6 (almost) happy endings (Yuletide recs)

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So, my dissertation is in editing and Gemma's gone home after being up for two days (New Year's was really nice - just us, a lovely dinner and watching movies all night. It was kind of *exactly* what I needed), and because of this, I have had time to read a little bit of Yuletide fic. And I have compiled recs!

First, written for me: Seeking Comfort - Fried Green Tomatoes, Ruth/Idgie, R. I got sex and coming together and such a beautiful characterization of Idgie. And a take-charge Ruth, which you know is canon.

And then five (mostly) happy recs to go with:

Becoming a Lesbian: Megan Bloomfield's Guide for Cheerleaders - But I'm a Cheerleader, Megan/Graham, R. Because I never knew how much I wanted this fic until I read it. Perfect Megan, perfect Graham and, best of all, perfectly the surreal world of the movie. It's just a sweet, happy read, with some laugh-out-loud lines.

The Thin Man Takes a Husband - Donald Strachey Mysteries, Donald/Timothy, R. Hot and plotty and from Tim's point of veiw. A bit sappy towards the end, but then again. It's Timmy.

Tokens of Affection - Hot Fuzz, Danny/Nicholas, R. Christmas-themed without being sappy, and involving the entire precinct, and just ridiculously engaging and charming.

Ribbons and Lace - Neil Gaiman - Stardust, Victoria/Louisa, PG. Just. If Neil Gaiman had entered in Yuletide and written this, I wouldn't be completely shocked. It fits so well and I really like the idea of focusing on Louisa (and also Victoria, since she got ridiculously slighted in the film.) Gorgeous.

On the Doors to Paradise - The Bubble, Ashraf/Noam, PG-13. Okay, first you need to go watch the movie, as this takes place post-movie and I don't want to spoil you. Go on. I'll wait. It is so very much worth the price of the DVD; it has great acting, charming characters and - I don't even know how to describe the plotline, except good, and hot and heartbreaking for so many reasons. Then, come back and read this, and you'll understand that this needs to be canon.


In case you were wondering what I wrote: Names, Navigation and Other Issues Rising Aboard the Caspartine. I still can't believe I wrote Stardust (movie) slash.

And now I really should get to bed, as I am due into work tomorrow. Which should be fun, but at least housemate J and I may be sharing a shift.

Comments

[lattara.livejournal.com]

Ahahaha, honey! I've got your Stardust fic recced on my delicious account! :) I hope you'll take it as a compliment. *grins*

(If you want to see some pictures from my New Year's celebration, btw, check out the photos of me on my facebook)

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Seriously? HEE! ♥

(oooh!)

[lattara.livejournal.com]

Yup. Really. Look here under fandom:stardust - you're there. :)

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

I. Uhm. Thank you! ♥

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Also, when you're here? We are watching The Bubble. Because you must seeeeeeee it. It is that...something. I don't even know what it is.

[lattara.livejournal.com]

Ahahaha, okay. But I don't know what it is either, so we'll both be in the dark!

*grins*

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Well, maybe after you watch it, you will know what it is. Actually, okay, I know what it is - it a love story, it's a re-working of a play, it's a love song to Tel-Aviv, bla bla. I'm just not sure why it works so well for me. And why it leaves me all flaily.

I WILL STOP BABBLING NOW OKAY.

[lattara.livejournal.com]

BUT I LIKE IT WHEN YOU BABBLE OKAY.

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

I ♥ YOU!