Looking for something to read and not sure where to start? Hopefully this will help! There are tons of great fics in the LITG fandom, so this list was difficult to whittle down, but here are some of my faves! Some of these I've reread, some I plan to reread some day, others I'm currently enjoying for the first time or read long ago and remember liking.
Also note that this is by no means a comprehensive list - there are absolutely more fics out there that are worth reading! And I’m always happy to give out additional recs if people have specific LIs or tropes they’re looking for, or villa/AU, etc. Just shoot me an ask, a DM, or find me wherever!
In the interest of keeping this post (somewhat) manageable, I’ve created a page on my blog which includes additional recommendations, which you can find here! I’ll be adding to that page with new favourites as well.
And if you still need more, check out @becangle's Recommendations List as well!
*edited 12/19/2022 to remove fics that have since been deleted
These are the completed works, the ones where you can be assured that you won’t have to wait weeks between updates for, never knowing if they’ll even be updated again... (are you scarred? I’m scarred)
An Infinite Deal of Nothing by EskiiX (post-Villa)
Takes place after Bobby leaves the villa without finding love. Really great fic with a relatable MC.
Be My Hero and I'll Be Yours by ChronicComicObsession (AU)
Got a taste for superheroes? Go on an adventure with this fic (and its sequel!) with very well-written action scenes and a spicy little romance!
Happy Ever After, Inc. by ThoracicOrchid (AU)
Fluffy fake relationship fic in which MC hires a fake boyfriend service to try to get her ex back. It’s so adorable and feels like watching a movie.
Naptime by EmeraldEmbers07 (Villa)
A friendship couple that starts to realize there’s something more between them. An oldie but a goodie! (And for the smut lovers, there’s a kinky threesome sequel)
Roadside Honey by Colorkiller (AU)
Bobby falls in love with MC, as he tends to do. She’s a drummer in a band, and has some other things to take care of before they can be together.
Say When by twofoursixohone (Villa/post-Villa )
The story of a Casa Amor girl who makes a connection… but doesn’t get picked to stay in the villa.
Sick Like Me by neld13 (AU)
Smut, smut, and slowly developing feelings when two people start sleeping together and can’t seem to quit each other.
The Greatest of Them All by throughthejunobush (Villa)
All the frustrations of a Gary route coming to a boiling point… and opening MC’s eyes up to what’s been in front of her all along.
Wait for it by becangle (Villa)
A villa fic that doesn’t feel like a villa fic (which is something I look for). Bobby pines for an MC that’s way out of his league, but she’s not perfect. A great will they/won’t they story.
What Other People Say by ThoracicOrchid (AU)
It’s like a Hallmark movie – things go wrong for a movie star so she moves back to her small town, doesn’t wanna be there, has some stuff to learn, and meets a really nice guy… It’s so fun and so good!
Whiskey on Your Lips by margotmuses (AU)
Definitely one of my favourites, the characters in this one have such great chemistry, and there are so many amazing (and well-written) moments in this!
Couplings, Cupcakes and Cranes… Oh My! by Kittidot (Villa - Bobby and Gary)
I’m not a Gary stan, but this is a fun and sexy read in which Bobby and Gary, um... have a moment? And then MC (coupled with Bobby) finds them and they turn the focus to her.
Of twos and threes by Pine (Villa - Bobby and Noah)
Uniquely formatted through daily prompts that provide snapshots of the villa journey of a polyamorous MC in non-chronological order.
The One That Got Away by neld13 (post-Villa)
Everyone knows I love a messy MC, and you can’t find worse than Harper.
Don't Disappoint Me by throughthejunobush (post-Villa)
One of the first fics I ever read, and recently re-read. It’s still as good as I remember, and even after 2 years there were parts of this fic that I distinctly remembered.
Figure it Out & Out of the Black by Follies_Fixture (Villa/post-Villa)
What happens when a rockstar with a crush on Noah drunkenly tweets and finds herself as a Casa Amor girl, and then what happens when they go back to the real world and are faced with real problems.
History written in moans and writhing by Pine (AU)
A unique take on what happens when you combine research with pornography.
Rosehill House by Ariendiel (AU)
A beautifully written regency romance that hits all the right notes. There’s also a oneshot sequel for Bobby!
In My Veins by ChronicComicObsession (AU)
MC is Bobby’s sister, they’re both vampires, and Jake is a hot chef. A must-read.
Reasons to be Brave by MamaMiaOhMy (Villa)
A fleshed-out villa fic that explores Season 1 through Jake’s eyes as he falls in love with the MC. There’s also an incomplete sequel.
Caught in the Act by throughthejunobush (Villa - Lucas)
A fun fake relationship between Lucas and MC intended to make others jealous that turns into feelings.
Ego and Enmity, Hannah's Song by becangle (Villa)
Hannah’s fanfiction of her time in the villa, full of big words that she doesn’t actually know how to use. A super fun read!
These are slightly riskier -- some are actively (or occasionally) being updated. Others are abandoned, or their status is up in the air. But they’re all still worth reading, even the ones that may never be continued.
Begin Again by fuseboxmusebox (AU)
Nobody does fluff better, although it’s also agonizing waiting for them to KISS! (hehe… tugs collar)
Maybe, sort of, kind of, possibly by Blueberry_Cupcakes (Villa)
Do you like banter? Flirtatious moments between clueless characters? Long chapters? A villa fic that mixes up canon but also focuses more on the main characters? Then this one’s for you! This incomplete fic gives me major writer’s envy. I’m not sure if it will ever be continued, but it’s worth reading.
One Night Stand by ItsRealityBoo (AU)
What happens when the person you just had a one-night stand with turns out to be your new client? Really enjoy this one, it’s fun watching them try to deny their feelings for each other for the sake of professionalism… (key word: trying)
she plays bass by y2kjoons (AU)
Punk Bobby! It’s only a few chapters and not long enough for Bobby and MC to get together, but it’s really fun and well-written. Also worth reading for the Seb/Nicky moment alone.
The Sun in My Eyes by christy_sparkle (Villa)
I mean, if you haven’t read this one yet, where have you been? It’s angsty, it’s smutty, it’s got incredible depth… I am (impatiently) waiting for more!
Powder Days by Colorkiller (AU)
It’s a snowboarding AU, but that doesn’t have to be your thing in order to read this fic. Friends-with-benefits turned lovers, breakups, makeups… It’s angsty, and I love it. And Henrik is precious.
Moss, Eternal by Colorkiller (Villa)
Featuring the most iconic MC you’ll ever meet, who wants the only thing she can’t have: Henrik. It’s a blast to read!
Damaged Goods by Finality2020 (post-Villa)
MC marries Gary after Love Island, but things fall apart when Hannah publishes her novel… so MC runs away to heal and process things, and Lucas follows.
The Power Couple by BattleBelle23 (Villa)
Fake relationship with hidden feelings? Yes. Neat take on a villa fic!
Noah’s Game by SilentScreaming (Villa)
Not for the faint of heart, this is Bad Noah at his finest as he tries to fuck his way through the villa… without getting caught.
The Fortunate Ones by theriverlea (Villa)
MC is a Casa Amor girl with a crush on Noah, but Noah is loyal to Hope… Really neat take on the villa, and it’s interesting to get a glimpse into what CA was like for the boys.
Island Villa Apartments by KittiDot (AU)
Unique fic that follows multiple islanders living in an apartment complex, interweaving their stories of love and friendship together. It’s fluffy and fun!
Shiny Demon by throughthejunobush (Villa – Seb)
The only way to get me to read an S3 fic is for it to be written by one of my favourite authors. This adds depth to the characters (Fusebox could never) and even sometimes makes me forget that it’s S3!
When I started reading fanfiction, I focused on chaptered fics because I wanted full stories that I could invest myself in. I was wrong - sometimes stories are just as good (or better!) when they’re told in a single chapter.
Beyond Sunrise by becangle (AU)
Strangers forced together, road trip, one bed… This is trope heaven, and Becca’s strong dialogue brings it together perfectly!
Bittersweet by Blueberry_Cupcakes (AU)
Bobby falls in love with a girl who’s falling in love with someone else… It truly is a bittersweet fic – so good it hurts.
On Repeat by nutshikas (Villa)
Definitely a fic that lives in my head rent-free! Bobby keeps going through the villa on a time loop, getting more and more frustrated and exhausted as he tries different things in an attempt to break the spell…
Just one more bad decision by Kittidot (post-Villa)
This one’s extra special because not only was it a gift for me, but it includes my OC Magnus! It’s so good, one I’ve already read multiple times and plan to go back to again and again.
the gang bullies Henrik into a threesome by Colorkiller (post-Villa)
MC decides she wants to have a threesome, so she ropes Lucas and Henrik into obliging her. Sense of humour required.
Sooner Than You’d Think by OverdressedandUnderwhelmed (Villa)
A perfect look into Lucas and Henrik’s relationship in the villa. This is now canon on a non-Lurik route.
Lucas Koh: An Erotic Life by becangle (post-Villa)
A tongue-in-cheek take on how so many Bobby fics use Lucas as the villain who can’t help but cheat on MC. It’s perfect! But not as perfect as Lucas’s hair.
Wishful Drinking by margotmuses (AU)
A masterful enemies-to-lovers Bobcas fic. I’m still in awe at how rich this fic is considering the length!
Mer de Désir by margotmuses (AU – Levi)
Levi as a French comte in pre-revolution France? I never knew I needed this until I read it. More Levi fics, please!
Swimming Pool Deep by thesepromises (pre-Villa)
You truly have to read this one for yourself (not a tall order – it’s short!) to understand the genius of this fic. Wow.
So Good Staying Here by christy_sparkle (AU)
Christy’s Seb characterization is on point, as is her smut (as always!). I’m blushing just thinking about it.
Golden Thread by starsarestars (AU - Arjun)
A lot of people might write off this fic because it’s Arjun, but please don’t! It’s such a unique, intriguing AU that’s charming and hilarious, with vivid imagery and a really fun rivalry. I can’t do it justice, just read it!
