Yes, it is not an easy read but tbh, I am really glad to read something without Mary and the fall and all that stuff. It could have been written pre-S3. It it tough but completely centred on Sherlock and John which is wonderful. 
 

Thanks for the recommendation of Nature&Nurture! It was fantastic

Now I want to recommend you all this fic: The Pieces that Fall to Earth, by Itsallfine (I did a quick search and I think it hasn't been recommended yet).

It's an extremely cute post S4 WIP (+30k words so far) that narrates the story through different written texts, i.e. text messages, Ella's notes about her appointments with S&J, emails, letters, etc. At first I was a bit reluctant to read an epistolary fiction, but the author does it great and uses tons of resources, like showing us the messages the characters write but don't send. It's very fun to read and very witty. 

It's also a very healthy fic, focused on both John and Sherlock healing their issues before they are properly ready to enter a relationship. I'm finding it very healing for myself as a fan, after everything that happened in S4.

I'm following it as a WIP and the wait it's not too painful since it's updated daily. But I'm sure it will be very satisfying once it's finished in case you prefer to wait. 

 

Elemental wrote:

Thanks for the recommendation of Nature&Nurture! It was fantastic

Now I want to recommend you all this fic: The Pieces that Fall to Earth, by Itsallfine (I did a quick search and I think it hasn't been recommended yet).

It's an extremely cute post S4 WIP (+30k words so far) that narrates the story through different written texts, i.e. text messages, Ella's notes about her appointments with S&J, emails, letters, etc. At first I was a bit reluctant to read an epistolary fiction, but the author does it great and uses tons of resources, like showing us the messages the characters write but don't send. It's very fun to read and very witty. 

It's also a very healthy fic, focused on both John and Sherlock healing their issues before they are properly ready to enter a relationship. I'm finding it very healing for myself as a fan, after everything that happened in S4.

I'm following it as a WIP and the wait it's not too painful since it's updated daily. But I'm sure it will be very satisfying once it's finished in case you prefer to wait. 

 

I have to second this rec. What an amazing, healing, hilarious and adorable fic! It deals properly will all the issues we have talked about (John's mixed feelings (or lack thereof) towards Mary, Sherlock's lack of self-worth, John's violent streak and anger issues and much, much more). 

It's really incredibly satisifying and healing to read after S4, I highly recommend it. You should be safe to start it now, as we are (per now) up to chapter 79 and the story is set to end at chapter 82 - and we often receive several chapter updates daily. 

And don't get "scared" of the high chapter count, most chapters are short and very quick and easy to read due to the epistolary narrative.

I have subscribed, too, and will start as soon as it is finished. 
 

Vhanja wrote:

It's not always updated daily, but it is updated several times a week. Not uncommon with several chapters in one day, either. And seeing as there are only three chapters left, the fic is probably completed before you reach the 70s anyway.

Edit: Oh, I just read chapter 79 and that is the last chapter of the main story. The rest is epilogues, which will come once a day. :D

Couldn't resist.  Started it yesterday at lunch and it was like eating chips, I couldn't stop!  Read up to Chapter 51 before I knew it.   Will more than likely finish today.  It is so sweet and perfect.
 

They did an excellent job with the Epistolary format.  Very enjoyable.  And I love the way they wrote John and Sherlock. 

I'm so happy that you guys enjoyed the rec and also that more people get to read this awesome fic. 
I'm so high on the Johnlock fluff that I may finally try the Paradox Series. I don't know. All the Best and Brightest was intense.

Is anybody following The James Holmes Chronicles? It's supposed to be updated soon. Book number two (The Risk of Absence) is so far one of my favourites fics plot wise. And I love the James character and the very realistic way his relationship with Sherlock is written.

Vhanja wrote:

Thanks so much for recommending it, I loved it. 

The Paradox series is slightly different. There isn't really a clear story/narrative in the same way, so it's sort of kind of less dramatic and intense. The entire story revolve around the relationship between Sherlock and John, and Sherlock as a character. Hard to explain, really. It's just toe-curlingly awesome from start to finish.

I haven't read those Chronicles, I am in general sceptical towards reading Johnlock that is written from someone else's perspective than Sherlock or John. But perhaps I will give it a go sometime.

If you are looking for more Johnlock fluff, I can recommend The White Lotuses. Pure romance.  

Yay fluff!

The James Holmes Chronicles are, despite the name, written from Sherlock's perspective. One of the parts does have scenes written from either James' or John's perspective, but I haven't read that one. I agree with you: I read The blog of Eugenia Watson and, even though it's very well written and Eugenia is a lovely character, I did miss a closer perspective on John and Sherlock's relationship.

If you feel curious about it, maybe give it a go sometime. James is one of the off canon characters that has felt more real for me since I started reading fanfic and, as I said, part 2 is a real page turner and the plot is very well constructed and resolved.

But do be ready to put up with Mary (and a pretty angry and cold post-Reichenbach John) during most of part 1 .
 

I can recommend them as well. The writing and characterisations are awesome and often heartbreaking. James is one of my favourite OCs.
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The James Holmes series has been on my list for a long time.  Maybe I should dive in. 

SO MUCH TO READ!!!