SG-1: Beauty in Skill, by sg_fignewton.

[thady]

FANDOM: Stargate SG-1
FIC LINK: Beauty in Skill.
AUTHOR LINK: sg_fignewton | fignewton
RATING/WARNING(S): PG
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 1,200 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Teal'c; Bra'tac, team

FIC SUMMARY: The Goa'uld have always prized style over substance, but Teal'c finds beauty elsewhere. (Or "Why most Jaffa suffer from the Stormtrooper Effect, and why Bra'tac is awesome.")

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is really a fantastic look on early Teal'c. I love this thoughts and internal dialog. I like his interaction with the rest of the team, how they are still trying to fit together.

Star Trek TOS: Equilibrium, by PSW

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FANDOM: Star Trek TOS
FIC LINK: Equilibrium
AUTHOR LINK: PSW
RATING/WARNING(S): Teen / adult themes (prison camps, riots, etc)
WIP?/WORD COUNT: complete / 158 700 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Leonard McCoy, Spock, James T Kirk, OCs

FIC SUMMARY: McCoy's transport is destroyed in what is thought to be an accidental containment field explosion. No major character deaths.

RECCER'S NOTES: I try to always be honest about who a rec is meant for, so I will admit that if you feel like there is never a reason for a story to be over 100 000 words? This is not the fic that is going to change your mind. If, on the other hand, you love a good rollicking space adventure? Vulcans, Romulans, intergalactic politics, daring escapes, and the crew of the Enterprise being good at what they're good at? Then this is the fic for you. Fascinating examination of some of the Big Themes that come with Roddenberry's take on space exploration, and lovely characterisation of the classic triumvirate.

Marvel 616, Five Times Faiza Hussain Meets a Superhero , by muccamukk

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FANDOM: Marvel / Captain Britain and MI:13
FIC LINK: Five Times Faiza Hussain Meets a Superhero
AUTHOR LINK: muccamukk Muccamukk
RATING/WARNING(S): Teen / none
WIP?/WORD COUNT: complete / 3700 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Faiza Hussain

FIC SUMMARY: What it says on the tin. Featuring characters from Captain Britain, New Excalibur, Wisdom, and Captain Britain and MI:13.

RECCER'S NOTES: Faiza first appeared in the short-lived Captain Britain and MI:13, where the lifelong superhero fangirl turned into an Excablibur-wielding magic user. Working alongside some of her favs Faiza never lost that adorable giddyness, and this is a could-be-canon look at how she got there.

Faiza knows who she is, of course, everyone does. "No thank you, Captain Britain," she says, pleased with how grown up she sounds, even if her voice is high and shaking a little. "I can get back by myself."

Captain Britain's lips purse, and she hovers a little closer. "Are you sure?" she asks. "I can fly you right back to the window. Wouldn't you like to fly?"

HP: The Noticing of Lucy Weasley, by realmer06.

[thady]

FANDOM: Harry Potter
FIC LINK: The Noticing of Lucy Weasley.
AUTHOR LINK: realmer06
RATING/WARNING(S): PG | background canon pairings
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 7,000 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Lucy Weasley, Percy Weasley; cameos of other Weasleys

FIC SUMMARY: Lucy Weasley was the most overlooked Weasley grandchild. Until, that is, the day she punched her cousin James in the face.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is a wonderful character study of Lucy Weasley. It also depicts a great father-daughter relationship. I like this realistic take on next generational conflict, and post-war feelings.