and how they can shine.
Darcy/Loki
8) Folkin' Around verse
Summary: Darcy only wanted to get away for awhile. Loki only wanted to indulge his curiosity. But fate has set their paths to crossing, with each other and with something more; something that will prove to be very, very dangerous to the both of them.
Reason for rec: This series is already over 500k words long. It has great villains, interesting characters, action/adventure, romance, and I loved seeing how Loki and Darcy become friends and then something more.
Thor/Loki
9) Dreamlittleyo - Shadow Plays
Summary: In which Thor lives a single day more times than he can count, and Loki doesn't know how to fix it.
Reason for rec: This was one of my favorite groundhog day stories in the Thor fandom. I loved the concept, the character voices were spot on, and it had emotional intensity throughout most of the story.
10) Aria, filiabelialis - Find a Home
Summary: Loki lets his head fall back, a despairing smile baring his teeth. "What do you mean by home?"
Reason for rec: The character voices felt spot on, I loved seeing Thor adjust to being with the Avengers on Earth, I loved Loki's character voice and I never knew what he was going to do next. It doesn't hurt to mention that the sex scenes were incredibly hot.
11) astolat: Chaos War
Summary: It was never easy to find Loki when he wanted to hide, but he wasn't doing a particularly good job of it at the moment. Probably he didn't think anyone from Asgard would be wasting their time hunting for him while the shining ones churned their way steadily through all the realm.
Reason for rec: I loved seeing how Loki would be King of Asgard. I was on the edge of my seat, I loved the character voices, the dialogue was spot on and I could not stop reading once I started. I've re-read this story many times.
Gen
12) skiesovergideon: Family Ties
Summary: After his fall from the Bifrost, Loki finds himself taken in by a suburban family and lacking most of his magic. He resolves to escape them as soon as possible. This does not go the way he planned.
Reason for rec: I loved Loki's experiences on Earth and adjusting to his magic not quite being under his control. I also loved all the original characters and the ending was awesome.
13) Galaxysoup - Darkness, Flooded in Light
Summary: “When much is taken, something is returned.” - Terry Pratchett, Nation
Loki falls. Injured and unable to access his magic, he must struggle to restore himself physically and mentally before the Bifrost is repaired and Asgard comes to find him. That would be difficult enough, but one of Asgard’s deepest secrets has followed him...
Reason for rec: This story broke my heart and put it back together again. I LOVED all the original characters and Loki's character voice rang true for me. I could not stop reading once I started. I'm adding this story to the list because it's a great Loki focused story and it's about him healing and learning to live with himself.
14) lettered - Responsible Science Series
Summary: The Kids Weren’t Alright - Tony accidentally turns himself into a twelve-year-old using alien tech. Steve is stuck as bodyguard, Bruce is stuck trying to fix him, and Pepper is stuck trying to ward off a twelve-year old’s attempts at flirtation. And then things go from bad to worse.
Let's Stop The Time Warp (Again) - Steve Rogers has to live the same day over and over. Bruce, Tony, Pepper, Jane, and Thor try to help him. Then things go from bad to worse.
Reason for rec: This series is one of the best I've run across that is completely from Bruce Banner's pov. It has great character development, insights, and the plots are interesting. There is also a sense of the team coming together and beginning to understand each other.
15) galaxysoup - Amateur Theatrics
Summary:In which Thor’s primary problem-solving method (a mighty blow from Mjolnir) fails to have the desired effect on a magical artifact, and his secondary method (a mightier blow from Mjolnir) proves to be actively disastrous.
Reason for rec: This is one of the best Loki Kidfic stories I've run across. It has great character moments, it's a team fic, and I loved Clint Barton's pov and seeing how the Avengers dealt with their specific challenges.
Loki/Tony
16) Scyllaya - Bend Around the Wind
Summary: A few months after the battle of New York the God Loki appears back on Stark Tower under chaotic circumstances. This time however he is on the run. Tony Stark gets caught up in the crossfire and is taken along with the Aesir. Can the two of them ever make truce in order to get away? And even if they do, how does one escape from such a dark corner of the universe, when they are so very far away from the Nine Realms, that not even Loki knows the way back home. But first, they need to survive.
Reason for rec: This story is epic, it has great build up, the pay off is awesome, and I couldn't stop reading once I started. I loved seeing how Tony and Loki become friends and then something more. This is one of the best Tony/Loki fics I've read.
Bruce Banner/Tony Stark
17) ifitwasribald - What We Pretend To Be
Summary: Good becomes great, bad becomes worse. But people are a hell of a lot more complicated than good and bad. When half of the team is dosed with the super soldier serum, they all have to grapple with their own pasts and futures. But for better or for worse, they’re all in it together.
Reason for rec: I loved seeing how the team dealt with not knowing what would happen to their teammates once the super solider serum activated. I'm recommending this fic because it's a good team fic, it shows what the characters will do when the chips are down, and it is great to see them face their worst fears.
It took my grandparent asking why I hadn't posted to my LJ/DW in so long for me to realize it's been well over a month since I've posted any recs.
I was distracted by Escapade and going to Texas for a week during Spring Break. Plus I'm learning how to ski this winter. :)
( Teen Wolf )
( Supernatural )
( Star Trek Reboot )
( DCU )
( Stargate Atlantis )
( Thor )
( Avengers )
( Chronicles of Narnia/Torchwood )
I was distracted by Escapade and going to Texas for a week during Spring Break. Plus I'm learning how to ski this winter. :)
( Teen Wolf )
( Supernatural )
( Star Trek Reboot )
( DCU )
( Stargate Atlantis )
( Thor )
( Avengers )
( Chronicles of Narnia/Torchwood )
This is a huge list of recs that go all the way back to October. In retrospect, I should have at least tried to post recs once a month. Hadn't realized how much time had passed since my last rec post.
( Thor )
( Avengers )
( Teen Wolf )
( Merlin )
( Crossovers )
( Thor )
( Avengers )
( Teen Wolf )
( Merlin )
( Crossovers )
Thor, Avengers, and Merlin recs
Sep. 25th, 2012 07:44 pmAfter my last rec post, which was about a month's worth of recs, I realized that I wouldn't need to use cut tags if began posting my recs a bit earlier instead of waiting a month or two...
Thor
dreamlittleyo - Won't Be Held Down by Who I Used to Be This was hot.
Avengers
aubkae - many names in history, none of them are ours I really liked the character voices, seeing the team at home, and how Tony and Steve fall in love.
stereobone - Eight Months of a Century INSTANT REC!!! I loved the concept, character voices, and Loki just about broke my heart here.
Merlin
Fee_Folay - By the Pricking of My Thumbs INSTANT REC!!! I was on the edge of my seat more than once while reading this story. Evil Merlin was menacing and I loved Arthur's pov and character voice.
gfeather - The Dragon Within INSTANT REC!!! I love wingfic and I honestly never expected to find it in this fandom, let alone this well written. I loved the character voices, Merlin learning how to use his new powers, and everything else about this story.
Thor
dreamlittleyo - Won't Be Held Down by Who I Used to Be This was hot.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Thor,Pairing:Thor/Loki,f4,author-dreamlittleyo,Trope:PWP)
Avengers
aubkae - many names in history, none of them are ours I really liked the character voices, seeing the team at home, and how Tony and Steve fall in love.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,Pairing:Tony/Steve,author-aubkae,Length:20k-50k)
stereobone - Eight Months of a Century INSTANT REC!!! I loved the concept, character voices, and Loki just about broke my heart here.
(author-sterobone,recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,f4,Length:20k-50k,Trope:MPREG,Pairing:Thor/Loki,recs-instant!rec)
Merlin
Fee_Folay - By the Pricking of My Thumbs INSTANT REC!!! I was on the edge of my seat more than once while reading this story. Evil Merlin was menacing and I loved Arthur's pov and character voice.
(recs-Merlin,f4,recs-instant!rec,Pairing:Merlin/Arthur,Length:50k-100k,Warning:Non-Con)
gfeather - The Dragon Within INSTANT REC!!! I love wingfic and I honestly never expected to find it in this fandom, let alone this well written. I loved the character voices, Merlin learning how to use his new powers, and everything else about this story.
(recs-Merlin,f4,recs-instant!rec,Trope:Wing!Fic,Length:50k-100k,author-gfeather,Pairing:Merlin/Arthur)
Star Trek, DCU, Thor and Avengers Recs
Jul. 6th, 2012 09:32 pmI realized it's been awhile since I posted any recs...enjoy!
DCU
live_eternal: You are forever in my mind INSTANT REC!!! I loved the atmosphere and the internal conflict for Bruce when he realized what he was feeling for Dick. It's tough to pull off a realistic underage story and I could not stop reading once I started. This is easily a new favorite in Young Justice fandom. :)
Star Trek Reboot
alpha_hydra - How We Are (but not how we're going to be) INSTANT REC!!! I had so much fun reading this story. I LOVED Spock's pov, the couple's therapy, and I loved that it took communication for these guys to realize they really do have something in common. Wonderful story.
Thor
que_sera - The Still Point of the Turning World I loved the concept, the character voices, and seeing how different Jotunheim is from Asgard.
theorytale - The Several Heirs of Loki Odinson, Prince of the Realm of Asgard It's a rare story that can combine humor and sadness so well in under 6k words. I also loved the idea of Loki going around adopting orphans.
galaxysoup - Darkness, Flooded in Light INSTANT REC!!! This story broke my heart and put it back together again. I LOVED all the original characters and Loki's character voice rang true for me. I could not stop reading once I started.
Avengers
Croik - Every Judas Loved His Jesus INSTANT REC!!! I have a hard time describing this story because part of it is frustrating but at the same time I could not stop reading to see how it would end. This story is heartbreaking and captivating.
jadedoll - Buy You A Mockingbird I had a great time reading this story and I loved all the character voices and concept.
porthos - (First Impressions Are) A Work in Progress Loved the character voices. This was fast paced and engaging. :)
katsu - The Calculator INSTANT REC!!! This was a fun Loki story. I loved Loki's pov, his character voice, and the plot was interesting. I could not stop reading once I started. :)
Elspethdixon, Seanchai - King of Infinite Space INSTANT REC!! I loved the setup, the plot, character voices, and how the story plays out. I had a lot of fun reading. I was on the edge of my seat near the end.
scifigrl47 - Some Things Shouldn't Be a Chore INSTANT REC!!! This whole series is made of awesome. I had a blast reading and had a hard time laughing quietly.
kijikun - All That Remains I could not stop reading this story once I started. I loved the character voices, the plot, and parts of it were heartbreaking. I also loved how Tony did his best to keep everything together.
elise_509 - A Ghost Should Be So Practical I loved Logan's character voice, the plot, and the sex was hot.
keelywolfe - In Extremis This was intense and I could not stop reading once I started.
gunboots - Big in Japan This was so funny. :)
DCU
live_eternal: You are forever in my mind INSTANT REC!!! I loved the atmosphere and the internal conflict for Bruce when he realized what he was feeling for Dick. It's tough to pull off a realistic underage story and I could not stop reading once I started. This is easily a new favorite in Young Justice fandom. :)
(recs-DCU,Pairing:Bruce/Dick,f4,Length:20k-50k,recs-instant!rec)
Star Trek Reboot
alpha_hydra - How We Are (but not how we're going to be) INSTANT REC!!! I had so much fun reading this story. I LOVED Spock's pov, the couple's therapy, and I loved that it took communication for these guys to realize they really do have something in common. Wonderful story.
(recs-StarTrekReboot,f4,recs-instant!rec,Kirk/Spock,Length:20k-50k)
Thor
que_sera - The Still Point of the Turning World I loved the concept, the character voices, and seeing how different Jotunheim is from Asgard.
(recs-Thor,recs-Marvel,Challenges:AvengersBigBang,PairingType:General,f4,Length:20k-50k)
theorytale - The Several Heirs of Loki Odinson, Prince of the Realm of Asgard It's a rare story that can combine humor and sadness so well in under 6k words. I also loved the idea of Loki going around adopting orphans.
(recs-Thor,recs-Marvel,PairingType:General)
galaxysoup - Darkness, Flooded in Light INSTANT REC!!! This story broke my heart and put it back together again. I LOVED all the original characters and Loki's character voice rang true for me. I could not stop reading once I started.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Thor,f4,recs-instant!rec,Length:20k-50k,author-galaxysoup)
Avengers
Croik - Every Judas Loved His Jesus INSTANT REC!!! I have a hard time describing this story because part of it is frustrating but at the same time I could not stop reading to see how it would end. This story is heartbreaking and captivating.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,recs-instant!rec,pairing:SteveRogers/Loki,author-croik,Length:100k-200k,Warning:Non-Con,Trope:Genderbending,Trope:MPREG)
jadedoll - Buy You A Mockingbird I had a great time reading this story and I loved all the character voices and concept.
(recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,Trope:Kidfic,Length:20k-50k,f4,Pairing:Tony/Steve)
porthos - (First Impressions Are) A Work in Progress Loved the character voices. This was fast paced and engaging. :)
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,Genre:Humor,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Length:10k-20k)
katsu - The Calculator INSTANT REC!!! This was a fun Loki story. I loved Loki's pov, his character voice, and the plot was interesting. I could not stop reading once I started. :)
(recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,f4,PairingType:General,Length:20k-50k,recs-instant!rec)
Elspethdixon, Seanchai - King of Infinite Space INSTANT REC!! I loved the setup, the plot, character voices, and how the story plays out. I had a lot of fun reading. I was on the edge of my seat near the end.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,author-Seanchai,author-Elspethdixon,Length:20k-50k,Pairing:Tony/Steve,recs-instant!rec)
scifigrl47 - Some Things Shouldn't Be a Chore INSTANT REC!!! This whole series is made of awesome. I had a blast reading and had a hard time laughing quietly.
(Genre:Humor,recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,recs-instant!rec,Length:50k-100k,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Pairing:PhilCoulson/ClintBarton)
kijikun - All That Remains I could not stop reading this story once I started. I loved the character voices, the plot, and parts of it were heartbreaking. I also loved how Tony did his best to keep everything together.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,Trope:Kidfic,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Length:50k-100k,f4,author-kijikun)
elise_509 - A Ghost Should Be So Practical I loved Logan's character voice, the plot, and the sex was hot.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,Length:10k-20k,pairing:SteveRogers/Logan(Wolverine))
keelywolfe - In Extremis This was intense and I could not stop reading once I started.
(recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,f4,pairing:Loki/Tony,Warning:Rape,author-keelywolfe)
gunboots - Big in Japan This was so funny. :)
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,pairing:Loki/Thor,f4,Genre:Humor)
Avengers
pollyrepeat - still officially lost Loved Phil's pov and the whole rest of the story.
stereobone - Desiderata INSTANT REC!!! I loved the concept, the character voices were spot on, and the sex was incredibly hot. I also loved that I had no clue what Loki was going to do at any given moment.
Jade_Dragoness - Life Should Not Resemble a Fairytale I loved the plot, the character voices, and the ending really worked for me. :)
DemonQueen666 - Folkin' Around verse INSTANT REC!!! I loved all the stories in this series. The plots are interesting, the villains scared me, and I adored Loki and Darcy's interactions.
galaxysoup - Amateur Theatrics INSTANT REC!!! I could not stop reading once I started. I LOVED kid Loki and Clint as his mentor/caregiver. I also loved all the magical problems the team went through. :)
carleton97, Sister_Wolf - Gift of Asylum INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. I loved Darcy's character voice, the sex was hot, I loved all the other characters and seeing how the team came together. :)
Zekkass - Bodyswap! I loved the character voices and how things did not neatly fall into place with the guys.
Zekkass - How To Excel At Supervillainy (and lose your heart to America) I had a blast reading this story. I especially loved the concept and the character voices.
X-Men: First Class
Yahtzee - Paralyzer I loved the plot and character voices. It had some very creepy moments.
pocky_slash - Everything About It Is a Love Song I loved the descriptions and the way the story unfolds. I also loved that it wasn't all perfect but the guys are happy together.
pollyrepeat - still officially lost Loved Phil's pov and the whole rest of the story.
(recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,f4,Length:10k-20k)
stereobone - Desiderata INSTANT REC!!! I loved the concept, the character voices were spot on, and the sex was incredibly hot. I also loved that I had no clue what Loki was going to do at any given moment.
(f4,recs-instant!rec,recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,pairing:Loki/Tony,author-sterobone)
Jade_Dragoness - Life Should Not Resemble a Fairytale I loved the plot, the character voices, and the ending really worked for me. :)
(recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,f4,Length:20k-50k,pairing:PhilCoulson/ClintBarton,author-jade_dragoness)
DemonQueen666 - Folkin' Around verse INSTANT REC!!! I loved all the stories in this series. The plots are interesting, the villains scared me, and I adored Loki and Darcy's interactions.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Thor,recs-Avengers,f4,Length:100k-200k,author-DemonQueen666,recs-instant!rec)
galaxysoup - Amateur Theatrics INSTANT REC!!! I could not stop reading once I started. I LOVED kid Loki and Clint as his mentor/caregiver. I also loved all the magical problems the team went through. :)
(Length:20k-50k,recs-Avengers,recs-instant!rec,f5,Trope:Kidfic,author-galaxysoup,Trope:Bodyswap,Trope:Genderbending)
carleton97, Sister_Wolf - Gift of Asylum INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. I loved Darcy's character voice, the sex was hot, I loved all the other characters and seeing how the team came together. :)
(recs-Avengers,f4,Length:20k-50k,Pairing:Darcy/Hawkeye,recs-instant!rec)
Zekkass - Bodyswap! I loved the character voices and how things did not neatly fall into place with the guys.
(author-Zekkass,recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,Length:10k-20k,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Trope:Bodyswap)
Zekkass - How To Excel At Supervillainy (and lose your heart to America) I had a blast reading this story. I especially loved the concept and the character voices.
(recs-IronMan,recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,f4,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Length:10k-20k,author-Zekkass)
X-Men: First Class
Yahtzee - Paralyzer I loved the plot and character voices. It had some very creepy moments.
(recs-Marvel,recs-X-Men,author-yahtzee63,f4,Length:20k-50k,Pairing:Charles/Erik)
pocky_slash - Everything About It Is a Love Song I loved the descriptions and the way the story unfolds. I also loved that it wasn't all perfect but the guys are happy together.
(recs-Marvel,recs-X-Men,f4,Pairing:Charles/Erik,Length:10k-20k)
Thor
DemonQueen666 - What Once Was Lost Returned I had a blast reading this story. I loved the concept and I loved the way things worked out.
LJC - Simple, Not Easy INSTANT REC!!! I had so much fun reading this story. Darcy character voice was spot on and awesome. I loved the how she and Loki became friends and pretty much everything about the characters.
Star Trek Reboot
Avengers
sam_storyteller: Arms and the Man Loved the build up and all the moments between Tony and Steve.
sam_storyteller : Homefront INSTANT REC!!! I absolutely adored Tony's pov and felt how painful it was for Steve to adapt to losing everything. Wonderful storytelling.
sororexitium - Ghost in the Wires I loved the premise, the character voices, and how everything turned out. Steve and Tony's interactions were funny and felt real.
valtyr - Team Building Activities INSTANT REC!!! I loved the character voices, the plot, and all the team moments. I laughed more than once.
DCU
quipquipquip - Shake Your Tailfeathers I loved the banter, the case, the sex and well everything about the story.
quipquipquip - Take the Heat Out of Me This was smoking hot and heartbreaking. I absolutely loved Jason's pov and sort of wish the comics went this route.
Inception
eleveninches - The Material Life of the Californian Suburb I had a blast reading this story. I loved Eames pov, his background, and pretty much everything else. :)
eretria - The Trembling Of The Migratory Birds I had a hard time putting down this story once I started. I loved the mystery, the character voices, and the action felt believable. I also loved how events seemed to spiral out of control.
DemonQueen666 - What Once Was Lost Returned I had a blast reading this story. I loved the concept and I loved the way things worked out.
(recs-Thor,PairingType:General,Length:50k-100k,f4,author-DemonQueen666)
LJC - Simple, Not Easy INSTANT REC!!! I had so much fun reading this story. Darcy character voice was spot on and awesome. I loved the how she and Loki became friends and pretty much everything about the characters.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Thor,f4,recs-instant!rec,PairingType:Het,Pairing:Darcy/Hawkeye,Length:50k-100k)
Star Trek Reboot
thefarofixer - Laws of Ownership This was incredibly sweet and cute. I loved it.
(recs-StarTrekReboot,Kirk/Spock,f4)
Avengers
sam_storyteller: Arms and the Man Loved the build up and all the moments between Tony and Steve.
(recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,author-sam_storyteller,f4,Length:10k-20k,Pairing:Tony/Steve)
sam_storyteller : Homefront INSTANT REC!!! I absolutely adored Tony's pov and felt how painful it was for Steve to adapt to losing everything. Wonderful storytelling.
(author-sam_storyteller,f4,recs-instant!rec,Pairing:Tony/Steve,recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers)
sororexitium - Ghost in the Wires I loved the premise, the character voices, and how everything turned out. Steve and Tony's interactions were funny and felt real.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,Pairing:Tony/Steve,f4,Length:20k-50k)
valtyr - Team Building Activities INSTANT REC!!! I loved the character voices, the plot, and all the team moments. I laughed more than once.
(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,Pairing:Tony/Steve,f4,recs-instant!rec,author-valtyr,Length:20k-50k)
DCU
quipquipquip - Shake Your Tailfeathers I loved the banter, the case, the sex and well everything about the story.
(Pairing:DickGrayson/StephanieBrown,f4,Length:20k-50k,recs-DCU,author-quipquipquip)
quipquipquip - Take the Heat Out of Me This was smoking hot and heartbreaking. I absolutely loved Jason's pov and sort of wish the comics went this route.
(recs-DCU,pairing:DickGrayson/JasonTodd,f4,author-quipquipquip,Length:10k-20k)
Inception
eleveninches - The Material Life of the Californian Suburb I had a blast reading this story. I loved Eames pov, his background, and pretty much everything else. :)
(Challenges:InceptionBigBang,f4,recs-Inception,author-eleveninches,Length:20k-50k,Genre:Humor,Pairing:Arthur/Eames)
eretria - The Trembling Of The Migratory Birds I had a hard time putting down this story once I started. I loved the mystery, the character voices, and the action felt believable. I also loved how events seemed to spiral out of control.
(Challenges:InceptionBigBang,f4,recs-Inception,author-eretria,Length:100k-200k,Pairing:Arthur/Eames, pairing:Ariadne/Arthur, Pairing:Ariadne/Eames, Trope:Threesomes)
X-Men
Regann - An Earlier Heaven INSTANT REC!!! I couldn't stop reading this story once I started. I loved Charles and Erik's conflict and how nothing was solved quickly. I also loved all the characters and their interactions. (recs-X-Men,Pairing:Xavier/Magneto,f4,recs-instant!rec,author-regann,Length:50k-100k,Warning,Trope:MPREG)
Yahtzee: Enigma I could not stop reading this story once I started. I loved seeing how the whole world changed based on Erik's actions. (recs-X-Men,Pairing:Xavier/Magneto,f4,author-yahtzee63,Length:10k-20k)
Unforgotten: Replay I had a blast reading this story. I loved the concept. (recs-X-Men,f4,Length:10k-20k,Pairing:Xavier/Magneto,Trope:Time-Travel)
Star Trek
lazulisong: Feelings Are Boring This was a crazy story and a lot of fun to read. (author-lazulisong,f4,Genre:Humor,Length:20k-50k,Challenges:StarTrek-BigBang,Kirk/Spock,Trope:amtdi)
Thor
skiesovergideon: Family Ties INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. I loved Loki's experiences on Earth and adjusting to his magic not quite being under his control. I also loved all the original characters and the ending was awesome. (Only downside is that the story is long and on the norsekink meme so reading it is a bit of a pain) (recs-Thor,PairingType:General,f5,recs-instant!rec,Length:50k-100k) Peripeteia - Winter's Heart I had a blast reading this story. I loved seeing Sif's and Loki's povs and how they grew to know each other. (recs-Thor,PairingType:Het,Pairing:Loki/Sif,Length:20k-50k,f4)
blacktofade - Gold Hair and Lightning I loved the mood in this story. (recs-Thor,Warning:Non-Con,Trope:MPREG,pairing:Loki/Thor,f3,Length:10k-20k)
Merlin Vid Rec
nel_ani: Shake It Out I loved the song, the editing, and parts of the vid were heartbreaking. (vid:recs:merlin,vidder:nel_ani,f4,Pairing:Merlin/Arthur)
White Collar
Sholio - The Right Way to Fall INSTANT REC!!! I loved Neal's pov, the concept, and the plot was awesome and believable. (recs-WhiteCollar,f4,author-friendshipper,pairing:Elizabeth/Peter,Length:20k-50k,recs-instant!rec)
Avengers
AlchemyAlice - Deep Waters I loved Steve learning more about Tony's background and that he tries his best to help Tony. (recs-Avengers,Pairing:Tony/Steve,f4,author-AlchemyAlice)
jibrailis: Mr. July This was so funny and I loved Tony going out of his mind over Steve. :) (recs-Avengers,f4,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Genre:Humor,author-jibrailis)
Star Trek
Thor
Merlin Vid Rec
White Collar
Avengers
DCU and Thor Recs
Aug. 25th, 2011 09:26 pmDCU
No Dawn, No Day by quipquipquip (pairing:Damian/Stephanie) INSTANT REC!!! I could not stop reading this story once I started. I LOVED the dialogue, the characters, I cried more than once, and no lie the ending is heartbreaking. I also highly recommend checking out the author's AU ending of this story. Located here: No Dawn, No Day Master Post
Troika by glitterandlube (pairing:Tim/Kon/Bart) This was very funny and the sex was hot.
‘Twas the Groundhog Day Before Christmas by boostlethon (pairing:Ted/Booster) INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story! I loved the character voices, I laughed out loud more than once, and the ending was perfect. I didn't know much about the Blue Beetle or Booster Gold but I still got the characters.
Thor
Chaos War by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) INSTANT REC!!! I loved the plot/concept, the character voices, and my heart broke for Loki a few times. I could not stop reading once I started. :)
Athelas by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) I loved the premise, the character voices, and I really felt for Loki. I also absolutely loved Tony!
No Dawn, No Day by quipquipquip (pairing:Damian/Stephanie) INSTANT REC!!! I could not stop reading this story once I started. I LOVED the dialogue, the characters, I cried more than once, and no lie the ending is heartbreaking. I also highly recommend checking out the author's AU ending of this story. Located here: No Dawn, No Day Master Post
Troika by glitterandlube (pairing:Tim/Kon/Bart) This was very funny and the sex was hot.
(tags: recs-DCU PairingType:Slash Trope:Threesomes pairing:Tim/Kon/Bart Genre:Humor f4 Length:10k-20k)
‘Twas the Groundhog Day Before Christmas by boostlethon (pairing:Ted/Booster) INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story! I loved the character voices, I laughed out loud more than once, and the ending was perfect. I didn't know much about the Blue Beetle or Booster Gold but I still got the characters.
Thor
Chaos War by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) INSTANT REC!!! I loved the plot/concept, the character voices, and my heart broke for Loki a few times. I could not stop reading once I started. :)
(tags: recs-Thor pairing:Loki/Thor f4 recs-instant!rec Length:20k-50k author-astolat Trope:Telepathy Trope:Bonding)
Athelas by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) I loved the premise, the character voices, and I really felt for Loki. I also absolutely loved Tony!
Thor
Balancing by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) Devious Loki never gets old.
X- Men
Any Measure of Peace by manic_intent (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) I loved the concept and how the story plays out.
Fear the Rest by Penknife (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto Pairing:Magneto/Mystique) INSTANT REC!!! This is one of the best stories I've read that showed how the X-Men and the Brotherhood began.
The Whole World Wants What We're On by waketosleep (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) I loved the premise of the guys traveling together and all these moments we did not get to see in the movie!
Call Me By His Name by sinuous_curve (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) This was heartbreaking good.
So Really, Only One Thing's Changed by Croik. This is one of the best aftermath stories I've read for X-Men First Class. It made me cry.
DCU
Ink for Yourself by victoria_p (musesfool) (Pairing:Tim/Kon) I loved Kon's character voice.
Theory of Flight by irrelevant I loved all the outsider povs of Tim Drake and then the final part with Tim's pov. It was heartbreaking but kind of awesome.
Touch the flame by 1_900_mimicry (pairing:Bruce/Jason) I loved Jason's character voice and seeing how things would have turned out if he wasn't blown up.
All the Stars Look Down by snake_easing (Pairing:Dick/Tim) INSTANT REC!!! I absolutely adored Tim in this story and how single minded he is in achieving his goals. I also loved the alternate take on Batman.
Not Fake Baby Verse by herostratic (Pairing:Clark/Lex) INSTANT REC!!! I don't think I had this much fun reading a story in a long time. I loved the concept, the characters were hilarious, and I could not stop reading once I started.
Manifest Destiny by Liviapenn (Pairing:Clark/Lex) INSTANT REC!!! I loved the plot, the character voices, and the ending was perfect.
Of Bonsais and Bondage by ava_jamison (Pairing:Dick/Tim) This was hot. I also loved how the guys kept their heads while trying to get out of their sticky situation.
De-Aged Superboy fic by yj_anon_meme Summary: Big bad turns Superboy into a teeny tiny 5 year old. Batman makes Clark, not Superman because Batman is awesome and wants Clark to spend time with his clone/son with-out Superman looming over their heads, babysit while he and Young Justice track down said Big Bad to try and fix it.Okay if that summary doesn't convince you to read the story then it's not your cup of tea. :)
Joy Cometh in the Morning by brown_betty (Pairing:Dick/Tim) Tim was so awesome in this story. I loved the way the story ended. :)
Growing Up Too Fast by derryderrydown (pairing:Bart/Kon) I loved the plot, character voices, and how this story went down. :)
Spiderman/DCU
Distress Managed by Pervyficgirl (Pairing:Clark/Lois) I loved how the two universes were merged together and how awesome Lois and MJ are.
Star Trek Reboot
With My Feet Toward the Stars (let me remember you as you were when you existed) by rinsbane (Kirk/Spock) INSTANT REC!!! This story was lyrical and the imagery evocative. I LOVED Spock's pov and all the character voices were spot on and felt real.
Merlin
Must be drunk by pushdragon (merlin/arthur) I loved Merlin's character voice and love potions never get old.
Balancing by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) Devious Loki never gets old.
X- Men
Any Measure of Peace by manic_intent (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) I loved the concept and how the story plays out.
Fear the Rest by Penknife (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto Pairing:Magneto/Mystique) INSTANT REC!!! This is one of the best stories I've read that showed how the X-Men and the Brotherhood began.
(tags: recs-X-Men Pairing:Xavier/Magneto Pairing:Magneto/Mystique f4 Length:50k-100k recs-instant!rec author-penknife)
The Whole World Wants What We're On by waketosleep (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) I loved the premise of the guys traveling together and all these moments we did not get to see in the movie!
Call Me By His Name by sinuous_curve (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) This was heartbreaking good.
So Really, Only One Thing's Changed by Croik. This is one of the best aftermath stories I've read for X-Men First Class. It made me cry.
DCU
Ink for Yourself by victoria_p (musesfool) (Pairing:Tim/Kon) I loved Kon's character voice.
Theory of Flight by irrelevant I loved all the outsider povs of Tim Drake and then the final part with Tim's pov. It was heartbreaking but kind of awesome.
Touch the flame by 1_900_mimicry (pairing:Bruce/Jason) I loved Jason's character voice and seeing how things would have turned out if he wasn't blown up.
All the Stars Look Down by snake_easing (Pairing:Dick/Tim) INSTANT REC!!! I absolutely adored Tim in this story and how single minded he is in achieving his goals. I also loved the alternate take on Batman.
Not Fake Baby Verse by herostratic (Pairing:Clark/Lex) INSTANT REC!!! I don't think I had this much fun reading a story in a long time. I loved the concept, the characters were hilarious, and I could not stop reading once I started.
Manifest Destiny by Liviapenn (Pairing:Clark/Lex) INSTANT REC!!! I loved the plot, the character voices, and the ending was perfect.
Of Bonsais and Bondage by ava_jamison (Pairing:Dick/Tim) This was hot. I also loved how the guys kept their heads while trying to get out of their sticky situation.
De-Aged Superboy fic by yj_anon_meme Summary: Big bad turns Superboy into a teeny tiny 5 year old. Batman makes Clark, not Superman because Batman is awesome and wants Clark to spend time with his clone/son with-out Superman looming over their heads, babysit while he and Young Justice track down said Big Bad to try and fix it.Okay if that summary doesn't convince you to read the story then it's not your cup of tea. :)
Joy Cometh in the Morning by brown_betty (Pairing:Dick/Tim) Tim was so awesome in this story. I loved the way the story ended. :)
Growing Up Too Fast by derryderrydown (pairing:Bart/Kon) I loved the plot, character voices, and how this story went down. :)
Spiderman/DCU
Distress Managed by Pervyficgirl (Pairing:Clark/Lois) I loved how the two universes were merged together and how awesome Lois and MJ are.
Star Trek Reboot
With My Feet Toward the Stars (let me remember you as you were when you existed) by rinsbane (Kirk/Spock) INSTANT REC!!! This story was lyrical and the imagery evocative. I LOVED Spock's pov and all the character voices were spot on and felt real.
Merlin
Must be drunk by pushdragon (merlin/arthur) I loved Merlin's character voice and love potions never get old.
