dustyryder's recs

Fandom: Firefly 
Title: Like Describing The Alphabet
Author: Mosca (mosca)
Genre: Slash, (Non-Explicit) FemSlash, (Non-Explicit) Het, Friendship, Angst, First Time, Romance, Humor, Established Relationship, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings/Characters: Mal/Jayne, Kaylee/Inara, Zoe/Wash, the crew of Serenity
Rating: NC17
Warnings: None
Spoilers:  Very minor spoilers for parts of the series.

Notes: So I was trying to get into the mood for writing my slashfest Firefly fic, by reading some Mal/Jayne.  I figured it would be an easy way to work my way into the characterizations - that and watching a few episodes.  A form of painless mood adjustment.  (I'd just finished an NCIS fic and an X-Files fic, so I thought I could use a chance to get into the right mindset.)  I almost didn't read this one, because I recognized it when I started it, and thought I'd put it in the wrong favorites folder - Firefly Fics To Be Read vs Firefly Fics I've Already Read.  But I noticed Mosca mentioned that she'd written one version of the first scene for a ficathon, but that this was the fic that really needed to be written instead of that first version, so I kept reading.  Boy, am I glad I did.

It's not a short fic - took me most of the night to read - but it was well worth it.  This is much more than just a Mal/Jayne fic with sex...although there is a lot of nice, hot sex - no doubt about that.  But this is a story of the whole crew, revolving around Mal and Jayne, it's true, but they are all represented, and well done.  Every character is examined in their own way, and Mosca offers insight into each character with the same care she affords the two main characters.  And there is much insight, there.  I kept finding myself saying things like: "Now, why didn't I think of that?" and "Oooh, that's such a fascinating way of looking at this character's behavior."

And the feel of the series is kept intact.  The narrative style is similar to Mal and Jayne's cadences and inflections, but each character (and his/her voice) is well rounded, and they are all represented accurately, and with much care.  It's not an easy story - there are bumps and roadblocks and the story winds it's way along through them, until it finds it's resolution in the end, and despite the fact that things aren't perfect - you're satisfied that it works, and it all makes sense in the end.  There's not really much chance for a happily-ever-after in the Firefly 'verse, but this fic comes mighty close for me. 

Although I've only read this one once, so far, I am so positive that this one's a keeper, that I'm willing to rec it with only one reading under my belt.  If I wasn't so tired, and didn't really, really need to work on my fic today, I'd probably start reading this one again, right now.  I figure it will have to wait until the New Year, since I've still got about 6 holiday fic to write in the next 3 or 4 weeks, but I'll be reading this one again in January.  And I'll be glad of it.


Excerpt:
( Turning in early, Jayne said. Don't wanna miss the show. )


I rate this fic:  Pretty Damn Good
 

Fandom:  The Addams Family
Title: Welcome Home
Author: laura jv
Genre: Humor, PWP, Slash, Film
Pairing: Gordon (Fester)/Thing
Rating: NC17
Warnings: Sex with a disembodied hand?
Spoilers: The film

Notes: It's a very, very short fic.  But it just sums up the way I've always thought about Thing.  Even as a kid, I knew that Fester and Thing were a couple.  I love this.  I wish she'd written more.

(I call this slash, because as far as I can remember, everyone called Thing a male.  Anyone else remember that differently?)

Excerpt:

( Gordon screamed  )

I rate this fic: Pretty Damn Good

Fandom:  Stargate: Atlantis
Title: No, Really and the sequel Yes, Maybe
Author: basingstoke
Genre: Slash, Het, PWP, Humor
Pairing/Characters: John/Teyla/Rodney/Ronon
Rating: NC17
Warnings:  Some Het
Spoilers: Slight spoilers Early Season 2 - Perhaps through Condemned?

Notes: I like a good group sex fic, from time to time, but most of the time, they don't really seem to work.  This one definitely works for me.  Everyone continues in character, and it's fun and funny and hot all at the same time.  Now this is what you call Team Building!

Excerpt from No, Really:

( Rodney, calm down. )



I rate these fic:  I  Like This One

Fandom: X-Files
Title: The Last Train To Clarksville
Author: JiM
Genre: PWP, Slash, First Time, Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Skinner/Mulder
Rating: NC17
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
 
Notes: I think I'll use the author's own words, here, since they cover everything so perfectly:  Mulder and Skinner, the first time; a locked boxcar, it's cold and dark, there's some chocolate -- what more needs to be said?   This is a PWP - it has no redeeming virtues - it does not advance the plot, doesn't explain anybody's secrets nor plumb anyone's soul.  I'm rather proud of that, actually.  Well, it works for me.


Excerpt:
( Where’s your coat, Agent Mulder? )


I rate this fic:  I Like This One

Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Title: Intersections
Author: Kaneko  (kaneko)
Genre: First Time, AU, Slash, Angst, Humor
Pairing: Sheppard/McKay
Rating: NC17
Warnings: none
Spoilers: Through Season 1, Rising

Notes: This is a great AU.  It gives wonderfully detailed backstory for both Sheppard and McKay, with richly written original characters like both Rodney's and John's mothers.  You know where McKay gets his social skills once you've met his mother.  And why John has no one he wants to communicate with back on Earth, when you meet his.  And I love the way John and McKay get together, here.  Everything makes sense.  Well written.  Funny.  It's long, but I've read it three or four times at least.  Worth the effort.


Excerpt:

( Rodney once got a black mark for doing Evan Johnson's math homework in Grade Five. )




I rate this fic: Pretty Damn Good

Fandom:  Stargate SG-1
Title: Objectives
Author: shalott  (astolat)
Genre: Slash, Humor, Aliens Made Them Do It, Cliche Fic, First Time, PWP
Pairing: Jack/Daniel
Rating: NC17
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None

Notes: A straight-forward Cliche fic, and I love a good Aliens Made Me Do It fic, I think they're one of my favorites.  There's not much more to say about this one, except that it's hot as hell, but way too short!  I love shalott's fic.  She's a very talented writer.

Jack and Daniel are being forced to have sex, in order to save Teal'c's life.  They flip a coin to see who bottoms, and Jack loses.  Daniel takes over.

Excerpt:

( Daniel steered him over to the bed )



I rate this fic: Pretty Damn Good

Fandom: Stargate SG-1
Title: The Package
Author: Chelle (mmmchelle)
Genre: Slash, First Time, Humor, PWP
Pairing:  Jack/Daniel
Rating: NC17
Warnings: Kink, maybe?  (For the use of a sex toy)
Spoilers: None

Notes: Jack wants to know about Daniel's...um...Package? I love this fic.  So in character for Jack and Daniel.  Neither is willing to be the one to back down from a challenge.  At least this time it turns out to be worth it. One of my favorite PWP's of all times. I love this fic.

Excerpt:

( Jack was annoyed. )


I rate this fic: Pretty Damn Good

Fandom: Stargate SG-1
Title: Shy Guy    
Author: Icarus  (icarusancalion)
Genre: Slash, PWP, First Time, Humor
Pairing: Jack/Daniel
Rating: NC17
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None

Notes: One of my favorites of Icarus' fic.  Pure smut, and proud of it.  According to Icarus: "What can I say? I wanted porn, so I wrote some."

Excerpt:

( Daniel reached around and grabbed his ass )


I rate this fic: Pretty Damn Good