a couple of recs for a (very early) Sunday morning

[mickeym]

True Colors, by munibunny. J2 a/u, rated R.

Summary: Jared is a mentally challenged young man with a very special gift. Jensen is an executive with nothing in his life but work. They meet by accident and discover a connection that defies explanation.

I had reservations when I sat down to read this, but they were needless. This is a rich, gorgeous story that's full of emotion; full of love. Writing someone with a disability of any kind is tricky; when that disability is mental/developmental, rather than physical, I think it becomes even trickier. But the author handles this very well. There's never any question of consent and it's not squicky at all. Just an absolutely beautiful story. If you haven't read it yet, go do so now, and be sure to let the author know you enjoyed it.

And then, for something completely different and still very wonderful:

Sea of Glass - by aynslee. I can't say much about this without lapsing into spoilers for 4x01, and that includes the pairing -- so if you click on the link, be aware. Big, huge, honkin' spoilers for the season premiere ep :) But I do recommend it highly; it's gorgeous and very hot.

Comments

[missyjack.livejournal.com]

both great fics. I was VERY hesitant about True Colours because of the subject matter but it is so beautifully and sensitively written.

[mickeym.livejournal.com]

I was hesitant, too, and coming at it from the angle that my son is special needs -- not the same type/degree Jared is, but still. But God, I'm glad I read it. Even if my eyes still burn from crying so much :)

[missyjack.livejournal.com]

Wow, I can understand it must've been incredibly moving for you to read. I think she did wonderfully at portraying Jared as a complete character. And of course the story is quite universal - about being loved for you exactly who you are.

[gretazreta.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm just halfway down the first page of that first one and I love it SO MUCH. I'm a little weepy, but omg what a great rec. Thank you. *sniffle*. It's one of those things you want to read so slowly to savour but you want to find out what happens next as well.

[aynslee.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the lovely rec. :)