Rec 1: The Frost Witch and the Lady of Thorns Team: Jade<3Rose Creator: Main round 2 entry. Why I’m recommending it: This was far, far more tragic than I expected it to be, and the wonderfully descriptive nature of the language used only adds to the poignancy of the story.
The last line (and the art immediately afterwards) is particularly wrenching.
Rec 2: out of this country Team: Aradia<3Jade Creator: Main round 2 entry. Why I’m recommending it: A very subtle, cleverly executed entry from a team that has proved very talented throughout. The portrayals of both Jade and Aradia feel quite realistic; this doesn't feel like a fanfic so much as reading about the two faintly odd girls down the street whom you know well.
Rec 3: Untitled Team: Jade<3Kanaya<3Rose Creator: Main round 2 entry. Why I’m recommending it: The spareness of the prose in this story is what makes it work; the atmosphere comes out nicely with the lack of superfluous description. That, coupled with the understated nature of the romance ("You need someone right now,") is what sold it for me. All in all, this is a very well-executed tale.
Fill: Team Rose<3Roxy
Team: Jade<3Rose
Creator: Main round 2 entry.
Why I’m recommending it: This was far, far more tragic than I expected it to be, and the wonderfully descriptive nature of the language used only adds to the poignancy of the story.
The last line (and the art immediately afterwards) is particularly wrenching.
Rec 2: out of this country
Team: Aradia<3Jade
Creator: Main round 2 entry.
Why I’m recommending it: A very subtle, cleverly executed entry from a team that has proved very talented throughout. The portrayals of both Jade and Aradia feel quite realistic; this doesn't feel like a fanfic so much as reading about the two faintly odd girls down the street whom you know well.
Rec 3: Untitled
Team: Jade<3Kanaya<3Rose
Creator: Main round 2 entry.
Why I’m recommending it: The spareness of the prose in this story is what makes it work; the atmosphere comes out nicely with the lack of superfluous description. That, coupled with the understated nature of the romance ("You need someone right now,") is what sold it for me. All in all, this is a very well-executed tale.