i found this ship through all those headcanons by @propshophannah way back in the ACOMAF days lol and got officially hooked after reading @lady-therion’s ‘at second sight’ - the writing, characterization, TENSION oh man i re-read it every year it’s THAT good. anyway, since i can’t draw or write like all you wonderful people out there pls accept this as my humble contribution to elriel month 🙈 here are some of my fav elriel fanfics that i’ve read through the years - hope y'all enjoy and happy reading!
p.s you can find the rest of my fic rec lists here.
CARDINAL CATASTROPHE by mango
Elain reaches out to Azriel after that dreaded Solstice night and they once again meet under the moonlight in the River House - but everything is different now.
TOTEMS OF COMFORT by mango
The inner-circle just had an evening meal following the events of ACOSF and Azriel and Elain are nowhere to be found. What Feyre and Cassian stumble across pulls more heartstrings than expected.
EYE OF THE STORM by loverloverlover
It’s been two weeks since solstice, two weeks since Rhys ordered Azriel to stay away from Elain. He doesn’t listen.
IN SECRET by charnelhouse
Az goes. No questions. No second-thoughts.
BRAVE ENOUGH TO TELL YOU by thewraithsofmorhogg
She’d come to the conclusion that some blasted pot wasn’t going to tell her who was her One and Only; Elain would decide for herself.
MAIDEN OF THE GARDEN by bajablessed
Elain never knew that a mating bond could be so wonderful.
A POWERFUL COST by radientwings
Elain’s visions slowly start killing her, but Azriel isn’t about to let that happen.
FOR A TASTE OF YOU (I WILL DO ANYTHING) by keeparecordofthewreckage
Another year, another Starfall - it’s been weeks upon weeks of awkward avoidance between Azriel and Elain since the night of Winter Solstice. Will they find it within themselves to admit their true feelings?
CALL OUT MY NAME by myownremedy
On their way to the northern most Illyrian war-camp, Azriel and Elain get caught in a freak snowstorm and are forced to find shelter.
BLOOM by swishandflickwit
Elain receives a gift from Azriel who, perhaps, is given one in return.
EVERYTHING WORTH LIVING FOR by hannahetesta
AT SECOND SIGHT by lady_therion
Elain accidentally turns Azriel into a dragon 🐉🐉🐉
SECRET SESSIONS by tswaney17
Elain is already doing a bunch of training on the side - and tracking down Bryaxis would be part of that - when she’s caught by someone.
THE SHADOWS THAT SING by danydragons21
With the help of her sisters, two half-wraiths, a mortal queen with a heart of fire, a High Lord’s son, and a dark, tortured spymaster, Elain is well on her way to achieving all she desires. But darkness is stirring, and danger is looming. Will Elain be enough to stop the greatest threat she and her friends have yet faced?
A COURT OF DUSK AND SHADOWS by bajablessed
The Cauldron never bothered to give explanations - not when it mattered. Do what it wanted, and her heart would be free. Not yet, pretty, lovely thing, it crooned, and a scream built in her throat. Not yet -
GOODNIGHT, BELOVED series by moonlight_rain
Elain discovers why Azriel has been avoiding her.
YOUR VOICE IN AUTUMN by thefangirlofhp
In which Elain Archeron is voiceless but she makes people hear her loud and clear.
SHADOWS AND SORROW by katsum1
Almost a year after the events in ACOSF, Elain tries to figure out how she fits into the Night Court, wanting to find a purpose. When more of her gifts are uncovered, she jumps at the chance of serving the court in new ways. Meanwhile Azriel continues to wonder how he can feel so drawn to a female who belongs to another.
A COURT OF RESILIENCE AND IRON by gunrunner
While feelings of inadequacy always threaten to drag her down, Elain must also deal with the burdensome reality of being the only known Seer in Prythian. Throw in an unwanted mating bond, and the unrequited feelings for one extremely handsome Illyrian, and Elain has a full plate of problems.
VISIONS OF YOU by miss_belivet
Lucien’s voice was quiet, broken, as he whispered to Elain, “You’re my mate.” Nesta whirled on him, furious, but it was Azriel whose agonized groan rent the air. Every word he ground out through his gritted teeth was raw. “She’s my wife.”
A COURT OF FATE AND FORESIGHT by airelemental
Elain always felt it; like the looming weight of an arrow about to strike her heart. Impressions of the cauldron’s talons lived all over her, manifesting themselves into a permanent noose around her neck.
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL (TO END UP WITH YOU) by miss_belivet
In another world, Elain serves Azriel at Solstice dinner, a bond between them snaps, and they are sent into the mating frenzy as chaos ensues around them.
A NECKLACE OF ROSES by helloyesimkate
Reminiscent of Aelin being taken by Maeve (Azriel is mostly “oh shit oh no Elain’s been taken fuck shit hell no shit” but Elain actually gets some stuff done.)
ENCHANTED by julesherondalex
Elain has always known there’s more to her feelings towards Az than just friendly affection. When Azriel and Elain are sent to Adriata on a diplomatic mission, could this finally be the chance for close friends to become even closer?
TENDER JAR by feathery_malignancy
When Elain has a vision concerning both Lucien and Graysen, she steels her courage and braves first the Spring Court and then the Mortal World, Azriel at her side. Lines are drawn and Elain must decide whether she will let her past shatter her or give in to the desires of her tender heart.
SHADOWS AND DREAMS by diggingtherabbithole
Decades later, Elain and Lucien both accept each other as second choices, with Vassa once again being confined to the lake and Azriel never leaving his shadows.
OF SCARS AND ROSES series by ymaoh
Elain Archeron has a vision and her relationship with the spymaster takes a turn.
A SURPRISE BUN by tswaney17
Elain has a secret, one that even the male she’s been seeing doesn’t know about yet. But when Cassian shows up unannounced at the townhouse, everything comes crumbling down around her.
ALL THIS TIME by i_will_always_find_you
Elain decides to reject her mating bond to Lucien, only to find that what she had been looking for was in front of her all along.
FUNDAMENTALS IN CARING FOR HOUSE PLANTS by insulindsay
Elain is a novice house-sitter and Azriel has an abundance of house plants in need.
EVERY ROSE by rowenaschuyler
Elain explores her sexuality and finds herself while navigating the tricky mating bond she isn’t willing to break with Lucien.
PRETTY LITTLE ANGEL by dottielovegood
One thing leads to another, and Elain finds herself at a BDSM club. At a BDSM club with Azriel. At a BDSM club that Azriel owns.
PERFECTLY ALIGNED by rhysanoodle
Elain Archeron is struggling to adjust to her new life as a High Fae. Luckily for her, she’s about to become friends with a mysterious male and through him discover untapped powers and healing.
LOVE LETTERS by thefangirlofhp
“And I’d choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you.” – Kiersten White
ALL OF ME by julesherondalex
Elain and Azriel spend Valentine’s Day together watching Elain’s favorite movie series - about certain handsome, winged Fae. They start the night as friends, but Cupid might have other plans.
SHADOWSINGER by dottielovegood
Azriel does audio porn. Elain is a big fan.
I DO BAD THINGS WITH YOU by tswaney17
It’s been ten years since they’ve seen or spoken to each other. But when the bank that Elain worked at part-time to pay for medical school is robbed at gunpoint, she’s surprised when the criminals seem to recognize her and retreat in fear. When a threat arises, Elain and Azriel have to figure out a way to co-exist again while not letting their history or feelings get in the way.
NAVY SUITS & CHELSEA BOOTS by feathery_malignancy
On the eve of Rhys and Feyre’s wedding, Azriel decides to swallow his pride and finally make his move with Elain. However, if he wants her attention, he’s going to have to win it from her douchebag boyfriend, Graysen.
SWEET TEMPTATION by eherondale01
After the fall of her father’s jewelery empire, Elain Archeron left the world of social events and galas behind her. Working in a small bakery, Elain’s life has become rather ordinary, right up until a certain mysterious, handsome stranger appears.
SHOW YOU HOW SADNESS CAN TURN INTO HAPPINESS by moonbeam007
For now, she learns that he is tall and that a scowl is set upon his face as though it were drawn with a permanent marker. His hands are warm when he takes her smaller one in his to shake it.
GINGERSNAP by thewraithsofmorhoggs
Sitting before him is a fluffy, orange tabby cat, eyeing him with glowing, greenish eyes. Oh no. Elain owns a cat.
RECESSIONAL by ultadverb
Elain Archeron has always wanted to travel. She’s finally headed off to study abroad for a year after getting her heart broken by her ex-boyfriend, Grayson. Azriel has been pining after her for years. Cassian thinks it’s past time to tell her how he feels before she’s gone.
anything and everything by these authors
RADIENTWINGS
LADY_THERION
JULESHERONDALEX
FAWNANDSHADOWS
NIKETHESTATUE
MISSKITKA
RHYSANOODLE
PROPSHOPHANNAH
CITIZENOFVELARIS
ROSEHALLSHADOWSINGER
@THELADYOFDEATH & @SNELBZ
dailybridgerton
theartofmadeline
yousharknotpass
vaporwave
janainaart
kaledo-art
romaincrisis
izzy806
