[THE LIST] The Cyber-Monday Deal you can't miss! (I'm lying, but read it anyway) · 4:33pm Nov 26th, 2018
This list is not about my favorite stories of all time. That's my favorites list and it's nearly 200 fics strong. The thing is, I've got high standards for my favorites list; It's got to be a completed fic. I can't have said at any time during the reading of it that I would rather be reading (or doing) something else. It's got to be high quality, and if it doesn't follow tried, tested, and true formulas for creating a successful narrative work, it's got a damn good reason and pulls it off with flying colors. Sometimes, however, there's a fic that I'd like to recommend to people, but it's just not finished yet. Maybe it doesn't quite merit my favorites list but it does something unique and interesting and is worth more attention than it's getting. Perhaps it's just not something that ever reaches the feature box, so most people never hear about it.
The List is about stand-out works that deserve more love, for whatever reason. In addition to general reviews of the fics, these blog posts will tell why I picked a particular story and highlight any features the reader should look out for. Spoilers will be appropriately marked, so you'll be able to read my reviews with confidence that you'll be able to read the story itself and experience the same surprise and delight I did when I first found it.
Also, authors and fans of works will be able to submit stories. Your particular selection may not make it onto the list, and the more information you give me for why you think it should be featured, the more likely I'll be to read and post it. To submit a fiction, simply PM me through FiMFiction's link on my profile.
The list can be found here: Princess Columbia's List
Adagio From State Farm
by
TheNewYorkBrony
Premise
Adagio Dazzle is experiencing that very rare problem of being over-qualified for a very specific job and not wanting to do that job; which in her case is having the perfect voice for a phone-sex worker, but not wanting to debase herself by actually becoming a phone-sex worker. Having lost yet another job, she goes on the hunt to replace her income stream and runs into Sci-Twi...hijinks, of course, ensue.
Princess Columbia's Synopsis
At this time, there really isn't much more to say about this fic. Jump to the next section for why that is.
Why am I highlighting this fic?
Long-time followers of my blog will know that I generally don't bother with a fic that is ongoing but has less than 5 chapters. In fact, I recently "cleaned up" my library shelves and wound up moving a LOT of fics to the "Not Yet Ripe" shelf because they were fewer than five chapters, and sure enough, none of them had updated since I put that rule in place for myself.
This fic's premise was intriguing enough to get me to break that rule, and sure enough it's one of those rare gems that make it worth creating the exception. Similar to Sucker for a Cute Face, it takes the basic idea of "Completely over-the-top sexually charged dominant character" (Adagio) and couples her with the "Quiet, shy doormouse trope character" (a.k.a. - Sci-Twi). There's a few zingers sprinkled throughout the first chapter that have me laughing out loud every time I read them, and even with the "not perfect" (insert Angry Yak Noises here) nature of the writing, it's still worth following for when the author does continue it.
What makes this fic particularly good?
Good pacing, hilarious moments, and excellent characterization.
Who would like this fic?
Pretty much anyone who would fit in with my Adagio's a Slut, Aria's an Ass, and Sonata's a Bimbo group.
Does the author monetize?*
Yes! You can throw money at them through their Patreon.
Endorsement on Princess Columbia's List is an endorsement of the selected work of fiction only and is not intended to endorse the creator of the work in any other way.
* Why highlight whether the author monetizes their work? By providing renumeration to the author, you often get the opportunity to request certain works be given higher priority. Additionally, when a person is able to get paid for their passion on their terms, it can often allow them to cut out things that otherwise distract from said passion, like a day job. Please support your content creators!
