A bunch of Jeeves/Wooster fics that need more love
I wrote this a few weeks ago for Tumblr. Then I figured, since it was still here, I should share it for any like-minded folks.
When I want something interesting to read, I read AUs. AU or not, these are fics which have not received nearly enough love. I'm mostly listing fics with under 1K hits, some with less than 350. There are also more traditional fics, of course! These are all on AO3.
Bertie's Beau by ladykeane
Modern day AU. This is a sequel to "Bertie's Blog". Bertie Wooster is a social media doyenne who played the first drag Elle Woods in a local production of "Legally Blonde". Reginald Jeeves is a biracial lawyer with a...difficult...Indian family. This is screamingly funny. Every few chapters is a self-contained story, with all of the complications and characters translated intact into the present day. There are ill-advised engagements, romantic misunderstandings, etc. Bertie and Jeeves are madly in love. Even though Jeeves remains as sartorially tyrannical as ever.
The Adventures of Mini Bertie by orphan account
AU. After the disaster of Plumbo-Jumbo, Tuppy Glossop gets hold of another contraption that shrinks Bertie down to the size of a mouse. The detail in this fic is wonderful, and mini!Bertie managing to pleasure Jeeves is extremely hot.
Deus Ex by innocentsmith
AU. Jeeves moves in mysterious ways his wonders to perform. He goes for his annual vacation where he acts as a deus ex machina in other worlds, including Shakespeare where he advises Rosalind, who is pretending to be...Ganymede! However, his world is disturbed when Cupid (who will remind you of your favorite Drone) and Psyche show up. This is an odd but well-done fic. Jeeves is perfectly IC.
The Matter Of The Firebird by not_you
AU. (Can you tell I have a fondness for AUs?) This retelling of a Russian folktale has Bertie as a clumsy prince sent out on a variety of difficult errands. All of your favorite characters are here. Madeline Bassett is a simpering princess who falls for Bertie, Spode is a dastardly villain, and Jeeves is trapped in the form of a giant wolf. Funny and touching.
Mister Robots(Steampunk AU) by orphan account
This is one of my favorites.The tags and description are rather off-putting. Bertie helps design and create humanoid "robots" destined for domestic service. He longs for the long-dead family butler, Jeeves. Despite Rocky Todd's warnings, he creates "Jeeves", packing the robot's "brain" with knowledge. "Jeeves" evolves into the Jeeves we all know and love. This has red-hot smut as Jeeves discovers the wonders of sex and falls in love with Bertie. A great plot and phenomenal world-building.
Jeeves On Holiday by ricketybridge
This is a mainstream fic. In epistolary form, it has Bertie wrecking Jeeves's holidays every year. I sat in a London hotel lobby, using their PC, howling with laughter.
Jeeves And The Mustache by Franzbibliothek
Jeeves and Wooster/Blackadder crossover. Set in New York. Melchett has a thick mustache that somehow compels men to do his bidding. When he must be stopped, Bertie steps into the breach, dressing in drag to seduce him. With Jeeves's help, of course. A crossover that works.
Non-Jooster
We Want Haddock by wotwotleigh
You might balk at this, but it works perfectly. How can you not love a fic in which Jeeves is at a servants' ball in drag? This is set shortly after The Mating Season. Bertie can't stop thinking about devastatingly handsome Esmond Haddock (neither could PGW, trust me on this). When Corky and Esmond sever their engagement, Bertie goes to Deverill Hall to patch things up. This is clever and extremely funny. And hot.
When I want something interesting to read, I read AUs. AU or not, these are fics which have not received nearly enough love. I'm mostly listing fics with under 1K hits, some with less than 350. There are also more traditional fics, of course! These are all on AO3.
Bertie's Beau by ladykeane
Modern day AU. This is a sequel to "Bertie's Blog". Bertie Wooster is a social media doyenne who played the first drag Elle Woods in a local production of "Legally Blonde". Reginald Jeeves is a biracial lawyer with a...difficult...Indian family. This is screamingly funny. Every few chapters is a self-contained story, with all of the complications and characters translated intact into the present day. There are ill-advised engagements, romantic misunderstandings, etc. Bertie and Jeeves are madly in love. Even though Jeeves remains as sartorially tyrannical as ever.
The Adventures of Mini Bertie by orphan account
AU. After the disaster of Plumbo-Jumbo, Tuppy Glossop gets hold of another contraption that shrinks Bertie down to the size of a mouse. The detail in this fic is wonderful, and mini!Bertie managing to pleasure Jeeves is extremely hot.
Deus Ex by innocentsmith
AU. Jeeves moves in mysterious ways his wonders to perform. He goes for his annual vacation where he acts as a deus ex machina in other worlds, including Shakespeare where he advises Rosalind, who is pretending to be...Ganymede! However, his world is disturbed when Cupid (who will remind you of your favorite Drone) and Psyche show up. This is an odd but well-done fic. Jeeves is perfectly IC.
The Matter Of The Firebird by not_you
AU. (Can you tell I have a fondness for AUs?) This retelling of a Russian folktale has Bertie as a clumsy prince sent out on a variety of difficult errands. All of your favorite characters are here. Madeline Bassett is a simpering princess who falls for Bertie, Spode is a dastardly villain, and Jeeves is trapped in the form of a giant wolf. Funny and touching.
Mister Robots(Steampunk AU) by orphan account
This is one of my favorites.The tags and description are rather off-putting. Bertie helps design and create humanoid "robots" destined for domestic service. He longs for the long-dead family butler, Jeeves. Despite Rocky Todd's warnings, he creates "Jeeves", packing the robot's "brain" with knowledge. "Jeeves" evolves into the Jeeves we all know and love. This has red-hot smut as Jeeves discovers the wonders of sex and falls in love with Bertie. A great plot and phenomenal world-building.
Jeeves On Holiday by ricketybridge
This is a mainstream fic. In epistolary form, it has Bertie wrecking Jeeves's holidays every year. I sat in a London hotel lobby, using their PC, howling with laughter.
Jeeves And The Mustache by Franzbibliothek
Jeeves and Wooster/Blackadder crossover. Set in New York. Melchett has a thick mustache that somehow compels men to do his bidding. When he must be stopped, Bertie steps into the breach, dressing in drag to seduce him. With Jeeves's help, of course. A crossover that works.
Non-Jooster
We Want Haddock by wotwotleigh
You might balk at this, but it works perfectly. How can you not love a fic in which Jeeves is at a servants' ball in drag? This is set shortly after The Mating Season. Bertie can't stop thinking about devastatingly handsome Esmond Haddock (neither could PGW, trust me on this). When Corky and Esmond sever their engagement, Bertie goes to Deverill Hall to patch things up. This is clever and extremely funny. And hot.