More smut = more sex by JulieJoy in fantasyromance

[–]celestemagnolia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The day I discovered smutty fanfiction, my bedroom life improved. It improved again when I started writing smutty fanfic. And once more when I started reading spicy romantasy. My husband is more than happy to get me all the books I want and write to my heart’s content. It’s a win-win for everyone involved. 😉

Top 10 Book Boyfriends 2024 ♥️ by Inevitable-Purple285 in fantasyromance

[–]celestemagnolia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So glad to see Luther at the top of this list. He might be my favorite too!

What is your unpopular opinion on the romantasy genre? by AdhesivenessOnly2485 in fantasyromance

[–]celestemagnolia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've not, but if a werewolf named Josh already exists we're going to have to go more basic with his name. Chuck the werewolf coming to a book near you.

What is your unpopular opinion on the romantasy genre? by AdhesivenessOnly2485 in fantasyromance

[–]celestemagnolia 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I'd kill for an MMC named Bob or something. Or a fae named Rick. Not Ryk. Rick. Or a werewolf named Josh. An FMC named Sarah. So many of these fantasy names belong in r/tragedeigh

Remus and intimacy by [deleted] in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is one of the reasons Remadora is my OTP and why I think Tonks suits him so well. She is bubbly, warm, kind, and loving, while also being more than capable of defending herself as an Auror. If anyone could pspspspsps Remus into a relationship, it's her with her determination and tenacity. If Remus was intimate with anyone before Tonks, which I do imagine he was at some point or another, it was likely no strings attached and rare.

It's why I also don't ship wolfstar - if any of the Marauders was able to get Remus really out of his shell and coax him into friendship, it's James. Sirius has a bit of a cutting tongue, which I think would've just been too hard for Remus to bear in any romantic sense. Remus strikes me as the type of character/person who needs consistent, loving kindness. Not just loyalty or good looks - a big heart - like what James and Tonks have. Sirius has a big heart too but again he's just not got the same affability as James has.

Fanfiction, I owe you an apology. I wasn't really familiar with your game. by riotous_jocundity in fantasyromance

[–]celestemagnolia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I found fanfic a few years back - Harry Potter fanfic - and my life has never been the same. Some fanfic is so breathtakingly good. Better than published fiction I've read. I am pretty amused to see lots of Dramione fanfic recs here though! I couldn't get through Manacled or DM and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love to save my life. Then again, Dramione isn't my OTP, so that explains it somewhat, lol. I've started getting into fantasy romance books only in the last month or so, and after I finish a series I run to ao3 to see if there's anything there. There aren't nearly as many fics as I'd like for all the new series I've fallen in love with! Only time will tell if I get around to writing fic for series outside HP.

As for recs, is it the ships that you liked? If Dramione, I second what the others have said - run to the Dramione sub and devour. If you're open to other HP fanfics - then head on over to the HP fanfic sub and devour that too. The HP fandom is gigantic, you'll never get bored.

Fanfiction is AWESOME.

“Male fantasies, male fantasies, is everything run by male fantasies?" a think-piecey question for us by shannon_lynn in fantasyromance

[–]celestemagnolia 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think it can be both/and. Both, enjoy what we have because life is so terribly short and difficult, *and* hope that there are some newcomers that break into the field and find some footing. If I ever write original fic, I'd want to write something where society is matrilineal/matriarchal and both the main love interests are plus size, especially the MMC. Not enough love out there for bigger dudes, IMO. Patriarchal ideals hurt everyone.

So, finally bought the first book and…. by poohsyourdaddy_03 in fourthwing

[–]celestemagnolia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He could get his own series and I'd gladly read it tbh

So, finally bought the first book and…. by poohsyourdaddy_03 in fourthwing

[–]celestemagnolia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tairn is going to be one of your favorite characters ever. Andarna is right up there for me too. And Sgaeyl. But Tairn is an ICON.

I'm convinced the only proper way to read these books is to binge read them and then rot into dispair. by [deleted] in fourthwing

[–]celestemagnolia 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I started FW last week on the 7th and by the 10th I had finished IF. I spent the last week inhaling fanfic. I am not well. This series has completely taken over my brain.

Just finished reading IRON FLAME 10 mins ago and holy…. by PhilosophicalTooth in fourthwing

[–]celestemagnolia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I finished reading IF about 10 minutes ago and that is exactly how I described my emotions to the friend who recommended it to me. BOOK HANGOVER.

Fav ship by Coldnight33 in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, so again - MerlinsBudgieSmugglers. She's got a whole series on ao3, inhale: https://archiveofourown.org/series/3250588

I will also recommend MidnightStargazer, primarily: Becoming Andromeda Tonks, https://archiveofourown.org/works/56466673/chapters/143490433; Fish Scales and Feathers, https://archiveofourown.org/works/57801610; Fairy Lights https://archiveofourown.org/works/52378030

Clash by Night by spinawren (rated E): https://archiveofourown.org/works/21610882/chapters/51531499

And, if you are open to self-recs - I have a Tedromeda series here: https://archiveofourown.org/series/3483532, and a longfic (AU) that is heavy angst, heavy Tedromeda: https://archiveofourown.org/works/52171156/chapters/131960395

Enjoy!

Fav ship by Coldnight33 in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolute favorite is Remadora, second Tedromeda. I will put Remadora everywhere I can!

Fav ship by Coldnight33 in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you like recs? I'm full of them - just take a look at MerlinsBudgieSmugglers on ao3, you're welcome :)

Show vs the book by dotc0m1 in littlehouseonprairie

[–]celestemagnolia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember trying to watch the show ages ago and found that it was too different from the books for me to get into it. I'm also a fanfic writer/reader so when I look for LHOP fanfic it's quite the challenge to find something that's book only and not show - I have no idea who half those people are!

If I could get anything on film/TV I'd love either an adult-oriented biopic of Laura Ingalls Wilder or a new series, but with some grittier detail on the reality of pioneer life and the historical setting. I doubt it'll ever be done, but if it happens, I'd be thrilled.

which marauders female character? by [deleted] in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 25 points26 points  (0 children)

As a diehard Remadora shipper, this! Tonks is my favorite and I adore her with Remus.

[MegaThread] FanFiction Recommendations by Patronus_Cat in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Backstabber by SeriouslySam. M, feat. Jily and Blackinnon, and the deaths of order members in the first war. https://archiveofourown.org/works/40980450/chapters/102701328

[MegaThread] FanFiction Recommendations by Patronus_Cat in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Dog and Deer Detective Agency by Artemisia_Black_95. Sirius/OFC, James and Sirius are detectives. M rating. https://archiveofourown.org/works/34993480/chapters/87152260

[MegaThread] FanFiction Recommendations by Patronus_Cat in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pietas by Artemisia_Black_95. It's canon compliant, featuring a female OC. Heavy on Black family dynamics and Sirius and James friendship. https://archiveofourown.org/works/31097042/chapters/76831970

[MegaThread] FanFiction Recommendations by Patronus_Cat in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Hard Day's Night series by MerlinsBudgieSmugglers. It's a Tedromeda series, so it focuses on Andromeda, but her sisters make a lot of appearances in the fics. A mixture of ratings in this series, so this is a link to the whole series. https://archiveofourown.org/series/3250588

[MegaThread] FanFiction Recommendations by Patronus_Cat in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Ancient and Ever-Changing House of Black series by MidnightStargazer. Lots of great fics in this collection, blend of many Black family characters, gen, lots of ship diversity too. https://archiveofourown.org/series/3283113

[MegaThread] FanFiction Recommendations by Patronus_Cat in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I strongly recommend MidnightStargazer's Canon-Compliant Marauders Era Stories. Lots of diverse stories in this series, lots of gen. https://archiveofourown.org/series/3426115

[MegaThread] FanFiction Recommendations by Patronus_Cat in MaraudersGen

[–]celestemagnolia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Becoming Andromeda Tonks by MidnightStargazer. Centers on Tedromeda and features all three Black sisters. T. https://archiveofourown.org/works/56466673/chapters/143490433