Post by wordy on Aug 31, 2010 23:40:36 GMT 10
Piercefic Spotlight
by Cassandra and inthefire
1. Title: Change of Heart
Author: greenie
Rating: PG-13
Category: Tortall
Summary: Alanna decides to take the Goddess's advice and learn to love.
Link: Here
Because: The very slight twist of canon portrays an excellent, and adorable, dynamic between Alanna and George as well an amusing relationship between Jon and Alanna.
2. Title: Negotiations and Love Songs
Author: Lisafer
Rating: PG-13
Category: Tortall
Summary: During the peace negotiations that bring an end to the Tusaine war, a young Tusaine girl falls in love with a member of the Tortallan delegation.
Link: Here
Because: There is incredible characterization here of both Vivienne and Wyldon and the entire scenario is painted so vividly that it feels as if it should be canon.
3. Title: A Lyric of Memory
Author: journeycat
Rating: G
Category: Tortall
Summary: The griffin knew Keladry only by her calm voice and caring hands, but she affected him in more ways than one: she is the song he will sing forever.
Link: Here
Because: The story is gorgeous, heartwarming, and told from a very innovative perspective.
4. Title: Being Thankful
Author: PeroxidePirate
Rating: PG
Category: Emelan
Summary: Rosethorn is still recovering from her close call, and the residents of Discipline are grateful to be together. Some Lark/Rosethorn smushiness, too.
Link: Here
Because: While Lark and Rosethorn’s love is the shining centerpiece, the friendship of the Circle adds another layer to make it outstanding.
5. Title: Twenty One Days
Author: Max
Rating: PG-13
Category: Provost’s Dog
Summary: Verene/Phelan oneshot, because time sinks its teeth in (deepest) when you’re having fun.
Link: Here
Because: It’s hearbreaking through all of its terrible sadness, but beautiful in the characterization and love.
6. Title: Grafting
Author: kit
Rating: PG
Category: Emelan
Summary: “You can’t tell me you don’t like power,” she said. “Just because you’ve given up the worldly sort.” Briar returns to Namorn.
Link: Here
Because: An fantastically written confrontation between two characters who understood each other yet were enemies.
7. Title: Canoodling on Duty
Author: greenie
Rating: R
Category: Provost's Dog
Summary: Goodwin and Tunstall find themselves in unexpected difficulty and in urgent need of a cover story. Set about eight years before Terrier.
Link: Here
Because: A wonderful fic about Goodwin and Tunstall and their relationship.
8. Title: Keeping His Composure
Author: rainstormamaya
Rating: R
Category: Tortall
Summary: Roger tries to best Wyldon. It doesn’t quite work.
Link: Here
Because: A creepy, haunting, and all together wonderful clash of wills.
9. Title: Something Borrowed
Author: Rosie
Rating: PG-13
Category: Tortall
Summary: Sacherell goes about fixing Jon's problems.
Link: Here
Because: A great look at sacrifices made.