User:Rad140/Read fanfiction

Just a list of fan-fiction I've read (more for personal reference than anything else) and some opinions. Mostly because I'm too lazy to actually write reviews on where these stories are hosted. :/

Living a Lie
3.5/5

Questioning Thy Self
Have to think some more about this one before rating it.

Rules of Engagement
3.5/5

Lost Friend, Move, New Friends, Kari Jealous?
1.5/5: ugh. the title alone should give you enough reason to stay far away. Grammar/spelling issues, poor characterization (do i care about ANY of these characters?), jumps all over the place, ridiculous plot. Nice tie in w/ Willis though.

So Far Away
2.5/5: meh, just okay. Song fics are hard to write, but the song matches well. No real explanation for the "drama" in this fic, and the characters are okay characterization wise. Just an average takari fic, really.

Faith
3.5/5: Interesting religious tie-in, but doesn't feel forced or is beating me over the head with someone else's beliefs. Chracaterization is good...some of the dialogue, reads awkwardly. Still, overall, a decent cute Takari, and a good send-off to kale.

In a New Light
Interesting alternate take of the Vamdemon arc. Not sure if I like it though. 3/5

Once Upon A Christmas
Surprise, surprise...another Takari fic! Still, cute and Christmas-fitting. 3.5/5

The Price of Fame
Not a fan of this one. I thought it was absurd, and all the characters feel very flat and have the personality of cardboard. I'd have to read it again to figure out my exact dislikes, but then I'd have to read it again. 2.5/5

Anything
Ridiculous. Out of character. 3/5

Kari's question
3.5/5 Nice little one-shot about Kari/Tai's personalities (or their polar-opposites). Excellent characterization for such a short fic. Nice detail for something only 12 lines long. Not a single word wasted.

T.K.'s question
3/5 Same setup as "Kari's question", but just doesn't seem as good.

A Lesson in Love
cute Takari.

Answers and Questions
KenKari. Not much more to say than that. Good characterization, and thanks for putting in Tailmon/Wormmon, if only in a minor role.

As Simple As A Date Can Be
3.5/5...Definitely dub-like, and maybe not the best characterization (but by no means bad either). It more than serves its purpose as funny entertainment.

Dating Isn't Always Simple
Can't really say much about the sequel as it is only two chapters and STILL UNFINISHED.

My Hero, Too
Honestly, I like this fic, but it feels awkward/kinda forced as a Taiora. I almost thought it was going to be Sorato when I was reading it. I think it would've been better if any romantic hints had been avoided/more subtle, and stuck with friendship (which there was lots of, and was good). 3.75/5

The Silence of Winter
Another one of my favourites. Too bad there aren't any digimon in this one... at all. 4/5

A Cup of Love
AAGH! Too fluffy! :P Nice and sweet *secret coupling*. I like how we get in *character*'s head... see what she thinks, feels. I'm a sucker for well done 1st-person stories. 4/5

Strawberry Popsicle
Original, good 1st-person. Fits a new definition of "short", but feels fulfilling. To me though, the characters seem slightly out of character. 3.5/5

Imagining You
WARNING! Main character death (x2), unrequited love. Might be more sad and depressing than "The Silence of Winter". Yup, it is. Good song fic... Sweet, but sad Taiora/Sorato fic (hints of other couplings)... Good characterization, plot. Very good overall. No Digimon at all, purely relationships. 4/5

College Buds
Fun read. I did think the whole "Mimi gets attacked at the end" thing felt very inserted/random, but the rest of it was good. 3.75/5

miao227 (Done)
Meh. Decent, easy reading I suppose. Mostly humour/comedy fics, major Takari fan.

FireFriendship (Done)
Decent writer; Crest of Compassion is a Mary Sue, so be warned.

Liquid Courage
I really like this; it combines plausible relationships with deep characterization, and accurately describes the characters in the future, while featuring their partners! 4.25/5

Welcome
WallaceXTakeru: Uh... *blushes*. Short and sweet, I guess. Better if you like the couple (?). 4/5	-Is the shaking hands a culutral error? Or is Takeru purposely welcoming Wallace that way (assumes Wallace maybe wouldn't know how to bow...?)

Dripping Wet
I *think* Yamato is well written here, or at least from a parody pov. The Kenkeru to me feels out of the blue, but overall it's a fun, short drabble. 3.5/5

Pictures
Kenkeru or Takari if you like to overanalyze. Funny, amusing drabble. Good characterization, seems like something that might actually happen.

Perfect Blue Eyes
I read this. Honestly. I think it's made me realize that I'm not partial to IoriXTakeru. But it's a well written story with plently of description about eyes.

Puppies, Baths and Kisses
Seems like something that would actually happen (realistic), minus the Takeru/Iori. Well written, in character, amusing.

Say Ahh
Another well written one with Takeru/Iori.

Private Show
Cute, major fluff. Well written, though it may seem implausible that the two would go to a karaoke bar, let alone the public. Characters are down pat. 3.5/5

Cooking Frenzy
Well written, in character, seems like it would actually happen. Culture included, and overall well done. Recommended. 4/5

Recollection
Short and sweet. Well, more like short and angst. Short, but feels like it covers a lot of emotional ground. Oikawa is done well. 4/5