Title: Ash the Stablehand
Fandom: Fairytale: Cinderella
Pairing: Cinderella(Ash)/Prince(cess)
Categories: Drama, Romance, Cross-dressing, Genderswitch, Yuletide
Length: Medium (2,117 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=92.2)
mithrigil
Author Website:
Mithrigil
Summary:
The story of a stablehand and his cruel stepfamily.
Review:
A re-telling of Cinderella with all characters sexes switched, to interesting effect. I love not only what this story does with sex and gender, but so many other things as well. So much is told in so few words, with a whole world sketched out for the readers to fill. All characters are handled equally; there isn't a wicked stepfamily, but instead a group of people with human motivations a bit of cruelity. My favorite parts are the interactions between Ash and the Herald (some of which is quoted below), where they talk and connect.
I love a good remix of a classic tale, and this one is by far one of my favorites of all, clever and charming and sweet.
( Click here to read an excerpt. )
Ash the Stablehand
also available as a podfic read byparaka
Fandom: Fairytale: Cinderella
Pairing: Cinderella(Ash)/Prince(cess)
Categories: Drama, Romance, Cross-dressing, Genderswitch, Yuletide
Length: Medium (2,117 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
mithrigilAuthor Website:
Summary:
The story of a stablehand and his cruel stepfamily.
Review:
A re-telling of Cinderella with all characters sexes switched, to interesting effect. I love not only what this story does with sex and gender, but so many other things as well. So much is told in so few words, with a whole world sketched out for the readers to fill. All characters are handled equally; there isn't a wicked stepfamily, but instead a group of people with human motivations a bit of cruelity. My favorite parts are the interactions between Ash and the Herald (some of which is quoted below), where they talk and connect.
I love a good remix of a classic tale, and this one is by far one of my favorites of all, clever and charming and sweet.
( Click here to read an excerpt. )
Ash the Stablehand
also available as a podfic read by
parakaTitle : Always the Bridesmaid
Fandom : Highlander
Pairing : Duncan/OFC/Fitz, Duncan/Fitz
Categories : Friendship,Character Study, Unrequited Feelings
Length : Medium (12,958 words)
Warnings : N/A
Author on LJ:elynross
Author Website: The Principality of Whimsy
Summary: Thwarted in his pursuit of the beauteous Angelina by the villein Robert de Valicourt, Hugh Fitzcairn must find other ways to entertain himself, with the help of his good friend and rival, Duncan MacLeod. However, more may be in danger than simply Duncan's virtue....
Review:
There are sadly very few fics with Fitz as a central character, so when I do run across one it tends to stick with me.
Written from Fiz's POV, it's partly an introspective character study on Fitz's feelings for Duncan. It incorporates my own head-canon for Fitz, which is that he is attracted to beauty in all it's forms and not just to women. Although there's still plenty of wine and women and Fitz's mischievous nature is in full evidence. The events of the story see the relationship between Duncan and Fitz change drastically, whileat the same time it seems nothing has changed at all. By the end, your heart breaks a little for Fitz, however it's not a sad ending, just sort of wistful.
Always the Bridesmaid
Fandom : Highlander
Pairing : Duncan/OFC/Fitz, Duncan/Fitz
Categories : Friendship,Character Study, Unrequited Feelings
Length : Medium (12,958 words)
Warnings : N/A
Author on LJ:
elynrossAuthor Website: The Principality of Whimsy
Summary: Thwarted in his pursuit of the beauteous Angelina by the villein Robert de Valicourt, Hugh Fitzcairn must find other ways to entertain himself, with the help of his good friend and rival, Duncan MacLeod. However, more may be in danger than simply Duncan's virtue....
Review:
There are sadly very few fics with Fitz as a central character, so when I do run across one it tends to stick with me.
Written from Fiz's POV, it's partly an introspective character study on Fitz's feelings for Duncan. It incorporates my own head-canon for Fitz, which is that he is attracted to beauty in all it's forms and not just to women. Although there's still plenty of wine and women and Fitz's mischievous nature is in full evidence. The events of the story see the relationship between Duncan and Fitz change drastically, whileat the same time it seems nothing has changed at all. By the end, your heart breaks a little for Fitz, however it's not a sad ending, just sort of wistful.
Always the Bridesmaid
I have totally forgotten to post this rec yesterday... I'm sorry...
Title : Bugfixes in the redesign
Fandom : Social Network
Pairing : Eduardo Saverin/Mark Zuckerberg
Categories : Domestic, Future fic, Post canon
Length : Medium (~4741 words)
Warnings : None
Author on LJ :black_eyedgirl
Author on AO3 : BlackEyedGirl
Summary :
"Were you always this evil or is it a new development?" Mark tries to use his powers for good (or at least for Eduardo's benefit). Eduardo notices him trying.
Review :
Black-eyed girl is one of my favorite authors in the Social Network fandom. Her characterization of Mark and Eduardo is always spot on which is especially true in this fic. I just love how their relationship evolves despite all their problems. Her OC are also great. I just love Mark's assistant.
This fic is both adorable and hot but neither overwhelms the other.
Bugfixes in the Redesign
Title : Bugfixes in the redesign
Fandom : Social Network
Pairing : Eduardo Saverin/Mark Zuckerberg
Categories : Domestic, Future fic, Post canon
Length : Medium (~4741 words)
Warnings : None
Author on LJ :
black_eyedgirlAuthor on AO3 : BlackEyedGirl
Summary :
"Were you always this evil or is it a new development?" Mark tries to use his powers for good (or at least for Eduardo's benefit). Eduardo notices him trying.
Review :
Black-eyed girl is one of my favorite authors in the Social Network fandom. Her characterization of Mark and Eduardo is always spot on which is especially true in this fic. I just love how their relationship evolves despite all their problems. Her OC are also great. I just love Mark's assistant.
This fic is both adorable and hot but neither overwhelms the other.
Bugfixes in the Redesign
My contribution to close out Crossovers Week here at Epic Recs.
Title: Scenes from a Cultural Exchange, or The Muppets Take New Burbage
Fandom: Slings and Arrows/Muppet Show
Pairing: None
Categories: Humor, Crossover, Yuletide
Length: Medium (2300 words)
Warnings: None
Author on LJ:lovelypoet
Author Website: N/A
Summary:
Five moments from a strange season.
Review:
This is a hilarious send up of the Muppets going to New Burbage for the season. The voices of the individual Muppets including Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo among others were done so well I could hear them perfectly as I was reading along. I’m hard pressed to pick a favorite vignette because they were all so good (Kermit and Geoffrey with Anna, or Darren and Gonzo, Miss Piggy and Ellen!) but as a fan of Statler and Waldorf the last piece with them was terrific in the telling and a great way to end the story.
If you’ve watched Slings and Arrows and are looking for a quick, well done, humorous read this is a must to add to your to-read list.
Scenes From a Cultural Exchange, or The Muppets Take New Burbage
Title: Scenes from a Cultural Exchange, or The Muppets Take New Burbage
Fandom: Slings and Arrows/Muppet Show
Pairing: None
Categories: Humor, Crossover, Yuletide
Length: Medium (2300 words)
Warnings: None
Author on LJ:
lovelypoetAuthor Website: N/A
Summary:
Five moments from a strange season.
Review:
This is a hilarious send up of the Muppets going to New Burbage for the season. The voices of the individual Muppets including Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo among others were done so well I could hear them perfectly as I was reading along. I’m hard pressed to pick a favorite vignette because they were all so good (Kermit and Geoffrey with Anna, or Darren and Gonzo, Miss Piggy and Ellen!) but as a fan of Statler and Waldorf the last piece with them was terrific in the telling and a great way to end the story.
If you’ve watched Slings and Arrows and are looking for a quick, well done, humorous read this is a must to add to your to-read list.
Scenes From a Cultural Exchange, or The Muppets Take New Burbage
We've come to the close of our crossover week here at ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif?v=92.2)
epic_recs, and it's been a blast focusing on stories that mash-up two or more fandoms. We'd love to hear about any favorite crossover fics you've really enjoyed.
Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.
- WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING NEW RECCERS. Reccers are accepted by invitation only and the invitations are issued primarily based on their response to RR posts. If you're interested, respond to this post (or one of the previous RR posts) with a full rec, including Title, Author, Rating, Pairing, Genres, Length, Summary, and Review (including details of why you liked the story).
Today's Topic: Crossovers
Previous RR topics can be found here.
epic_recs, and it's been a blast focusing on stories that mash-up two or more fandoms. We'd love to hear about any favorite crossover fics you've really enjoyed.Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.
- WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING NEW RECCERS. Reccers are accepted by invitation only and the invitations are issued primarily based on their response to RR posts. If you're interested, respond to this post (or one of the previous RR posts) with a full rec, including Title, Author, Rating, Pairing, Genres, Length, Summary, and Review (including details of why you liked the story).
Today's Topic: Crossovers
Previous RR topics can be found here.
Title: Bertie Wooster and the Trophy of Trouble
Fandom: Jeeves and Wooster, Harry Potter
Pairing: Reginald Jeeves/Bertram Wooster
Categories: Fusion/Crossover, Romance, Humor
Length: Medium (~10,200 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:![[info]](http://l-files.livejournal.net/userhead/340?v=1321200563)
trista_zevkia / ![[personal profile]](http://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
trista_zevkia
Author Website:Trista_zevkia
Summary:
Bertie was a rich wizard from an old wizarding family, and Jeeves was his very capable, very intelligent, not totally servile house elf.
Review:
The unfortunate consequences of a wish-granting spell change everything, and eventually Jeeves decides he must leave Bertie's service. Neither are happy with this, and Bertie does his best to find someone that can counter the spell. Of course, an unexpected engagement (with a wonderful cameo appearance by a Harry Potter character) must be averted, socks are pilfered, a territorial house elf dispute endangers everything, and a misunderstanding between Jeeves and Bertie need to be cleared up.
I love this story, with it's perfect meshing of the two 'verses. The characterizations are great, and I can really believe Bertie as an eccentric wizard and Jeeves his house elf with more attitude than the norm. The surprise AWESOME Harry Potter character cameo was pitch perfect and a great surprise. Beyond that, the plot, with its combination of typical Bertie bumbling and marriage evasion and magical hijinks are so much fun, especially with the requisite happy ending.
( Click here to read an excerpt. )
Bertie Wooster and the Trophy of Trouble (LJ) pt.1, pt.2; (DW) pt.1, pt.2
Fandom: Jeeves and Wooster, Harry Potter
Pairing: Reginald Jeeves/Bertram Wooster
Categories: Fusion/Crossover, Romance, Humor
Length: Medium (~10,200 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
trista_zevkiaAuthor Website:
Summary:
Bertie was a rich wizard from an old wizarding family, and Jeeves was his very capable, very intelligent, not totally servile house elf.
Review:
The unfortunate consequences of a wish-granting spell change everything, and eventually Jeeves decides he must leave Bertie's service. Neither are happy with this, and Bertie does his best to find someone that can counter the spell. Of course, an unexpected engagement (with a wonderful cameo appearance by a Harry Potter character) must be averted, socks are pilfered, a territorial house elf dispute endangers everything, and a misunderstanding between Jeeves and Bertie need to be cleared up.
I love this story, with it's perfect meshing of the two 'verses. The characterizations are great, and I can really believe Bertie as an eccentric wizard and Jeeves his house elf with more attitude than the norm. The surprise AWESOME Harry Potter character cameo was pitch perfect and a great surprise. Beyond that, the plot, with its combination of typical Bertie bumbling and marriage evasion and magical hijinks are so much fun, especially with the requisite happy ending.
( Click here to read an excerpt. )
Bertie Wooster and the Trophy of Trouble (LJ) pt.1, pt.2; (DW) pt.1, pt.2
All in the name of crossovers this week:
Title: A new history of Captain John Sheppard, HM Aerial Corps, and M. Rodney McKay, Esq., FRS, with the Captains Emmagan and Dex, late of the West Indies
Fandom: Téméraire/SGA
Pairing: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Categories: X-over, sci-fi, fantasy
Length: medium (15.672 words)
Warnings: silliness, dragons
Author on LJ:sheafrotherdon
Author Website: AO3 Account
Summary: . . . composed from a great number of actual surveys; and other materials regulated by many new scientifick observations of their Affections and Masculine Virtues. Drawn up from the Journals which were kept by the several Commanders, And from the Papers of M. Rodney McKay, Esq., FRS; In One Volume, written by A Lady of Quality.
September 1811, Halifax, Nova Scotia: His Majesty's Aerial Corps stand ready to welcome new additions to their number; an expedition late of the Antipodes.
Review:
The Téméraire series just like HDM and the sentinel world inspires writers from other fandoms to write crossovers. One of my absolute favorites is this one. The SGA characters are unmistakably themselves and they are beautifully embedded in this world of dragons.
I'm always beside myself with joy when I find a dragon story but this one was so perfectly done that I was grinning the whole time I was reading it. Both, the Téméraire facets and the SGA characters are perfectly blended into one entertaining and amusing story.
A new history of Captain John Sheppard, HM Aerial Corps, and M. Rodney McKay, Esq., FRS, with the Captains Emmagan and Dex, late of the West Indies
and a short sequel: A Supplement to the Second Edition, or, A Treatise on Those Matters Left Undiscussed by Locke et al, That In a State of Better Nature We Might Own (rating: NC-17)
Title: A new history of Captain John Sheppard, HM Aerial Corps, and M. Rodney McKay, Esq., FRS, with the Captains Emmagan and Dex, late of the West Indies
Fandom: Téméraire/SGA
Pairing: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Categories: X-over, sci-fi, fantasy
Length: medium (15.672 words)
Warnings: silliness, dragons
Author on LJ:
sheafrotherdonAuthor Website: AO3 Account
Summary: . . . composed from a great number of actual surveys; and other materials regulated by many new scientifick observations of their Affections and Masculine Virtues. Drawn up from the Journals which were kept by the several Commanders, And from the Papers of M. Rodney McKay, Esq., FRS; In One Volume, written by A Lady of Quality.
September 1811, Halifax, Nova Scotia: His Majesty's Aerial Corps stand ready to welcome new additions to their number; an expedition late of the Antipodes.
Review:
The Téméraire series just like HDM and the sentinel world inspires writers from other fandoms to write crossovers. One of my absolute favorites is this one. The SGA characters are unmistakably themselves and they are beautifully embedded in this world of dragons.
I'm always beside myself with joy when I find a dragon story but this one was so perfectly done that I was grinning the whole time I was reading it. Both, the Téméraire facets and the SGA characters are perfectly blended into one entertaining and amusing story.
A new history of Captain John Sheppard, HM Aerial Corps, and M. Rodney McKay, Esq., FRS, with the Captains Emmagan and Dex, late of the West Indies
and a short sequel: A Supplement to the Second Edition, or, A Treatise on Those Matters Left Undiscussed by Locke et al, That In a State of Better Nature We Might Own (rating: NC-17)
Title: Tony’s Soundtrack by amejisuto (NC-17)
Fandom: NCIS/Numb3rs (passing mention of a CSI: Miami character)
Pairing: Tony DiNozzo/Ian Edgerton
Categories: Slight AU, Crossover, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ: amejisuto @ IJ
Website: n/a
Review:
Kate finds a way to make Tony stop mooning over Gibbs.
Ian Edgerton has long been one of my favorite characters out there so when I stumbled upon this crossover, I jumped at the chance to read it. Starting with ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair’, with a lonely and frustrated Tony having dinner out with Kate, this series is chockfull of humor, movie quotes, and NCIS-centric fun. Though it never really delves too deeply into Ian and Tony’s relationship – I would say it barely scratches the surface, which is a shame – I still thoroughly enjoyed what we were given, especially once the series got going and we were allowed to see just how well these two fit each other.
Tony's Soundtrack (read them in descending order)
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/user_ontd.gif?v=92.2){kind=small}
Fandom: NCIS/Numb3rs (passing mention of a CSI: Miami character)
Pairing: Tony DiNozzo/Ian Edgerton
Categories: Slight AU, Crossover, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ: amejisuto @ IJ
Website: n/a
Review:
Kate finds a way to make Tony stop mooning over Gibbs.
Ian Edgerton has long been one of my favorite characters out there so when I stumbled upon this crossover, I jumped at the chance to read it. Starting with ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair’, with a lonely and frustrated Tony having dinner out with Kate, this series is chockfull of humor, movie quotes, and NCIS-centric fun. Though it never really delves too deeply into Ian and Tony’s relationship – I would say it barely scratches the surface, which is a shame – I still thoroughly enjoyed what we were given, especially once the series got going and we were allowed to see just how well these two fit each other.
Tony's Soundtrack (read them in descending order)
I honestly couldn't decide which fic by this author to rec for this month's theme week so you're getting two recs for the price of one. :)
Title: New York State of Mind by amejisuto
Fandom: CSI:NY/CSI: Miami
Pairing: Danny Messer/Tim Speedle
Categories: Crossover, Romance
Length: Medium (2000+)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ: amejisuto @ IJ
Website: n/a
Review:
Danny's new lover comes to New York for a visit on vacation.
I won’t deny that this fic is relatively short – it just barely squeaks by the medium mark by the community standards – but there’s something really charming about it. Written in a slice-of-life style, I really enjoyed this snapshot into Danny and Speed’s relationship, which has just tipped from friendship into something that has the potential to be much more. Though, again, there’s not a lot of meat on the bones of this story, on the whole it’s a solid little fic that won me over for this pairing.
New York State of Mind
Title: New York State of Mind by amejisuto
Fandom: CSI:NY/CSI: Miami
Pairing: Danny Messer/Tim Speedle
Categories: Crossover, Romance
Length: Medium (2000+)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ: amejisuto @ IJ
Website: n/a
Review:
Danny's new lover comes to New York for a visit on vacation.
I won’t deny that this fic is relatively short – it just barely squeaks by the medium mark by the community standards – but there’s something really charming about it. Written in a slice-of-life style, I really enjoyed this snapshot into Danny and Speed’s relationship, which has just tipped from friendship into something that has the potential to be much more. Though, again, there’s not a lot of meat on the bones of this story, on the whole it’s a solid little fic that won me over for this pairing.
New York State of Mind
Title: Everyone Comes to Pan's
Fandom: Bandom/Greek Mythology/International Folklore
Pairing: Frank Iero/Gerard Way, Mikey Way/Ray Toro
Categories: Amnesia, AU, Crossover, Frienship, Romance, Supernatural
Length: Epic (42,000)
Warnings: Sex between Mythological creatures
Author on LJ:roxy_palace
Artist on LJ:heyhoolou
Website: n/a
Summary: "Second street on the left, and straight on till Mornington Crescent. Tell them Pete sent you."
Review: This is an awesomely mind bending fic that mixes up old Folklore with present day chefs, amnesia, and magical prophesies. It's fast paced and fun, but more than that it doesn't gloss over the darker aspects of fairydom.
Some fairy related lore you might recognize from Shakespear, some from Greccian Mythology, some from old fairy tales, and some are just awesome allusions to Bandom.
Even if you don't know or have much interest in fokeloar you'll probably still enjoy this fic.
Everyone Comes To Pan’s(ART)
Everyone Comes To Pan’s (FIC)
Not!Fic Sequel Pan Goes a Courting
Fandom: Bandom/Greek Mythology/International Folklore
Pairing: Frank Iero/Gerard Way, Mikey Way/Ray Toro
Categories: Amnesia, AU, Crossover, Frienship, Romance, Supernatural
Length: Epic (42,000)
Warnings: Sex between Mythological creatures
Author on LJ:
roxy_palaceArtist on LJ:
heyhoolouWebsite: n/a
Summary: "Second street on the left, and straight on till Mornington Crescent. Tell them Pete sent you."
Review: This is an awesomely mind bending fic that mixes up old Folklore with present day chefs, amnesia, and magical prophesies. It's fast paced and fun, but more than that it doesn't gloss over the darker aspects of fairydom.
Some fairy related lore you might recognize from Shakespear, some from Greccian Mythology, some from old fairy tales, and some are just awesome allusions to Bandom.
Even if you don't know or have much interest in fokeloar you'll probably still enjoy this fic.
Everyone Comes To Pan’s(ART)
Everyone Comes To Pan’s (FIC)
Not!Fic Sequel Pan Goes a Courting
Title: #krisallenpinkranger series
Fandom: American Idol RPF/Power Rangers
Pairing: Kris Allen/Adam Lambert
Categories: AU, Crossover, Romance
Length: Medium (18,400)
Warnings:
Author on LJ:eirana
Website: Eirana's Ao3
Summary: Kris is like the Daphne of the Power Rangers.
Having a boyfriend who is also a Power Ranger is awesome. Except for how it isn’t because his stupidly shiny suit makes him a ridiculously easy target.
Review: Fluffy and lovely and a heck of a lot of fun this series is a straightforward superhero story with some awesome dialog and an utterly adorable teenage romance.
The fact that Eirana manages to work in an obsession with pink plaid and silver nail polish and cast Kris as the Damsel in Distress just makes the story more hilariousness.
#krisallenpinkranger
Fade to White
Fandom: American Idol RPF/Power Rangers
Pairing: Kris Allen/Adam Lambert
Categories: AU, Crossover, Romance
Length: Medium (18,400)
Warnings:
Author on LJ:
eiranaWebsite: Eirana's Ao3
Summary: Kris is like the Daphne of the Power Rangers.
Having a boyfriend who is also a Power Ranger is awesome. Except for how it isn’t because his stupidly shiny suit makes him a ridiculously easy target.
Review: Fluffy and lovely and a heck of a lot of fun this series is a straightforward superhero story with some awesome dialog and an utterly adorable teenage romance.
The fact that Eirana manages to work in an obsession with pink plaid and silver nail polish and cast Kris as the Damsel in Distress just makes the story more hilariousness.
#krisallenpinkranger
Fade to White
Title: Chill out and Learn to Love your Pussy
Fandom: Bandom/Sailor Moon
Pairing: Gerard Way/Tuxedo Mask
Categories: AU, Crack, Crossover, Cross-Dressing, Frienship, Genderswap
Length: Medium (12,500)
Warnings: Gender related issues
Author on LJ:halfeatenmoon
Artist on LJ:komakoma
Website: Half Eaten Moon's Ao3
Summary: MCR are charged with defending the universe from evil, which is pretty cool. They have to transform into women to do it, though, and that makes things complicated. As much fun as it is fighting monsters, they seem to spend as much time trying to figure out what this gender thing is about as they do saving the world.
Review: Utterly cracky and surprisingly deep. This is a lovely fluffy fic mixed with a dash of superhero/secret identity/gender identity drama.
Also there is Brian as a cat.
Chill Out and Learn to Love your Pussy (ART)
Chill Out and Learn to Love your Pussy (FIC)
Fandom: Bandom/Sailor Moon
Pairing: Gerard Way/Tuxedo Mask
Categories: AU, Crack, Crossover, Cross-Dressing, Frienship, Genderswap
Length: Medium (12,500)
Warnings: Gender related issues
Author on LJ:
halfeatenmoonArtist on LJ:
komakomaWebsite: Half Eaten Moon's Ao3
Summary: MCR are charged with defending the universe from evil, which is pretty cool. They have to transform into women to do it, though, and that makes things complicated. As much fun as it is fighting monsters, they seem to spend as much time trying to figure out what this gender thing is about as they do saving the world.
Review: Utterly cracky and surprisingly deep. This is a lovely fluffy fic mixed with a dash of superhero/secret identity/gender identity drama.
Also there is Brian as a cat.
Chill Out and Learn to Love your Pussy (ART)
Chill Out and Learn to Love your Pussy (FIC)
Title: The Dresden Omens
Fandom: Good Omens, The Dresden Files
Pairing: Harry Dresden/John Marcone, Aziraphale/Crowley
Categories: crossover, humor, a bit of action/adventure
Length: Long (17,879 words)
Warnings: Spoilers for Good Omens, and the Dresden Files novels through book ten.
Author on LJ:shiplizard
Author Website:shiplizard
Summary:
In which a demon (who did not fall from grace so much as saunter vaguely downward) is sent to tempt a hero (who's reluctant at best) and has some trouble with the job.
Review:
Crowley gets assigned to tempt Harry Dresden; this does not go well. Every avenue he tries backfires (the car, the dog, the apprentice, the brother), Aziraphale is busy not answering his phone or checking his messages, and the Legions of Hell won't cut him any slack. Fortunately, Crowley's manipulations (and a little help from friend) finally have some surprising, and unexpected consequences.
I love Crowley, and this fic lets him shine, trying his best tricks and running into a wall each time. The rest of the main characters don't come in until nearly the end, but each are quick and snappy and so much fun. The author does a great job mixing up the two fandoms seamlessly and coming the two fandom's flavors of humor, though the focus is slightly more on the Good Omens characters.
The Dresden Omens (AO3) (LJ pt.1, pt.2, pt.3)
Fandom: Good Omens, The Dresden Files
Pairing: Harry Dresden/John Marcone, Aziraphale/Crowley
Categories: crossover, humor, a bit of action/adventure
Length: Long (17,879 words)
Warnings: Spoilers for Good Omens, and the Dresden Files novels through book ten.
Author on LJ:
shiplizardAuthor Website:
Summary:
In which a demon (who did not fall from grace so much as saunter vaguely downward) is sent to tempt a hero (who's reluctant at best) and has some trouble with the job.
Review:
Crowley gets assigned to tempt Harry Dresden; this does not go well. Every avenue he tries backfires (the car, the dog, the apprentice, the brother), Aziraphale is busy not answering his phone or checking his messages, and the Legions of Hell won't cut him any slack. Fortunately, Crowley's manipulations (and a little help from friend) finally have some surprising, and unexpected consequences.
I love Crowley, and this fic lets him shine, trying his best tricks and running into a wall each time. The rest of the main characters don't come in until nearly the end, but each are quick and snappy and so much fun. The author does a great job mixing up the two fandoms seamlessly and coming the two fandom's flavors of humor, though the focus is slightly more on the Good Omens characters.
The Dresden Omens (AO3) (LJ pt.1, pt.2, pt.3)
Title: Lifelines
Fandom: Doctor Who/ Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Pairing: Gen
Categories: Crossover, Action/Adventure, Drama, Friendship, Repeating Time (sort of: see summary)
Length: Long (22,237)
Warnings: Character Death (Is reversed when time rewinds)
Author on LJ:jinxed_wood
Author Website: Jinxed Wood's Hideout
Summary: It is the year-that-wasn't, and Martha needs to spread the Doctor's message, but in order to do that she needs to stay alive - something Derek Reese is very good at.
Review:
A brilliant blending of the two Universes. Both Martha and Derek are in character throughout the story and the events are believable within both story-lines.
I always love well written stories of Martha's journey during the year-that-wasn't and this is one of the best I've found.
Lifelines:
AO3
LJ
Teaspoon
Author's Website
Fandom: Doctor Who/ Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Pairing: Gen
Categories: Crossover, Action/Adventure, Drama, Friendship, Repeating Time (sort of: see summary)
Length: Long (22,237)
Warnings: Character Death (Is reversed when time rewinds)
Author on LJ:
jinxed_woodAuthor Website: Jinxed Wood's Hideout
Summary: It is the year-that-wasn't, and Martha needs to spread the Doctor's message, but in order to do that she needs to stay alive - something Derek Reese is very good at.
Review:
A brilliant blending of the two Universes. Both Martha and Derek are in character throughout the story and the events are believable within both story-lines.
I always love well written stories of Martha's journey during the year-that-wasn't and this is one of the best I've found.
Lifelines:
AO3
LJ
Teaspoon
Author's Website
Here comes our Crossover recs week...
Title: Shaman you
Fandom: The Sentinel/Dresden Files
Pairing: Gen
Categories: Crossover, AU, File Case
Length: long (~20000words)
Warnings:
Author on LJ:idontlikegravy
Author Website:subcircus
Summary:
When the police of Cascade are troubled by a ritual serial killer, they call in the services of the only professional wizard in the book.
Review:
This fic takes place after "Summer Knight", the 4th book in the Dresden Files verse by Jim Butcher and after the end of the "Sentinel" tv show. You can read it quite easily with only a passing familiarity in any of those fandoms. (I'm almost sure you can also understand it without any knowledge of them. But as I knew them before reading it, I can't guaranty this)
This is a well-written fic, using the best of both canons. The use of Dresden voice to narrate this story is a great choice, especially as the author really nailed Harry's voice. The characterization of Blair, Jim and Harry is spot on. And no character overwhelmed the other ones. Both universes are well-balanced and each character gets to shine. The plot is also interesting. And the tension gets higher in every part.
On AO3 :
Shaman You
On livejournal
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Edited to add links on AO3
Title: Shaman you
Fandom: The Sentinel/Dresden Files
Pairing: Gen
Categories: Crossover, AU, File Case
Length: long (~20000words)
Warnings:
Author on LJ:
idontlikegravyAuthor Website:
Summary:
When the police of Cascade are troubled by a ritual serial killer, they call in the services of the only professional wizard in the book.
Review:
This fic takes place after "Summer Knight", the 4th book in the Dresden Files verse by Jim Butcher and after the end of the "Sentinel" tv show. You can read it quite easily with only a passing familiarity in any of those fandoms. (I'm almost sure you can also understand it without any knowledge of them. But as I knew them before reading it, I can't guaranty this)
This is a well-written fic, using the best of both canons. The use of Dresden voice to narrate this story is a great choice, especially as the author really nailed Harry's voice. The characterization of Blair, Jim and Harry is spot on. And no character overwhelmed the other ones. Both universes are well-balanced and each character gets to shine. The plot is also interesting. And the tension gets higher in every part.
On AO3 :
Shaman You
On livejournal
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Edited to add links on AO3
