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Rose and Rot

Title of Fic: Rose and Rot

Author Name: sixteenjuniper

Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/48254281/chapters/121693708

Ao3 Rating: M

Major content warning(s): No Archive Warnings Apply

Your rating: 14/10

Two-Sentence Summary: Goro Akechi lives, and explores a forest where he atones by learning the stories of those he killed/aided in killing accidentally, and he helps them pass on to the realm of the dead. Ren is on the search for him: Extreme slowburn. It hurts.

Review: ITS SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. THERES SO MUCH SYMBOLISM WITH HIM AND CROWS AND READING BOTH REN & GORO'S SIDES HURT BECAUSE REN'S WRONG AND GORO'S STILL HURTING

Submitted By: Anonymous

Approved By: Ace

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That Unwanted Animal

Title of Fic: That Unwanted Animal

Author Name: TroubleWriting

Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/37531312

Ao3 Rating: E

Major content warning(s): Graphic Depictions of Violence

Your rating: 14/10

Two-Sentence Summary: Goro is a shadow called Loki, befriends the Thieves and falls in love with their leader.

Review: Please please PLEASE read this fic. Please. It's fantastic to see Goro's progression from shadow to something that is more him and the way he falls in love with Akira feels so natural and sweet. It's fantastic

Submitted By: Anonymous

Approved By: Ace

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Even the Mountains Crumble

Author Name: rosegardenlake

Rating: M

CW/TW (Remember to Read the Tags Before Reading!): Graphic Depictions of Violence, Mentions of Suicide, minor character death

Submitter Rating: 14/10 the holy grail approved

Two Sentence Summary: An au fic followings the events of the last of us placing the protagonist and Akechi in the roles of Ellie and Joel. The fic keeps to major plot-lines from the last of us, but also creatively changes the story in minor ways to better fit the characters.

AAAA This fic is so good, I know it’s extremely long so I honestly dont expect you all to put up a review, but I just had to share this fic cause its just that good. The writing is absolutely spectacular, and the characterizations! Its SO GOOD! Even if you aren’t a fan of the last of us, the author genuinely is so good at writing the tale you just get sucked in anyway. I want this fic buried with me, truly.

reviewed by Ace

Submitted by Anon

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The Ideal Marriage (amie_des_elfes)

Author: amie_des_elfes

Ao3 rating: T

CW/TW: None

Rating: 13/10 Mwarriage

Words: 1,512

Two Sentence Summary. Both. Both Goros are good.

Review: My heart managed to race while reading, along with the internal screaming. I may or may make fanart depending on my mood.

• Submitted and approved by Rhyme

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the roast of the phantom thieves (shouldbeworking)

Author: shouldbeworking

Ao3 rating: T

CW/TW: No archive warnings apply

Words: 3049

Rating: 13/10 Go Crow go

Two sentence summary: Akechi gets hits with rage. Then he becomes absolutely feral.

Review: I laughed so hard because everyone needed to restrain Goro while he cursed and even roasted the phantom thieves. And the end??? Screaming crying laughing

• Submitted and approved by Rhyme

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Knight of Pentacles, King of Spades (Series pt. 1) (Naometry)

Author: Naometry

Ao3 Rating: M

CW/TW: Graphic Depictions of Violence (especially beginning)

Rating: 14/10 Hit me harder than truck-kun

Two Sentence Summary: Shuake but war generals in medival times, so keep your eyes focused and sharp. It’s hot too.

Review: Hooked beginning to end. Feeling bad for Goro's mom, especially with the description. The banter and actions between Akiren and Goro hit hard, especially with everything on the line. Nothing to lose, everything to gain. Also, all the fanart is fantastic. The one by Pala is just *chef's kiss*, along with the one by PancakeSorting (but spoilers if you haven't seen all of the story).

• Submitted and approved by Rhyme

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(antithesis) sent you a chess game! tap to see the board.

Author Name: EveryMountainClimbed (DemiPalladium)

Rating: M

Words: 6,885

CW/TW (Remember to Read the Tags Before Reading!): No Archive Warnings Apply

Rating: 13/10 (Love Shujin Goro! Love acespec Akira!)

Two Sentence Summary: Shujin’s student council president Goro Akechi has been trying to ask Akira out for several years. Akira finally agrees.

Absolutely lovely! Watching Goro pine, fight for his composure and short circuit at Akira's romantic advances is both adorable and funny. I loved all the little nods to the little rituals and inside jokes of their friendship along with just how well they know each other. The way they manage to make a slow burn out of an established relationship is also beyond amusing. Ann's little cameo at the end made me laugh, it was amazing!

Submitted by: Anonymous

Approved by: Sirin

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oh baby, i would do anything for you... (TheOddHarley)

Title of Fic: oh baby, i would do anything for you...

Author Name: TheOddHarley

Ao3 Rating: M

Major content warning(s): Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Rating: 14/10 Ridiculous Dates

Two-Sentence Summary: Akira and Goro have a tradition of planning entire dates around giving dares to each other that they can't refuse. Naturally, things escalate.

Review: This fic is hysterical. There are a few steamy moments in it, but it's the humor that has me reading and re-reading it! Some of the dares are clever, some are silly, but if you enjoy seeing Shuake get into situations, this might be your new favorite fic!

Submitted By: Anonymous

Approved By: Demi

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No Knight, But Knave (Hyrulehalfbreed)

Author: Hyrulehalfbreed

Ao3 rating: M

CW/TW: Graphic Depictions of Violence

Rating: 14/10 Futago siblings

Two sentence summary: What if Akechi grew up with Sojiro instead of being an evil sad orphan? What are the phantom thieves doing in his home (futaba palace arc)?

Review: In love with the story. I like the characterization on point, the banter, and even the bits of angst. The romance is fed in small and often enough chunks to not take over the plot.

- Submitted and approved by Rhyme

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Broken Edges, Vibrant Colors

Author Name: nothlits

Rating: G

CW/TW (Remember to Read the Tags Before Reading!): No tags apply

Submitter Rating: 13/10 wholesome tears of understanding

Two Sentence Summary: Yusuke realizes he's autistic. Suddenly, a lot of things start making sense.

This fic made me tear up and feel seen. I don't know if it's a universal thing, but the moment of realization, that you aren't nuts and aren't broken... it's a strong one! And Yusuke's got his friends to support him. It's got a happy ending, I promise!

reviewed by Ace

Submitted by Anon

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the machinery

Author Name: relationshipcrimes

Rating: G

Words: 1,107

CW/TW (Remember to Read the Tags Before Reading!): Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Rating: 13/10

Two Sentence Summary: The Phantom Thieves prepare to steal Akechi’s heart. Then they realize it will most likely kill him.

Despite how short this work is, it left a strong impression on me! It has an interesting and wonderfully symbolic palace concept and explores how the palace can affect the shadow instead of vice versa. Akechi’s hopelessness contrasting with Akira’s unshaken determination to save him made me very emotional. Definitely one of my favorite fics!

Submitted by: @nardaviel

Approved by: Sirin

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Could Phantom Thief and Housebands be two sides of the same coin? (EnlacingLines)

Author: EnlacingLines

Ao3 rating: T

Words: 6,156

Fic link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35569135

Rating: 13/10 the murderous roomba

Two sentence summary: Akiren and Goro are living the domestic life. Also, prepare to laugh.

Review: Someone mentioned "Akechi Goro has a murderous roomba" in a ColeyDoesThings video, and I found this fic by chance. I like seeing wholesome works out of canon for akiren and goro to have their fluff. Smiled and laughed a whole lot.

- Submitted and approved by Rhyme

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The Addams Family Thief (chucklingChemist)

Author Name: chucklingChemist

Ao3 Rating: T

Major content warning(s): No Archive Warnings Apply

Your rating: 14/10

Two-Sentence Summary: Post-Royal, Akechi is packed off to America and taken in by perhaps the only family in existence ready to meet him where he is.

Your Review: A classic for the modern age. I'm still not sure Akechi needs his violent tendencies encouraged like this, but what he absolutely DOES need is a family that accepts and values him as he is. The Addams' voices are all pitch-perfect as well!

Submitted By: minkhollow

Approved By: Apple

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Spin Cycle

Author Name: androgenius

Rating: E

CW/TW (Remember to Read the Tags Before Reading!): None Apply

Mod Rating: 14/10

Two Sentence Summary: Akira and Akechi move next door to each other. Akechi is trying to deal with this while watching Akira have his friends over and loud banging happen nearly everyday.

This is just so cute, it made me laugh and when they finally got to the sex it was so intimate and lovely. There was a lot of feelings behind them and has become an all time favorite.

reviewed by Ace

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He is Thou

Author Name: mayathedaydreamer

Rating: G

Words: 941

CW/TW (Remember to Read the Tags Before Reading!): no archive warnings apply

Mod Rating: 11/10

Two Sentence Summary: was told this was off their main series. Akira and Akechi explore the new velvet room

Okay while this one is short, it is really sweet and really well written. I love that Akira was his lover's arcana. I also love this premise and would love to read more about it. <3

reviewed by Ace!

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Paranoia (NafNaf (orphan_account))

Title of Fic: Paranoia

Author Name: Nafnaf (orphan_account)

Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/13915329

Ao3 Rating: E

Major content warning(s): Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Rating: 12/10

Two-Sentence Summary: The Phantom Thieves play a fun icebreaker game together! Akechi joins them, which means fun times for Ren!

Your Review: I know it's from an orphaned account, but this one delights me to no end and I hope someone else enjoys it as much as I do! The characterization is spot-on, the concept is hilarious and it follows through with the chaos, and the explicit scene at the end is delightful to boot!

Submitted By: Anonymous

Approved By: Demi