oops i hope you don’t mind me asking but do you have any taz fic recs?? preferably taako-centric? doesnt have to have taakitz or from his pov. Thank you, queen of writing!

lichlesbian:

marywhal:

I can certainly rec some Taako-centric fics! I love my boy and I have read a lot of my boy. These are on the shorter side because I just posted a list of some of my favourite long fic, but they’re all very, very good. I also refrained from adding WIPs to this list or it would definitely look different! 

crack your bones with veins of gold by @mcgonagollygee (Rated: Teen) 
Summary: In a hundred years, one tends to see their friends die a lot. It doesn’t get easier, except it kind of does.
Notes: Taako and Barry’s friendship is one that doesn’t get explored nearly enough in fic. This is by far the best fic I’ve ever read that explores their dynamic. The author writes possibly my favourite Barry, and the dynamic this fic sets up between him and Taako is excellent. It’s a vignette exploration that stretches through stolen century to post-canon. (TW: There is a lot of death in this fic. I mean, it’s stolen century.)

Cycle 71 by @mystery-moose (Rated: Gen) 
Summary: A hundred years, a hundred worlds, a hundred stories. The seventy-first starts off poorly (though not nearly as poorly as some) and honesty, like violence, can be brutal.

Taako is fed up. Magnus feels guilty. Lup lashes out. Merle saves the day.
Notes: This is one of my all time favourite TAZ fics so I know I’ve rec’d it before, but you asked for Taako recs and one of the things I love about this fic is how vicious Taako’s allowed to be. This is a Taako who has complete faith in his crew and his sister and who is pissed off at the circumstances he finds himself in. This is a Taako with what is, to me, perfect stolen century characterization.

in chambers dark, through mirrors dim by @lichlesbian (Rated: Teen)
Summary: The paranormal has never really been Taako’s jam.
Astrology, magic, regenerative gemstones and tarot cards—they’re all
very well in his wheelhouse, but he’s never had any particular
inclination to believe in the existence of ghosts.

Then again, according to the stunningly handsome man standing in their living room, it isn’t a ghost they’ve summoned.
Notes: Okay, so a thing you need to know about me is I love ghosts. Like, a lot? Like I wrote a thesis about ghosts and my irl friends regular refer to me as their “ghost friend” and send me links to basically anything to do with haunting. This fic is so explicitly my jam it’s ridiculous. Taako here is funny and cocky and willing to stand up to Literal Death for his friends. It’s a super cute fic and a very fun read.

lock & key (series) by @anonymousalchemist (Rated: Teen) 
Summary: Taako gets drunk, doesn’t talk about his feelings, cries all over his boyfriend. Kravitz doesn’t get drunk, feels an emotion, gets cried over.
Notes: You may be able to tell, from the other fics on my list, that angst isn’t a genre of fic I spend a lot of time reading. There’s a lot of very good Taako angst out there, but honestly? The author does an excellent job of what is for me the exact right balance of emotion and repression in Taako, and I love how concerned Kravitz is about this. The series is a really good exploration of Taako’s character and, honestly I think Iz has one of the strongest grasps on Taako’s voice in the fandom. I highly recommend reading her backlog because I honestly had to stop myself from also reccing Old Man Taako and TAAKOQUEST.

The Teenagers Guide to Gambling for Fun and Profit by @terezis (Rated: Teen) 
Summary: Kravitz finds himself in a bit of a pickle. Lup makes some calls. Taako strikes a deal.
Notes: So playing into Kravitz’s gambling habit is, no surprise, one of my favourite things. This fic follows Taako as he stages a mission to rescue Kravitz, who may have gotten himself in over his head. It’s funny and sweet and an excellent take on post-canon Taakitz. Taako loves his boy, but he’s also rightfully exasperated with his behaviour and gambling habits. Taako’s negotiating here is spot on and i absolutely adore the author’s portrayal of Taako and Kravitz’s relationship here.

[michael cera voice] oh jeez that’s me.

thank you so much for the rec!!! that fic and its sequel are undoubtedly one of the weirdest but most wonderful aus i’ve ever written, and once again, i’m so glad i could be out here fulfilling those good good niche interests. 👌