Amalthia's recs and fan works

updated: 12/24/10 I decided to use ♣ to indicate personal favorites aka the stories I've read so many times I can probably quote them backwards and forwards. (no new stories added)

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Avengers

Alvitr - Monster Culture
I liked the mood, imagery, and seeing how Loki adjusted to Earth and being with Bruce.

(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,Pairing:Loki/Bruce,f4,Length:20k-50k)

Lise - Remember This Cold
I really enjoyed seeing how Loki and Steve fell in love, and how they figured out how to be together. Some parts of the series are short sex stories (which were hot!) and others had more plot and character development.

(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,Length:200k-300k,Pairing:Loki/SteveRogers,Warning:Torture,Trope:BDSM)

Captain America

owlet - This, You Protect
INSTANT REC!!! I absolutely adored Bucky's character voice and observations. I laughed more than once and could not stop reading until I finished the story.

(recs-Marvel,recs-CaptainAmerica,recs-instant!rec,f4,Length:50k-100k,PairingType:General)

Supernatural

rivkat - There But for the Grace
I enjoyed this story and I liked seeing how both universes solved their respective problems.

(recs-Supernatural,f4,Length:20k-50k,author-rivkaT,Warning:Non-Con,Pairing:Sam/Dean,Warning:Incest)

Teen Wolf

Dira Sudis (dsudis) - Sell Your Body to the Night
I loved Stile's pov, character voice, and the sex scenes with Derek were hot.

(recs-TeenWolf,author-dsudis,f4,Length:100k-200k,Pairing:Derek/Stiles,Warning:Non-Con,Trope:Prostitution)

exclamation - The Long Way Round
I had a great time reading this story, I loved the time travel aspect and Stile's with magic was fun.

(recs-TeenWolf,f4,Length:100k-200k,Trope:Time-Travel,Trope:Magic,Pairing:Derek/Stiles)

Revenant - Abominable
This was a cute romance. I loved Stiles as the Abominable Snowman.

(recs-TeenWolf,Length:10k-20k,f4,Pairing:Derek/Stiles)

zephyras13 - On the Side of Caution
I loved seeing Issac's pov and seeing how he adjusted to Beacon Hills.

(recs-TeenWolf,f4,Length:200k-300k,Trope:Threesomes,Pairing:ScottMcCall/AllisonArgent/IssacLahey)

Thor

Lizardbeth - A Seed in Barren Lands
INSTANT REC!!! This was another page turner story, with great character voices, interesting plot, and hit my redemption Loki kink. I also found portions of the story heartbreaking.

(recs-Marvel,recs-Thor,recs-instant!rec,f4,Length:50k-100k,Pairing:Loki/Sif,Warning:Rape-Recovery)

Mercurie - The Hangman's Hands
INSTANT REC!!! I could not stop reading once I started. I loved Jane's pov and seeing her create new inventions. I loved the plot, the character voices, the world building, and Jane's bravery. Loki broke my heart and I really felt for the guy by the end.

(recs-Marvel,recs-Thor,recs-instant!rec,f5,Length:100k-200k,Pairing:Jane/Thor,Pairing:Loki/JaneFoster,Warning:Torture)

Young Avengers

Lumelle - Instructions for Assembly (Some Parts Sold Separately)
I really enjoyed the crossover aspects of this story and seeing how Billy, Kate, Tommy, and Teddy adjusted to living in the MCU universe.

(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,recs-YoungAvengers,f4,Length:300k-400k,Pairing:BillyKaplan/TeddyAltman,Trope:Crossover)

Nyxelestia - Children's Crusade
I had a lot of fun reading this story. I loved the concept and the action.

(recs-Marvel,recs-YoungAvengers,f4,Length:50k-100k,Pairing:PhilCoulson/ClintBarton)

Avengers

gyzym - The Only John Wayne Left in This Town INSTANT REC!!! I had so much fun reading this story. I loved the concept, the backstory, and I could not stop reading once I started.

(recs-instant!rec,recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,author-gyzym,Length:10k-20k,f4,Pairing:Darcy/Hawkeye)

tsukinofaerii - W.I.P.E. INSTANT REC!!! I loved the concept of Extremis deleting Tony's memories and the way the amnesia happened. My heart broke for Tony more than once and everyone's anger at him is more than understandable.

(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,f4,author-tsukinofaerii,Pairing:Tony/Steve,recs-instant!rec,Trope:Amnesia,Length:50k-100k)

sam_storyteller: Extremely Hot And Currently Female INSTANT REC!!! This was so much fun. I loved the dialogue, the plot, and the ending was awesome.

(recs-Avengers,recs-Marvel,f4,author-sam_storyteller,pairing:Loki/Tony,recs-instant!rec)

jibrailis - The Last Love Song of Anthony E. Stark INSTANT REC!!!! I could not stop reading once I started. I absolutely loved Tony's pov, the plot, and Steve's steadfastness.

(recs-Marvel,recs-Avengers,author-jibrailis,f4,recs-instant!rec,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Trope:Amnesia,Length:20k-50k)

Inception

jibrailis - Antimony I loved Eames pov, the plot, the character voices, and all the backstory! I couldn't stop reading once I started. :)

(author-jibrailis,f4,Length:50k-100k,recs-Inception)

Supernatural

checkthemargins - When It Happens I loved the imagery, the character voices, and the structure of the storytelling really worked for me.

(recs-Supernatural,f4,Length:20k-50k,Pairing:Sam/Dean,author-checkthemargins)

This is about a months worth of recs...I think this may be my only rec post for the month of February and second post of the month. I think school is keeping me far too busy. That and re-watching all of Farscape...I'd forgotten how awesome this series was and I'm having a tough time finding good fan fiction in the Farscape fandom.

Fullmetal Alchemist

Sex Ed Teacher by skydark - The Adventures of Roy Mustang (Pairing:Ed/Roy) INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. I don't think I've laughed this much from the antics of the characters in forever. I highly recommend reading the sequel, Better Living Through Alchemy and the 3rd story in the series is a WIP so read that one at your own risk. Basically, this was an all around fun story to read and I loved the character voices.


Window Dressing by thehoyden (Pairing:Ed/Roy) This was short but I loved the Roy's character voice and Ed's was spot on. :)


You and Your Fuck Awful Timing by lightgetsin (Pairing:Ed/Roy) I loved the character voices and the progressions in the story. :)


DCU

Ties That Bind by thehoyden (Pairing:Bruce/Dick Tim/Kon) This was hot and funny. :)


Stargate Atlantis

Character Witness by mad_maudlin I LOVED the premise and the character voices. This was short but said a lot.


Merlin

These Castle Walls Bleed Lies by marguerite_26 (merlin/arthur) INSTANT REC!!! I loved the character voices, the plot, and I loved the ending.


Doctor Who

The Swan Princess by Mad_Maudlin (Pairing:Amy/Rory) I loved this fusion and the character voices were spot on and Rory was so awesome. :)


Harry Potter

In Loco Parentis by Dolores_Crane (Pairing:Hermione/Harry Harry/Snape) INSTANT REC!!! This wasn't like any Harry Potter fic I've read in ages. It's probably because it's told from Hermione's pov but it also it touches on some much deeper issues and I could not stop reading once I started. I'll also add that one part made me cry.


Inception

Rough Trade by whiskyrunner (Pairing:Arthur/Eames) It starts off with hot sex and just gets better. :)


Supernatural

One Brick at a Time by nutkin (Sam/Dean Sam/OFC) This was very hot. I loved the build up and the ending really worked for me.


Worship Not These False Idols by killabeez (Sam/Ruby) I loved Sam's pov and the sex was hot.


Some (Don't) Like It Hot by strangeandcharm (Pairing:Castiel/Dean Pairing:Castiel/Sam) I loved the concept and this was hot. :)


Farscape Vid Rec

Deep by rhoboat (vid:recs:farscape) This vid hit all my buttons and I loved how twisted it was.

The stories below are listed in no particular order or fandom preference. This year it was again difficult to narrow down my absolute favorites.

Star Trek Reboot, Supernatural, Stargate Atlantis, Merlin, Inception, Vid Recs

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Supernatural

Fortress by glasslogic (Sam/Dean) INSTANT REC!!! This story caught me from page one and kept me reading way past my regular bedtime. I loved the characters, the premise, and the writing style. You should skip my ramblings at the end of the post and go straight to the story.


Sing Your Hymns Like Angels In Defeat by leonidaslion (Sam/Dean) INSTANT REC!!! I got tears in my eyes more than once reading this story. I loved Sam and Dean's character voices, the premise, and how the story ended.


In Arcadia Ego by glasslogic (Sam/Dean) I loved the character voices in this story and I'd really love a sequel. This is the first Sam and Dean aren't brothers fic I've ever read and I didn't think I'd like them not being brothers but I gave it a shot and I'm glad I took a chance becuase I could not stop reading this story either.


Funny Thing About Denial by dragonspell (Sam/Dean) I loved the angry sex aspect of the story a lot. :)


Stargate Atlantis

How Not to Fly by Toomuchplor (Sheppard/McKay) INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. Sheppard and McKay's character voices were spot on, I loved the kids, and I got tears in my eyes more than once. Wonderful storytelling.



In other news, I'm in love with my PRS-650. I added about 15 screen savers, mostly a combination of my favorite Battlestar Galactica and Supernatural wallpapers mixed with book cover artwork from Michael Whelan. (the guy that did the cover art for Tad Williams Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, and the cover art for Joan D. Vinge's Snow Queen trilogy. I'm keeping an eye out for Legend of the Seeker artwork. I realized that dark hair does not show up so well in black and white so it looks like I'll need Cara wallpapers. (not a hardship at all because she's so beautiful) I like having a good mix but I don't want to go overboard either because the images take up a good amount of space.

The Touch Screen is also easy to use and responsive. But I think what impressed me most is that I added over 1000 ebooks to the device and it came back up in 3 minutes. On my PRS-505 if I were to do that it would take 30-45 minutes before I could even use my device.

I also love how the epub looks, the horrible side number on the margin is gone, it uses regular page numbers, and the fonts are crisp. I'm currently waiting for my cover to arrive before I start reading on my new device but so far I think I'm happy with it. I also love that the internal memory is 1.4gigs. I still have about 600 MB of free space left which is nice. It means I won't have to use my 2 gig microsd card for a long time.

I made it through the week, got my assignment 3 of doom completed with 3 hours to spare, finished my 3 day midterm today, and this weekend I have no assignments or tasks due. Which means I should get a start on assignment 4 but it's nice to know I have at least 8 days before I have another deadline.