February 23rd, 2009

I'm a bit late with this rec but after a late evening emergency visit to the emergency room, I'm feeling rather stretched thin so please forgive me...

Title: The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
Fandom: Lord of the Rings (Books)
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas
Categories: Romance, Angst, Drama
Length: Super Epic
Warnings: More elves than you can shake a stick at?

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Helmboy

Author's Summary: Legolas is fostered as a youngster to the court at Rivendell, much against the wishes of his parents and in keeping with the 'guidance' of Celeborn and Galadriel, two who hope to end the bickering by creating a bond. All that follows is not gold.

Review:
When it comes to slash-oriented pairings in the Lord of the Rings fandom there's no denying that the majority of it is Aragorn/Legolas based (which is not so surprising, especially after the movies came out), but even so The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles is proof that even if it isn't "mainstream" it can be wonderfully rewarding.

Unlike many of the stories in the fandom, ELC features a 'young' Legolas, one who is still struggling to learn his place in the world and who he truly is beyond being the Prince of Mirkwood. He's not immediately the polished warrior or worldly elf (he's rather sheltered, in fact) and has a certain naivety that is refreshing in a character that is usually written to be knowledgeable beyond our own human years.

Elrond is likewise written in a way that most readers don't tend to think of him as: a father, a widower, a leader, a friend, and, most importantly, a lover. While ususally considered 'serious', the author does a wonderful job of allowing Elrond to be something more than Arwen's Father (c'mon, don't tell me that's not how you think of him) and allows his character to become 'young' again with Legolas at his side.

As the summary says, everything in this series isn't gold, but I definitely recommend this for those of you who want to explore new pairings or just want to read a young-and-bratty Legolas (he changes for the better as the story goes on!).

The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
I'm a bit late with this rec but after a late evening emergency visit to the emergency room, I'm feeling rather stretched thin so please forgive me...

Title: The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
Fandom: Lord of the Rings (Books)
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas
Categories: Romance, Angst, Drama
Length: Super Epic
Warnings: More elves than you can shake a stick at?

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Helmboy

Author's Summary: Legolas is fostered as a youngster to the court at Rivendell, much against the wishes of his parents and in keeping with the 'guidance' of Celeborn and Galadriel, two who hope to end the bickering by creating a bond. All that follows is not gold.

Review:
When it comes to slash-oriented pairings in the Lord of the Rings fandom there's no denying that the majority of it is Aragorn/Legolas based (which is not so surprising, especially after the movies came out), but even so The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles is proof that even if it isn't "mainstream" it can be wonderfully rewarding.

Unlike many of the stories in the fandom, ELC features a 'young' Legolas, one who is still struggling to learn his place in the world and who he truly is beyond being the Prince of Mirkwood. He's not immediately the polished warrior or worldly elf (he's rather sheltered, in fact) and has a certain naivety that is refreshing in a character that is usually written to be knowledgeable beyond our own human years.

Elrond is likewise written in a way that most readers don't tend to think of him as: a father, a widower, a leader, a friend, and, most importantly, a lover. While ususally considered 'serious', the author does a wonderful job of allowing Elrond to be something more than Arwen's Father (c'mon, don't tell me that's not how you think of him) and allows his character to become 'young' again with Legolas at his side.

As the summary says, everything in this series isn't gold, but I definitely recommend this for those of you who want to explore new pairings or just want to read a young-and-bratty Legolas (he changes for the better as the story goes on!).

The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
I'm a bit late with this rec but after a late evening emergency visit to the emergency room, I'm feeling rather stretched thin so please forgive me...

Title: The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
Fandom: Lord of the Rings (Books)
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas
Categories: Romance, Angst, Drama
Length: Super Epic
Warnings: More elves than you can shake a stick at?

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Helmboy

Author's Summary: Legolas is fostered as a youngster to the court at Rivendell, much against the wishes of his parents and in keeping with the 'guidance' of Celeborn and Galadriel, two who hope to end the bickering by creating a bond. All that follows is not gold.

Review:
When it comes to slash-oriented pairings in the Lord of the Rings fandom there's no denying that the majority of it is Aragorn/Legolas based (which is not so surprising, especially after the movies came out), but even so The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles is proof that even if it isn't "mainstream" it can be wonderfully rewarding.

Unlike many of the stories in the fandom, ELC features a 'young' Legolas, one who is still struggling to learn his place in the world and who he truly is beyond being the Prince of Mirkwood. He's not immediately the polished warrior or worldly elf (he's rather sheltered, in fact) and has a certain naivety that is refreshing in a character that is usually written to be knowledgeable beyond our own human years.

Elrond is likewise written in a way that most readers don't tend to think of him as: a father, a widower, a leader, a friend, and, most importantly, a lover. While ususally considered 'serious', the author does a wonderful job of allowing Elrond to be something more than Arwen's Father (c'mon, don't tell me that's not how you think of him) and allows his character to become 'young' again with Legolas at his side.

As the summary says, everything in this series isn't gold, but I definitely recommend this for those of you who want to explore new pairings or just want to read a young-and-bratty Legolas (he changes for the better as the story goes on!).

The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
I'm a bit late with this rec but after a late evening emergency visit to the emergency room, I'm feeling rather stretched thin so please forgive me...

Title: The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
Fandom: Lord of the Rings (Books)
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas
Categories: Romance, Angst, Drama
Length: Super Epic
Warnings: More elves than you can shake a stick at?

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Helmboy

Author's Summary: Legolas is fostered as a youngster to the court at Rivendell, much against the wishes of his parents and in keeping with the 'guidance' of Celeborn and Galadriel, two who hope to end the bickering by creating a bond. All that follows is not gold.

Review:
When it comes to slash-oriented pairings in the Lord of the Rings fandom there's no denying that the majority of it is Aragorn/Legolas based (which is not so surprising, especially after the movies came out), but even so The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles is proof that even if it isn't "mainstream" it can be wonderfully rewarding.

Unlike many of the stories in the fandom, ELC features a 'young' Legolas, one who is still struggling to learn his place in the world and who he truly is beyond being the Prince of Mirkwood. He's not immediately the polished warrior or worldly elf (he's rather sheltered, in fact) and has a certain naivety that is refreshing in a character that is usually written to be knowledgeable beyond our own human years.

Elrond is likewise written in a way that most readers don't tend to think of him as: a father, a widower, a leader, a friend, and, most importantly, a lover. While ususally considered 'serious', the author does a wonderful job of allowing Elrond to be something more than Arwen's Father (c'mon, don't tell me that's not how you think of him) and allows his character to become 'young' again with Legolas at his side.

As the summary says, everything in this series isn't gold, but I definitely recommend this for those of you who want to explore new pairings or just want to read a young-and-bratty Legolas (he changes for the better as the story goes on!).

The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
I'm a bit late with this rec but after a late evening emergency visit to the emergency room, I'm feeling rather stretched thin so please forgive me...

Title: The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
Fandom: Lord of the Rings (Books)
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas
Categories: Romance, Angst, Drama
Length: Super Epic
Warnings: More elves than you can shake a stick at?

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Helmboy

Author's Summary: Legolas is fostered as a youngster to the court at Rivendell, much against the wishes of his parents and in keeping with the 'guidance' of Celeborn and Galadriel, two who hope to end the bickering by creating a bond. All that follows is not gold.

Review:
When it comes to slash-oriented pairings in the Lord of the Rings fandom there's no denying that the majority of it is Aragorn/Legolas based (which is not so surprising, especially after the movies came out), but even so The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles is proof that even if it isn't "mainstream" it can be wonderfully rewarding.

Unlike many of the stories in the fandom, ELC features a 'young' Legolas, one who is still struggling to learn his place in the world and who he truly is beyond being the Prince of Mirkwood. He's not immediately the polished warrior or worldly elf (he's rather sheltered, in fact) and has a certain naivety that is refreshing in a character that is usually written to be knowledgeable beyond our own human years.

Elrond is likewise written in a way that most readers don't tend to think of him as: a father, a widower, a leader, a friend, and, most importantly, a lover. While ususally considered 'serious', the author does a wonderful job of allowing Elrond to be something more than Arwen's Father (c'mon, don't tell me that's not how you think of him) and allows his character to become 'young' again with Legolas at his side.

As the summary says, everything in this series isn't gold, but I definitely recommend this for those of you who want to explore new pairings or just want to read a young-and-bratty Legolas (he changes for the better as the story goes on!).

The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
I'm a bit late with this rec but after a late evening emergency visit to the emergency room, I'm feeling rather stretched thin so please forgive me...

Title: The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
Fandom: Lord of the Rings (Books)
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas
Categories: Romance, Angst, Drama
Length: Super Epic
Warnings: More elves than you can shake a stick at?

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Helmboy

Author's Summary: Legolas is fostered as a youngster to the court at Rivendell, much against the wishes of his parents and in keeping with the 'guidance' of Celeborn and Galadriel, two who hope to end the bickering by creating a bond. All that follows is not gold.

Review:
When it comes to slash-oriented pairings in the Lord of the Rings fandom there's no denying that the majority of it is Aragorn/Legolas based (which is not so surprising, especially after the movies came out), but even so The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles is proof that even if it isn't "mainstream" it can be wonderfully rewarding.

Unlike many of the stories in the fandom, ELC features a 'young' Legolas, one who is still struggling to learn his place in the world and who he truly is beyond being the Prince of Mirkwood. He's not immediately the polished warrior or worldly elf (he's rather sheltered, in fact) and has a certain naivety that is refreshing in a character that is usually written to be knowledgeable beyond our own human years.

Elrond is likewise written in a way that most readers don't tend to think of him as: a father, a widower, a leader, a friend, and, most importantly, a lover. While ususally considered 'serious', the author does a wonderful job of allowing Elrond to be something more than Arwen's Father (c'mon, don't tell me that's not how you think of him) and allows his character to become 'young' again with Legolas at his side.

As the summary says, everything in this series isn't gold, but I definitely recommend this for those of you who want to explore new pairings or just want to read a young-and-bratty Legolas (he changes for the better as the story goes on!).

The Elrond/Legolas Chronicles
Title: When the Ice Goes Out and Moonrise
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Categories: angst, drama, post-CotW
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kelliem 
Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/

Review:
After Call of the Wild Fraser moves back to Canada, where he proceeds to be bored out of his mind, even though the locals have taken to staging bar brawls just to give him someone to arrest. Then he gets a letter in the mail and finds out that RayK has quit his job and is now missing. It's up to Fraser to find him, and there are a lot of surprises on the way...

I love post CotW fics and this is a great one, with plenty of delicious relationship angst, an intriguing mystery (where in the world is Ray Kowalski?), and lots of self-evaluation from both of our boys. There is one scene with Ray and an OMC that I'm not thrilled about, but it's only a couple of pages long and it's more than made up for by the absolutely fabulous scene where Fraser and Ray finally meet again. Bonus: a unique (and yet utterly perfect) job for Ray. Double bonus: a smutty sequel featuring outdoor sex. Triple bonus: Diefenbaker being awesome! A great story all around.

When the Ice Goes Out
Moonrise
Title: When the Ice Goes Out and Moonrise
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Categories: angst, drama, post-CotW
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kelliem 
Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/

Review:
After Call of the Wild Fraser moves back to Canada, where he proceeds to be bored out of his mind, even though the locals have taken to staging bar brawls just to give him someone to arrest. Then he gets a letter in the mail and finds out that RayK has quit his job and is now missing. It's up to Fraser to find him, and there are a lot of surprises on the way...

I love post CotW fics and this is a great one, with plenty of delicious relationship angst, an intriguing mystery (where in the world is Ray Kowalski?), and lots of self-evaluation from both of our boys. There is one scene with Ray and an OMC that I'm not thrilled about, but it's only a couple of pages long and it's more than made up for by the absolutely fabulous scene where Fraser and Ray finally meet again. Bonus: a unique (and yet utterly perfect) job for Ray. Double bonus: a smutty sequel featuring outdoor sex. Triple bonus: Diefenbaker being awesome! A great story all around.

When the Ice Goes Out
Moonrise
Title: When the Ice Goes Out and Moonrise
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Categories: angst, drama, post-CotW
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kelliem 
Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/

Review:
After Call of the Wild Fraser moves back to Canada, where he proceeds to be bored out of his mind, even though the locals have taken to staging bar brawls just to give him someone to arrest. Then he gets a letter in the mail and finds out that RayK has quit his job and is now missing. It's up to Fraser to find him, and there are a lot of surprises on the way...

I love post CotW fics and this is a great one, with plenty of delicious relationship angst, an intriguing mystery (where in the world is Ray Kowalski?), and lots of self-evaluation from both of our boys. There is one scene with Ray and an OMC that I'm not thrilled about, but it's only a couple of pages long and it's more than made up for by the absolutely fabulous scene where Fraser and Ray finally meet again. Bonus: a unique (and yet utterly perfect) job for Ray. Double bonus: a smutty sequel featuring outdoor sex. Triple bonus: Diefenbaker being awesome! A great story all around.

When the Ice Goes Out
Moonrise
Title: When the Ice Goes Out and Moonrise
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Categories: angst, drama, post-CotW
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kelliem 
Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/

Review:
After Call of the Wild Fraser moves back to Canada, where he proceeds to be bored out of his mind, even though the locals have taken to staging bar brawls just to give him someone to arrest. Then he gets a letter in the mail and finds out that RayK has quit his job and is now missing. It's up to Fraser to find him, and there are a lot of surprises on the way...

I love post CotW fics and this is a great one, with plenty of delicious relationship angst, an intriguing mystery (where in the world is Ray Kowalski?), and lots of self-evaluation from both of our boys. There is one scene with Ray and an OMC that I'm not thrilled about, but it's only a couple of pages long and it's more than made up for by the absolutely fabulous scene where Fraser and Ray finally meet again. Bonus: a unique (and yet utterly perfect) job for Ray. Double bonus: a smutty sequel featuring outdoor sex. Triple bonus: Diefenbaker being awesome! A great story all around.

When the Ice Goes Out
Moonrise
Title: When the Ice Goes Out and Moonrise
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Categories: angst, drama, post-CotW
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kelliem 
Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/

Review:
After Call of the Wild Fraser moves back to Canada, where he proceeds to be bored out of his mind, even though the locals have taken to staging bar brawls just to give him someone to arrest. Then he gets a letter in the mail and finds out that RayK has quit his job and is now missing. It's up to Fraser to find him, and there are a lot of surprises on the way...

I love post CotW fics and this is a great one, with plenty of delicious relationship angst, an intriguing mystery (where in the world is Ray Kowalski?), and lots of self-evaluation from both of our boys. There is one scene with Ray and an OMC that I'm not thrilled about, but it's only a couple of pages long and it's more than made up for by the absolutely fabulous scene where Fraser and Ray finally meet again. Bonus: a unique (and yet utterly perfect) job for Ray. Double bonus: a smutty sequel featuring outdoor sex. Triple bonus: Diefenbaker being awesome! A great story all around.

When the Ice Goes Out
Moonrise
Title: When the Ice Goes Out and Moonrise
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Categories: angst, drama, post-CotW
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kelliem 
Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/

Review:
After Call of the Wild Fraser moves back to Canada, where he proceeds to be bored out of his mind, even though the locals have taken to staging bar brawls just to give him someone to arrest. Then he gets a letter in the mail and finds out that RayK has quit his job and is now missing. It's up to Fraser to find him, and there are a lot of surprises on the way...

I love post CotW fics and this is a great one, with plenty of delicious relationship angst, an intriguing mystery (where in the world is Ray Kowalski?), and lots of self-evaluation from both of our boys. There is one scene with Ray and an OMC that I'm not thrilled about, but it's only a couple of pages long and it's more than made up for by the absolutely fabulous scene where Fraser and Ray finally meet again. Bonus: a unique (and yet utterly perfect) job for Ray. Double bonus: a smutty sequel featuring outdoor sex. Triple bonus: Diefenbaker being awesome! A great story all around.

When the Ice Goes Out
Moonrise

NSP-3701/B by auntie_climatic (NC-17)

  • Feb. 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 AM
I broke a tooth over the weekend and am thus cranky (and a little freaked out -- I'm too young to be losing teeth!) Thus, a bit of humor for my bonus rec:

Title: NSP-3701/B
Fandom: Eureka
Pairing: Jack/Nathan
Categories: humor
Length: medium
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] auntie_climatic 
Website: n/a

Review:
Science Makes Them Do It. And in Eureka, science makes them do it so often there's a form for it.

I waffled on this one for a while, because this fic has a *lot* of typos. Not so many that you can't read it, but enough that it becomes distracting. On the other hand, I've read this fic several times now and every time I enjoy it, due to the humor, the excellent character voices (especially for Jack), and the interesting spin on the whole "____ makes them do it" genre. If you can overlook the typos, this is a good fic to brighten your day.

NSP-3701/B

NSP-3701/B by auntie_climatic (NC-17)

  • Feb. 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 AM
I broke a tooth over the weekend and am thus cranky (and a little freaked out -- I'm too young to be losing teeth!) Thus, a bit of humor for my bonus rec:

Title: NSP-3701/B
Fandom: Eureka
Pairing: Jack/Nathan
Categories: humor
Length: medium
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] auntie_climatic 
Website: n/a

Review:
Science Makes Them Do It. And in Eureka, science makes them do it so often there's a form for it.

I waffled on this one for a while, because this fic has a *lot* of typos. Not so many that you can't read it, but enough that it becomes distracting. On the other hand, I've read this fic several times now and every time I enjoy it, due to the humor, the excellent character voices (especially for Jack), and the interesting spin on the whole "____ makes them do it" genre. If you can overlook the typos, this is a good fic to brighten your day.

NSP-3701/B

NSP-3701/B by auntie_climatic (NC-17)

  • Feb. 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 AM
I broke a tooth over the weekend and am thus cranky (and a little freaked out -- I'm too young to be losing teeth!) Thus, a bit of humor for my bonus rec:

Title: NSP-3701/B
Fandom: Eureka
Pairing: Jack/Nathan
Categories: humor
Length: medium
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] auntie_climatic 
Website: n/a

Review:
Science Makes Them Do It. And in Eureka, science makes them do it so often there's a form for it.

I waffled on this one for a while, because this fic has a *lot* of typos. Not so many that you can't read it, but enough that it becomes distracting. On the other hand, I've read this fic several times now and every time I enjoy it, due to the humor, the excellent character voices (especially for Jack), and the interesting spin on the whole "____ makes them do it" genre. If you can overlook the typos, this is a good fic to brighten your day.

NSP-3701/B

NSP-3701/B by auntie_climatic (NC-17)

  • Feb. 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 AM
I broke a tooth over the weekend and am thus cranky (and a little freaked out -- I'm too young to be losing teeth!) Thus, a bit of humor for my bonus rec:

Title: NSP-3701/B
Fandom: Eureka
Pairing: Jack/Nathan
Categories: humor
Length: medium
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] auntie_climatic 
Website: n/a

Review:
Science Makes Them Do It. And in Eureka, science makes them do it so often there's a form for it.

I waffled on this one for a while, because this fic has a *lot* of typos. Not so many that you can't read it, but enough that it becomes distracting. On the other hand, I've read this fic several times now and every time I enjoy it, due to the humor, the excellent character voices (especially for Jack), and the interesting spin on the whole "____ makes them do it" genre. If you can overlook the typos, this is a good fic to brighten your day.

NSP-3701/B

NSP-3701/B by auntie_climatic (NC-17)

  • Feb. 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 AM
I broke a tooth over the weekend and am thus cranky (and a little freaked out -- I'm too young to be losing teeth!) Thus, a bit of humor for my bonus rec:

Title: NSP-3701/B
Fandom: Eureka
Pairing: Jack/Nathan
Categories: humor
Length: medium
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] auntie_climatic 
Website: n/a

Review:
Science Makes Them Do It. And in Eureka, science makes them do it so often there's a form for it.

I waffled on this one for a while, because this fic has a *lot* of typos. Not so many that you can't read it, but enough that it becomes distracting. On the other hand, I've read this fic several times now and every time I enjoy it, due to the humor, the excellent character voices (especially for Jack), and the interesting spin on the whole "____ makes them do it" genre. If you can overlook the typos, this is a good fic to brighten your day.

NSP-3701/B

NSP-3701/B by auntie_climatic (NC-17)

  • Feb. 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 AM
I broke a tooth over the weekend and am thus cranky (and a little freaked out -- I'm too young to be losing teeth!) Thus, a bit of humor for my bonus rec:

Title: NSP-3701/B
Fandom: Eureka
Pairing: Jack/Nathan
Categories: humor
Length: medium
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] auntie_climatic 
Website: n/a

Review:
Science Makes Them Do It. And in Eureka, science makes them do it so often there's a form for it.

I waffled on this one for a while, because this fic has a *lot* of typos. Not so many that you can't read it, but enough that it becomes distracting. On the other hand, I've read this fic several times now and every time I enjoy it, due to the humor, the excellent character voices (especially for Jack), and the interesting spin on the whole "____ makes them do it" genre. If you can overlook the typos, this is a good fic to brighten your day.

NSP-3701/B

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