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Titles: Created Equal and companion fic Going Marching to the Sea
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
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gotosleeplisse
Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
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Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
Author on LJ:
gotosleeplisse Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
Titles: Created Equal and companion fic Going Marching to the Sea
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
Author on LJ:gotosleeplisse
Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
Author on LJ:
gotosleeplisse Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
Titles: Created Equal and companion fic Going Marching to the Sea
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
Author on LJ:gotosleeplisse
Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
Author on LJ:
gotosleeplisse Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
Titles: Created Equal and companion fic Going Marching to the Sea
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
Author on LJ:gotosleeplisse
Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Pairing: gen, focusing on America (and England in "Created Equal")
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [2,500 words for both]
Warnings: colonial and modern racism as themes
Author on LJ:
gotosleeplisse Website: n/a
Summary: "The truth is, neither America nor anyone else has ever, or will ever, know what he really looks like." England doesn't understand why America periodically shifts to look like his slaves. America just knows what it means for all men to be created equal.
Review: Bonus fics!
Sometimes, I'm inspired to patriotism by current events. The 2008 election was one of those events, and every gay marriage victory is another (hurray, D.C.!). These two fics remind me of that patriotic feeling whenever I read them. The first story is England's point of view throughout the centuries he's known America; the second story is America's point of view, but focused mainly during the Civil War. They may be quite short, but they packed quite the punch when I first read them.
Lady Lisse's idea, that America changes his race to fit in with his people, is so appealing, so linked to how I think the personification of my country would work, that I can't imagine him any other way anymore. England and America's relative views on the African-Americans fit their characters perfectly - at least, England's befuddlement and snobbery seems accurate for the British Empire of the 1700s, and it contrasts nicely with America's opinions. The cameos of African Nations and the Confederacy are perfect as well, for all their brevity. Finally, the historical notes at the end are very useful, and I know I learned a few things from them... who says fandom isn't educational?
Created Equal
Going Marching to the Sea
Titles: (1) Messages; (2) Al and Artie Do Blackpool; (3) Dating Advice for Germans and Americans
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:elapsedspiral
Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:
elapsedspiral Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Titles: (1) Messages; (2) Al and Artie Do Blackpool; (3) Dating Advice for Germans and Americans
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:elapsedspiral
Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:
elapsedspiral Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Titles: (1) Messages; (2) Al and Artie Do Blackpool; (3) Dating Advice for Germans and Americans
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:elapsedspiral
Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:
elapsedspiral Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Titles: (1) Messages; (2) Al and Artie Do Blackpool; (3) Dating Advice for Germans and Americans
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:elapsedspiral
Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:
elapsedspiral Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Titles: (1) Messages; (2) Al and Artie Do Blackpool; (3) Dating Advice for Germans and Americans
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:elapsedspiral
Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:
elapsedspiral Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Titles: (1) Messages; (2) Al and Artie Do Blackpool; (3) Dating Advice for Germans and Americans
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:elapsedspiral
Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairings: N. Italy/Germany, America/England, suggested future S. Italy/Spain and Canada/France
Categories: romance, pre-slash, first-time, angst, humor, amnesia, harlequin, epistolary for "Messages" and "Dating Advice", established relationship for "Dating Advice"
Length: Epic [~110,000 for the series]
Warnings: n/a; generally, chapters aren't above R-rating, but there are a few NC-17
Author on LJ:
elapsedspiral Website: n/a
Summaries:
In "Messages", Germany and North Italy are almost dating, but then Germany hears about Holy Roman Empire. Will Germany ever remember who he was - and if he does, will he ever forgive North Italy for hiding the truth?
In "Blackpool", England makes one last-ditch attempt to confess his feelings to America. The problems: Blackpool is not the ideal romantic location for confessions, and both Nations are too comfortable with their current status as best friends to take the risk of losing it all.
In "Dating Advice", England and North Italy are giving romantic advice to Germany and America, respectively - all four are suffering from miscommunication with their respective lovers, and have turned to each other for help. Mis-sent texts and suggestive e-mails combine to make the worst miscommunication of all: one that might break up both relationships for good.
Review: I love that an epic series for Hetalia, set in the modern day but *not* as an AU, exists - period. That every Nation is perfectly in-character and a joy to read is a bonus I didn't dare hope for. Even better, I can really believe in the slow buildup of both romances, and the danger that both relationships may crumble in the third story kept me anxious for updates this past fall. (There are more sequels in the works which will continue the series, but which are primarily about other Nations, so the storyline for these four characters is fairly complete.)
For those who aren't familiar with Hetalia, this is also one of the few series that I think is strong enough to stand on its own, even without knowledge of canon. All the details that matter are explained, and the characterization, which I still can't praise highly enough, makes it simple for the new reader to get to know Germany, North Italy, England and America.
[If there's anything I have a quibble with, it's the formatting messiness of ElapsedSpiral's journal. To make life easier for you all, here's each chapter and sub-section, with NC-17 sections marked. Whew!]
(1) Messages Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Epilogue and Extra: Oktoberfest (NC-17)
(2) Blackpool Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 (NC-17) and Extra: Scones
(3) Dating Advice (NC-17) Part 2a 2b Part 3a (NC-17) 3b 3c (NC-17) Part 4a 4b 4c Part 5a 5b 5c
Part 6 Part 7a 7b 7c Part 8a (NC-17) 8b 8c 8d and Extra: The Clothes Make the Man
Title: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:abarero and hot_ice_hilda
Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
abarero and hot_ice_hilda Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Title: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:abarero and hot_ice_hilda
Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
abarero and hot_ice_hilda Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Title: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:abarero and hot_ice_hilda
Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
abarero and hot_ice_hilda Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Title: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:abarero and hot_ice_hilda
Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
abarero and hot_ice_hilda Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Title: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:abarero and hot_ice_hilda
Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
abarero and hot_ice_hilda Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Title: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:abarero and hot_ice_hilda
Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia
Pairing: gen, really. America/England if you squint.
Categories: fluff, holiday
Length: Medium {~6,000 words}
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
abarero and hot_ice_hilda Website: Abarero at Fanfiction.net
Summary: Going to different places in his country, celebrating with different cultures every day, and spending time with the people and nations he's befriended over the years, America celebrates the December holidays.
Review: "Aw, how heartwarming," was pretty much my reaction to this fic. The well-meaning, enthusiastic America spends December traveling around the country and celebrating all his winter holidays with good cheer and sincerity. I loved the inclusion of both well-known festivities (New Years, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) and those more obscure (Krampusnacht, Festivus [hee!], and a Navajo celebration). Cameos by other nations fit in seamlessly, and added to my enjoyment of Abarero's story. A perfect fic to read during any December.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Title: Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
geek_chronicles
Website:meltedpeep
Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:
geek_chronicles Website:
meltedpeep Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
Title: Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:geek_chronicles
Website:meltedpeep
Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:
geek_chronicles Website:
meltedpeep Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
Title: Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:geek_chronicles
Website:meltedpeep
Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:
geek_chronicles Website:
meltedpeep Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
Title: Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:geek_chronicles
Website:meltedpeep
Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
Fandom: Axis Powers: Hetalia [Bonus rec!]
Pairing: gen; centered on America and Germany
Categories: drama
Length: Medium [~5,000 words]
Warnings: implications of WWII nastiness at end
Author on LJ:
geek_chronicles Website:
meltedpeep Summary: America inciting degeneracy in Germany via swing culture, in that wonderful awful decade, the 1930s. "Music's not something you're allowed to listen to, alright? It's something you make damn sure everybody else can hear."
Review: There is just not enough fic out there that lets Germany and America interact - and boy, this fic delivers on its premise. Melted Peep follows the introduction, rise, and fall of swing in Germany, and does so by having Alfred dog Ludwig's every move until he gives in and starts listening to his radio and his citizens. The eventual triumph of Goebbel's propaganda machine near the end is historically accurate, but still cuts to the quick - until you realize along with America that it's not over yet, and Germany can't just eliminate counterculture overnight. Extra points to the author for her attention to detail - Peep definitely did her work in figuring out the look and feel of the Swing-Jugend.
Musik, Musik, Musik
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