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Some More Recs:

Still Star Wars:

I didn't start the fire (I just let it burn) by Blue_Sunshine

A dead work in progress from one of my favorite author's WIP graveyard, it's just so interesting. It's a really nice one shot with an interesting premise.

Basically Kallus finds tiny Ezra and kinda trips into adopting him. So much changes, while so much stays the same. It's also told from Kallus's perspective, and the way Blue explores our favorite Agent's thought process? Phenomenal. Everything feels in character, and like this could conceivably happen this way.

in another time and in another place by wanderlove

Twelve thousand words of Star Wars women being amazing, and the Empire having so many bad days because the 327th ran out of condoms.

It's really well done, amazingly written, just ten out of ten.

Also, Tarkin gets pushed out an airlock. It's not a spoiler if it's literally one of the tags.

The Steve Miller/Spymaster AU by kanerallels

In which Kanan takes a different path after A New Dawn, one that's full of spycraft, slowburn romance, classic rock references, and waffles.

Also, he keeps adopting people. Because he's Kanan, what else is he going to do?

Starring: Kanan "Where are my adoption papers" Jarrus, Hera "How long can I avoid thinking about the fact I'm in love with this man" Syndulla, Janus "Just kiss her already" Kasimir, Okadiah "Uncle Iroh" Garson, and more!

Literally binged this fic in one day, and then immediately binge reread it.

The Legend of Liob by Killbothtwins

The 212th's attempt to take the piss out of a natborn war photographer somehow ends up saving the Republic.

Or, Liob is a very real soldier thank you for asking. He's totally responsible for kicking that droid's head off, and for saving a whole platoon of shinies, and for singlehandedly destroying a whole star destroyer. We'd promote him again, but we're running out of ranks.

have you heard by peradi

A beautifully written fic about Finn's defection inspiring a Stormtrooper revolution.

I just— you know those fics, the ones that are so good you reread them over and over again? This is one of them.

It has redemption arcs, poly-romance, and is ultimately a story of love conquering hate. Love of family, love of friends, love of self, all are explored in this fic.

Dominoes by meridianpony

Time travel fics are like crack to me.

Domino squad is sent back in time from the moments of their deaths to Kamino, before they have their final exam.

This fic, so damn good.

The Dominoes are just trying to save their brothers, all their brothers, from the littlest tubies to the oldest ARCs. There's plenty of action, politics, and emotions.

This fic does an amazing job exploring the brotherhood within the GAR. It does these amazing, subtle things with clone culture and armor. It gives Droidbait, Cutup, and Hevy a chance to grow and develop. Please, read it, it's so good.

Sith Lord Swell by AMournfulHowlInTheNight

Time travel crack.

Luke and his students learn why you don't mess around with Sith artifacts when they find themselves back in time pre-Clone Wars. Naturally, the best course of action is to pretend to be a Sith Lord and his army of faithful apprentices.

Ben Solo decides after watching his Uncle parade around in a dramatic cape and a creepy mask that the Dark Side is kinda lame. Also, who the hell decided a lightsaber needed saber crossguards? He's gonna lose his hand to this thing!

Luminous by HopeofDawn

Ben Kenobi's not quite allowed to rest. When Luke succeeds where he failed, Ben expects to fade into the Force, to finally be one with all those he lost.

Instead Force Ghost Ben Kenobi winds up on Kamino several years in the past. He proceeds to become the vode's guardian angel.

A great fic, slow to update so you may have to reread between chapters, but with a fic like this that's not an issue. It's more of a benefit.

Vod'e An by Triscribe

Clones travel back in time after their deaths. It happens over time, but everyone shows up where and when they are needed. The Jedi were family too, in that dark future that shall-not-be, and family fights for family.

A great series, one that I was lucky enough to come across as it was updating. All nine parts are well written, and I cannot recommend this enough. If you love clone/jedi found family feels, then read this fic.

Living in Borrowed Time by smug_albatross

Ahsoka and Rex die, and then they wake up.

It's the Battle of Christophsis, and Rex has to actively keep himself from shooting his General. It's the Battle of Christophsis, and Ahsoka has to keep herself from flinching everytime she sees Anakin's face.

Ahsoka and Rex's friendship in this fic is so good. I love this fic. Another one that's slow to update, but it's worth it.

wilder mind by sheApunk89

An AU where Rex is Force Sensitive.

I just, I love how this is done in this fic. Force Sensitive clone fics are my jam. Obi-Wan takes him on as a Padawan, and eventually Palpatine suffers. What more could you want?

Chancellor Zilobist by BoliTheSenate

I'm breaking an unspoken rule of this here fic rec list, and recommending a fic that's probably abandoned.

During the Zilobeast incident Chancellor Palpatine finds himself suffering from an acute case of death. Yeah, turns out releasing a giant unkillable death machine can have fatal consequences.

Fox, in an advanced state of sleep deprivation and also potentially suffering a caffeine overdose, digs up an old Republic Law that says in times of war killing the sitting Chancellor earns you their position.

Fox finds his new boss to be far more agreeable, and also somehow less scaly.

Great crack, if the author ever updates this one again I'll sacrifice my seventh born child to them (I already promised my first through sixth born to other people).

Double Agent Vader by Fialleril

Hi, yes, you know the Tatooine slave culture that keeps being referenced in fan works? Tales of Ekkreth and Ar-Amu? Of the Amavikka and Depur?

That's from this. Vader, before the suit and the respirator, before the fires of Mustafar and the cries of dying children, before the Clone Wars and Jedi, he was a child of Tatooine's Twin Suns.

He is a Skywalker, a trickster who frees the slaves, and he starts by breaking his own chains.

Read this. Read this and weep. Weep at the beauty contained within, at the hundred and one little details that break your heart in two. Weep as a man who thinks he has nothing claws himself out of the abyss, and becomes something more.

Non-Star Wars Fics:

AITA Westeros Style by iezzern

Imagine if various characters from the Song of Ice and Fire franchise had Reddit. That's it, that's the fic. It's great, laughed the whole way through.

biggering by TheOneKrafter

Another GOT fic.

I like to call this one "be gay, be competent". SI fic into Eleanor Mooton. The SI tries really, really hard not to get forced into a position of importance. Unfortunately for her, people are idiots and seem to think listening to her is a good idea.

Todoroki Shouto's Self-Care Routine by iDreamInChapters

You know, when someone tells you to get a hobby, they mean something like playing an instrument, learning to knit.

Shouto chooses to interpret it as "make a foot fetish porn chat bot and scam your father out of a lot of money".

The Weirwood Queen by RedWolf (redwolf17)

My favorite A Song of Ice and Fire fanfiction of all time.

Somehow the prompt "what if Sansa actually did push Joffrey of the wall of the keep" turned into a Wolf Shifter Sansa fanfic with a lot of actual historical research.

The Stark sisters bond and grow together. The Martells aren't just racist caricatures like you see in so many fanfics. Elia's got (metaphorical) fangs. There are multiple POV characters, all of which have their own beliefs/cultural bias/information or lack thereof.

It's a beautiful piece of writing. Plus, there's a whole original song for it, "The Honest Hand", which is phenominal and I think at a certain point the author includes a soundcloud link.

Also, the solution to the issue in the Weeping Bay is amazing.

Empty Graves by Unpretty

In which Martha Kent is a mother with a shotgun, and Time Traveling assassins need to learn to back off.

Y'all, this is without a doubt my favorite characterization of Jonathan and Martha Kent. I don't typically read fanfiction based on DC characters, I enjoy it even less. This? I reread every two months on average. It's a comfort fic, not because of any particularly comforting content, but because it's just that great with the characters.

Entirely a Matter of Chance by Darkmagyk and No2Ticonderoga

A Percy Jackson post canon fic with a twist. That twist being, what if canon occurred in 19th century England?

I love this fic. Stayed up till 3:42 a.m. reading the first and second installments. It's great.

I especially love the first fic (which is actually a prequel to the second), the one that follows Percy's navy career. He's trying to earn enough status via promotions and wealth via prize money that Annabeth's father, the Earl of Mercia, will allow him to marry her. (The poor fool doesn't realize Fredrick was drafting their wedding invitations the minute the Titan War ended)

Would anyone care for some unsolicited fanfic recs in this trying time?

Star Wars (because I have no other life):

(Re)convene by Nightfall_1409:

10 years after sacrificing himself for the Rebellion, Ezra Bridger is offered the chance to turn back the clock and alter the course of history forever- the Force sending back with him a ragtag band of heroes, all whom have proven themselves worthy of the chance, all of whom have the drive to prevent the events that turned their lives into living nightmares, all of whom have the chance to save their loved ones from their fates.

Now 35 years in the past, returned to the era of the Republic 6 years before the rise of the Empire, 3 years before the start of the Clone Wars, he has to unite his scattered allies- Ahsoka Tano, Din Djarin, Boba and Omega Fett- and put together the puzzle of what caused the galaxy to fall, or they’ll all be doomed to watch it happen again.

Personal Thoughts:

I really like this one. Time travel is my favorite trope. It’s well written, it draws you in, and the author has done an excellent job of mashing up Legends and Canon in fun and unique ways.

It has everything: Force Sensitive Omega, Tired Space Dad Din Djarin accidentally becoming a main character, Ezra and Anakin as chaotic besties, no Jedi bashing, and much more that would be spoilers.

The author tries to update twice a month. It’s really good. Also this is the only one I’m including the summary for because I’m lazy.

Time-Traveling Artoo by SpiderMansUnfriendlyNeighbor

Crack fic go brrrr. Seriously though, it’s just Artoo fucking with Sidious and then kidnapping children to matchmake. I was laughing the whole way through.

A Means of Survival by LessAttitudeMoreAltitude

In which Ursa finds a half dead Jedi Padawan named Caleb and the Mandalorian Adoption instinct activates. Listen, Sabine has decided the Jetti’ad is her favorite person, they can’t just not adopt him

The Time Heals ‘verse by jessicas_pi

Force Sensitive Sabine travels back in time to the Clone Wars, accidentally bonds with a Force Entity that I’m 99% sure is the Brother, becomes Obi-Wan’s Padawan, and keeps accidentally-on-purpose bringing people back to the past.

Also Quinlan Vos is there.

It’s Sabezra if that’s a turn off for anyone.

You Either Die A Hero… by RennyBanette

The 501st gets trapped in a time loop on Umbara. Delightful crack full of Krell murder and fire.

The Desert Storm by Blue_Sunshine

This is the Star Wars time travel fic. It’s so good. 4 years after the fall of the Republic Obi-Wan gets caught in a sandstorm, and when it passes he’s back in time when Anakin’s just a three year old clinging to his mom’s skirt.

Naturally, Obi-Wan frees the Skywalkers, changes his name to Ben Naasade, takes his younger self as a Padawan, and gives Mace Windu so many headaches.

Featuring: Jedi Shmi Skywalker, Pong Krell getting his shit wrecked, Legends stuff, Jedi Shmi Skywalker, Mandalorians being awesome, Alderaan being awesome, Jedi Shmi Skywalker, Obitine, the Sith being evil and creepy, and most importantly, Jedi Knight Shmi Skywalker

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