5 - 10 December
5 - 10 December
Midnight Oil in the Temple by superbondo Rec - -, PP/PA, twister
War? Hanukah?
This? Is really a shame. I so was excited to read a Hanukah fic - there aren't enough of them. I love the idea of sexing up the miracle of the oil. But the author's original interesting idea never came to fruition, and her characterization was so non existent you could cut and past any name from any fandom without breaking the continuity.
I did wonder if the author wasn't a native speaker - she's from Michigan so draw your own conclusions - as her writing created several humorous misunderstandings. While still wondering if Harry's mouth was really full of cotton balls, I noticed Harry's prick is making the decisions: his prick had decided that now was a splendid time to engorge itself within the confines of his boxers. Really?! ...and seems quite unhappy when it's instructions are not followed: Harry’s prick was almost purple now, and weeping in protest at being neglected. ...Harry howled in pleasure, cock erupting. Owie.
Her identifiers are in a similar state, either its completely unclear who's saying what *or* she goes to the other extreme to remind us that the person speaking is Harry, James Potter's son. I dunno what to suggest here. Maybe a diet where she cuts all adjectives, similes, analogies and metaphors for two weeks. After she's learned to go without we can slowly reintroduce them?
Games We Must Play by reddwarfer Rec +, HOT
War? Post War?
I love Sub!Snape. I love sub!Snape that needs a break from that constant iron control he maintains in every other aspect of his life. I love it as much as I love Dom!Snape who takes that demanding bastard attitude right into the bedroom with him. This fic manages to combine both, which makes Snape the ultimate pushy bottom I suppose - and even better, does it from Snape's perspective. The plot's a bit thin, but so what? It's a hot pwp that has Harry playing a cat and mouse game with Snape-the-war-criminal to go with a stunning piece of fan art.
Snape's internal dialogue worked well. I probably would have enjoyed more confusion / nervousness as to his analysis of Potter. There's something impossibly sexy about the glimpses of Snape's worry: that this was goodbye, that Harry'll change the rules but that he plays anyway. It needs this element - and it has it, but I think Snape's fears could have gotten more play. As the author said it's the games we MUST play , not "can", "should", "do" or "want to".
Hit the Shower by f13tch3r Recish, PP/PA, OSS
War AU
So now that war's upon them Dumbledore decided to turn the Order into a gay bathhouse, Hurrah! barracks with communal showers. Personally I think this is a Very Good Idea and I'm just sad it took a war to teach hot boy wizards and their snarly potions masters the importance of water conservation. This is f13tch3r's first fanfic but hopefully not her(?) last. It has a few problems - the dialogue seems OOC, Snape is the softer, gentler version and after one fuck they're all lovey dovey - BUT it's coherent and I think (hope) that given time and gentle prodding the author will veer away from Saccharin Snape and start writing Severus.
In Neglect by anonymous Rec +
Post War
There is a lovely tightness to this fic, like a string slowly wrapping around a neck, growing thicker and tighter until there just isn't any room left to breath. It's interesting that Harry was the first one to gasp for air, since Snape had long known the circumstances of their confinement and had no doubt worked out all the contingencies.
I absolutely loved the Snape view of the aftersex, and I like that neither was changed by fucking each other: no sudden niceness from Snape nor tact from Harry. There's a quiet, contemplative quality that works here and the ending is perfect.
Honorary Christmas by Tara Tory Rec - ish
Post Hogwarts
This is a sweet established relationship fic, cloyingly so at times. It's not my taste - Christmas with the Weasleys, complete with a sweater for Severus, baby tawk and the all wise Mollywobbles. If you're looking for sweet, for Christmas fic, for "cute" in the Anne Geddes meaning of the word (assuming babies in flower pots don't creep you out like they do me) then this fic is for you. I'm guessing.
Midnight Oil in the Temple by superbondo Rec - -, PP/PA, twister
War? Hanukah?
This? Is really a shame. I so was excited to read a Hanukah fic - there aren't enough of them. I love the idea of sexing up the miracle of the oil. But the author's original interesting idea never came to fruition, and her characterization was so non existent you could cut and past any name from any fandom without breaking the continuity.
I did wonder if the author wasn't a native speaker - she's from Michigan so draw your own conclusions - as her writing created several humorous misunderstandings. While still wondering if Harry's mouth was really full of cotton balls, I noticed Harry's prick is making the decisions: his prick had decided that now was a splendid time to engorge itself within the confines of his boxers. Really?! ...and seems quite unhappy when it's instructions are not followed: Harry’s prick was almost purple now, and weeping in protest at being neglected. ...Harry howled in pleasure, cock erupting. Owie.
Her identifiers are in a similar state, either its completely unclear who's saying what *or* she goes to the other extreme to remind us that the person speaking is Harry, James Potter's son. I dunno what to suggest here. Maybe a diet where she cuts all adjectives, similes, analogies and metaphors for two weeks. After she's learned to go without we can slowly reintroduce them?
Games We Must Play by reddwarfer Rec +, HOT
War? Post War?
I love Sub!Snape. I love sub!Snape that needs a break from that constant iron control he maintains in every other aspect of his life. I love it as much as I love Dom!Snape who takes that demanding bastard attitude right into the bedroom with him. This fic manages to combine both, which makes Snape the ultimate pushy bottom I suppose - and even better, does it from Snape's perspective. The plot's a bit thin, but so what? It's a hot pwp that has Harry playing a cat and mouse game with Snape-the-war-criminal to go with a stunning piece of fan art.
Snape's internal dialogue worked well. I probably would have enjoyed more confusion / nervousness as to his analysis of Potter. There's something impossibly sexy about the glimpses of Snape's worry: that this was goodbye, that Harry'll change the rules but that he plays anyway. It needs this element - and it has it, but I think Snape's fears could have gotten more play. As the author said it's the games we MUST play , not "can", "should", "do" or "want to".
Hit the Shower by f13tch3r Recish, PP/PA, OSS
War AU
So now that war's upon them Dumbledore decided to turn the Order into a gay bathhouse, Hurrah! barracks with communal showers. Personally I think this is a Very Good Idea and I'm just sad it took a war to teach hot boy wizards and their snarly potions masters the importance of water conservation. This is f13tch3r's first fanfic but hopefully not her(?) last. It has a few problems - the dialogue seems OOC, Snape is the softer, gentler version and after one fuck they're all lovey dovey - BUT it's coherent and I think (hope) that given time and gentle prodding the author will veer away from Saccharin Snape and start writing Severus.
In Neglect by anonymous Rec +
Post War
There is a lovely tightness to this fic, like a string slowly wrapping around a neck, growing thicker and tighter until there just isn't any room left to breath. It's interesting that Harry was the first one to gasp for air, since Snape had long known the circumstances of their confinement and had no doubt worked out all the contingencies.
I absolutely loved the Snape view of the aftersex, and I like that neither was changed by fucking each other: no sudden niceness from Snape nor tact from Harry. There's a quiet, contemplative quality that works here and the ending is perfect.
Honorary Christmas by Tara Tory Rec - ish
Post Hogwarts
This is a sweet established relationship fic, cloyingly so at times. It's not my taste - Christmas with the Weasleys, complete with a sweater for Severus, baby tawk and the all wise Mollywobbles. If you're looking for sweet, for Christmas fic, for "cute" in the Anne Geddes meaning of the word (assuming babies in flower pots don't creep you out like they do me) then this fic is for you. I'm guessing.