Fic recs for meeeee?

[raspberryhunter]

So this post started because I'm informed there are SGA fics out there that are better than the actual show, but I'm casting around for things to read and am open to recommendations from any fandom I actually know (including but not limited to SGU, OUAT, Vorkosigan Saga, and ST:DS9) -- or even anything I can read without needing to know canon. I tend to gravitate towards fics that are about more than a particular pairing (I mean, don't get me wrong, it's fine if they're pairing-centric, but I tend to like at least some character backstory/analysis/development and/or rudimentary plot) but I will try anything :) Bechdel Test passing is always a plus :)

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[ase]

but I couldn't resist something with the title of "The Secret Lives of Scientists" (oh come on, you knew that was going to be the first thing I jumped at)

I didn't, so I'm super glad I threw that in. It's funny and sweet and Radek gave Rodney time, which is adorkable.

[raspberryhunter]

Hee. How could you not think I would not jump at something with that title, especially when described as plotty and funny except when not, especially with ZELENKA!

I have gone through the bubblies and have loved them. Kidfic is awesome. (and even better that Hyp reminds me a whole lot of E. Which is probably unfortunate for her.) I think either we like the exact kind of bubbly or you know exactly what I like, because, yes.

(I have not tried any of the apocalyptic yet; watch this space.)

However, I am seeing a flaw in my plan, that being that now I'm so busy reading fic that I have not managed to watch any more SGA. Which means I cannot read any more of sam's hilarious recaps.

[ase]

Recommending is such fun, I found things I'd half forgotten (like Secret Lives of Scientists). For some reason I was interpreting plot > PWP as not interested in heavily shippy fic, so I was racking my brains for gen-ish stories.

Kidfic! If you like kidfic I can rec Small Primes and Square Roots! AU, no one goes to Atlantis but Rodney's involved with the Stargate program. Um, written around S1 pre-Jeannie, so her characterization isn't entirely in line with later canon. And the Jonas Quinn who shows up peripherally is an SG-1 character, more on that later. More kidfic: the sprawling Children of Lantean Design, breaks off sometime late S2 / S3, apocalyptic and time travel and AU with a bunch of OCs. Have fun.

However, I am seeing a flaw in my plan, that being that now I'm so busy reading fic that I have not managed to watch any more SGA. Which means I cannot read any more of sam's hilarious recaps.

SGA benefited some some sort of fannish perfect storm, it's got a little of everything, and a hefty blessing of funny and affectionate fanwork. Try to get the end of S1 and some S2 in, so the parts with Ronon make more sense. :-)