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Maximilian’s Fic Recs

My personal recs for the Miraculous Ladybug fandom. I’ll be rating each story out of 5 stars for both angst and fluff. Honestly, I’ve read a whole lot of stories that I just absolutely love, but these are the top ones that I remember.

I should make a point of saying this— Not all of these are romance fics. In fact, most of these are probably not going to be romance fics. My favourite fics tend to be ones that don’t focus strongly on romance. 

I’m also going to try to be as vague as possibly in my reviews so I don’t spoil anything too much. If you want anything more specific, you should check the summaries the authors put up on their stories, as well as the maturity ratings.

Incomplete and/or Ongoing Fics

Through A Doll’s Eyes — Incomplete Angst:✦✦✦✦✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✧✧ Review: This story is simply phenomenal. It deals with the idea of inanimate objects having a sort of a soul, specifically objects hand-made with love and care. There were many instances in this story where I was close to tears. I loved it, I loved Marinette, her perseverance, and heart of gold. The way she watched over her families over the years and cared so whole-heartedly. I’m upset that there wasn’t more. Unfortunately, it hasn’t updated in a long while, and I don’t think it will in the future.

Red For Fortune — Incomplete/Ongoing(?) Angst:✦✦✦✧✧ Fluff:✦✧✧✧✧ Review: REALLY loved this!!! Honestly, I love any fics that touch on Marinette’s biracial heritage, but this one seriously takes the cake. And I like that this is one of the stories where they don’t make the nice white friend somehow knowledgable of racial issues. They don’t understand what’s racist and what’s not, they don’t understand why Marinette’s so upset, and they need to figure out why they’re wrong on their own. They’re ignorant, aren’t excused for their ignorance, and aren’t portrayed as being a horrible human being at the same time. They fucked up and need to learn a lesson, simple as that.

Voyance — Incomplete/Ongoing Angst:✦✦✦✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✧✧✧ Review: I honestly wasn’t expecting to get so enamored with this story when I first clicked on it, but it quickly dug its way into my heart and planted itself there. It’s an ongoing story that is truly satisfying, to say the least. Characters are told point-blank what they’re like and how they need to improve, and no matter how indignant the character is, they always leave respecting the tarot reader’s abilities. (Except maybe Alya, but that’s for a reason.)

#BonAnniversairePrincess — Incomplete Angst:✦✦✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✧ Review: Truly one of the sweetest fics I’ve read. Marinette being treated like the princess she deserves to be is one of my favourite things to see in fanfic. (If it wasn’t obvious already, I REALLY love her.) 

Missing — Incomplete/Ongoing Angst:✦✦✦✦✦ Fluff:✧✧✧✧✧ Review: No fluff to see here! A good, angsty Marinette-centric fanfic without really focusing on Marinette’s point of view too much, which is something I love quite a bit. The Lila salt is strong in this one, too, which basically makes me love it more and more. I’m anticipating each and every update.

#No R-Agrestes — Incomplete/Ongoing Angst:✦✧✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✦ Review: Honestly Marinette is an absolute walking, talking natural disaster in this and I need you all just to read it please it’s just. So funny and good. 

Complete and/or One-shot Fics

Oleanders and Belladonas — Complete Angst:✦✦✦✦✧ Fluff:✦✦✧✧✧ Review: This is a fic with an akuma that’s treated like a legitimate murder mystery, and I’m in love with it. I’m a HUGE fan of murder mysteries, but I’m also not a fan of children dying or there being too much gore. This is not a terribly gory story and still manages to give you a sense of suspense and thrill, satisfying all my wants. I was positively giddy through a lot of this, and not because it was funny. It was just that good. 

What The Cat Dragged In — Complete Angst:✦✧✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✧ Review: I’m usually not crazy about crossover fics, but this was done rather beautifully. Many characters truly shine in this, both in personality and intelligence, and I sincerely loved every word. Every part of this story is engaging and fun. 

Girl’s Night Out — Complete Angst:✧✧✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✧ Review: This is honestly just one of the most hilarious fics ever. Marinette is a badass, Adrien doesn’t know what the fuck is going on, and everything is practically burning down around them. I couldn’t ask for anything better even if I tried. 

The Second’s Lament; Walking to Paris — Complete/One-shot Angst:✦✧✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✦ Review: This story honestly is just straight up adorable. It’s sweet, long, and calming. It’s just absolutely beautiful, and I wish there was more. I have a soft spot for unusual scenarios like this. I also have a MAJOR soft spot for friendship bordering romantic Marichat. This story encapsulates EXACTLY everything I want in Marichat and I’m just ecstatic about it.

Elephant — Complete Angst:✧✧✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✧ Review: Another absolutely hilarious shenanigans fic that I will NEVER forget. I’m particularly happy over the fact that there’s two endings you can pick from, which is weird because I’m not one to like multiple endings. I suggest reading this when you need a laugh or a pick-me-up, because this will certainly do the trick.

Welcome to WC — Complete/One-shot Angst:✦✧✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✧ Review: Honestly this is so funny and cute at the same time. The fact that these two idiots just ignored everything around them was so funny I can’t even describe it. I found myself struggling to keep quiet. 

Botched Blind Dates — Complete Angst:✧✧✧✧✧ Fluff:✦✦✦✦✦ Review: This is just wholesome all the way through, and also pretty hilarious. I love the whole blind dates trope, especially in AUs, but this concept, which expands on Nino’s interest in film (which I’m VERY happy about), is even better and much more engaging. I also love that Chloe is considered a friend and good person without sacrificing her key characteristics. 

Series

I won’t be putting an Angst/Fluff rating on these since the different stories within the series can have varying levels of angst and fluff.

Unconventional Scenarios — Incomplete/Ongoing Review: I had fun reading all of these stories. At some points it was depressing, in others it was super funny, and sometimes it was just super sweet. 

Allez Savoir Pourquoi — Complete Review: Honestly one of the most well-written soulmate AU’s I’ve read in a while. Marinette and Adrien are adorable in this, and Adrien’s STILL a Big Dummy which I am happy about, because that’s my favourite characteristic of his.

Miraculous: Tales of Littlebug and Chaton Noir — Incomplete/Ongoing(?) Review: I have nothing to say other than you should do yourself a favor and READ THIS. I think about it all the time. Every day. Nothing can possibly top how cute this series is. I daydream about it and giggle randomly sometimes when I remember it. It’s just,,, SO ridiculously cute.

BAMF Mari — Incomplete/Ongoing(?) Review: I honestly love any story where Adrien realises that Marinette’s a badass, and this series takes that idea and ramps it up to a million. It’s funny, awkward, and adorable. I love that it almost entirely switches up the dynamics- Marinette’s calmed down and Adrien’s a total ball of anxiety and teenaged hormones. It’s brilliant. I guarantee you’ll be smiling throughout the whole series.

It Was Only Meant To Be A One-Shot — Incomplete/Ongoing Review: I very recently read this and I loved absolutely every minute of it, and I can’t wait to see the next installation to the series. Every character gets their moment to shine (with the exception of Gabriel), and this includes Emilie Agreste, who isn’t treated as a flawless human being. There’s No Camembert in Tibet, the sequel to the first fic, Plagg and the Butterfly Costume, was completed about two days ago, and I’m very satisfied. And super excited!!!

Some of my angst/fluff ratings may not be totally accurate because I haven’t had the time to reread every fic, but I believe it’s still accurate enough.

This list will definitely be updated in the future.

I can’t believe I’m doing this.. but here’s my entire list of shows and their links. Enjoy. Please share this with everyone.

Miss Saigon https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4b6iuL1i1KYaFExMGVtU1lZVFk Here’s Miss Saigon Wicked Wicked is processing, but it should be up and ready within the half hour. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4b6iuL1i1KYYnFXTm1FVW5nZUk Amelie Here’s the version with sam barks! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5mC1mGgdcnybmR1VDRVVGhhd1k/view Pippa: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B69B7dONziJ9d3dQWURNcDBuQ2c/view Newsies https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B33xzWS17jnacUJ4WFRhSG9RVHc Charlie and the Chocolate factory audio https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8z_T3eAVo5ZV1pjdGRsd2tUa3M Something Rotten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUTSrOLRPoc&ab_channel=broadwaylove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCUt_ihndTw&ab_channel=broadwaylove In The Heights https://youtu.be/1bIjQTWgdLA Rent Rent: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByNb3C1491QtLTZyV0FFajRFWGc Heathers Heathers Act 1: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByNb3C1491QtekxESTRBUWxWNUk Heathers Act 2: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByNb3C1491QtUHJ6MUFOcEpSZGs Into the woods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqCsQCsinK4&t=126s Legally Blonde https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKMsllsH0zI&t=27s DWSA Act 1 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7GQd-QkEY3kVXB1QTVHWU9RbWM Act 2 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7GQd-QkEY3ka3JDM3Iwby11Y2c DEH Here you are https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6nTqjlT5ic7TTl3cTFOTE1XUVE Great Comet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b65emg39KZ0 Hamilton Chicago https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzpL-43OkUIeekZuTVQzSzEtQmM there’s two act ones for some reason but here!! -Waitress https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwwjNEOdSgcrZUhJV0lpLUdHYWs Hedwig with Darren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVN0chlEQQI Next to Normal https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rb_bUCjTzN0 Spongebob Musical https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6NlNyUA39M7QU4tZ1hiMG1KT1k West Side Story 2009 Revival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUwvQbFUrjU Fun Home https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B-m8Hw1G-tTMUnVsSzgzQ3ViOHM Book Of Mormon OBC https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B-m8Hw1G-tTMa09FS3VlU0VlTlk Hamilton Workshop Audio no problem!! https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B2ZBL5DGVnefSXpJLVRtaTVVQk Anastasia https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7dAEY7Tg6aI&feature=youtu.be Hamilton OBC https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxkLqzVEJEFWb0FVS2piVmV5a1E/view

Les mis revival https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxR1sYJi_ne4cEZldWltTmpiQzA/preview?pli=1 [title of show] https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B6Zy1uZCZtKldi1OdUY2QUJ6UkU Aladdin https://youtu.be/qqQx0gGHU7o Be More Chill https://youtu.be/eSeSPqVt7k4 Book of Mormon with Ben Platt act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcN3fpSCYMA&index=74 act 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9x5gS_uE9o Come From Away video https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B98bysi8vH-5QWJiSlVTZXZnWEk A Bronx Tale https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bwuuh0K-k4jgVEJ6OWZmXzFkRUU Color Purple Act 1: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8kXYa_R-NVKMTl0dWxTUmM4Y2s Act 2: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8kXYa_R-NVKR2FwT0hjMXNTdlU Anything Goes https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7F50DKI3xy9NGk3MWZlZ2lrREU Elisabeth https://mega.nz/#F!gS4gTbiZ!ZvFHHyKOAL8Ay88Rf56Vbg Rent https://mega.nz/#!WZZgABIb!UUoKYBeZclbKHEdOqRcmn1X1EurWuan17zez5VcW-ME Carrie Revival https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OutVCYlhjAR3JtaFc1WWtzZUk/view Wicked 2NT 1-7-17 https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7NUVsPIChTLSGtzdXo4RTNBT28 Newsies ProShot https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/0B-RdR1my5BOZMXROR3JHV0lzajQ Come From Away https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7NUVsPIChTLRjB5TF9mOV93V1k Lightning Thief https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/0BzhH0phBpov7VE1lS2RENkMzTGM Cursed Child https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/0B13LGz5DqmbpYjBiUmVvbU1HY2M Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8u2e6NcX_KrT25lU3l4aV92aEE/edit Falsettos https://youtu.be/gTlTLYzv1Vk https://youtu.be/kA5Yf1jVbgs

I wanted to download We Will Rock You, but…

what to do when everything’s a mess

Wash your hair. Don’t worry about all those articles online about the best haircare products of 2019 and whatnot, get in, wash it like you usually do, get out. Leave it to air dry, it’s less work for you.

Brush your teeth. Even if you brushed them this morning and are probably going to brush it tonight, do it anyway. Especially if it’s exam time, all that tea or coffee you’re most likely downing (props to you if you only study with water) probably makes them feel kind of gross.

I know most of these lists tell you to run a bath, but let’s face it, for those of you who even have a bath in the first place, the thought of filling that tub and sitting there in complete silence for a couple hours seems like a trek. And ironically exhausting. So instead, just brush your hair, take a nap (set a nice soothing alarm) and once you’ve gotten out of bed, wash your face or at least splash cold water on your face.

CLEAN clean clean clean CLEAN. Easier said than done, but at least start by clearing one messy component of your area; it could be your floor, your desk or your bed. You don’t need to clean and re-organise your entire room marie condo-style for you to actually have a reason to take the time to clean in the first place. A little goes a long way, and you don’t ALWAYS need to do the hard yards ya know.

I would say read a book, but sometimes your brain is melting or buzzing so it can’t really focus on anything lengthy. So instead, find someone reciting a poem online, and just listen to it. I recommend Jeremy Irons and his voicing of tons of T.S Eliot poetry, or Allen Ginsberg reciting his own poetry (Howl is a classic).

If you’re one of those people who drowns their sorrows by listening to music, don’t listen to music!! Don’t reinforce your pain!! So to that I say, listen to a podcast. If the classic podcast genre of true crime is a little too stressful and you’ve already cried twice today, listen to interviews with actors, screenwriters and directors. It can be really refreshing to listen to people you already enjoy the content of talk about their work. I recommend Awards Chatter and Happy Sad Confused.

Stop staring at screens! Just physically sit outside for a bit, you don’t need to go for a jog or do a general workout, just…sit. People-watch, try and memorise the exact scene in front of you, from the mis-en-scene to all the colours and sounds and the way the sunlight feels on your eyelashes. Write it down if you want to, you could even denote a single notebook to your little outdoor descriptions. Or just write on a napkin. To each their own.

Have you eaten today? And I mean something hearty, something that isn’t primarily made out of air and salt. Something that falls under the umbrella of snack does not count; meal is more like it. If not, eat. Preparing food might feel exhausting, but so’s going a relatively long amount of time without something nutritionally substantial.

If you’re feeling emotionally heavily, get out a notebook or even just a scrap of paper, a pen and cry until your eyes are as blurry as can be. With tears down your cheeks, scribble out how you’re feeling. Don’t bother with how neat or messy it is, whether the sentences even stay on the lines, it’s not about being aesthetic. In fact, it’s about being as messy as possible. Let all of it out, and let is act as a physical manifestation of what’s going on in your head. Don’t fight it or deny it, relieve yourself by both constructing and understanding yourself. 

━ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐒

THE TWO OF CUPS by RangoAteMyBaby | 20/20 Chapters

RATING && TAGS: Mature // alternate universe — hogwarts + slowburn + the rivalry is still there because these two are dumbasses + mutual pining + love letters + misunderstanding + secret identity + oblivious!lance + pining!keith

SUMMARY

It’s been forty years since the Second Wizarding War. Lots of things are different now but some things never change.

The new school year is starting and for Lance it’s a chance to learn new skills, make new friends, and achieve his lifelong dreams. All Keith wants to do is get through his classes without anyone getting in his way. These two students clash due to some misunderstandings and opposing opinions. And they both have to wonder if its possible for two people, so utterly different, to be friends? What about something more?

EXCERPT

“I’ll take that action. You lost last time too,” Pidge grins. “He’ll be here. He’s never late if it’s important.”

Keith perks up at that information. For some reason, it’s an eye-opening revelation for him but it feels like something he should have noticed sooner. Lance’s poor time management makes a hell of a lot more sense now. It’s subconscious. He’s only late to things he doesn’t prioritize as important… like some of his classes and his dates with Inez.

But Lance never misses a practice with his team. Always on time for his scheduled tutoring sessions. And like clockwork never misses an evening conversation with Lion.

MY COMMENTS

Hello, yes, this fic reawakened by Harry Potter phase—but that’s not the point here. The incorporation of ‘fake-identity’ and love letters mixed with Lance’s obliviousness and Keith’s denial-later acceptance is just adorable

Hey LOK fandom, if you’re like me and DIEHARD ship Kai & Jinora, I 10/10 recommend the fan fiction:

Anchor by words-with-dragons

It is a pirate AU where Kai is the captain of a pirate ship and Jinora is an upperclass citizen whom Kai kidnaps for ransom, from her rich father Tenzin.

It is ABSOLUTELY FIRE! The characters are so well written, the plot is supreme and super angsty, the hatred to friendship to romance development - ICONIC!

Just wanted to share 😊

The Umbrella Academy Soundtrack  →  1.01: We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals

Marichat Rec Lists: FLUFF

“So did you hear the one where a smooth cat and a cute baker walked into a fandom…” Here’s the first out of the multiple ship rec lists–starting with fandom favorite: Marichat! (Disclaimer: Due to the nature of these ships, some of these are not solely marichat) (Disclaimer pt.II: These fics are not solely fluff fests, thought I hope they include enough fluff to satisfy your cravings!)  

Feel free to suggest ones I may have left off ||  Ship Rec Lists || masterpost

* = unfinished

+ = mature/explicit rating

||italics = my notes

update 2/15/18: double je added to multichapter

Multichapter (word count next to completed fics)

Sunlight, Firelight, Starlight by adjit   (7,508)

* Lucky strike by Inkkerfuffle

The Consequences of Midnight Makeouts by Faequeen40   (11,580)

Quiet Ice, Silent Nights by Thelastpilot   (38,748)

Wherever I Go by senpop   (26,050)

Confession Rehearsal by Zaphirite   (11,628)

Suffer for a Secret by DarknessChill   (24,944 )

+It’s Always Been You by Starlenia   (43,692)

Make Me Like You by PrincessKitty1   (11,490) || drabble collection

+Both of You by Maerynn   (125,895)

*+ Humor Me by vanguardinitiate  

Dripping with good looks by TheHuntersCave   (4,335)

chat noooo by imthepunchlord   (9,560)

To heal a broken heart by Totally_lucky   (61,103)

*The kitten, his princess and cookies by just_kiss_already_darlings   (59,242)

Until I lose count by Baneismydragon   (35,389)

Little Princess by imthepunchlord   (9,508)

* Boutique by TheJulyCentury

You Are My Mission by ML   (5,932)

Ne Me Quitte Pas by imatrisarahtops   (43,357)

Stray Chat by Pozolegirl   (59,463)

Finding Home by Ran    (34,962)

In Sickness and In Health by kali_asleep   (30,013)

*#BonAnniversairePrincess by Lady_Lombax

Marinette, the Teenage (Sassy) Witch by fufflepie   (24,541)

* Have Your Cake (And Eat It Too) by LooseScrewsLefty, takethembystorm

* Caged by Their_Destinys_Writer

+double je by darkavenue   (22,508)

Christmas Miracles by wanderinglilly    (3,861)

Oneshots

Astoria by oracleOutlook   (2,586)

It was an Accident by Their_Destinys_Writer   (3,366)

Where We Love by Baneismydragon   (4,571)

+ Five times Adrien resisted and that one time he couldn’t by HiddenEye   (4,272)

Five Steps by eLJay   (2,000)

+ Dance in the Dark by MisterDoctorProfessorPatrick    (5,710)

+ Had To Be You by mercy_angel_09    (5,449)  

Guys, this is the money cat for 2017. Reblog in 10 seconds for good luck and for money!