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buffyversetop52006-01-02 08:29 pm
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5 'Fics I'd never normally read but . . .'
Like everyone else, I have my preferences that are based on what I like and what I don't. I steer clear of things I don't like and gravitate towards things I do. But once in a while, a fic pops up that smashes what some might call prejudice and I prefer to call preference. Here's my list of 5 fics I wouldn't normally read but . . .
My first preference is for No baby fics
1. Beloved by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
spikes_heart and liliaeth WIP
Rating: PG
Pairing: Angel/Nina, Gunn/Anne, sort of S/B, with hints of A/B
Reason I enjoyed this A baby fic where the 'baby' isn't the result of any 'ship', no sentimental romantic mush, not too much focus on the 'baby' and then only when the plot demands, and a darn fine character study of Angel.
My second preference is for No slash
2.Nameless ... bycalove
Rating: NC-17, for non-con, M/M.
Reason I enjoyed this It's the only well-written explanation of Spike and Angel's one time I can accept as being in canon for both characters.
3. Better Late than Never. byestepheia -
Rating: PG13 (slash) - post-NFA
Reason for reading. It'sestepheia, what more can I say, everything she writes is pure gold, and she's one of the best writers of Spike out there.
4.This next one counts as one, although I've put up links to all three parts
Title: You Made Me Forget Myself (You’re Going to Reap Just What You Sow) bylillianmorgan
Rating: For the most part it’s pretty tame, around PG-13, but eventually NC-17, m/m sex, Post NFA 3 parts
Pairing: Spike/Angel
Reason for reading. I don't read slash (have I mentioned that before) but this is so beautifully written that it totally dragged me in and kept me believing. Both Angel and Spike staying fully in character (OK, I admit, I had problems with the final part because my Spike would never do what he did or, more importantly, say what he said.)
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Having said no to Slash, I also had a no to fairies rule when it came to Spike, which was a pity because I almost missed this next one.
No fairies
5. A Winter Fairy Tale byst_salieri
Rating (mine) PG - for some swearing.
Reason for reading: Pre-Series Spike, powerfully written and in-canon.
I still can't believe I'm reading a baby fic -
Of course it's all the fault of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
buffyversetop5 for opening my mind to the joys of reading outside the comfort of the preference zone I'd locked myself into. Thank you team.
My first preference is for No baby fics
1. Beloved by
spikes_heart and liliaeth WIPRating: PG
Pairing: Angel/Nina, Gunn/Anne, sort of S/B, with hints of A/B
Reason I enjoyed this A baby fic where the 'baby' isn't the result of any 'ship', no sentimental romantic mush, not too much focus on the 'baby' and then only when the plot demands, and a darn fine character study of Angel.
My second preference is for No slash
2.Nameless ... by
caloveRating: NC-17, for non-con, M/M.
Reason I enjoyed this It's the only well-written explanation of Spike and Angel's one time I can accept as being in canon for both characters.
3. Better Late than Never. by
estepheia - Rating: PG13 (slash) - post-NFA
Reason for reading. It's
estepheia, what more can I say, everything she writes is pure gold, and she's one of the best writers of Spike out there.4.This next one counts as one, although I've put up links to all three parts
Title: You Made Me Forget Myself (You’re Going to Reap Just What You Sow) by
lillianmorganRating: For the most part it’s pretty tame, around PG-13, but eventually NC-17, m/m sex, Post NFA 3 parts
Pairing: Spike/Angel
Reason for reading. I don't read slash (have I mentioned that before) but this is so beautifully written that it totally dragged me in and kept me believing. Both Angel and Spike staying fully in character (OK, I admit, I had problems with the final part because my Spike would never do what he did or, more importantly, say what he said.)
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Having said no to Slash, I also had a no to fairies rule when it came to Spike, which was a pity because I almost missed this next one.
No fairies
5. A Winter Fairy Tale by
st_salieriRating (mine) PG - for some swearing.
Reason for reading: Pre-Series Spike, powerfully written and in-canon.
I still can't believe I'm reading a baby fic -
Of course it's all the fault of buffyversetop5 for opening my mind to the joys of reading outside the comfort of the preference zone I'd locked myself into. Thank you team.