21 May 2013 @ 01:51 pm
Calling all recs! (fic, art and otherwise)  
I've been meaning to make a rec post and several others have had the same ideas, so let's put them all in the same post! Share the coolest works you have come across lately. Be sure to include why it's so awesome, all necessary warnings, and links.

Here are my recent favs:

Oxycodone Days by Naja Melanoleuca. This is an almost frighteningly realistic take on the relationship and psychology of our two favorite assassins. The author does not include warnings, so be aware that it is fairly dark, includes past mentions of child abuse (physical and sexual), thoughts of suicide, and contains violence as well as sustained scenes of torture. EDIT: alphaflyer is also correct in pointing out that Tony seems OOC. Still excellent!

Into the Fire by Naja Melanoleuca. The sequel to Oxycodone Days, about four times as long and more violent. Together these are two of the best fics I have read in a very long time. In particular Clint is very, very in character with the MCU Clint that we all know and love. Again, very dark.

Daddy's Little Princess by TashaBlackWidow. Clint adopts a puppy. So cute! No warnings, but lots and lots of adorableness. :-)

The Golden Arrow by sneakronicity. Clint is Robin Hood. The Avengers are the Merry Men. Tasha is Maid Marian. Yep, they went there. And it's awesome. :-)

Strange Bird by CloudAtlas. Hawk!Clint. I've probably recced this before. But I just love it. :-)

So what do you recommend? Share!!
 
 
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[identity profile] andacus.livejournal.com on May 21st, 2013 08:02 pm (UTC)
I feel semi-certain we are all reading this (as well we should) but I have to throw some love out there for Highway of Diamonds (http://archiveofourown.org/works/759841/chapters/1421451) by [livejournal.com profile] alphaflyer Seriously, if you're not reading it, you're missing a very smart, very interesting story. Summary from the horse's mouth: The road to danger is often lit by shining stars. Clint and Natasha are sent to investigate a secretive cult, and discover things about each other in the process. Mission fic; pre-movie.

I'm also really digging I've Learned How to Paint My Face (http://archiveofourown.org/works/575186/chapters/1031131) by [livejournal.com profile] ashen_keyfor it's spot on depiction of terrifying, deadly tween Natasha and the interesting situation everyone is put in when she's unexpectedly de-aged.

I know there are so many more but I'll have to think on it.

Edited 2013-05-21 08:15 pm (UTC)
[identity profile] alphaflyer.livejournal.com on May 21st, 2013 10:48 pm (UTC)
awwww.... \O/ thanks ... (blushes). I hope to get Chapter 4 mostly done on the flight back from the UK tomorrow.

And I love your other rec (Indebted). It reminded me (around several corners) of my favourite Robert Heinlein novel, The Door into Summer, where the protagonist spends some time hanging out with a smart and sassy 15-year-old and then time travels to meet her again when she's in her twenties.
[identity profile] andacus.livejournal.com on May 21st, 2013 11:58 pm (UTC)
You're very welcome.

I have not heard of this novel but now I feel like I must read it! *goes to amazon*. I love new book recs!
[identity profile] alphaflyer.livejournal.com on May 22nd, 2013 12:02 am (UTC)
Fair warning: I last read that book when I was in my teens (but then I loved it and read it four times, and remember the mood). I have no idea how it would hold up if i were to read it now ... ;-)
[identity profile] andacus.livejournal.com on May 22nd, 2013 02:49 pm (UTC)
Copy. I'll keep that in mind. :-)