I am an avid reader; to me a good story is one that you can enjoy re-reading. I love fan fiction but tend to mislay stories. Here I am posting links to stories that are Gen or Het pairings. I have designed banners for my favorites to put on Pinterest. If the author objects to the picture please let me know and I will remove it. Let me know what you think or if you think of other stories that should be here. If you are looking for the slash site it is at http://fanfictionslashrec.blogspot.com/
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Fixing Past Mistakes
Fixing Past Mistakes by DebsTheSlytherinSnapeFan
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1181386
Gen
Great, great story something that I have come to expect from this author. This is the first I think that has the goblins involved in the time travel. Harry doesn't come to Hogwarts and when they go to get Harry they find he died at the age of three from starvation. The poor little body is brought back to be buried alongside his parents. The funeral makes you cry and the author hints at what is to come when as they are leaving there are cloaked figures watching it all. Severus is the one to figure it out first since he dressed the body and realized his magic was in the body, it was a golem. He is the one to go back in time and a wonderful story begins to unfold. I like this author in particular because of her character development, their humanity makes them easy to relate to, they are not over the top super Harry and supporting cast. In this case Severus takes Harry to the Caribbean to a world so different from British magic. The trials and tribulations of a single father especially one of Severus temperament is funny. Snape begins to realize that he has let people in beginning with his son who he will die to protect hoping that once he learns the truth he will not hate him. The headmaster of Harry’s school is in the know due to circumstances giving him someone to connect with. In addition he has become general friends with many in the area, he is no longer the greasy bat of the dungeons. A very enjoyable story with a sequel, I can't wait to see where it goes.
The Brave New World
Brave New World by bellerophon30
Het Harry/OFC
https://www.ultimatehpfanfiction.com/ofc/bnw/a/0/The+Brave+New+World/bellerophon30/40
https://www.ultimatehpfanfiction.com/
I put both links because not sure which will work, sometimes the first link sends you to the homepage. if it does on the menu go to “ Others” and then “Everything”. This is a list of all stories since this is the only location for the stories that I could find you will notice they are in red so easy to find.
Great story or should I say stories as the author takes the first chapters and then splits them at a crucial moment. In one story he stays at Hogwarts "The Final Straw" and this one where he leaves Hogwarts for America. I love the relationship between the twins and Harry, the twins always have his back and in fact make it to his school to help him fight off a Lycan attack. As Dobby would say Harry fights best with the twins at his side. The host of OC's are well drawn out. And there is some definite drama that doesn’t really have anything to do with England that Harry gets dragged into. And I do agree with some critics he basically has Ron and Hermione 2.0 in Warrick and Sophie but this is them without the obvious flaws. Not say they don't have flaws and Harry is the most flawed character but he knows this and looks to his friends to keep him stable. He definitely is paranoid and bitter lashing out at those he thinks betrayed him small or large. He comes off as arrogant but he can back up what he says. I like the characterization for the Golden Trio which is really realistic for teenagers that grew up too fast. The action scenes are extremely good but the author can get a little carried away with minutiae and the story drags in spots. There is no extreme bashing but I loved the howler campaign especially the all female howler. Like he told some complaining males don't cheat and you have nothing to worry about. I read this long ago and just found it again. An enjoyable read and definitely one worth keeping now I think I'll go reread Final Straw.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
From A to Z
From A To Z by rachel500
Tony/Pepper
https://archiveofourown.org/works/13790139?view_full_work=true#bookmark-form
Excellent story with some seriously amazing twists. When I first started the story I thought it was good but not really different from most time travel. But the deeper you go the more you are pulled in. It's not till near the end you realize just how much crap Tony has gone through in both timelines and the sacrifices he makes to ensure that this time they win. The scene in front of the committee where Steve is justifying his actions and they want Tony view on the Winter Soldier is just heart wrenching. He is trying so hard to be cool and unaffected but this time he has support, he has Pepper, he has people to tell him his reaction is normal and Steve was wrong. The author includes both versions of the timeline in each chapter you get A and Z. Even though time pushes many things to happen as before the changes in the people and their reactions thanks to Tony's intervention is just amazing. Strange was right he was the only one who could do this and he did one hell of a job.
The Scholar
The Scholar by Morena
Gen Merlin & Arthur
http://www.tthfanfic.org/wholestory.php?no=28215#chapter1
Very good story of Merlin while waiting for Arthur to be reborn gets involved in the Stargate Program as an old man. It just goes hilariously downhill from there. The story explores some of what happens although the timeline in SG1 is not really changed just added to. Then Merlin realizes that Arthur is ready to be born so before he leaves SGC He brings in a long mysterious package that when he unwraps it in the gateroom turns out to be a sword that he thrusts into the ground that rises around it until it becomes the Sword in the stone. Good writing, and as for the ending it was perfect especially the story of the dragon that lasts through generations. Not to take away from or make light of the author but this is the kind of refreshing story you need when you finish an intense, dark, or angsty story to help you recharge
Saturday, December 22, 2018
More Time by rhealorde
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11172597?view_full_work=true#main
Kirk/Wonder Woman
Awesome story, hands down the best Star Trek crossover story I have read to date and trust me that is a lot of stories. It is so smoothly done that you don't think of it as a crossover. The characters remain true to themselves Diana doesn't just leap on this to her reincarnation of someone she loved. Actually she can't stand him at first because here is this underachieving, giant smartass child who is the spitting image of a brave, heroic man. Later after the third movie is when the plot really takes off and now she is dealing with a mature, seasoned captain. Still the relationship moves at a slow realistic pace as she doesn't want to be unfair to Kirk and see a dead love when looking at him. The explanation as why the world does not remember the justice league is heartbreaking. The fight scenes are outstanding and you will laugh and cry through the story. The ending was not what I thought it would be but it was perfect. The epilogue was beautifully executed and kept true to who the characters were. I mean Uhura as president yeah I could see that. I don't think I have read a story I enjoyed more and this one I will be downloading to my kindle for the next long car trip.
When Worlds Collide by elfinblue
Gen NCIS/Supernatural
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9018850/21/When-Worlds-Collide
Good story with a humorous twist to it. This is a crossover between NCIS and Supernatural. There are no real pairings just hints. This story is about Crowley's brilliant plan to get rid of the brothers by targeting Gibbs team and making the brothers look guilty. It doesn't work and you are dragged along for a wild ride as the crack team decides to show the Fed's how it is done. DiNozzo and Dean get along like two peas in a pod. The NCIS team come up with the idea that Dean and Sam are really chasing terrorists that they call monsters when they are actually monsters acting as terrorists. Abby is wonderful and really gets into the whole sigils and accidentally bans Castiel almost killing Dean. It's a good story, the brothers get to clear their name, the government learns what is out there and the team is tighter than ever.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Mischief's Heir
Mischief’s Heir Series by mad_fairy
https://archiveofourown.org/series/309447
Gen
Excellent set of stories I love how one small change can have a large cascading effect. In this case Harry prays to Loki the summer between 1st and 2nd year after being locked up and is answered. This begins a change of events that leads to the stars. It not only affects Harry but Loki as well. Each story is well plotted moving the characters along without making them too OOC. There are different pairings due to the different circumstances and Dumbledore is out maneuvered with ease by the trickster god. There is no character bashing just some characters that are being more fleshed out with better potential. Each story is funny with just enough drama to keep it real. I love what happened with Hermione because really she was that pushy. She shows actual development into a full 3d character with flaws as well as virtues. Dumbledore’s reaction to the “rescue” of Tom Riddle is funny. Even more hilarious is the reaction of Shield, Tony, and Peggy Carter. Thanks to the Unspeakables trying to keep the muggles busy while moving planets Captain America is found 20 years early, then comes the Winter Soldier. There is even a nod to the Avengers movie when Loki invades earth and Shield is sure the wizards are back. Luckily his wards have been looking for him and send Thor to rescue him. The Avengers have no idea what is happening and the ending is just perfect. An enjoyable set of stories I hope the author comes back to show us their lives on the new planet.
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