Bones fic recs - part VII

[astridv]

For some reason I'm chronically short on time this spring, and can't comment on the recs as much as I usually do... but I hope I gathered enough info to pique everyone's curiosity. I really want to get this posted now, there're some amazing stories that many readers probably haven't seen yet.

Orion Ale by spikendru (Bones/BtVS crossover)
Characters: Zach Addy & Andrew Wells, Dr. Daniel Goodman, Giles, Willow, and various other characters from both shows.
Rating: PG-13; Spoilers: later seasons of Buffy/Angel; set in Bones S2
[Length: ca 20,000 words]
Summary: Followers of an ancient, bloodthirsty, Celtic god think they have discovered a way to bring him back. The only ones that can stop them are the reformed Watchers' Council—if they can retrieve some ancient artifacts before the cult gets them first. When Rupert Giles discovers that at least one of the artifacts is in the possession of the Jeffersonian Institute, he sends his right-hand man, Andrew Wells, to retrieve it.

I’m really amazed how well these two verses mesh here while those two shows don’t exactly lend themselves to be crossed over. I don’t read many Whedonverse/Bones crossovers but I’m happy I found this one. What makes this such an enjoyable read is the spot-on dialog. The story is centered around Zack from Bones and Andrew from Buffy and watching them interact is so much fun, when the voices are that well written. The story’s got a satisfying plot as well, and vivid descriptions that draw you right in. On top of that, it's funny as hell. In short, go, read. :)

Refuse to be Comforted by tesla321 (WIP, 5/7 chapters up)
gen; Spoilers: To current episode, but may have some hints of future spoilers.
A casefile with excellent characterization... the way tesla writes them, you can see and hear the characters. I love that she's bringing Caroline the lawyer back in (and the fact that tesla knows law better than the Bones writers (presumably) doesn't hurt.)

method acting (from a stage whisper to a scream) by sezzie_dee
Rating: pg
Summary: "And for once at the end of it all, they’ll close their books on the same page." Brennan gen, BB. Kinda. Not really.
Minor spoilers for 2x08 The Woman in the Sand (which I haven’t even seen, so).
I thought this fic was absolutely amazing... the way themes and imagery connect, all the fragments effortlessly falling into place and making a clear picture. This fic just *works*, it flows naturally.



Hit The Ground by fialka
Pairing: B/B
Raiting: Hmm...if it was a film, probably R?
Spoilers: Not really, but it kicks off after Judas on a Pole and runs through The Man and the Cell
Summary: "It occurs to him suddenly that the door, taken at face value, is perfectly indicative of Brennan's state of mind these last few weeks -- exactly halfway between wanting to keep him close and wanting to shut him out."

Pictionary by koalathebear
Notes: Set at an unspecified time during season 2. Brennan's introduced to the mysterious complexities of Pictionary and Booth learns that it's a mistake to play Pictionary with the Squint Squad - especially Brennan. Or maybe not. Gen, Rating: G

Lilly and the Jack of Hearts by lostakasha
Pairing: Jack/Angela, OC (primary), m/m, f/f implied
Rating: PG-13

Mirror by carmen_sandiego
Spoilers: Through "The Man in the Cell."
Summary/Notes: It would be easier if there were scars.
A brief post-ep piece, Camille-centric, some Camille/Booth.

On Ice by dsudis

Written In Bone by mintexpresso (WIP, 4 chapters up)
The key to a young woman's murder lies in her stories, and Temperance struggles to write her own. Casefile.
I love casefiles, and this one is off to a great start, very well written.

WIP updates:
Driving by mispel has been updated with chapter 4. Booth takes Zack for a drive, Zack drives Booth crazy. BoothZack slash.
Bad Deposit: chapter 5 was added. A new lead takes Temperance Brennan closer to her father and Max Keenan’s dangerous past too close to his daughter.

Comments

[keskt.livejournal.com]

I don't read much Bones fic, but these sound like some good ones- thanks!

[toomanysides.livejournal.com]

I forgot to comment, I have always loved your fic recs. I'm tired of sifting though the mountains of poor Bones fics.

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

as always, thanks for your hard work.

[spikendru.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for these recs. I just had to go read "Pictionary" right away, and I loved it! Bookmarking the others for later reads. And thank you again for including my Andrew and Zach fic. I love both those characters and it was a joy to write them.

[makd.livejournal.com]

Yet again: proof that you are The Goddess of Bones fic reccing!!

[salaams.]

On a similar note: finally got around to reading Servare Vitas. I started last night, woke up this a.m. to read more and finished it about 1/2 hour ago.

Dude: it's the best novel I've read in years!! I am awed. [salaams your original reccing of the fic.]

[newscaper.livejournal.com]

I'll definitely make time to check these out. The last few weeks I haven't looked at squat for fic.

[jamesie-boy.livejournal.com]

I just might read some of these!