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For everything that [b:I Call You Names Because I Love You|23362127|I Call You Names Because I Love You|tylerfucklin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413230140s/23362127.jpg|42917657] wasn't, this was. I don't want to go into too much detail but here are the highlights.
1. It's in Derek's POV
2. Derek is out and proud.
3. Derek is a literature professor by day/indie songwriter by night who's touring Europe on his summer break! How swoon worthy is that?
4. Stiles is a fan of Derek's and approaches him after a concert. Flirty banter, courting, and sexy UST ensue.
5. Definitely catches the vibe of the musician trope.
6. Basically there's no angst - so no worries for being worried.
7. Smex is always a bonus.
8. There's a shotgun wedding in Vegas.
9. Epilogue lovers have no fear.
10. Perfect freakin fluff.
I was definitely left satisfied with a smile on my face, so much so that I'm on my second go around listening to the podfic! Enjoy!
1. It's in Derek's POV
2. Derek is out and proud.
3. Derek is a literature professor by day/indie songwriter by night who's touring Europe on his summer break! How swoon worthy is that?
4. Stiles is a fan of Derek's and approaches him after a concert. Flirty banter, courting, and sexy UST ensue.
5. Definitely catches the vibe of the musician trope.
6. Basically there's no angst - so no worries for being worried.
7. Smex is always a bonus.
8. There's a shotgun wedding in Vegas.
9. Epilogue lovers have no fear.
10. Perfect freakin fluff.
I was definitely left satisfied with a smile on my face, so much so that I'm on my second go around listening to the podfic! Enjoy!
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2.5 Stars
I'm kinda on the fence about this. I didn't necessarily like the incident that put the ball in motion but I seriously can't complain about the consequences it reaps.
I'm kinda on the fence about this. I didn't necessarily like the incident that put the ball in motion but I seriously can't complain about the consequences it reaps.
3.5 Stars
Legend says that selkies are drawn to souls who have yearning in their heart in the hopes to abate or make better. Stiles's seal brings him to Derek's door and he's quite confused having never "pleased" a man before. Having been alone for so long, Derek takes what comfort he can in the stranger's platonic friendship. He knows better to not get too attached as selkies are known to appear for a short time and never return.
This had great UST and with what I thought was some pretty good angsty yearning. Wistful and tender, intermixed with a bit of haunting melancholic destiny, this leaves you on a high note knowing that despite some big obstacles, these two will always find each other.
Legend says that selkies are drawn to souls who have yearning in their heart in the hopes to abate or make better. Stiles's seal brings him to Derek's door and he's quite confused having never "pleased" a man before. Having been alone for so long, Derek takes what comfort he can in the stranger's platonic friendship. He knows better to not get too attached as selkies are known to appear for a short time and never return.
This had great UST and with what I thought was some pretty good angsty yearning. Wistful and tender, intermixed with a bit of haunting melancholic destiny, this leaves you on a high note knowing that despite some big obstacles, these two will always find each other.
This was an eloquent, almost lyrically written fic that tells, more than shows, the story of Stiles's revelations about many things. He's changed from the nogitsune nightmare and no one can really help him and no one seems to get it except Derek. Seamlessly Derek becomes a safe place for Stiles and as they spend more time together not dealing, not really doing anything but being and healing - they obviously and inevitably come to realize there's more to their platonic friendship.
Quiet and understated, this packs an impressive punch on the feels. I seriously need 300 more pages of exactly this kind of storytelling.
Quiet and understated, this packs an impressive punch on the feels. I seriously need 300 more pages of exactly this kind of storytelling.
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Warning. This is psycho dark and disturbing.
Having said that, Derek's love might be pathological but it is no less real or intense or absolutely vital to his being because of it. Kudos to him. He's a master manipulator and quite the charmer with infinite patience and impressive control (when he puts his mind to it).
I admit I was shocked and devastated at a crucial point in the story but …. *shakes head* just as entranced and under Derek's powerful spell - just like Stiles, who is in absolute awe and trapped when he doesn't even know he's caught.
Having said that, Derek's love might be pathological but it is no less real or intense or absolutely vital to his being because of it. Kudos to him. He's a master manipulator and quite the charmer with infinite patience and impressive control (when he puts his mind to it).
I admit I was shocked and devastated at a crucial point in the story but …. *shakes head* just as entranced and under Derek's powerful spell - just like Stiles, who is in absolute awe and trapped when he doesn't even know he's caught.