2 recs (I should really invest in some sleeping pills edition)
Aka 'suddenly a sullen teenage kid' edition.
Road, You Gotta Take Me Home (31957 words) by
rockstarpeach
Fandom: Supernatural
Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Sarah Blake/Sam Winchester
Summary: A family drama, featuring Dean as a new single father, Ben as a ninth grader with trouble coping, Sam as the voice of reason and the rock that holds Dean up and Cas as the sympathetic police officer who repeatedly busts Ben for petty crimes.
[Thoughts]
Thoughts:
I don't even read SPN anymore, mostly anyway. But I like this author and it seemed enough of an AU for me not to have to deal with canon BS. I haven't fallen head over heels in love with this one, however, it's mostly due to the fandom. The fic is good. It deals with a really complicated situation for everyone involved, it doesn't take any shortcuts or easy paths, but it doesn't stray into 'depressing realism' either. Everyone is perfectly IC, which for me is always a dealbreaker. I have a great deal of... respect for this story, which actually happens less often to me than mindless flailing. If you're into SPN and like Ben and take Sarah over Jessica, this is a great fic to read.
Not the Worst Step-Dad in the History of Everything (15153 words) by
Pookaseraph
Fandom: Suits (TV)
Relationships: Mike Ross/Harvey Specter
Summary: When the son he never knew he had is deposited on his doorstep by Child Protective Services, Harvey does the kindest thing he knows how to do: put Mike Ross on the case. Mike responds by doing what he does best: get emotionally attached to the client.
[Thoughts]
Thoughts:
Oh, this one is darling. :D I wasn't sure at first why I got subscription notice from this author, and I strongly suspect it was for X-Men, but more lucky me. She's written a Suits fic and a charming one at that. It's emotional without being sugary, and you honestly gotta love this kid. Harvey is being... well, very Harvey, but thankfully he has Mike to give him a taste of his own medicine. The last part will probably make you melt, just a fair warning. ;)
Also, this one contains (sort of) spoilers for ep. 2x01, but they are very mild, and if you haven't seen the episode, they'll probably just fly over your head.
Road, You Gotta Take Me Home (31957 words) by
rockstarpeach
Fandom: Supernatural
Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Sarah Blake/Sam Winchester
Summary: A family drama, featuring Dean as a new single father, Ben as a ninth grader with trouble coping, Sam as the voice of reason and the rock that holds Dean up and Cas as the sympathetic police officer who repeatedly busts Ben for petty crimes.
[Thoughts]
Thoughts:
I don't even read SPN anymore, mostly anyway. But I like this author and it seemed enough of an AU for me not to have to deal with canon BS. I haven't fallen head over heels in love with this one, however, it's mostly due to the fandom. The fic is good. It deals with a really complicated situation for everyone involved, it doesn't take any shortcuts or easy paths, but it doesn't stray into 'depressing realism' either. Everyone is perfectly IC, which for me is always a dealbreaker. I have a great deal of... respect for this story, which actually happens less often to me than mindless flailing. If you're into SPN and like Ben and take Sarah over Jessica, this is a great fic to read.
Not the Worst Step-Dad in the History of Everything (15153 words) by
Pookaseraph
Fandom: Suits (TV)
Relationships: Mike Ross/Harvey Specter
Summary: When the son he never knew he had is deposited on his doorstep by Child Protective Services, Harvey does the kindest thing he knows how to do: put Mike Ross on the case. Mike responds by doing what he does best: get emotionally attached to the client.
[Thoughts]
Thoughts:
Oh, this one is darling. :D I wasn't sure at first why I got subscription notice from this author, and I strongly suspect it was for X-Men, but more lucky me. She's written a Suits fic and a charming one at that. It's emotional without being sugary, and you honestly gotta love this kid. Harvey is being... well, very Harvey, but thankfully he has Mike to give him a taste of his own medicine. The last part will probably make you melt, just a fair warning. ;)
Also, this one contains (sort of) spoilers for ep. 2x01, but they are very mild, and if you haven't seen the episode, they'll probably just fly over your head.