Rec

[emmagrant01]

This one has been on my to-read list for a while, and I just now got around to it. Everyone else has probably read it already, but I just need to express my complete love for this fic. It's seriously one of the best fics I think I've read this year.

I love furiosity's writing in general, but this is IMO probably the best fic of hers I've ever read. It's rare that I find a fic so utterly flawless, but this one -- gah, there's nothing I would change. Nothing. There wasn't a single moment where I stopped to think about the writing, or the choice of a word, or the direction the story was going, or the characterizations. I spent the entire time reading it completely enthralled by it, and that is really, really rare for me.

The premise of this fic is just amazing. It felt like an epic from the beginning, and I love epics, so I knew I was in for a treat. But what really blew me away was the intricacy of it all, the fact that she clearly built this world in her mind and then gave the reader only as much information as they needed at any moment. World-building is part of the fun of writing an epic, but it's something that many writers don't do, especially not for a novella-length fic. Even if she never continues this (and I really hope she intends to), this fic feels like a glimpse into an entire HP universe, and that's just fucking great writing.

I have a long and spoilery review on emma_recs if you're interested.

Sin For Me, by furiosity
Rating: R
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Summary: Harry never expected the peace to last forever. Dumbledore taught him better than that. He just didn't expect the next war to begin less than a month after Voldemort died. Never would he have dreamed that it would be a man's personal war against a system. The wizarding world was that system, and Harry was that man.

ETA: And she just posted more (unrelated to this series) fic! This really must be my lucky day!

Comments

[notsopeachie.livejournal.com]

I just finished reading that fic. I agree it was wonderful and I really hope she continues it as a series.

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Yes, me too!

[shezan.livejournal.com]

I am indebted to you for SO much wonderful reading material!!!

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

LOL! I'm really enjoying reading this week, because it's reminded what I love about fandom in the first place, you know? There's no better antidote for wank than amazing fic.

[karaz.livejournal.com]

Yes! I'm glad I'm not the only one clamouring for that sequel. ;)

[gossymer.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, that has been on my Must read ASAP list (http://gsd82.livejournal.com/26394.html#cutid1) for a while now *headdesk* So need to catch up with the fandom. And since her writing does funny things to my heart, I'm dragging myself away until I can give this piece the attention it deserves.

*wibbles*

[gossymer.livejournal.com]

Oh screw it. She just posted the sequel to the fic Dancing Devils in his Eyes, which has been a fervent hope/wish/prayer of mine for ages and omg, I need to go read and there is no time but nevermind, the world could come to an end but I Must Read That Sequel Damnit.

[zahavah.livejournal.com]

so many ♥ to f! easily one of my favorite HP authors, and one of my favorite people on my flist. whee!

[kokopoko.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec. I'm going to start reading it now.

[best-of-five.livejournal.com]

i've read her "bartending in the dark" crackfic and "sin for me" already today. and i'm simply flailing about. i absolutely cannot read one more, i'll die. for realz.

wasn't it just so fantastic??

[furiosity.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, Emma, thank you so much for reccing the story! I'm just flailing all over the place this afternoon afer your amazing review and keysmashing incoherently at random intervals. ♥!!

[hpfan723.livejournal.com]

I read it just now 'cos Emma recced it and it was excellent!! I shall eagerly await the next volume.

[furiosity.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ♥

[doxxed-up.livejournal.com]

You know, I was hoping someone would create a rec journal (blame taradiane and her silver_and_gold, good things...)and just the most perfect one in the fandom makes my dream come true!
Yay for Emma!!!

*rushes out to add rec journal*

I'm going to read Sin for Me as soon as I manage a moment alone at the office... is that illegal? :P

[aprilstarchild.livejournal.com]

You've been posting fics and recs like crazy lately, so of course I have a new beau and spend hardly any time online. But I managed to squeeze in enough to read your new three-part H/D and loved it, btw. ;^)

[aoi-shu.livejournal.com]

Just read it, damn, it makes me wanna draw HP art again^^.
LOL...
too bad one can't really koin the community^^, but oh, well...
But really, seems I'm coming back to the fandome - been rereading 6th book too , hehehehe...