Fic Recs Wrap Up - January 2023
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Home Truths by fantalf, skeptique Art by @fantalfart , written by @skeptiquewrites
In the off-season Harry decided to fix up Grimmauld Place and found that Draco Malfoy was the only person who could help him. A demanding career and unrelenting press scrutiny were enough to deal with before Harry added a house with a mind of its own, family history, and a tense, flirty, complicated relationship with his childhood nemesis to the mix.
On professional Quidditch, magical houses, hard choices, Life Debts, and inconvenient truths. Rec Post
The Laws of Gravity by lettersbyelise @lettersbyelise
When he runs into Draco Malfoy picking pockets at a charity gala, Harry Potter is forced to face the desires he’s avoided for years — at the risk of shattering the public image he’s so carefully curated since the war. Rec Post
To Vanish Into Something Better by Mosrael @mosrael
Harry Potter thought he could outrun the burden of infamy by isolating himself in the Muggle world. Draco Malfoy hasn’t been seen or heard from since his trial. Will a top-secret Ministry project, a beautiful garden, and a little heat carry them both home? Rec Post
Twist of Fate by Oakstone730
Draco asks Harry to help him beat the Imperius curse during 4th year. The lessons turn into more than either expected. A story of redemption and forgiveness. Rec Post
Buds, Blooms, and Beards by corvuscrowned @corvuscrowned
Harry and Ginny have built an easy, happy life for themselves after the war. They run a thriving plant shop together, they have a great relationship, and they’re definitely not gay.
But when they slowly begin realize that isn’t the case, Harry realizes that navigating his newly-discovered sexuality isn’t easy - and he needs to get experience.
Luckily, Draco Malfoy is more than happy to help. Rec Post
The Re-education of Draco Malfoy by Veritas03
In the aftermath of the war, it has been noted that many of the young witches and wizards who attended school during the second rise of Voldemort have received sub-standard educations. As a result, Hogwarts opens an adult education program in the summer to bring these students up to par in the workforce. Draco Malfoy, desperate to pass the NEWT for DADA, is among them. But his hopes are dashed when, on the first day of class, Draco discovers – to his horror – the new DADA professor has never even taught before – and is a student himself, still trying to pass Potions. And anyway – just how is Draco supposed to stay focused in class when Professor Potter is so totally hot? Rec Post
The Compact byt astolat @astolat
Hermione frowned. “The real question is why the magic of Britain would be failing now, in fact.”
“That is not the real question!” Ron said loudly; he’d woken up fully by now, and Harry had too; it was starting to sink in that they’d found the problem. “The real question is, how do we fix it?” Rec Post
Wild by orphan_account (formerly known as Seefin)
“No,” Harry said, by way of greeting. Malfoy’s blonde head rose slowly, carelessly. “Get out.”
“I feel as though we’ve already established this, Potter,” Malfoy responded. “And I feel that what we established was that you telling me to get out of places really doesn’t make me more likely to vacate them.” Rec Post
Way Down We Go by xiaq @xiaq
The war was over.
Or at least that’s what the papers said.
They’d been saying it, for months, as if people needed reminding.
Maybe they did.
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In which Harry and Draco both run away from their pasts and conveniently choose to hide in the same tiny American town.
It's super. Rec Post
Here are a few more fics I've read recently that y'all might like to check out as well! (ノ^ヮ^)ノ*:・゚✧
Staring Into Open Flame by kairennart (Personaje), lumosatnight Fic by @lumosatnight Art by @kairennart
“Gads, Potter. Get your grubby hands off me.”
“Tell me. Where were you Thursday night?” Harry slammed Malfoy into the bathroom wall, his wand aimed at Malfoy’s throat.
“Really now, darling. If you wanted to get me alone, all you had to do was ask,” Malfoy rasped.
“I’m going to ask you one more time, Malfoy. Where were you?”
Malfoy’s thin lips curled into a smirk. “Wouldn’t you like to know?”
Or, Harry tries to catch an arsonist, and Malfoy smells like smoke.
A Perfect Fit by nothing_left_sacred
Harry has had to live his life with the curse of being overly well-endowed.
Draco has had to live his life with the curse of being hard to please.
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A Cinderella story, of sorts.
I Won't Let You Fall Apart by xanthippe74 @xanthippe74
Harry has spent the year after the war staying out of the public eye, dodging political battles, and standing firm against pressure from his friends. But he has a secret plan to get away from it all. He just needs to testify at one more Death Eater trial: Draco Malfoy’s.
Little does Harry know what his act of compassion will cost him—and Malfoy.
A Case of You by epitomereally @epitomereally
Draco was doing just fine working as an Unspeakable in Paris, hanging out with his living and ghostly pals, inventing new spells, and definitely not thinking about Potter. Then, Lucius just had to break out of prison and turn his world upside down.
Now, Draco has to return to England, where he is forced to confront how family ties bind us—and one infuriatingly fit Harry Potter.
Kept in Cages by ihopeyoubothstaysafefromharm, sweet_s0rr0w, Author @sweet-s0rr0w, Artist @ihopeyoubothstaysafefromharm
Deep in the heart of the Ministry lies the Beast Division: a hidden room where ancient beasts roam, and winged creatures soar, and grumpy giant ferrets eat all your biscuits unless you keep them well hidden. Draco Malfoy would know – he’s been working there for five years now, after all.
Meanwhile, on Level One, ex-Golden Boy Harry Potter is stuck in another interminable policy meeting, completely unaware of the mysterious comings and goings just three floors below. But when a giant snake emergency requires the assistance of a Parselmouth, Harry finds himself thrust, unprepared, into Draco’s weird and wonderful world – and naturally, he can’t keep away…
( •ॢ◡-ॢ)-♡ I hope you enjoy these fics as much as I have! Happy reading, y’all!
xoxo Carey (◍•ᴗ•◍)♡ ✧*💜💙💚💛❤💗💕💖
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Read in January 2023
I can’t believe I’m already writing a wrap-up post for the new year 😱 where did the month go?? oh. right. I spent it reading 😅
my wrap up’s are gonna look a little different this year. my challenges for 2023 are about trying things rather than succeeding at them so for the first time in a long time, I’ll be including some DNFs. but I’ll still be linking to reviews of the books I finish as usual so be sure to check those out!
Series reads:
1. The Last Hours by Cassandra Clare
- Chain of Gold - DNF
2. The Witch King duology by HE Edgmon
- The Witch King - DNF
3. Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire
- Lost in the Moment and Found - 5/5
4. Sorcery of Thorns series by Margaret Rogerson
- Mysteries of Thorn Manor - 4/5
Familiar authors:
Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino - 5/5
The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman - 5/5
Ana on the Edge by AJ Sass - 5/5
Backlog books:
Girl Mans Up by M-E Girard - 4/5
Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff - 3/5
Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass - 5/5
Other reads:
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki - 4/5
Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg - 5/5
Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo - 4/5
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Heart of the Sun Warrior
Babel, Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators’ Revolution
All the Horses of Iceland
Castle in the Air
Haven
The Vanished Bride
Our Wives Under the Sea
The Cut Out Girl: A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found
A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution, 1891 - 1924
The Sparrow
Lost in the Moment and Found
The King's General
Briefly, A Delicious Life
The Choice: Embrace the Possible
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January Wrap-Up
The Once and Future Witches (Alix E. Harrow) ★★★★★
Love on the Brain (Ali Hazelwood) (audio) ★★★★
The Lost Ticket (Freya Sampson) ★★★★1/2
A Fire Endless (Rebecca Ross) ★★★★★
The Ingenue (Rachel Kapelke-Dale) (audio) ★★★1/2
The Stolen Heir (Holly Black) ★★★★1/2
Lost in the Moment and Found (Seanan McGuire) ★★★★1/2
One Dark Window (Rachel Gillig) ★★★★1/2
The It Girl (Ruth Ware) (audio & physical) ★★★★★
A Light in the Flame (Jennifer L. Armentrout) ★★
A Flicker in the Dark (Stacy Willingham) (audio) ★★★★
A good start to the year if I do say so myself! Find me over on Goodreads (linked) if you want to be friends there.
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January 2023 wrap up
Here's the list of all the books I read this month. Each individual review is linked in the title of the book, in case you are interested in any of these.
The House At Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne
100 Hugs by Chris Riddell
Monsters by Christopher Dell
The Sandman volume 7 by Neil Gaiman
The Sandaman volume 8 by Neil Gaiman
Cain's Jawbone by Torquemada
Il Segreto Del Bosco Vecchio by Dino Buzzati
Hilda and The Troll by Luke Pearson
Geronimo Stilton and The Kingdom Of Fantasy 1 , book 2, book 3 and 4
The Tower Of Swallows by Andrzej Sapkowski
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