Fic Rec: The Baker Street Series by magicbunni
Just finished this, and it was so incredible that I had to rec it!
Title: The Baker Street Series
Author: magicbunni
Word Count: 199,522 words
Pairing: John/Sarah + Sherlock
Reccer’s Comments:
A series of four breathlessly exciting, astoundingly well-plotted novels with a very canon take on the relationship between Sherlock and John. It’s a non-slash series, but the author seems to have left those slashy hints intact, which makes this a very interesting read.
In terms of adherence to the show’s canon, I particularly enjoy how the author writes the Sherlock actors’ mannerisms and body language and physicality into this-Sherlock clicking his “k,” John rubbing his face, Sherlock holding cellphones under his chin-it makes these stories feel just like an extension of the show, and I appreciate the great attention to detail.
I also love the hurt/comfort elements, especially in the first novel, in which Sherlock is shot but refuses to go to the hospital until he solves the mystery and enlists a grudging John and Sarah to help him stay upright.
The only thing I don’t like so much is the author’s interchangeable use of the surnames “Holmes” and “Watson” along with “Sherlock” and “John” in the narration, but after getting over that, the series was very enjoyable-and delightfully long with gorgeous artwork!
And the characterizations are lovely, of everybody (Sherlock here is to die for), but it’s especially nice to see Sarah and Donovan and other female characters, including some amazing OCs, being taken so seriously and developed so well. In the second novel, there’s a female genius named Reese who is fantastic. I can’t tell you how hot it was when she and Sherlock had a hostile battle of deductions, trying to get to the root of each other’s insecurities.
I would love for this story to really get the attention it deserves, so please check it out, leave a comment for the author, and let me know what you thought, as well! :)
Alternate links (with artwork!): (here) or (here)
Title: The Baker Street Series
Author: magicbunni
Word Count: 199,522 words
Pairing: John/Sarah + Sherlock
Reccer’s Comments:
A series of four breathlessly exciting, astoundingly well-plotted novels with a very canon take on the relationship between Sherlock and John. It’s a non-slash series, but the author seems to have left those slashy hints intact, which makes this a very interesting read.
In terms of adherence to the show’s canon, I particularly enjoy how the author writes the Sherlock actors’ mannerisms and body language and physicality into this-Sherlock clicking his “k,” John rubbing his face, Sherlock holding cellphones under his chin-it makes these stories feel just like an extension of the show, and I appreciate the great attention to detail.
I also love the hurt/comfort elements, especially in the first novel, in which Sherlock is shot but refuses to go to the hospital until he solves the mystery and enlists a grudging John and Sarah to help him stay upright.
The only thing I don’t like so much is the author’s interchangeable use of the surnames “Holmes” and “Watson” along with “Sherlock” and “John” in the narration, but after getting over that, the series was very enjoyable-and delightfully long with gorgeous artwork!
And the characterizations are lovely, of everybody (Sherlock here is to die for), but it’s especially nice to see Sarah and Donovan and other female characters, including some amazing OCs, being taken so seriously and developed so well. In the second novel, there’s a female genius named Reese who is fantastic. I can’t tell you how hot it was when she and Sherlock had a hostile battle of deductions, trying to get to the root of each other’s insecurities.
I would love for this story to really get the attention it deserves, so please check it out, leave a comment for the author, and let me know what you thought, as well! :)
Alternate links (with artwork!): (here) or (here)