Rectober recs, post no 3

[birdsofshore]

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Ahhh, I sort of dropped the ball with reccing. I've been all wrapped up in my hd_erised fic (finally fell in love with it *beam*) and didn't feel like reading much at all. A lot of what I read was mostly from other people's Rectober posts, though, so thank you very much indeed to all who provided me with great suggestions of what to read.

One of those was dicta_contrion, who recced this incredible glove kink fic by dulcemia. As the Hand, the Glove (H/D, NC-17, 3k) is quite astonishingly hot and beautiful. I think it's a gorgeous example of how to write really immersive, glorious kink!fic, and also have it be character-driven and affecting and not "just" a PWP.

The only thing I would change about it is the author's habit of. Breaking up a sentence to add weight to what she wants to say. I loved this technique, and the way it gives us insight into Harry's overwhelming desire and his fragmented thoughts, but I think it would have been more effective if it had been used more sparingly. But the whole thing just DRIPS with Harry's shame and desire and arousal and builds to a masterful *cough* climax.

And I finally read another fic at hd_fan_fair's Career Fair! I have shamefully failed to keep up with this fest. As soon as I've got erised in the bag I hope to catch up on some of the wonderful things I've seen whooshing past.

But meanwhile, if you have not already read Wish Upon a Star (As Dreamers Do) (H/D, PG-13, 27k), please rush to enjoy this absolutely charming, delightful, funny and clever and surprising gem of a fic. capitu said she was smitten with this fic, and I think that's the perfect word for it - so perfectly romantic and heart-burstingly gorgeous, without being sickly.

I have been utterly spoiled at Career Fair for art, and the latest two drawn for my prompts were so wonderful. COMICS! I got two comics!

In Decorative, Draco is a museum attendant who dresses up in historical costumes for the benefit of visitors. You just have to see him in all the amazing outfits. My god, the Mystery Artist has outdone herself here! I'm so thrilled I tempted her with my ludicrous excuse for multiple costume changes! And Harry is no less charming, with Lily hanging off his arm and Albus looking the other way. I can't quite tell whether the kids have dragged Harry to the museum, or vice versa, but it's a gorgeous portrait of a family excursion. I won't spoil the outfits or the ending for you, but suffice to say that the author filled my request for crossdressing most admirably. ♥

And then, oh, man, High Voltage. I'm so happy it's even called High Voltage. I took this ridiculous prompt from the Electric Six song, and the Mystery Artist has transformed it into something hilarious and wonderful. Draco is irresistible here, with his eccentric jacket, his endless irritation with Harry, and his marvellous Arse of Glory, which literally makes things catch fire.  ♥

Please let me know if you enjoyed any of these (if you have time after leaving love for the authors and artists, of course ;-)) and, also, tell me what I should read next at Career Fair!


Oh, and there are still TWO WHOLE DAYS OF RECTOBER LEFT. So, if you signed up but never managed a post yet, there's still time! if you were aiming for 4 posts but only managed 3 *shifty eyes*, there's still time! If you've only just heard of Rectober, why not jump on board for the last 2 days?

BASICALLY JUST LET THE RECS POUR FORTH.  :DDD

Comments

[sophie-french.livejournal.com]

So happy to hear you're feeling so good about your fic!!! ♥ It's the best feeling, isn't it?

Ah, just like you, I've been so caught up in my writing that I haven't read much lately. :( And so I've been a really crappy reccer... I'll see if I can come up with something before the end of the month! :)

[birdsofshore]

If you get time, sophie, some recs would be lovely, but don't knock yourself out. There'll be another rectober next year. And I think this year's has been great!

[capitu]

Wish Upon a Star ♥♥♥♥ I knew you'd love it. It's hard not to because it's so dreamy, that fic. :D

And the art, the art is going to kill me. It makes me even more excited about fanart starting to post soon. :D Right on time. *bounces*

And ERISED!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D

I want to make another rectober post. Damnit! All the art. <3

[birdsofshore]

YES! Fanart. Oh my gosh. Although it will have to go some way to equal the art at CF.

I loved Wish Upon a Star very much! What shall I read next?

[capitu]

Oh, so much to read. I liked A Most Unexpected Object, it's pretty cute and funny. Then of course The Weight of a Wanting Heart, a touch of angst, but gorgeous, really. And did you read The Snitch-Maker? Another gorgeous fic. And then there's The Bodyguards, which is long (50K, I think), but worth it.

<333

[birdsofshore]

Thank you, dear! Those all sound wonderful to catch up on.

[gracerene]

ERISED!

Yeah, I think a lot of people are behind on Career Fiar, but I finally got some time this week to catch up a bit.

Also, YAY FOR RECTOBER!

[birdsofshore]

Well done for catching up!

One more day left of Rectober.... :) It's been a good month.

[dicta-contrion.livejournal.com]

So glad you liked the glove As the Hand! It was such an exciting find.

YAY for your erised fic!! Falling in love makes all the difference in the world.

[birdsofshore]

One of the most surprising little fics I've read for a long time. Thanks so much for sharing it.

I know, it was a slow burn this time with erised, but I got quite smitten there in the middle. Now at the stage where you take off the rose tinted specs and see the work that needs doing to it. Ugh.

[randomandom.livejournal.com]

Hello,

I hope I'm third time lucky, because my first two comments were marked as spam :((

I had to tell you that I followed your rec to 'High Voltage' and thoroughly enjoyed it :D

[birdsofshore]

Aw, sorry about that! It's probably because we're not friends? *friends you*

High Voltage is such a delight! I was so lucky with my prompts at Career fair this year.

[randomandom.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't say sorry, because it's not anything you did!

Yes, High Voltage was so funny!

Heehee! Friend Number Three *snorts at herself like a loon* <--- my late Rectober post should explain this: I just recced a fic with that title and it's just making me laugh! I recced that fic specifically because I recently acquired Friend Number Two, and now you're Friend Number Three, LOL!

Anyway, would like to friend you back :D And warn for general silliness and randomness.

To go back to the topic of reccing, go read And Back Again by eidheann_writes. It's brilliant! I really felt for Draco all the way through.

[birdsofshore]

:DD to all of that. General silliness and randomness sounds very pleasing. Well, I'm glad to be Friend Number 3. Commenting and reccing and all the friending is very welcome around here. Friend capitu! And anyone who comments on my LJ. They're all the best :)

I am happy, because I was thinking, just yesterday, "we need some NEW people around here", and now here you are!

I love eidheann and I'm definitely planning to read that fic soon. Thank you for the rec.

[randomandom.livejournal.com]

You know, I really should friend Capitu. She's the only reason I started stalking everyone on LJ in the first place. I found her HD recs on a google search and just couldn't stay away because she recs the best fics. So I got suckered into LJ from following her links (have been on ff.n for years, and only went on lj for painless j's snarry and drarry recs, also found through google).

[birdsofshore]

Oh, she'll be so pleased! capitu, you lured someone onto LJ! Good work! :DD

LJ is so much fun. Just friend everyone. And come and chat on my LJ a lot.

[capitu]

I am so proud!!!~!!!! :D:D:D:D

[randomandom.livejournal.com]

As you should be! :D

[randomandom.livejournal.com]

Funnily enough, birds, it was your suggestion of friending Capitu that pushed me over into doing it :D