some hetalia recs
Axis Powers Hetalia
Title: Spades
Author: simplytrop
Rating: T, fantasy/adventure
Pairing(s): England/America
Summary: When Alfred, an archaeology student, stumbles upon a sleeping man in the ruins of an old castle, he finds himself accidentally married to the Queen of Spades. AU.
Notes: <3 this story. Great idea building an alternate world around the different card suits. In fact it's the original elements that really set this story apart. Reading from Alfred's POV is perfect, because you feel like you're sharing the experience with him and can completely relate to his reactions to the strange world and people around him. I'm excited to see where this is going.
Title: Want You to Want Me
Author: IlluminatedShadow
Rating: M, romance/humour
Pairing(s): England/Canada
Summary: In which Matthew is in love with Arthur and Alfred plays hero and Matthew has second thoughts about running to big brother. In which seduction and shenanigans prevail and Matthew is not the normal one in the family anymore.
Notes: There are a lot of stories where one character enlists the help of some other character/s to seduce the character they like, but I doubt few are done so well as this one. If you like UST and humour this will be right up your street.
Hetalia Kink Meme
(all authors are anonymous)
Title: The Pleasure of Your Company
Rating: PG-13
Pairing(s): France/England
Prompt: FrUK - getting along over tea and cake.
Notes: Nicely written little fill to a rather sweet prompt. Most FrUK fic is angsty, humorous, lewd and, of course, snarky. This has a little of each, and in just the right amounts.
Title: Lorem Ipsum
Rating: PG-13, genderswapped!Francis, humour & romance
Pairing(s): Eventual FrUK
Prompt: Following Marianne, a seductive teasing woman who works in a very international office, and her male secretary, socially awkward and irritable Arthur Kirkland.
Notes: This is a really smart, funny office au. Francis is just so Francis, even as a woman. And Arthur is adorably irascible. I've got my eye on this one, really hope it's continued - it's too good to just leave as is!
Title: Sausages Without Buns
Rating: PG-13, humour
Pairing(s): Spamano
Prompt: Because the world needs Spain and Romano as rival hotdog vendors, and more bad innuendos.
Notes: The premise alone is pure win! Loved this - very funny, with a nice little twist at the end.
Title: I Think I Need A New Heart
Parts: [ 1-7 & 8-14]
Rating: PG-13
Pairing(s): Eventual England/Canada and France/America.
Prompt: America is head over heels in love with France; Canada is similarly smitten with England. Both agree to help each other conquer the object of their affections.
Notes: This is my favourite WIP fill over at the kink meme at the moment. The writing is great and I love how the story revolves around the lives of the four characters, giving each their share in the spotlight.
Title: Des Vignettes
Rating: PG-13, romance/angst
Pairing(s): FrUK
Prompt: Since yesterday was the 107th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, I'd like to see how France and England celebrated their anniversary through the years. Bonus for romantic smut and fluff.
Notes: Gorgeously written.