“I saw her wince, I saw her cry, I saw the glory in her eye.” - Leonard Cohen
Oops I almost forgot. You guys should all read this, it’s written by my good old pal Allison, aka wifeofbath, and I promise I’m not just saying this, but it is BEAUTIFUL. The writing style itself is gorgeous, the characterisation is subtle but fantastic, and the idea is unique and just a hundred different types of excellent. The history knowledge is great too! ;)
READ IT.
It was wrong.
Oh it was so very, very wrong. Everything inside Roderich rebelled fiercely against what he was doing. Well nearly everything.
His behavior was bordering on shameful and yet he persisted.
It was innocent at first. Truly it was.
asdfghjl yessssss this is so good
The first time he comes, Gilbert nearly falls off his seat in shock.
“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been two years since my last confession and I…I accuse myself of the following sins.” A pause, and then: “I’ve been having lustful thoughts about other men.”
guys this looks like my new obsession….you should all read it, it’s excellent :D
I need to rec more often whoops. Anyway, go read, review, favourite, whatever :)
Pairings: Italy/Germany
Synopsis: Sex. Italy topping. If that isn’t reason enough to read this I don’t know what is.
Why you should read this thing of beauty: Germany/Italy is a pairing that so many authors struggle with (myself included) but this author writes both characters so well, avoiding the cliches that you so often see with this pairing (and with the Italy-tops-Germany trope.) It’s gorgeous and sexy, and the writing is controlled and so lovely. The love between the two characters is so very clear, and their relationship is wonderfully realistic.
Warnings: Sex, mild s&m themes.

Yup, I’m recommending stuff again because a) I am a wonderful human being, and b) I know I’ve been super-slow at updating fics recently. I’m at university, go easy on me chaps.
Wit of the Staircase (part one) (part two) (part three) (part four) (part five)
Pairings: Mainly Franada, with USUK, Spamano, and some PruAusHun.
Synopsis: Yeah yeah, another high school AU, but wait. This is honestly the fic that restored my faith in the high school AU. Basically, it’s about loner Matthew having a crush on super-popular manwhore Francis. They end up getting together, but Matthew doesn’t realise it’s because of a bet…
Why you should read this thing of beauty: The characterisation is superb. Francis never once comes across as a pervert or a rapist, Matthew is not a complete blob who bursts into tears because everyone forgets about him, and their relationship is painfully beautiful. The USUK is just as heartbreaking, whilst the Spamano and the complex mess that is Prussia’s love life is hilarious. The writing is also gorgeous and Matthew immediately feels like your best friend. One of my favourite fics of all time, and definitely my favourite Franada.
Warnings: Sex. Language. And it’s not finished yet (the author is kind of slow at updating) but there’s loads written already, so it’s definitely worth a read.

Decided to start doing fic recs because why the hell not. I’ll do one at a time because this is my blog, and I do what I want, okay?! Anyway, let’s get this show on the road.
Pairings: SuFin is the focus, but there’s also bits of Spamano, DenNor, GerIta, and PoLiet
Synopsis: Highschool AU (don’t run away! It’s actually really good.) Basically, Finland is the new kid at school. He becomes friends with Sweden, who has a HUGE crush on him, right from the off, and struggles to work out how to deal with his feelings/get with Finland. Along the way there are a great deal of high jinks relating to their friends, and their insane headmaster, Spain (!)
Why you should read this thing of beauty: It’s a GOOD highschool AU. The characterisation is fabulous. It’s fluffy, but never sickening, and everything is perfectly believable. The main reason, however, is Spain, and his daily words of wisdom to his students; complete with tomato analogies.
Warnings: Er, none that I’m aware of? I guess language (Romano is in it, come on) and drinking - they’re teenagers; does that even need a warning?

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match.
SO. GOOD. Though it’s not finished yet… :( Go read and review and maybe it will be updated!
It has Spamano and GerIta and PruAus and USUK and Franada and even a bit of PruHun and GAH. It’s so GOOD.