Fic rec

[dreamflower]

I would love to rec a delightful fic I've been reading today. Voices at the Door by rhymer23. It's a beautiful series of vignettes about the friendship between Bilbo and Aragorn, how they met and how their friendship developed over the years that Bilbo dwelt in Rivendell.

The author is fairly new to writing LotR fanfic, but her story is filled with rich and vivid descriptions and the characterizations of both Bilbo and Aragorn are spot on. You can see why they are drawn together, the hobbit in exile from his own people and the lonely king in exile whose wanderings are given a new purpose when he can describe them to another kindred soul. It's not a long story--only 14 short chapters!

Please do read this story if you are at all fond of Aragorn and/or Bilbo, and let the author know if you enjoy it half as much as I have been!

Comments

[wheelrider.livejournal.com]

I saw that on AO3 and have really enjoyed it! The premise makes so much sense, too -- it's wonderful when an author figures out and explores a connection that no one else has (at least that I've seen).

Also loved rhymer23's other fics. Highly recommended!

[dreamflower]

I appreciate the second! I've only seen her LotR fics--haven't checked out what other fandoms she writes in. But she's clearly a very good writer!

(And thanks for letting me know it's also on AO3. That means I can download it to my Nook using FLAGfic!)

[baranduin.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Have read the first couple chapters with enjoyment, have bookmarked it to go back to.

[dreamflower]

It's so nice to see someone exploring that part of Bilbo's life!

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

I'm enjoying the story. It is excellent.

[dreamflower]

Really very nice! I'm glad I was able to pass it on.

[cairistiona7.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the signal boost--that sounds right up my alley. Bookmarked to read when I have time to truly enjoy it. :)

[the-winterwitch.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec! *bookmarks*