Fandom Snowflake Challenge, Day 2: Recs

 snowflake_challenge 

Rec at least three fanworks that you didn’t create. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

Recs below, separated by fandom! All of these are one-shots. Plus a series of recaps.


The Good Place


Five Times Philosophy Class Was Totally Easy

Spoilers:  All three seasons thus far.

Author: storiesfortravellers (Also, this is someone on my flist. I clicked the link but I can't find who posted it. Please let me know which one of you it is so I can credit!)

Summary: Once in a while, the group understands the readings surprisingly well.

Sort of. 

(The rest of the summary is super spoilery.)

What I like most: The story  covers several conversations in very unique and often amusing, and also insightful, ways. (Mostly due to Jason and Eleanor being Jason and Eleanor.)


Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Rebecca Bunch's Four-mative Musicals

Spoilers: Pretty spoiler free, though having seen at least the first two seasons is best.

Author: volunteerfd

Summary: Four musicals Rebecca saw in her early years.

What I like most: It's a perfect one shot that shows how simple moments shaped her character. I don't want to say anything that gives away the entire premise of the fic!


Like a Puzzle Piece Completes a Picture

Spoilers: Season 3.

Author: speakpirate

Summary:  Another spoilery summary, but it takes place during time jump in season 3, primarily focusing on Valencia's new relationship. 

What I like most: The author incorporates a song into the fic, which is VERY risky - but it not only works, it's wonderful. You can actually hear and visualize the song.


Harry Potter

Festivals of Light

Spoilers: All seven books.

Author: starfishstar 

Summary: In the winter of the war, the Tonkses and Lupins open their home to a Muggle family on the run. Love, light, warmth and Chanukah in the winter of Deathly Hallows.

What I like most: Generally speaking, I love that the fic focuses on a non-Christian holiday being celebrated in the Wizarding World, since we so rarely see that. It's also an example of original characters fitting into a fanfic naturally, without disrupting the world or taking over anyone's role.


Re-Read 2017

lindalupos re-read all seven Harry Potter books, plus the FB/QTA books, for the 10 year DH anniversary last year. 

What I like most:  Her analysis is both deep and entertaining. 


Familiar

Spoilers: All seven books.

Author: mayachain

Summary: After the war, Harry sometimes goes out of his way to talk to snakes.

What I like most: I love seeing Parseltongue used for good.


Tea and Forgiveness

Spoilers: All seven books.

Author: reeby10 

Summary:  “Hey, Dudley,” Harry said as he approached the table, kindly not saying anything about the strained smile he was receiving in return. “It’s, er, nice to hear from you?”

What I like most: How  adult Dudley is written.