Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Hide and Drink by Savage

Title: Hide and Drink

Author: Savage

Link: http://twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=9649&textsize=0&chapter=1

Summary: Bella’s blood was just too tempting to be ignored. In this version of Twilight, Edward takes Bella on a sadistic journey with his monstrous side. While Edward drags her around the world, barely keeping a step ahead of his frantic family, Bella battles the monster for possession of the gentler vampire inside her captor. EPOV.

Rating: NC-17

Readability - 10
Grammar - 10
Humor - 4
Fluffiness/Angst - 9
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – n/a
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 2, then 8
Smut – n/a
Sensuality - 8

Is this story complete? No

Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Up to the latest update (Chapter 16 at the time of review)

*Spoilers follow*

This is a reimagining of Twilight, in which a very good question is posed. “What would have happened if Edward didn’t have so much willpower?”
Well, it’s elementary, my dear Twi-fic reader. Edward would have kidnapped Bella after the first day of school and drank her blood every few days.
It’s like one of those train wrecks that are really tragic, but you can’t help but keep your eyes glued to the carnage.
I like this Bella a little more than cannon. She seems a bit stronger, though this is a much tougher situation. There’s no getting out of it. If she tries to leave (which is impossible anyway with a kidnapper who doesn’t sleep and rarely leaves you alone), then Edward goes bat-shit crazy.
Be warned, Edward-Lovers. He does some fucked up things to keep Bella around. He’s getting better, but he’s still a little nutty, which is why he gets an 8 for now instead of a 10.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Hot Landing Zone by hjb2006

Title: Hot Landing Zone

Author: hjb2006

Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4676283/1/Hot_Landing_Zone

Summary: Edward Cullen blames scientist Isabella Swan for getting them stranded on a remote island. But hell, Edward can improvise, adapt, and overcome...as long as Bella stops driving him wild...

Rating: M

Readability - 10
Grammar - 10
Humor - 7
Fluffiness/Angst - 4
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – n/a
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 10
Smut – 8

Is this story complete? Yes

Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Yes

*Spoilers follow*

For the majority of this story, Bella and Edward are alone on an island together so there really isn't time for anyone else to be involved. It's a short, sweet, and to the point story about a Marine and a scientist discovering that they have a lot more in common than they thought.
Well-written and a great read.

P.S. Edward as a Marine is def someting I can get behind.

Friday, March 26, 2010

First Edition by lambcullen

Title: First Edition

Author: lambcullen

Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5541047/1/First_Edition

Summary: He watched her for weeks and wanted her for just as long. Can one lonely day in his bookstore bring them together.

Rating: M

Readability/Grammar – 10
Humor – 6
Fluffiness/Angst – 5
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – 10 (Jake is gay)
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 10
Smut – 7

Is this story complete? No

Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Yes, to last update (chapter 9 at time of review)

*SPOILERS FOLLOW*

Jake lovers… put this one down. He’s gay.

Okay, so the story is basically two emotionally-inept people who end up having sex in his bookstore. They’ve been eyeing each other for months, but after doing the deed, feel that it’s something more than just a random screw.

A little bit of angst, but mostly fluffy. lambcullen is a HEA gal, so I have complete faith in her stories, although Cora would rather boycott her because she makes Jake into some horrendous incarnations. Whoops! Hi, Cora. How’ve you been? I know we haven’t talked in a while, but I basically read all of lambcullen’s stories. Hehehe…

Wolves addition:
Cora here...Actually, I read all but the latest chapter of First Edition. It's an ok story, I just don't understand why she refuses to let girls lust after the wolves. Jake's a beater in one story, Seth's gay in another... I mean, I lust after gay men sometimes, but knowing they couldn't possibly reciprocate 'cause they aren't into vag takes some of the fun out of it. Just sayin'.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Side note: We take requests!

Just in case you all weren't aware, we do take requests for good fics to be reviewed.

In both Cora's and my life, there are times when we get really busy (this time happens to be mine), and therefore only really keep up with our current fics and don't have time to go out and look for new ones.

Cora reads pretty much anything (unless Jake is an ass), and I read ExB fics, so you can E-mail either one or both of us for requests.

Kelly: kelly376ff@gmail.com
Cora: wolvesrmyhomeboys@gmail.com

Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Artist in the Ambulance by 4theluvofMary

Title: The Artist in the Ambulance

Author: 4theluvofMary

Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4883669/1/The_Artist_in_the_Ambulance

Summary: While trying to run from his future, Edward gets into a car accident. Bandaged head to toe, his disdain for hospital staff extends even to the woman who saved his life. Without the aid of his good looks, does he stand a chance? AH/EPOV

Rating: M

Readability - 10
Grammar - 10
Humor - 6
Fluffiness/Angst - 6
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – 10
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 7.5
Smut – 7

Is this story complete? No

Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Up to the latest update (Chapter 13 at the time of review)

*Spoilers follow*

Edward is a douche for a while, but you can see that Bella brings out the best in him and he begins to change his ways as time goes on. He’s not awesome, but he’s changing for the better, hence the 7.5 rating.

Jake is Bella’s long distance boyfriend, and an awesome guy. Vanessa’s in the mix, though, so be prepared.

Forbidden Desire by IslandWoman221

Title: Forbidden Desire

Author: IslandWoman221

Link: http://twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=7048

Summary: In an alternate all human universe, where society reached modern times with the equivalent to an Ancient Roman appearance and level of technology, sexual pleasure is paramount; the Cullens are a breed apart: sexual vegetarians, if you will.
Bella is an "Innocent" and so off limits for deeper sexual gratification, a role she gladly embraces, taking pleasure only in giving to those around her.
That is until she meets Edward. Suddenly her Father's insistence on her remaining an Innocent and Aro's desires to keep her for himself have become an unwelcome burden to her life. How will Bella and Edward survive their desire to be together when it is forbidden?
This story is a thinly disguised excuse for steamy lemons in the vein of a Roman orgy, yet there is also a deeper story about selfless giving and how love might just be worth waiting for...and fighting for.

Rating: NC-17

Readability - 10
Grammar - 10
Humor - 3
Fluffiness/Angst - 6
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – 10
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 10
Smut – 9

Is this story complete? No

Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Up to the latest update (Chapter 6 at the time of review)

*Spoilers follow*

This story is all kinds of intriguing. I hadn’t read the summary before I read the story so I was completely (but happily) taken by surprise. The Volturi have this thing going on where sex is everywhere (and I mean, EVERYWHERE). The Cullens are philosophers who believe in long term monogamous relationships, but are invited to the Volturi palace by Aro, who definitely has something up his sleeve. The story kinda follows canon, which is cool because the similarities pop up and surprise you in this world that is so different from Forks.

Edward is okay. I don’t wanna shank him, which is nice. In fact, I feel a little bad for him ‘cause the poor boy has the worst case of blue balls ever, which is what, I believe, hinders him when he tries to make good decisions.

Jake isn’t really a central character, but I like him and have been assured that he will be happy, even though he’s not with Bella.

Overall, this story keeps my interest (and not just ‘cause of all the sex). I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Friday, March 19, 2010

The Submissive by tara sue me

Title: The Submissive

Author: tara sue me

Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4764216/1/The_Submissive

Summary: Can Bella Swan warm and win the heart of dom, Edward Cullen, while living out her darkest fantasy?

Rating: M

Readability/Grammar – 10
Humor – 2
Fluffiness/Angst – 10
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – n/a (Jake is Edward’s lovable dog)
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 6, 7
Smut – 10

Is this story complete? Yes

Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Yes

*SPOILERS FOLLOW*

The primary reason I gave the Edward love scale not too much of an increase is that the entire time up until the climax (no pun intended), Bella has no idea what is actually going on with Edward, and therefore gives him way too much credit, in my opinion. Then by the time the end rolls around, it’s time to say “Awww…” for the couple in question.

There’s really not much to say about this fic that’s not very obvious to anyone who’s aware of the S&M lifestyle. For what it was, I enjoyed it, and it’s easy to put yourself into Bella’s situation even without personally being an D/S.

Jake lovers: Yes, Jake is Edward’s dog, although there’s nothing derogatory about his character aside from that fact.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

The Perfect Wife by rmcrms5

Title: The Perfect Wife

Author: rmcrms5

Link: http://www.twcslibrary.com/viewstory.php?sid=19&warning=3

Summary: After Renee and Phil die in a car accident on Bella’s 17th birthday. She is sent to live with her father, Charlie and brother, James in Forks WA after being separated for 10 years with no contact. Charlie dabbles in training and placement of the “perfect” wife for exclusive clientele. Bella quickly learns that she’s going that she’s going to get more than a high school education. She's going to be educated with a purpose.

Rating: NC-17

Readability - 10
Grammar - 10
Humor - 4
Fluffiness/Angst - 10!
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – n/a
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 2, then 10
Smut – 7 (but most of it will make you shudder and at one point I felt ill)

Is this story complete? No

Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Up to the latest update (Chapter 49 at the time of review)

*Spoilers follow*

Guys, take this warning to heart. It isn’t just an idle message. This story contains some seriously fucked up shit including incest and anal rape. If you don’t think you can handle it DO NOT READ THE STORY!

Jake lovers, Jacob makes an appearance or two in this story, but it’s sparing so far, which is why I gave him an n/a on his rating scale. If he becomes a more predominate player in the story, I will update his rating.

Okay, Edward is a fucking bastard for a while. And that’s not my Team Jacob-ness talking, that’s the truth. Here’s the even bigger issue. It’s Carlisle and Charlie’s faults. If you have any love for Charlie or Carlisle DO NOT READ THIS STORY!

1) Charlie is pedophilic incestuous son of a bitch (and that’s me being gentle)

2) Carlisle…I wanna shank him. Like seriously, if he was a real guy, he would be bleeding right now. My blood pressure skyrockets just thinking of the shit he’s done.

James is also a series of expletives, but I figure that was to be expected. If you’re squeamish, I suggest reading the prologue then skipping the first ten chapters. No lie, this story is on the fucked up side. At first, I was reading just because I had to see how the hell Bella was going to get out of a completely fucked situation, but once Edward turns the corner, it gets better.