I have a fic rec today! I know, I don't do too many of these, but I'm really enjoying Our Lives Unbound by Theladyingrey42. It's a D/s story (sort of) with Edward as the sub. I'm very much a dialogue writer, because...well...it's a lot easier that way and I'm lazy! There's not a ton of dialogue in this one, it's mostly inside the head of a rather adoringly messed-up Edward. The tone of it is very different from what I usually see in fanfic, and kind of reminds me of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg, which is all inside the mind of a 16 year old schizophrenic girl. It was one of the books that got me interested in psychology as a teenager, and is fantastically crafted. I guess I have two recommendations now, huh? :) The second one I see is available for Kindel, but you might have a hard time coming up with a new paper copy of it, since it appears to be out of print.
Anyway - back to the fanfic, I'm only about 10 chapters in, but still very interested with the direction it is going. Lots of smut, which is always a plus as well. Check it out!
Anyway - back to the fanfic, I'm only about 10 chapters in, but still very interested with the direction it is going. Lots of smut, which is always a plus as well. Check it out!
I just had to comment when I saw your rec:
ReplyDeleteOh, I ADORE 'Our Lives Unbound'....I like how it's not just a D/s smut-fest, but really more about their exploration of desires and feelings that they've each had but felt "wrong" for. How they individually and as a couple develop and just blossom because of the sense of acceptance - by the other and of themselves.
You're right about the style and tone being different - it lends such a heightened sensitivity and vulnerability to both characters. (I've found those same qualities in the other stories written by theladyingrey42 that I've read...making her one of my favorites!)
Also, I just love this Edward...his painful experiences, insecurities and fearful honesty just touch my heart!
I haven't read Joanne Greenberg's book, but if you say it's similar I'll give it a look-see!
I just had to comment when I saw your rec:
ReplyDeleteOh, I ADORE 'Our Lives Unbound'....I like how it's not just a D/s smut-fest, but really more about their exploration of desires and feelings that they've each had but felt "wrong" for. How they individually and as a couple develop and just blossom because of the sense of acceptance - by the other and of themselves.
You're right about the style and tone being different - it lends such a heightened sensitivity and vulnerability to both characters. (I've found those same qualities in the other stories written by theladyingrey42 that I've read...making her one of my favorites!)
Also, I just love this Edward...his painful experiences, insecurities and fearful honesty just touch my heart!
I haven't read Joanne Greenberg's book, but if you say it's similar I'll give it a look-see!