On the first day of Sherlockmas: Sherlock and the Queen of Winter, for 2ndskin

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Author: blueonblue
Title: Sherlock and the Queen of Winter
A gift for: 2ndskin
Pairing: Sherlock Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Greg Lestrade, John Watson, Molly Hooper, Sally Donovan, Irene Adler
Category: slash
Rating: T
Warnings: No warnings apply.
Summary: Rescuing humans who have been stolen by fairies is the part of Lestrade's job that

Comments

[fengirl88]

*whistles, stamps and cheers*

I loved this - brilliantly done, hilarious (Lestrade arguing with the Door was a particular pleasure) and very satisfying.

still cackling at "She’s calling herself "The Woman", John couldn’t believe what was on his computer. "I suppose it’s better for business than "Not a Fairy".

[redvalerian]

What a lovely, lyrical little masterpiece! (Mistresspiece?) I adored this, although I must admit I couldn't bring myself to read it when every paragraph was centred. Luckily, I discovered that clicking on 'edit tags' allowed me to read it left-justified, as I'm sure was intended.

Anyway, as another reviewer has said, the nods to 'Goblin Market' and 'Midsummer Night's Dream' were a constant delight, and the wit and whimsy had me smiling throughout. This is one to be read and re-read. I loved everything from the winged kittens and smug Door, to the thought of Sherlock having to undertake "mandatory folk dancing." What a treasure you have given us.

[persiflager]

Oh, how lovely! A perfect balance of storybook enchantment and grounded characters.

[marysutherland]

This is wonderful in its combination of cleverness, humour and concern for the characters: I love the fact that Sally and Molly got important roles as well, and the fairy kitten sounds hilariously cute. And Irene as the Fairy Queen is inspired. I also thought the themes of illusion and seeing the truth work very well: I did like Sherlock taking off Lestrade's glasses right at the start, and how it takes the supposed love potion to make him admit his true feelings. Thank you very much for this.