#as much as this fic will be angsty it’s hopeful overall. a hopeful hurt/comfort slowburn :>

[twentyfivemiceinatrenchcoat]

#they really aren’t a very good person #but sugu loves them anyway

that's so sad :(((

the person suguru loves just... just isn't that person anymore :(((

or maybe it's moments of sweetness that shine through? that just make suguru cling onto hope?

something like seeing them outside, the sun shining on their face, a stray cherry blossom flower falling on their hair, and they turn to look at suguru, smiling, and he just forgets everything, imagining a marriage ceremony, a normal life, a 'what-could-be' of domestic bliss

it is sad in a way :’3 but!! i’d say it’s a lot more complicated than that. you’re still you, even if time has passed and you’ve both changed. i don’t think suguru is clinging to the hope that you’ll magically return to the way you used to be, because he loves the you now just as much… i see it as less sad and more beautiful. you aren’t a very good person and suguru loves you just the same!! the issue is just allowing yourselves to be vulnerable again, and it’s tough but you’ll manage. i already have an ending planned out and it’s nothing if not hopeful <33

[jasntodds]

2018 Fic Recs by you

Before the new year started, I had y’all send in your favorite fics of 2018 with the option to leave some comments for the authors! Now, I finally have the time to sit down and make this post. The comment section was optional so some may more comments than others but it’s nothing personal, some people are just shy!

The questions were:

What's your favorite part of this fic? 

Why is this your favorite fic of the year?

Is there anything you want to say to the author? 

Recs under the cut!

I Only Feel You (Mob!Tom Holland x Reader) by @stuckonspidey

Comments from readers:

honestly, all of it! it's so beautifully written and an amazing read 

this is my fave fic because it's such a thrill to read and every time a chapter posts, i'm always up and anticipating the next! 

yes!! lilly u are SO talented and i admire ur series sososo much! 

Comments from another reader:

Look I have a weakness for Mob!Tom and soulmate au and I just love how Lilly combined those two and y'know because it was Mob!Tom I expected him to be more cold and distant but instead he's such a puppy (and a sub) around reader like wow she has him wrap up in her fingers and Reader is so stubborn I love that! And I just love everything about THIS! 

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KEEP DOING GURL I LOVE IT 

The Art Of Pretending (Student!Harrison Osterfield x Reader) by @h-osterfield

You’re Your Father’s Daughter (Peter Parker x Stark!Reader) by @celestialparker

Comments from readers:

towards the end where y/n finally talks to tony and it just pulls on the heart strings 

it's just really good and has a great topic and it's well thought out 

you're amazing ily 

Phantom (Peter Parker x Reader) by @silverishparker

Comments from readers:

The entire thing. 

It’s writing is really poetic and makes me cry every time. 

Only You (Tom Holland x Reader) by @tommyparkerr

Comments from readers:

The scene on the balcony 

It was so real but romantic 

Never stop writing because you’re amazing 

Milkshakes (Tom Holland x Reader) by @thothollandd

Comments from readers:

It's hard to determine a favorite part- The entire thing is amazing. 

It is so incredibly soft and very very well written. I love everything about it. 

gwshbdusejkh The amount of talent and skill you have with writing is incredible. It was hard to pick just one fic from your masterlist, cuz I am so in love with everything you write! <3 

Guys Like You (Tom Holland x Reader) by @spxderbarnes

Comments from readers:

it’s cute and angsty 

I have so many man 

all of your fics are brilliant 

Untitled (CEO!Tom Holland x Reader) by @underoosbws

Comments from readers:

all around amazing

very original and well written 

I love all of your fics! 

Jealous (Tom Holland x Reader) by @sunsetspidey

Comments from readers:

it’s well written 

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all of your fics are great! 

Real Love (Tom Holland x Reader) by @twilightparker

Comments from readers: 

imma sucker for angsty fluff 

I just love it 

I’m literally a hoe for all of your writings 

Say You Love Me (Tom Holland x Reader) by @foreverbeingthunderbuddy

Comments from readers:

it’s the perfect amount of angst with fluff 

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I’m absolutely in love with your writings 

More Than That (Tom Holland x Reader) by @snowflakespideys

(the link on your masterlist isn’t working, I’m sorry!!)

Comments from readers:

I love friends to lovers fics 

this writer is just talented and this piece is great 

True Reflections (Tom Holland x Reader) by @uglypastels

Comments from readers:

it’s just so beautifully written 

it takes on insecurities and there’s no sugarcoating. I can tell that the author really took their time on this and wanted it to be serious. 

thank you for not making this another half-assed, cheesy insecurity fic where the writer isn’t taking it seriously 

Too Close (BestFriend!Tom Holland x Reader) by @stuckonspidey

Comments from readers:

it’s just so incredibly written, with the right amount of angst and fluff and it’s not even finished yet! 

it’s honestly one of my favorite fics I’ve read on tumblr. It’s so original and I love the friendship the reader and Tom have. I love everything about it. 

you’re an absolute sweetheart and our dm chats make me laugh

Comments from another reader: 

Bestfriend!Tom!! unrequited love?? pining!!?! I am here for this. This fic breaks my heart! I am still unsure if Tom now likes reader romantically or if it'a just really platonic BUT I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY HOPES HIGH AGAIN JUST SO OP CAN DROP IT AGAIN 

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I LOVE YOU!!! 

The Rooftop Party (Tom Holland x Reader) by @twilightparker

Comments from readers:

perfectly angsty with a huge amount of wonderfully written fluff at the wnd 

everything by @twilightparker is just beautiful 

I love your writings and you’re a sweetheart 

Still Here (Tom Holland x Reader) by @sparky-holland

Comments from readers:

it’s just so original with an interesting twist 

it’s different and well written 

Invisible (Peter Parker x Reader) by @celestialparker

Comments from readers:

it’s original and beautifully written. 

I love celestialparker’s writings so much wowowow 

Cheerleaders & Milkshakes (Peter Parker x Cheerleader!Fem!Reader) by @spxderbarnes

Comments from readers:

I love the whole popular!reader x peter parker! 

it’s so original and fluffy and soft. The reader isn’t your typical popular girl and she reminds me a lot of liz. She’s kind and generous along with warm hearted and I love it! 

thank you for this! 

We’re Only Kidding Ourselves (Tom Holland x Reader) by @wazzupmrstark 

Comments from readers:

The inevitable tension between reader and Tom is insane. So much anticipation I love it. 

the fact that I plan to be a PA one day and die every time i read it because this is my dream 

You deserve ALL the reads!! Even through only 5 chapters so far this story gets me so excited every update. :) 

Dare You To Move (FWB!Roommate!Tom Holland x Reader) by @starksparker

Comments from readers:

Because it's amazingly well written! 

I haven't read many fics this year (I'm relatively new to the whole writing on Tumblr thing) and this one really stood out to me amongst the ones I have read. 

kaylee i love u and keep up the amazing work!! ur my role model!!!!! 

Prove Myself (Peter Parker x Superhero!Reader) by @foreverbeingthunderbuddy

Comments from readers:

EVERYTHING!! the entire fic is gold and so so good. 

her writing just absolutely astounds me and i love it so goddamn much. this was the first i read of hers and i literally cannot get enough of her writing 

you are awesome! you are amazing & i hope you keep writing 

Comments from another reader:

The cute, slow burn relationship with Peter, the reader‘s powers and the connection to Thor. Also how tony went into dad mode 

Because the plot idea is so original and the reader character was so relatable and i loved the humor and every chapter had me at the edge of my seat. Always come back to reread 

Please never stop and I hope you‘ll get more recognition for your writing, sweetie, I really do 

Get To Know You Better (Sebastian Stan x Reader) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

Umm all of it? But especially the part where they make a family and it's really cute and I love it. The series is really cute. 

Cus it was one of the first fics I read written by Jill and it led to us being mutuals and I love her so much. The series just is so cute but it has heavier bits and it's realistic in the issues it deals with. All of her stuff is. I love it all so much. 

I love your stuff and I think you're really great. 

Tearing Down Sandcastles (Sebastian Stan x Reader) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

The part they meet up again in New York after the holiday. 

Because it's really cute and realistic and I love it a lot. I just really love her serieses. (what's the plural of series?)

You got this, buddy.     

Happier (Sebastian Stan x Reader) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

when they start to be friendly to each other again. Conflict really plays with my emotions 

It's very different from what she usually writes and it's kinda new, I guess. It's very dramatic and intense. 

It's different, but it's really good. You should definitely keep this one til the end. you're just great at everything you do, I guess. Both cute relationships and toxic ones. 

Comments from another reader:

the part when they make it up to each other. Conflict really plays with my emotions ;-; 

it's something new. It's full of toxicity and drama and I love it 

I don't know how you can be good at everything but you are. 

Check My Heartrate I Think I’m Falling For You (Sebastian Stan x Reader) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

the first part of the series. 

It's really light and humorous and I love that. 

I've read this one so many times I love it. Its snazzy. 

Write Me A Lullaby (Sebastian Stan x Reader) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

the part where they meet face to face for the first time it's great 

cus it was the very first thing I ever read that belonged to Jill and it's also what really introduced me to the Marvel fandom. It's the first Marvel thing I read. It's what ultimately led to me becoming mutuals with Jill and then everyone else I met afterwards. 

I love you! 

They’ll Make A Movie About Us (Sebastian Stan x Reader) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

the part where he gets the call. It's cute how concerned he is about her. 

It's just a really small, hurt/comfort thing and I love that 

❤️❤️❤️❤️ 

Like Dark Chocolate (Tom Holland x Reader) by @madmadmilk  

Comments from readers:

The drama but honestly everything 

Because it’s so well written and the slowburn and suspense are  killing me and giving me life at the same time 

I love you and your writing. You are such a talented writer and artist and just an amazing person overall 

Comments from another reader:

I just- This fic is wow! and please beware everything I'm saying is going to be full of spoilers so STOP READING THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ LDC YET AND READ THIS FIC NOW!!! ok so like Reader loves Tom who is still in a relationship with Mal who emotionally manipulates him and ughh I hate Mal but I love how Jacky handled her character! like?!?!? Mal obviously has deep problems it doesn't excuse her behavior but I hope she gets help?!?! like?!? and I think Tom genuinely likes reader and wants to leave Mal but he's scared because he knows what's up with her and is afraid that something happens when he leaves her but!!!! I still think he shouldn't have had sex with reader and go back to Mal because wow reading that shit really hurt me AND reader. I must admit sometimes I rooted for Haz but then reader did the same thing like Tom and u f f this is a mess AND UGHH I HOPE READER AND TOM TALK IT OUT (and usvakakba it's been a while since I read it soabjasnj) 

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STOP GIVING ME FEELS 

Jasminum Sambac (Sebastian Stan x OC) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

When he finally admits his feelings for her 

It's a flowershop thing and I love those 

💕😍 

Keep My Heart (Chris Evans x Fem!OC) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

when they get a baby! ahhh 

It's been going on for a long time and I think it's still ongoing so it's just something nice to come back to. It provides plenty of hurt/comfort and I love that. 

This is definitely one of my favourite things you've written, I love it. 

25 Days Of Sebmas (Sebastian Stan x Reader) by @ugly-crying-over-bucky-barnes

Comments from readers:

I like the last two prompts 

Cus they were all really nice stories that didn't have really complex storylines liek the rest of her stuff. Just some quick and cute reads 

Well done on completing the challenge! 

Blame It On The Whiskey (Bucky Barnes x Fem!Reader) by @lostinbuckyseyes

Comments from readers:

the ending when he tells her it's okay and he tells her he likes her. 

Cus it's really good and cute but it's not hard to understand. It's really well written. 

I know you're going through some hard times but it'll be okay. It'll all work out. And hey, now you match Bucky! 

The Sun Could Never Hate You (Chris Evans x Sebastian Stan) by @what-the-buckybarnes

Comments from readers:

The real emotion portrayed so well 

It’s not over the top, it’s very simple but is so raw and life like that it just blows other fics out of the water 

You are my fave mutual and your writing is A+ 

Partners In Crime (Mob!Tom Holland x Mob!Fem!Reader) by @spiderrrling

Comments from readers:

I love that she writers a badass female character in a Mob! series 

Light (Dad!Tony Stark x Daughter!Reader) by @letthembehappymcu

Comments from readers:

father and daughter relationship 

Good Together (Bucky Barnes x Reader) by @irndad

Comments from readers:

Her characterization of Bucky is just spot on, and the way she writes the relationship really draws the reader in. 

I'm always searching for really good Bucky reader insert fics and they're hard to find because the mcu didn't give Bucky much of a characterization, but she really made him feel whole, alive, and real.

Thank you so much for writing this and I hope you know how talented you are.   

Kiss Me At Midnight (BestFriend!Tom Holland x Reader) by @petuniatom

Comments from readers:

FAKE DATING?!?!?! YES!!! MEETING THE FAM?!?!?! YESSS?!?!??! THEIR RELATIONSHIP?!?!? YES YES YED 

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YOUR WRITING IS AMAZING BIHHHHH!! PLEASE KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!!!! 

Ground Rules (Tom Holland x Reader) by @madmadmilk

Comments from readers:

Uh basically how she threw her rules out the window for Tom cause it’s kinda relatable like we all have someone that we threw our rules out the window for 

Helped me through a really tough time tbh 

Thank you for being such an amazing writer and gifting us with such beautiful fics 

Comments from another reader:

THIS IS THE SHIT! TO KEEP IT SHORT THIS IS AMAZING AND A FUCKING ROLLERCOASTER SO FUCKING PREPARE YOURSELVES HOES!!!! AND SPOILERWARNING!!!! Honestly reading how Reader loves Haz was so heartbreaking because those two were so close and I'm just akshakakaah and his Gf Em YES I love her and I love how Jacky didn't pit Em and Reader against each other instead they show love and support for each other AND I AM HERE FOR THIS GIRL SUPPORT the same with Z too😤😤😤 and I love how Tom and reader's relationship was developed and u f f THAT part (y'all know which I'm talking about) still shook me 'till this day like wow! BUT!!! I am so happy how it ended. Like?!?! Z and Reader are in a good term (not like they've ever been bad to each other), Tom opening himself to reader up!!! Haz and Em are amazing!!! THIS FIC IST JUST GREAT OK!!! 

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JACKY YOUR DOING GREAT 

Domino (Tom Holland x Reader) by @madmadmilk

Comments from readers:

Ok first of all I LOVE Tom and Reader's relationship like?!?!?! It's definitely not perfect and they both still have some things to work out with BUT THAT WHAT I LOVE ABOUT IT!!! AND the friendship between Tom, Reader, Z and Haz is AMAZING (and I love when Jacob and Laura makes an appearance👀) I- THIS FIC MADE ME CRY AND LAUGH AND JUST! GAVE! ME! SO! MANY! FEELINGS! 

It was my first Tom fic so👀👀 

Jacky YOU ARE AMAZING! I LOVE  EVERYTHING YOU WROTE! I hope you had an amazing break! I missed you and ajsvakamjsak ACCEPT MY LOVE ANR SUPPORT💗💞💓💟💕💗💟💞💗💟💗💞 

Common Courtesy (Harrison Osterfield x Reader) by @madmadmilk

Comments from readers:

It was so cute!!! EVERYTHING IS GOOD ABOUT IT 

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I LOVE YOU JACKY 

Silence (Vigilante!Tom Holland x Reader) by @astronomyparkers

Comments from readers:

This fic AMAZING!!! It's so exciting and that TWIST IN THE LAST PART WAS WOW!!!! JUST READ IT GUYS!!! 

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Bby YOU'RE DOING GREAT 

The First Punch (Boxer!Tom Holland x Boxer!Reader0 by @starksparker

Comments from readers:

Currently it would be the tension between Tom, y/n, and Arthur. All I can picture is obadiah from Iron Man. 

The writing is fantastic, the story is compelling and it feels like you've been dropped into a Shameless (US) AU with Marvel and Tom related themes. The twists and turns don't stop. It's a beautiful, agonizing, intense, and overall amazing piece of work. 

Other than my review above, just keep writing and reach out to publishers. Everything you write I immediately get hooked on and I can't wait to see where this next year takes you and your creative writing. If there is any way to add me to you permanent tags list, please do because I love seeing what you create. @angrybitch679 

Protected (Harrison Osterfield x Reader) by @hholyholland

Comments from readers:

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I just got out of an emotionally abusive relationship about 2 months ago, and man that stuff tears you up. Reading this was like a little fluffy reminder that I'll be ok. 

Thank you for writing this. Seriously, when stuff my ex said to me gets caught up in my head, I go back and read this. I mean I cry like every time, but worth it. 

For King Or Country (Tom Holland x Reader) by @avengers-sweethearts

Comments from readers:

Every scene kept me on edge! The whole series is beautiful. 

All of Madison's series are amazing but there is something about the time period that makes this fic dramatic and adventurous.This series is so full of twists and turns, you have no idea where it will go next. The stakes are constantly high, so the moments of fluff are relishable.  

Madison really knows how to keep her readers wanting more & she is so gosh darn sweet that it's impossible not to like all of her series!     

[twentyfivemiceinatrenchcoat]

https://www.tumblr.com/twentyfivemiceinatrenchcoat/747848488905326592/they-really-arent-a-very-good-person-but-sugu?source=share

mhm, that's cool, and that makes sense

would they have secret meetings or would suguru just not care and visit them whenever he wants to?

or would reader just waltz in, like, "heyyy"

as much as this fic will be angsty it’s hopeful overall. a hopeful hurt/comfort slowburn :>

i like that

i like that a lot

aaaa thank you for the question anon!! 🥺

this fic takes place after reader is released from kenjaku’s control and becomes a teacher alongside suguru (not out of their own volition lmao), so there’s no need for any of them to sneak around!! everyone knows about reader’s situation and deal with it in their own ways. (they aren’t very well liked, obviously. and the only people they really speak to comfortably are shoko and nanami)…. they have to be under suguru’s surveillance (or his curses) 24/7 as ordered by the elders. so they’re constantly hissy LMAO. imagine having to live with your ex after leaving him and starting a cult…. poor reader </3

buuut if what you mean is like… if they met during the ten years that reader was away, then i’m gonna go with… no. maybe once. i think suguru would want to see them but i don’t think reader felt the same. and there’s a very firm understanding between them that they’re on opposing sides (reader kind of assumes that he hates them, suguru knows he can’t save them the way he is now)….

so they go ten years of no contract, until reader waltzes in to declare war on jujutsu high :3 exactly the same as stsg in canon jjk, basically!!! and again; when the fic begins stsg have just bargained with the elders to postpone reader’s execution. that’s the focus of the fic!! :3 so it’s only really angsty when it comes to flashbacks and glimpses of their history (and obviously their very complicated feelings for each other/reader’s own issues)….

i hope that answers it!! :’3 the timeline for the fic is meant to be kind of fractured but it rlly is a fix-it fic in the sense that the worst is over when the fic begins. you can think of it as a really weird sitcom.