Friday Fic Recs - Week 1
Hey friends, Sarah here! So I know I said I’d be starting up weekly fic recs today, but unfortunately this week I’ve been going through some stuff that’s made working on fic things rather difficult. However, my friends @call-this-a-mask and @boxesfullofthoughts have very kindly stepped in to write some recs for the blog this week in my stead!! Thank you so much for your hard work - I stand by every single rec here! [except for the one of my own fic aksjdnasda]
So without further ado, here are a handful of fics to tide you over for the week!
the punchline to a very bad joke - clarabelle / @evamoans (Even/Isak, 5k words, set in canon)
Isak and Even take Isak’s little sister trick-or-treating and it’s the most adorable thing I’ve ever read and rather appropriate as we reach Halloween
Endless domesticity and gorgeous characterisation; Isak and Even are sweet without falling out of character, and the dimension that hanging out with Isak’s baby sister brings to the relationship is amazing
their costumes!! They’re an amusing reference to season three as well as a testament to just how ridiculous these boys are, whilst Lea’s presents a more sensible contrast
banter galore. Whether it’s with the boy squad, the girl squad, or Even, this author brings a delightful balance of sincerity and fun to Isak’s conversations
A little help (goes a long way) - diamondjacket / @diamondjacket (Even/Isak; 29k words; Established relationship)
This is set in canon, in which Isak and Even are happily together, and Isak’s friends come to him for advice.
A lot of candid sex talk, very truthful and realistic, as well as being very funny.
Isak’s internal monologue is hilarious; with a good balance of his constant exasperation for his friend’s ridiculous, but also his kindness and love for his friends shining through.
It also shows Isak’s progression and how he’s changed in a realistic and really lovely way
You really get the sense that their stories and their lives exist beyond Isak's awareness and the scope of the story, each character is really well fleshed out
It focuses on a different person with each part, and the interactions and conversations change accordingly and all are very in character.
Whilst this isn’t explicitly focused on Isak and Even - with Isak mostly having conversations with others about his and Even’s relationship, it portrays Even and Isak’s relationship wonderfully. With them both being very open and well balanced.
Really touching conversations between friends that are just as heartwarming as they are painfully awkward and hilarious.
Explores Isak’s and the other’s sexualities really well in a way that feels realistic.
Explores Isak’s personality and sexuality in a unique way, making it a very interesting read.
a constant state of closeness - chevythunder / @icelandcurry (Isak/Even; 10k words; Strangers to Lovers)
Even and Isak meet in very different and almost bizarre circumstances, in which Isak gets into a habit of finding Even just to hug him at parties.
The limited point of view keeps the the reader guessing about what on earth Isak is doing, but never makes it seem as though Even’s affections are one sided.
Good use of miscommunication, with no needless heartbreak or jumping to conclusions, as well as being really well balanced, with Even and Isak being just as awkward as each other.
Despite this being focused on Isak and Even, each other character in the story is really well fleshed out. Even and Isak’s friends are all massively supportive and the characterisation of each of them is spot on.
Incredibly endearing and heartwarming as well as being very funny in a lot of parts, with an equal measure of awkwardness fitting to the premise of the story thrown in.
The awkward exchanges between Isak and Even are a delight, but also incredibly cringe worthy.
The writing flows beautifully, with the right balance of seeing Even’s thought processes, as well as the witty exchanges between him and his friends.
Despite it being a one shot, the pacing is really well done and has a good, well rounded ending that gives closure to the story.
you’re gonna sing the words wrong - strangetowns / @canonicallyanxious (Even/Isak, 6k words, marching band au)
a somewhat niche au but manages to give just enough detail that the reader isn’t left in the dark whilst avoiding drowning them in information
Even as a hipster, tie-dyed saxophone player, which is something I never knew I needed but find myself unable to live without
Isak’s internal monologue is wonderful, and the writing is absolutely gorgeous (as Sarah’s always is)
the focus on his friendships, especially with Eva and Jonas, is amazing in every way possible
I know nothing about marching band, but the roles that each of the characters are given (Isak on trumpet, Vilde in the colour guard, Sana as drum major, just to name a few) to fit them perfectly
very American but it’s meant to be, and that’s part of its charm
