Miscellaneous Recs!

[themostepotente]

Overflowing recs queue is overflowing! *G*

[Ficses]

From hp_kinkfest.

Romance, Impossible - Ginny/Giant Squid [R] by chantefable.

Ginny and the Giant Squid. I know, right? And it's not the least bit cracky. It's nothing I imagined I’d ever rec, but you really have to read this to appreciate its fiendish beauty. If you're feeling resistant because the warnings indicate 'tentacle porn', fear not. I think the author listed that as a precautionary. There's no penetration (that I interpreted) to speak of. Believe it or not, this is told from the Squid's point of view, and how it yearns for Ginny each time she swims in the Black Lake. And there are delicious bursts of jealousy and animosity for Harry while the Squid imagines himself as Ginny's lover and protector. It's rather twisted but in such delicious ways, and the language in which this story is told really sharpens the monochromatic backdrop.

From last year's hp_darkfest.

Of Great Price - Remus/Sirius [Mature] by blamebrampton.

This has been on my 'to read' list since last year's Darkfest. I'm not the most prolific of Remus/Sirius reccers to be honest. It's not that I dislike the pairing, quite the contrary. It's just that most of what I find is a bit too light-hearted for my tastes, and frankly I've never been particularly comfortable with the term 'puppy shipping.'

I've only ever known BB as a Harry/Draco or Albus Severus/Scorpius shipper, so when last year's reveals were posted, I was more than a bit surprised. It seemed like such an extreme departure from what she normally writes, but man do I encourage her to traverse this road again!

What BB does here is fill in the gaps from the time the Marauders left school until Sirius's capture, occasionally falling back to illustrate the heyday at Hogwarts with Sirius and Remus at the centre of things. She characterises their relationship perfectly, too. I like that she finds perfect balance on a scale that's normally tipped in love and happiness's favour. Sure, she gives them their moments of peace, but there's a dark undercurrent throughout that disturbs the air of calm. And wartime only intensifies the growing mistrust. The tension is palpable, and it only serves to deepen the passion. This is the type of Remus/Sirius relationship that really speaks to me.

I should love to mention the fight scenes between the Order and the Death Eaters, too. They are some of the best I've seen written. I'm a real sucker for Tolkienesque battles, and when the Giants appear in the fray, I am subtly reminded of Legolas and the Oliphaunts during the takedowns. Just beautifully written battle scenes without any unnecessary info dumping.

I think 'Of Great Price' has moved into my R/S pantheon with trailingoff's 'Combat Rock' and minnow_53's 'In No Man's Land.' I was just hugely impressed with this, but I shouldn't be too surprised. I've been a fan of BB's from the get-go. Highly recommended.

[Artses]

What Are You Hiding? - Snape/Harry [WS] by camillo1978.

He Promised - Harry [PG-13] by pink_mint.

Enjoy all!

--P

Comments

[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

I think Of Great Price is one of the true 'ought to be canon' fics out there, because it works on every single level with canon. It's brilliant.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

You're both ridiculously kind. *Blushes* Thank you.

And P, I am so pleased you liked chantefable's story: she's a really interesting writer who has this sideways manner of looking at the Potterverse. This is the second thing of hers I've read and I've thoroughly enjoyed them both!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

We love our BB ♥

chantefable is indeed interesting. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for her work!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

It definitely worked for me! This is probably going to sound strange, but I love reading Marauders' era fics written by Brits. In Brammer's case, an Australian. For some odd reason, Americans tend to overvoice British teenagers, and sometimes it's just too much. If that makes any sense? That's probably strange coming from a yank like me, but well, I'm a strange yank :P

[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

Brammers is very plummy. She's a proper Brit girl, although I sense she loves more than her Aussie hubby about that place down under!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Is she? And I have no idea what plummy means, dear. I know she did a wonderful job Britpicking my latest fic, though. Very helpful.

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the recs.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Hey, sweetie! How are you doing?

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

Okay. Hope you're well too.

[phoenixacid.livejournal.com]

Wow, I've just finished Of Great Price - it's absolutely brilliant! I must leave a proper comment to Brammers when I get home. <3

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Brammers is pretty amazing, yes?

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

♥

[chantefable.livejournal.com]

Oh, I am so happy and flattered that you liked 'Romance, Impossible'. Thank you very much for reccing it!

I think 'Of Great Price' is a magnificent fic. Frankly, I prefer blamebrampton's stories to canon. *shrug* They make more sense.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

My pleasure, Chante ♥ I really enjoyed the fic. My but you've been the dominate force at Kinkfest this go 'round! *G*

[chantefable.livejournal.com]

*g* I got carried away. Lots of experimenting.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Good for you! I very much enjoyed your whirlwind of kink fics ♥