I spent most of this month reading tradpub books as I tried to cull/read my physical TBR down to as few items as possible. Less to pack away! Here are the few fanfics I read in June.

First: I Only Have Eyes For You by Twilightcitysky. This is a post-S1 canon-compliant story that delves into the metaphysical idea of angels and demons, and how their forms interact with the human world if all miracles are removed. It was a very fast read, quite lovely, and every chapter was titled after a song from the 50s that was later sampled/quoted in a song from my favorite band, so I’ve had pleasant music flashbacks the entire time I’ve read!

Second: Of Fire and Falcons by CemeteryAngel725. This is a ren faire au where a falconer and fire-spinner connect first on a casual basis and then grow more attached, until they can finally find a way to be with each other despite their differing tour schedules. Really sweet story overall, with lots of kink (explicit, in good form, with proper etiquette) and lots of in-depth immersion into the setting (both of the circus/faire type and of the Catskills, where most of the story takes place) and into the artistry involved in their jobs. There’s apparently a sequel that I need to read!

Third: Overboard by Laura Shapiro. This short story (12k) explores life post-apocalypse-that-wasn’t, two ethereal beings living together quietly away from the business of heaven and hell, and yet still afraid to give in to what hasn’t been allowed. It’s a story of hunger and love and trust and communication. Very delightful.

Fourth: Welcome to the Elysian by anna_sun. This was a story I really wanted to like but was disappointed by. It was well put-together, but it was advertised as a haunted hotel story and the paranormal bits were too easily resolved (in a way that I generally feel disappointed in with these things). Oh well.