I am faithfully reading 4 wips that I think deserve all the kudos. Please go read them and leave them comments because these authors deserve love and encouragement.
I know many people don’t read wips, heck it’s not that long ago that I didn’t. But now, I prefer wips! I’d much rather read a wip in small updates now than a full fic. There’s something really unique about reading along as a fic is published in real time. I thought I might forget what had already happened but that hasn’t been a problem at all.
Ritardando by courfee - I run when I get this notification. Jegulus fake dating. James is struggling with panic attacks and anxiety, and I really love seeing this side of him where he’s not the always happy and cheerful guy. This is actually the perfect characterizations of both James and Regulus. When I imagine them, this is the version I see now. Excellent writing and consistent updates.
not cute by radla - to be fair I beta this dorlene fic, but honestly it’s mostly so I get early access to this absolute masterpiece. This is one of my favorite fics ever. It’s MY version of Marlene McKinnon now. She’s Polish and you really get a peek at how that cultural background influences her. The writing is top tier. This is the best platonic BlackKinnon I’ve ever read, and their relationship is my favorite part. So often, Marlene is a background character I don’t pay much attention to, but this fic shows she has main character energy, and she’s strong and interesting enough to pull you in and hold on to you.
Lily Evans’ Guide to Dissent, Delusion, and Disastrous Men by darkdawn01 - I don’t know man, this one just has me in a complete chokehold. I don’t even like Lily most of the time (👀 she’s always butting her nose into my Wolfstar babies business!), but this Lily? This Lily I am in love with. This is Bartylily, and I love every single word written. This fic is hilarious and their banter is absolutely perfect. I think I’ve reread what’s out 3x waiting for new updates.
Shooting stars, falling objects by Nyx_21. A rare pair (prongsfoot!) which I adore. Consistent updates, great writing, and I love the romance between them. Their chemistry is chef’s kiss (not easy to pull off for such a typical platonic couple!).
Ok and then a bonus - here’s one on my list to read that was highly recommended but that I need to start!
The Archive of a Full-Time Grocery Stocker by VerminWorship - Wolfstar, gilderat 🤭
If you aren’t reading wips, consider trying one of the above.