Friday Fanfic Recs

[rocky41_7]

I spent most of my free time last night on AO3 so I’ve racked up a few to share this week  ~(=^‥^)ノ

Come Home to Chaos (Get a Crush on a Queen) by ncfan - This one I uncovered in my quest for sapphic Arwen content. Here, Arwen bonds unexpectedly with Firiel of Gondor, who shelters in Rivendell as the Witch King of Angmar moves on Arthedain. I think the author does a really good job with Arwen’s perspective as someone who has been raised among Elves, and with handling Firiel, who feels very real as a character! 

The Hunt by @cuarthol - Such a sweet relationship here between Amarie and Finrod, and the reasons perhaps why Finrod’s family did not see his relationship for what it was. They work so well together here uwuwu

The Aching by searchingforserendipity - I do love an exploration of Maedhros’ view of/relationship with Finrod and this fic does an excellent job. Yes, Maedhros has to deal with the political fallout of Celegorm and Curufin’s failed coup, but he also has to reckon with his cousin’s death.

On Carven Throne by Innin - Galadriel + Luthien + throne sex. What more needs to be said? 

To Love What is Mortal by Solanaceae - Thuringwethil was touched by Luthien’s light and never forgot it. The exact kind of angst I treasure in this ship. 

Nargothrondolin Takes the Cake by @sallysavestheday - Cannot emphasize enough how fabulous Finrod’s voice is in this, absolutely perfect. And naturally he and Turgon are the presumptive winners of the annual gingerbread house contest.

Cyanus by LikeOakWithMoss - Nienor goes to Nargothrond instead of Turin. Finduilas still falls in love. This one is short but so so sweet.

Winter Sea by Talullah - Finduilas and her girlfriend in the Falas. 

Upon a Bed of Moss by Innin - The imagery here is just fantastic. More Galadriel/Luthien smut. 

Remodeling by eldvarpa - Thuringwethil becomes a prisoner of Maedhros after losing her bat-shape to Luthien. She decides it might not be so bad after all. This one is conceptually so interesting. 

Finding a Word by Zdenka - Ninduilas fluff! Finduilas is helping Nienor learn to speak again and Nienor wants to know about a specific word. Again, so cute, so sweet <3 We love to see Nienor flirting. 

Celebrimbor at the Sack of Sirion by @polutrope - Ahhh!!!! I love this so much. It’s perfect. Amazing. All the angst and horror you could want out of the Third Kinslaying.