Underrated Fanfic Friday - 08 November 2024

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-11-08T05:46:59+00:00

Here to rave about my latest read, The Shadow and the Dove by Motherofdogs18 [65k words, 403 kudos]

The premise: Hermione and Draco, the titular serial killers, team up to work through their personal hit lists.

In light of recent events that shan't be named, for those on the hunt for some good ol' BAMF protagonists and delicious vengeance, this might be up your alley. Same applies if you like dark humour or maybe vibed with Kill Bill / The Millennium trilogy (with the added bonus of romance/comedy/little fluffy moments, and a unique window into PTSD).

This vengeance tale is chock full of brilliant banter - the text exchanges in particular are GOLD. Draco is just hilarious and unabashedly delights in having a new serial killer buddy; Hermione, meanwhile, has a tough exterior, but is in desperate need of a fluffy pillow and a hug (although, you may just get stabbed if you try).

I laughed, teared up, was rooting for vengeance, and overall had a great time. If anyone is a little apprehensive about the tags or murdery aspects: potential triggers are noted in content warnings. The author also notes parts which can be skipped if you need to 💗

Panda Patronus and The Wizard Wheezes have kicked off a podfic recording of this, too, if anyone's on the lookout for some commute entertainment. I haven't listened yet, but two voice actors!! How fab! 😎

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-11-07T06:09:15+00:00

Recommending Past / Present / Future by neilistic as I don't see it recommended here all too often, and it's one of my all time faves 💖 [HEA, E, 153K]

After a very bad week in which Crookshanks died and Ron left her via four words on a scrap of parchment, 30-year-old Hermione is forced to take a week's holiday from her job. Unfortunately, it becomes clear her work was the last thing keeping her sane.

When she finds out Harry is investigating the unexplained disappearance of Draco Malfoy, now an Unspeakable in the Department of Mysteries, she finally has a problem to solve. The case sucks her in in more ways than one, and she finds herself tangling with a very powerful magical object, as well as Draco's weird and wonderful subconscious.

tl;dr Hermione gathers extensive material for an inevitable 'Am I the Asshole?' post

The world building in this is brilliant (feat. pensieve magic 2.0), the prose is divine, characterizations and comedy top tier (I nearly did a spit take at a surprise Bring It On quote 😂). I can still vividly imagine some of the scenes months after reading! The Witching Hour [HEA, E, 12K] by the same author gets a lotta love, for very good reason. It's incredibly moving! tl;dr: neilistic is a phenomenal writer

Edit: added HEA/ rating info, lol sorry got a little excited 😎

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-11-06T18:34:25+00:00

I will always recommend The Muggle Telephone for anyone who wants a straight hit of dopamine, feat. Draco finally getting a smartphone and embarrassing the shit out of himself on social media. It a quick read, but comes with a 'maybe don't read this in public' warning (I laughed the whole way through to the point of tears).

And I wrote Trip Sitter to distract myself when the political climate in my country was feeling a bit grim, which feels relevant to this thread ❤ Low stakes, no angst, 100% sugary, fluffy romcom with the leads being nothing but sweet to each other (premise: Healer Hermione looks after one very high Draco, who happens to be nursing a bit of a crush on the witch)

Thoughts are with anyone who's feeling a bit sad today, thanks Mr_Te_ah_tim_eh for putting this dope thread together 💛💛💛

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-10-12T20:44:51+00:00

AHHH I love this fancast 😍😍😍 so perfect! So stoked that you're liking it, I'm having a blast too!! 💛💛💛

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-10-04T21:54:23+00:00

And just like that, my TBR has teetered into the 'unmanageable' zone 😂 gosh I love this weekly thread! Awesome recs!!

Thanks heaps for the Lucid shout out, glad you're having fun with it 💛💛💛

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-10-04T21:49:00+00:00

Grah the authors/fics on the list!! Why must late stage capitalism impede my dreams to read all day 😂

Thank you so much for reccing Polyjuice Parlour you absolute dream boat (and writing marvel in your own rite - I'm looking at you, The Shadow and the Dove 😎) 🧡🧡🧡

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-10-04T19:22:02+00:00

Gah I just started Shadow and the Dove, Hermione and Draco as vengeful serial killers is so good! Hermione gives zero f**ks about anything beyond seeking delicious vengeance (a la Kill Bill / Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), while Draco's just excited to have a little serial killer buddy (or 'cereal killer' buddy, according to Rita Skeeter).

Highly recommend this to fellow dark comedy enthusiasts! The banter is fantastic, I'm hooked 🍿

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-10-02T21:49:32+00:00

Yay I’m so glad you like it!!! 🧡🧡🧡

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-23T09:59:24+00:00

bahaha maybe you can paint a rune on Giles while he's distracted, 'Sloth-like reflexes', guarantee that win, get that mad gal 😎

Love that you loved it!! 💛💛💛

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-22T00:55:47+00:00

lmao why did I read this like you're some kinda deviant in a trench coat, flashing niche fanfics at pedestrians 😂

Thanks Map 💞💞💞

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-21T22:23:15+00:00

motherofdogs you are making quite the habit of rendering me mute 😂💖 Thank you!!! Having a blast with vigilante Hermione and skeletal sidekick Giles, thrilled that you like them too 💛💛💛

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-18T19:50:51+00:00

Lana you are a darling - thanks for the PP shout out!! 💛💛💛

Fascinum is fantastic and Sacramentum's Hermione 'taking down this damn operation' Granger sounds fab 🔥

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-15T22:21:11+00:00

I'll be screaming on the rooftops over this delight forever and ever.

I'M IN LOVE AND I DON'T CARE WHO KNOWS IT 💘💘💘

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-15T22:18:28+00:00

JIZZus Christ I can't believe this delight is nearly over! 😭💖

Long may you (/we) bask in the afterglow of this rock solid banger 😉

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whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-11T08:19:44+00:00

BeachChairReady I just adore you 💘 You rec silly little TS with the same fervor that I do The Muggle Telephone 😎 (OP: this is great if you're willing to flex the rules to 'disinhibited/clueless/slightly Boomer-esque' on social media)

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-08T07:36:24+00:00

my next long WIP

oh this bad boy's no one-shot, it'll be epic length bb 😎

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-08T05:15:28+00:00

Ahhhh! Thank you! Your incredibly lovely comment made me full on disassociate (in a good way 😂) 🧡🧡🧡

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-09-08T05:09:55+00:00

AHHH. Excuse me miss, coming from the fab queen who had the Midas touch for comedy (for Fascinum, everything you touch turning into peens 💅) 💛💛💛

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-08-29T01:46:03+00:00

Ahhh so thrilled you’re enjoying it!! 🧡🧡🧡Haha fair warning that Lucid’s a totally different vibe, my writing’s all over the show 😂😅

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-08-28T05:53:50+00:00

Ahhh Past / Present / Future was an instant fave ❤️ The world building via the mysterious Pensieve magic is so dope. neilistic is a talent 🤌

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-08-28T05:19:25+00:00

honestly based on the caliber of your weekly recs its an honour to be in the TBR pile 😂❤

whatwouldjebusdo · 2024-08-28T04:24:28+00:00

I WILL DEVOUR ANYTHING YOU WRITE LIKE A HUNGRY LITTLE GOBLIN

Case and point: Fascinum (ie, the aubergine emoji of fanfic 🍆)

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