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tonnaree · June 29, 2015 7:09 pm

Vhanja wrote:
I want to give a warm recommendation for this:

The White Lotusesby SilentAuror.
Summary: One day John realises that he just isn't where he belongs, which is back at Baker Street with Sherlock. So he goes back and Sherlock, in his own way, courts him. Romance.

I had this bookmarked for quite a while and finally read it. And I loved it! It felt really good to read such a warm and romantic story that had a lovely build-up between the two of them. There is no angry John or surly and snarky Sherlock. No angst or darkness or drama. Just the two of them slowly courting and flirting until they finally dare to be the couple they should be. Very lovely and warm, very enjoyable.

Also, I think a lot of you guys might enjoy it as the story starts with John breaking up with Mary. And his thoughts and reasoning behind it is a lot of what you guys have said is the reason you can't forgive her. It was as if John had read the Mary threads on this forum. ;)

Read this at lunch. Quite nice.

SusiGo · July 12, 2015 10:35 am

Here is one I liked very much. It is very AU but in character at the same time. Warning - do not read when hungry, it will only make you hungrier.

Mise en Place[/url] (161004 words) by [url=http://archiveofourown.org/users/azriona]azriona
Chapters: 28/28
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Harry Watson, Molly Hooper, Mary Morstan, Wiggins (Baker Street Irregulars), Jim Moriarty, Mrs. Hudson
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Cooking, Alternate Universe - Restaurant, the one where Sherlock is Gordon Ramsay
Series: Part 1 of Mise en Place
Summary:

John Watson had no intentions of taking over the family business, but when he returns from Afghanistan, battered and bruised, and discovers that his sister Harry has run their restaurant into the ground, he doesn't have much choice. There's only one thing that can save the Empire from closing for good – the celebrity star of the BBC series Restaurant Reconstructed, Chef Sherlock Holmes.

Lilythiell · July 12, 2015 10:36 am

Looks yummy.

Vhanja · July 23, 2015 12:07 am

Just read a classic - The Quiet Man by ivyblossom. Not sure if I even need to rec this, it's probably a classic everybody has already read.

To me, this was one of the few stories that didn't read like a fanfic. It felt like a book. The quality of her writing is superb, what an amazing story! All told in present tense from John's first person perspective. Really hard to pull off properly, and she mastered it.

tonnaree · July 23, 2015 12:14 am

That is a very good selction Vhanja.

ukaunz · July 23, 2015 4:10 am

Vhanja wrote:
Just read a classic - The Quiet Man by ivyblossom. Not sure if I even need to rec this, it's probably a classic everybody has already read.

To me, this was one of the few stories that didn't read like a fanfic. It felt like a book. The quality of her writing is superb, what an amazing story! All told in present tense from John's first person perspective. Really hard to pull off properly, and she mastered it.

I actually just finished reading this one myself I couldn't believe I hadn't already read it. I had heard of it, and read other works by ivyblossom, but for some reason hadn't gotten around to this one until now. I loved it and agree with what you said, it's great quality writing. I had chest pains for the first half of the story, the feels were just so strong.

SusiGo · July 23, 2015 6:40 am

It was one of my first fanfics ever and has left a lasting impression.

Vhanja · July 23, 2015 9:01 am

Yeah, me too. I got tears in my eyes several times throughout the story, really well written.

Lilythiell · July 23, 2015 12:18 pm

Oh, The Quiet Man...definitely a classic, I must say!
Beautifully well-written, and had me in quiet tears almost throughout the story...and when I think about it, it still hurts...

Vhanja · August 25, 2015 10:56 am

Yesterday I read a fic I thourougly enjoyed, I thought I would give a rec.

The Norwood Love Builders by flawedamythyst
Fic summary: Sherlock and John go undercover to solve the murder of Joanna Oldacre, but things are complicated by the many feelings John has been repressing in the wake of Sherlock's faked death and return.

The premise here is a well-used one: Sherlock and John has to go undercover for a case at a relationship councelling resort. Fake relationship kind of thing. It's been done several times before, but what made this one stand out was that it also dealt - rather well, in my opinion - with John's anger and resentment after the fall.

The story is set after S2. I think it was written before S3 aired, so there is no Mary. To me, this was a very satisfying read as I find to to be the best fix-it fic I've read so far. Especially since it's written before S3 so that there is no mess with Mary, marriage, pregnancy or any of that.

It deals with John's anger in a really good way, I think. I can't really go into details as I don't want to spoil anything, but to me this fic has all the conversations Sherlock and John should have had. Everything floating around unspoken in S3 that makes everything so tense. I was also impressed with the nuanced and mature way the author handled it all (again: can't go into too much detail without spoilers).

Last edited by Vhanja (August 25, 2015 12:19 pm)

ukaunz · August 25, 2015 12:03 pm

Vhanja wrote:
Yesterday I read a fic I thourougly enjoyed, I thought I would give a rec.

The Norwood Love Builders by flawedamythyst
Fic summary: Sherlock and John go undercover to solve the murder of Joanna Oldacre, but things are complicated by the many feelings John has been repressing in the wake of Sherlock's faked death and return.

Hi Vhanja, that sounds like a good fic, I'll be putting it on my list, but can you check your link? It takes me to a completely different site

Vhanja · August 25, 2015 12:20 pm

Lol, my bad. Link has been fixed.

nakahara · August 25, 2015 12:32 pm

Vhanja wrote:
Yesterday I read a fic I thourougly enjoyed, I thought I would give a rec.

The Norwood Love Builders by flawedamythyst
Fic summary: Sherlock and John go undercover to solve the murder of Joanna Oldacre, but things are complicated by the many feelings John has been repressing in the wake of Sherlock's faked death and return.

The premise here is a well-used one: Sherlock and John has to go undercover for a case at a relationship councelling resort. Fake relationship kind of thing. It's been done several times before, but what made this one stand out was that it also dealt - rather well, in my opinion - with John's anger and resentment after the fall.

The story is set after S2. I think it was written before S3 aired, so there is no Mary. To me, this was a very satisfying read as I find to to be the best fix-it fic I've read so far. Especially since it's written before S3 so that there is no mess with Mary, marriage, pregnancy or any of that.

It deals with John's anger in a really good way, I think. I can't really go into details as I don't want to spoil anything, but to me this fic has all the conversations Sherlock and John should have had. Everything floating around unspoken in S3 that makes everything so tense. I was also impressed with the nuanced and mature way the author handled it all (again: can't go into too much detail without spoilers).

Sounds awesome and it is a direct reference to the case of "Norwood Builder", I´ll check this one out.

Lilythiell · August 26, 2015 3:31 am

Has Oh What A Night been recc'd already?
It's not a fic per se but a comic of Johnlock fluff with funny little moments.

Vhanja · August 26, 2015 9:26 am

Lilythiell wrote:
Has Oh What A Night been recc'd already?
It's not a fic per se but a comic of Johnlock fluff with funny little moments.

I started reading it, and it looks really cute and lovely. Thanks for the rec!

Edit: And I just finished it. Well, the 5 pages I found, at least. That was so lovely! And hilarious!

Last edited by Vhanja (August 26, 2015 9:33 am)

mrshouse · August 26, 2015 9:39 am

That is so sweet
I loved the picture when John pics up Sherlock for the date, Sherlock has his curls done with pin curlers and stands in spot for two hours with those wonderful eyes....AAAAWWWWW!

ukaunz · August 26, 2015 12:15 pm

Vhanja wrote:
Lilythiell wrote:
Has Oh What A Night been recc'd already?
It's not a fic per se but a comic of Johnlock fluff with funny little moments.
I started reading it, and it looks really cute and lovely. Thanks for the rec!

Edit: And I just finished it. Well, the 5 pages I found, at least. That was so lovely! And hilarious!

I think there are about 77 pages on tumblr and 25 pages on AO3, I hope you haven't missed any pages Vhanja

I love it, it's gorgeous. Hope there will more instalments soon!

tonnaree · August 26, 2015 12:17 pm

Lilythiell wrote:
Has Oh What A Night been recc'd already?
It's not a fic per se but a comic of Johnlock fluff with funny little moments.

Yes! OWAN is fantastic.

Vhanja · August 26, 2015 2:53 pm

ukaunz wrote:

I think there are about 77 pages on tumblr and 25 pages on AO3, I hope you haven't missed any pages Vhanja

I love it, it's gorgeous. Hope there will more instalments soon!

I don't know. It said 1 of 5 from the link you posted, and I read all the panels I saw posted on those five pages.

ukaunz · August 31, 2015 4:57 am

It looks like Oh, What a Night was updated today
http://archiveofourown.org/works/4112260?view_full_work=true