Post by wordy on Dec 4, 2010 15:46:26 GMT 10
Event Spotlight – Peculiar Pairings Ficathon
by Cassandra, Allie and Max
1. Title: First and Last Things
Author: Ankhiale
Rating: R
Summary: Roald and Thom, firsts and lasts.
Link: Here
Why: Extraordinary fic covering two character's entire lives. It's amazing, and it's heartbreaking.
2. Title: Cat Versus King
Author: Cassandra
Rating: PG
Summary: Kel and Jon lock eyes. Jon is speculative. Kel's brain is running in opposite directions.
Peculiar Pairing: Kel/Jon
Link: Here
Why: There's a kind of mastery in the balance between beautiful words and squickish situation here.
3. Title: Attraction
Author: seekeraftertruth
Rating: R
Summary: Ozorne/Numair, through Lindhall's eyes, and some Ozorne/Lindhall.
Link: Here
Why: Because it explains so much, with very powerful imagery.
4. Title: Place of Safety
Author: Peroxidepirate
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Daja and Sandry talk things over and reach a conclusion.
Link: Here
Why: The pairings and characterisation are pulled off with a lot of style, and the progression of the fic itself is paced perfectly to match this.
5. Title: Invitation
Author: inthefire
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Wyldon is invited to Tortall's finest club. Chat crack!
Peculiar Pairing: Wyldon/Weiryn and Roger/Owen (and mentions of a foursome)
Link: Here
Why: Not only do the pairings work, but the fic is laugh-out-loud funny.
6. Title: The Cavall Temptation
Author: journeycat
Rating: R
Summary: The Cavall family displays various forms of poor judgement and infidelity. Warning for sex.
Peculiar Pairing: Cavall/various
Link: Here
Why: Fantastic writing and characterization in every part.
7. Title: Experimentation
Author: rachy
Rating: R
Summary: It started as a birthday present for Caidy. It ended in accusations.
Peculiar Pairing: Rizu/Caidy/Jak
Link: Here
Why:Wonderful imagery, and a fun story as well.
8. Title: The Squire Lives the Stories
Author: opalgirl
Rating: PG
Summary: "On the second pass, he bit his lip and watched her because he'd promised he would."
Peculiar Pairing: Rikash Salmalin/Lianokami of Conte.
Link: Here
Why:The POV is great, and the pairing is charming in and of itself.
9. Title: Paragons of Knightly Virtue
Author: Lisa
Rating: R
Summary: Affection blossoms where it’s least expected.
Peculiar Pairing: Myles/Wyldon
Link: Here
Why: It’s extremely well thought-out so that it slides flawlessly into canon and showcases layers of character personality.
10. Title: A Rose By Any Other
Author: greenie
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Acton of Fenrigh is in for a surprise.
Peculiar Pairing: Acton/Clary
Link: Here
Why: There’s excellent characterization, and the twist at the end really makes you appreciate it.
11. Title: Standard Lines
Author: Jazzyjess
Rating: PG
Summary: Raoul meets a woman. BWB (Buri? What Buri?).
Peculiar Pairing: Raoul/Sabine
Link: Here
Why: The intrigue is unbelieveable, and it leaves you with a haunting feeling.