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jenettI got a really lovely Rivers of London story, The Mock.
I had asked for some Walid and Jennifer Vaughan, and this comes up in spades with bonus seasonal folklore (in a way that worked really well for me), lots of other characters appearing, and some serious magical geekery.
I've seen it on at least one rec list, which delights me.
I am still working my way through reading the collection, but here, have recs for some things so far.
Pyschopompeii
I had a chance to beta this, along with other people. One line of graffiti, so many implications.
Modre, She Wrote
In which the Wife of Bath solves a murder. I adore this line (about the Clerk) : “What sin could a creature like that have committed? Failing to hit the high notes when he sang Te Deum on a Sunday? Feh.”
Several great twists to the story, and it’s lovely to see the Wife of Bath using her wits.
Care and Feeding of Your Janet
There’s a lot of Good Place fic this year, but this one is a manual for Janet, and it is hilarious. (Also, if you are not caught up, not full of spoilers.)
Lessons
In which Kiru applies herself to the noble art of equitation.
On Daemons in Royal Portraiture
This is one of those works of gorgeous worldbuilding ephemera, looking at the daemons as depicted in portraits. (And as noted, almost all the referenced artwork exists in our world, just with fewer daemons.)
Make A Plan Tomorrow
A fascinating crossover between Indiana Jones and Narnia, in which Marion endures, and Susan is thoughtful.
the sanatorium schatzalp
Indy and Marion, hijinks, and of course banter. I really loved the quirks of this piece.
Monday Morning Could’t Guarantee
Lacey gets caught in a timeloop.
Alicanto
Evy persuades Rick to take a trip to Chile. (This was for a prompt I was trying to work up ability to treat, so I'm very glad someone did!)
The Fighter Grooms
A delightful look at Fezzik and Inigo after the events of the book, in the style of the book (the author’s note is handy if you’ve only seen the movie.)
There is no such thing as a day without excitement when Elliot is around
A little bit post-canon, watching the relationships develop further.
Beyond the Wall
I loved Elliot’s agency in this, and how his knowledge of his own world was essential. Also, I am partial to any fic in which going to the library is an essential part of success.
In Other Hands
More Sunborns being Sunborns. All over the place.
Weaving Rumors
A lovely bit of Penelope before Odysseus returns.
If Only
An alternate history of Moreta’s time, in Pern. A fascinating look at several what-might-have-beens.
Leaward Navigation
If, like me, one of the reasons you like the Rivers of London series is how rooted it is in location, this is a great story (also rooted in real events.)
love & communication
I loved this gentle look at Peter and Bev contemplating the different parts of their possible futures.
Pride of London
I am deeply fond of the Tower menagerie, so this story was right up my alley - genius loci, a polar bear, and Peter’s "well, is there a reason we can't?" problem solving.
(There was in fact a polar bear kept at the Tower for some years, and its keepers would take it down to fish in the Thames.)
Ripples of Unease
I love the conversation Bev and Sahra have here, and the ways they are both so much themselves, and trying to figure out the next things.
I really love the line “And Mama’s just working it out. It’s a bit… awkward, talking with the other river families. We don’t like looking like newbies.”
And So I Long for Snow
Oh, a fascinating bit of winter folklore, an Old God, a lot of Molly being very Molly, and Peter trying to figure things out.
warp of water, weft of stone
“A gentleman in a flannel suit did not start fights, but he could certainly finish them.”
A really powerful story about time and the power of a call to rest (and I cannot but love a story that involves both the British Museum and a bog body.)
Know Where You Stand
A lovely bit of Peter and Sahra, and a lot of Sahra figuring out what she wants and what she’s choosing.
Right From the Source
A fascinating look at Abigail, Peter’s mother, and some unexpected history.
I had asked for some Walid and Jennifer Vaughan, and this comes up in spades with bonus seasonal folklore (in a way that worked really well for me), lots of other characters appearing, and some serious magical geekery.
I've seen it on at least one rec list, which delights me.
I am still working my way through reading the collection, but here, have recs for some things so far.
Ancient Pompeii Graffitti
Pyschopompeii
I had a chance to beta this, along with other people. One line of graffiti, so many implications.
Canterbury Tales
Modre, She Wrote
In which the Wife of Bath solves a murder. I adore this line (about the Clerk) : “What sin could a creature like that have committed? Failing to hit the high notes when he sang Te Deum on a Sunday? Feh.”
Several great twists to the story, and it’s lovely to see the Wife of Bath using her wits.
The Good Place
Care and Feeding of Your Janet
There’s a lot of Good Place fic this year, but this one is a manual for Janet, and it is hilarious. (Also, if you are not caught up, not full of spoilers.)
The Goblin Emperor
Lessons
In which Kiru applies herself to the noble art of equitation.
His Dark Materials
On Daemons in Royal Portraiture
This is one of those works of gorgeous worldbuilding ephemera, looking at the daemons as depicted in portraits. (And as noted, almost all the referenced artwork exists in our world, just with fewer daemons.)
Indiana Jones
Make A Plan Tomorrow
A fascinating crossover between Indiana Jones and Narnia, in which Marion endures, and Susan is thoughtful.
the sanatorium schatzalp
Indy and Marion, hijinks, and of course banter. I really loved the quirks of this piece.
The Middleman
Monday Morning Could’t Guarantee
Lacey gets caught in a timeloop.
The Mummy
Alicanto
Evy persuades Rick to take a trip to Chile. (This was for a prompt I was trying to work up ability to treat, so I'm very glad someone did!)
The Princess Bride
The Fighter Grooms
A delightful look at Fezzik and Inigo after the events of the book, in the style of the book (the author’s note is handy if you’ve only seen the movie.)
In Other Lands
There is no such thing as a day without excitement when Elliot is around
A little bit post-canon, watching the relationships develop further.
Beyond the Wall
I loved Elliot’s agency in this, and how his knowledge of his own world was essential. Also, I am partial to any fic in which going to the library is an essential part of success.
In Other Hands
More Sunborns being Sunborns. All over the place.
The Odyssey
Weaving Rumors
A lovely bit of Penelope before Odysseus returns.
Pern
If Only
An alternate history of Moreta’s time, in Pern. A fascinating look at several what-might-have-beens.
Rivers of London
Leaward Navigation
If, like me, one of the reasons you like the Rivers of London series is how rooted it is in location, this is a great story (also rooted in real events.)
love & communication
I loved this gentle look at Peter and Bev contemplating the different parts of their possible futures.
Pride of London
I am deeply fond of the Tower menagerie, so this story was right up my alley - genius loci, a polar bear, and Peter’s "well, is there a reason we can't?" problem solving.
(There was in fact a polar bear kept at the Tower for some years, and its keepers would take it down to fish in the Thames.)
Ripples of Unease
I love the conversation Bev and Sahra have here, and the ways they are both so much themselves, and trying to figure out the next things.
I really love the line “And Mama’s just working it out. It’s a bit… awkward, talking with the other river families. We don’t like looking like newbies.”
And So I Long for Snow
Oh, a fascinating bit of winter folklore, an Old God, a lot of Molly being very Molly, and Peter trying to figure things out.
warp of water, weft of stone
“A gentleman in a flannel suit did not start fights, but he could certainly finish them.”
A really powerful story about time and the power of a call to rest (and I cannot but love a story that involves both the British Museum and a bog body.)
Know Where You Stand
A lovely bit of Peter and Sahra, and a lot of Sahra figuring out what she wants and what she’s choosing.
Right From the Source
A fascinating look at Abigail, Peter’s mother, and some unexpected history.
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Date: 2017-12-27 12:35 am (UTC)Have you had a chance to look at Madness? There's one called Ancillaries of Seville. By Mozaatr and Dapontai, of course. It's brilliant.
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Date: 2017-12-28 04:56 pm (UTC)