Since I have read every single fic in the fandom, I decided to make a rec list with some of the fics that have impacted me the most.
This process was brutal, i legit cried as I tried to narrow it down to ONLY 10 fics for every section, because there’s so many fics that I just adore, but the rules I set for myself said that it was only 10 fics for every section, so that’s what I did.
Étude by xlydiadeetz (The grieving process and coming to terms with life)
The Oath by LaLaCat1 (Laurent throws himself between Auguste and Damen at Marlas, and the future changes)
The Veretian Flytrap by Just_Another_Day (omegaverse extra long fic set in canon :))) )
Right Now, You’re Smitten by idratherhaveyou (fake dating, one of my fave ever)
Follow the Heartlines by fakexpearls (Damen loses his memory after canon)
Touch You by SteeleStingray (Damen is hired to be Laurent’s bodyguard)
Artes Academy by onekingdomonce (high school au)
Beyond The End of the Stars by Becky_J_1022 (Canon divergence book 2)
Capture Every Minute by orphan_account (Deaf Damen set in canon time)
Astray by liesmyth (The fic where they sleep together all throughout book 2)
The Heir by shinchiisanakyojin (They find a baby and get an heir :)) Kid Fic)
Hey, Look Up by Ruby_Wednesday (Nicaise is alive, idk what y’all are on about)
Anything For You by DisraeliGears (Damen just wants Nik and Laurent to be friends)
Weighed and Measured by Kittendiamore (The cave fic where Laurent gets another chance with Auguste)
Summer Fruit by Kirianna_May (Omegaverse post canon, i would die for this fic)
an ocean full of change by tumsa (The social media au where they’re actors)
On a bed of white flowers by sunshiner (Laurent’s pov)
A Kansas City Shuffle by niniblack (Con artist Laurent, agent Damen)
Blood, Bones, Voice, Ghost by sunsmasher (Damen is poisoned after canon)
Ice Kings by Iggysassou (Ice skating au :)))) )
The Fate of the Unnamed Pet by floss (What it says on the tin)
Alone, Without Friends by NoBaggage (The time between end of kr and beginning of summer palace)
and living well by uptillthree (Nicaise is alive, idk what y’all are on about)
well I rose, and I rose by liesmyth (Theomedes is alive and unimpressed)
the Aftermath is Secondary by vicariously kingly (pelted) (The one where they have wings)
Mother, Make Me by Kittendiamore (Hennike runs away with Laurent)
A Beast Of A Burden by Kittendiamore, moridad (Laurent declares war on Akielos the moment he becomes King)
Alpha Nicaise AU by Behind_The_Hood (What it says on the tin :))) )
You spin my head (right round) by boybeaulieu (Step Up au that gives me life)
Song of Us by Winmance (Musicians au, Laurent is a faceless YouTube singer)
For Better, for Worse by itallends (No one believes Laurent when he says he’s married)
Breath of Life by Kittendiamore (Groundhog Day au of canon)
shivering gold by onekingdomonce (Laurent plays a pet again like in book 2)
Breaking News by mfingenius (Modern AU, Auguste takes custody of Laurent)
ask to be unbroken by marrieddorks (Modern au post breakup and finding each other again)
Lonely Boys, Sons of Men by narie (Laurent’s conversation with the regent before the trial)
a thing of cream and stars by laurxnts (soft summer palace fic)
run all the lights by Fahye (fast cars :)))) )
The Last Hunt by timelymeanwhile (15yo Laurent)
Kingdom Come by nuttinonice (Sex is complicated for Laurent)
From Eden by Kittendiamore (Laurent’s isn’t doing anything with his life until Damen comes along with a gun and fun)
Business and Pleasure by VeretianStarburst (Laurent in a skirt)
Sweet Comic Valentine by covertius (Damen takes his stepmom out and Laurent misunderstands)
Pets and Princes by mfingenius (Damen mistakes Laurent for Auguste’s pet)
Bloom by Calenderyear (Herode’s pov of Laurent post KR)
Softly, Gently by deripmaver (Omegaverse au post canon)
and we could dive in blind by sunshiner (Fraternity rivalry au)
As I Am Now by shadowsapiens (Omegaverse au in canon time)
Again by thorvaenn (Time Travel au, Laurent goes back to book 1)
What I’ve Tasted Of Desire by Holly_Golightly (Halvik’s pov in book 2)
in the impetus of its fire by Jinxed_Ink (Hennike’s life)
First Impressions by IAmANonnieMouse (Nik’s pov of Laurent)
and your enemies closer by girlguidejones (Nik keeps Laurent company)
and kiss your fingers forevermore by uptillthree (Laurent and Damen talk)
Choices by tokaku (Three people and the fall of the regent)
tooth for an eye by Creberrime (On Damen’s scars)
By Any Other Name by Jinxed_Ink (Soulmate au)
Commit to memory by EmergencyBroadcastSystem (Damen with memory issues since childhood)
i’d take every blow without armor by uptillthree (Laurent’s trial after the execution of the regent in an Auguste lives au)
Wash the Echoes Out by Just_Another_Day (Laurent has a praise kink)
Sunblind by Folfar (Auguste comes back to life post canon)
there are things unbearable by vannes (nurse Laurent and fbi Damen)
gold switch blade by onekingdomonce (Auguste lives and Laurent has a spy network)
The Enemy of My Enemy by fjshbones (Mafia au)
Too Fondly to be Fearful by Jinxed_Ink (Witch Laurent)
In the Absence of a King by itallends (Fake Dating au)
The Mannequin Gallery by marrieddorks (Model Laurent)
Tempered by Comatosejoy (Thief Laurent and Prince Damen)
Proof by A_Beautiful_Irony (Canon divergence book 2, Damen is trying his best to keep Laurent safe, and viceversa)
a good heart is the sun and moon by fairy___milly (Assassin Laurent, Auguste lives au)