ITS FANFIC TIME!!!
I LOVE FANFICTON! When it comes to fandom fanfiction is probably my favorite part! I have been reading fanfiction constantly for about a decade now (man, that makes me feel old) and I can still remember the first one I even read that quite literally changed my life. In this blog post, we will go over where to read fanfiction, how to apply filter them, and links to some of my favorites to get you started!
When it comes to reading fanfiction there are three main platforms that are known for hosting fanfiction, Wattpad, FanFiction.net, and Archive of Our Own.
Wattpad is normally a starting place for fanfiction readers, this is due to the lower age requirement to have an account and its prevalence among younger readers. Along with fanfiction for already-established fandoms, there are a lot of original works, something unique to the site. Some of the original worlds that was originally posted on Wattpad are making their way to become published work. Most recently Wattpad created a published house to help stories from their sites get published!
Start exporting Wattpad here!
FanFiction.net (FF.net) is seen as a step up from Wattpad, when it comes to quality of fanfiction. The interfacing of the site is a bit outdated leading to a learning curve when it comes to the site, but once you figure it out, you are smooth reading! FF.net has a filtering system that allows you, the reader, to be more precise on what they are looking for in their fanfiction. You can filter things like fandoms, relationships, ratings, tropes, complete or not, and length. This is where I personally started reading convictions, and I use this site exclusively for a number of years!
Take a look at FanFcition.ner here!
In my Oh so humble opinion, Archive of Our Own (AO3) is the best place to read fanfiction. With the highest age requirement, leading to better quality writing, some of their fanfiction on this site is published book quality. AO3 hosts some stories that are known in their fandoms for their amazing writing! It has the most advanced and easy to use filtering system that allows the reader to choose things they want to read and then also indicate things they do not want to read. This filtering system not only Includes the same filters as being fiction, but net, but also includes the ability to sort out trigger warnings, fandom specific tags, Date, updated, specific author, and kudos ( can be equivalent to likes on Instagram). AO3 is where I have 100% of my fanfiction reading since 2017, so all of my personal suggestions will be hosted on this site!
Begging exploding Archive of Our Own (AO3) here!
Want some suggestions on some fanfiction to read? Here are some I have either Read, or am currently reading, or waiting for an update on all of the Fanfiction listed below, and I can definitely stand by its quality. Be warned some of the stories include mature content, so please read at your own risk!
Lost and Found by adelcraft
Summary:
Emperor Palpatine and General Mothma of the Rebellion are missing. Darth Vader, unofficially in charge of the entire galaxy, pauses the civil war and offers the Rebellion a deal. They send Luke Skywalker under a fake name and suppressing his powers to help Vader in solving the mystery that has the galaxy in chaos. Enemies to Family AU.
Fandom: Star War
Speak Softly, Love by Renai_chen
Summary:
Jake leaves behind his crappy life in Texas and moves to California. There, he meets Bradley, a gorgeous man who works at a charity helping the homeless. They fall in love, and everything is sunshine and rainbows until he learns that Bradley is, in fact, Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw, heir to the empire of his godfather, Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, who rules the underbelly of Los Angeles with ice-cold ruthlessness. Suddenly, Jake find himself embroiled in the dangers of the LA Mafia
Fandom: Top Gun
To Boldly Go by xylophones
Summary:
“Yuuri!” Viktor calls. “I’ve come to rescue you!”
Yuuri stares at him blankly. He gestures to the various unconscious space pirates with his recently discharged phaser.
“Oh, Captain,” he deadpans. “Save me.”
Or:
A year in the life of badass science officer Yuuri Katsuki, Captain Viktor “Team Mom” Nikiforov, and simultaneously the best crew and worst crew in Starfleet history. (No prior Star Trek knowledge needed! It’s a loose AU!)
Fandom- Yuri in Ice (Anime)
Death of a Ghost by Gotcomilk
Summary:
There was a ghost that haunted the decks of Lotus Pier, it was said. If you stepped across the wooden planks at night, walked along the endless docks and flying purple banners, he would appear.
He was always in darkest black, dressed as specter and shadow. In the emptiness where a face should be was a thick fog, features washed away and leaving behind only glimmering red eyes.
He looked ferocious as a ghoul, it was said.
Jin Ling thought he looked sad.
Fandom: MDZX
Stormborn by blackkat
Summary:
Flashes of an unknown past haunt Naruto, entwining his steps with those of a former life no longer content to stay forgotten. There's a voice on the wind and another lifetime in his head, and it’s time for Uzushio’s Storm God to rise once more.
(The soul of a city is a hard thing to kill. Uzushio is still aware, still waiting. And now, with the rebirth of her greatest Kage, it’s time to call her people home.)
Fandom: Naruto (Anime)
Sliding into Home by Barnes_Brain
Summary:
Bradley is the star shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals. The announcers adore him, his teammates love him, and the fans, mostly female, relish that at 29 he’s still single. Right before the start of the season he meets Jake Seresin, the new in-game host and social media admin. Jake has a smile that lights up the sun, an ass that Bradley could stare at for hours, and abs that go for days. Most important? He does not seem to give a shit about the fact that Bradley’s one of the best shortstops in the game.
Jake Seresin did not expect to end up in fucking Missouri of all places, but after 4 years in the Navy to pay for a Public Relations and Communications degree? He’s gonna fucking use it. So Imagine his surprise when a moustached hunk runs into him in the tunnels of Busch Stadium. Literally. Jake won’t lie he’d climb the man in front of him like a tree, and might actually if he lets him. The only problem? He doesn’t even know what a shortstop does?
When Bradley finds out Jake doesn’t know the difference between a foul post and a goal post he makes it his mission to make Jake fall in love with the sport that changed his life. He never imagined he’d get Jake falling for him instead. He wasn’t going to complain.
Fandom: Top Gun
Full circle by tetsurashian
Summary:
(aka 'how to survive endless rebirth with your so-called soulmate')
Harry and Tom’s souls are tied together. Which is why they’re in this endless loop of rebirth.
At some point, they stopped caring and just started fucking with people.
(cracky humor with a hint of seriousness and plot, my specialty)
Fandom- Harry Potter
All the Young Dudes by MsKingBean89
This is a famous FanFiction for the Harry Potter Fandom, specifically the Marauders fandom!
Summary:
LONG fic charting the marauders' time at Hogwarts (and beyond) from Remus' PoV - diversion from canon in that Remus's father died and he was raised in a children's home, and is a bit rough around the edges. Otherwise canon-compliant.
1971 - 1995
This IS a wolfstar fic, but incredibly slow burn. Literally years. Long build up but worth it I promise!
Fandom: Harry Potter
Hunting Pains by Ragga
Summary:
It was a sad day when one had to resort to time travel because things were just so fucked up. Stiles should know. He went back to undo the whole ‘Beacon Hills is a death trap’ thing but for now he would just settle for knowing where the fuck he was. Even the year would be a nice start. Someone? Anyone?
Or, the one where Stiles travels back in time, karma comes to bite him in the ass, and he ends up as Kate Argent's hunter mentor. He didn't take Peter Hale into account either, and he definitely didn't sign up for everything that came after.
His life.
Fandom: Teen Wolf
On Punching Gods and Absentee Dads by Enigmaris
Summary:
Harry finds out that his dad is alive, has been the whole time. Instead of being overjoyed, Harry's disgusted. His dad left earth and abandoned his friends. Every painful thing he's ever gone through can be traced back to one man. Now Harry's got super strength he can't control and an almost unnecessary amount of magical power. His dad might be living it up with the Avengers now but not for long. With the help of his friends, Harry comes up with a plan for revenge. Get ready Avengers, Harry's out to punch a god.
Fandom: Harry Potter and Marvel Crossovers