[THE LIST] Oh, my gawd, you guys! · 5:55pm Dec 7th, 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
This Can't Be Legal
by
MareDoVVell
Premise
It's been a couple of years, and the HuMane 7 have moved on with their lives, but in that good way where they still call and Facetime and have game nights. Sunset Shimmer could conceivably use the money from her graduation gift from Princess Twilight to live a life of pleasure, but she wants to contribute more to society and get into law school. There's the small problem of being an illegal immigrant from a completely different universe, but that's not insurmountable.
No story exists without a wrench to be tossed into the works, so into this otherwise stable environment comes Adagio Dazzle. Stupid, sexy ex-siren Adagio Dazzle, who shows up on Sunset's doorstep declaring that she's the former Equestrian's new roommate.
Hijinks, as they surely must, ensue.
Princess Columbia's Synopsis
So this is basically Legally Blonde smashed with a harem anime with magical lesbians instead of incredibly bland male leads and their uninteresting cookie-cutter love interests.
Why am I highlighting this fic?
I just think the idea of someone breaking the law to become a lawyer is funny, OK? 
What makes this fic particularly good?
This thing is so formulaic it should be terrible. OK, that's not really fair, the author gives no hint at any point before Principal Celestia shows up that this will be a lesbian harem anime. That said, it's precisely because you don't see it coming that the harem anime trope is such a surprise. In other words, never, ever play poker with the author, because their ability to hide tells will bankrupt you.
Who would like this fic?
I want to make it clear, I'm not trying to make this list all about the Dazzlings. It just so happens that the majority of the fics I think deserve more attention in the ouvre of MLP/EQG fics happen to feature the Sirens.
If you liked Legally Blonde and/or harem anime but think harem anime would be massively more interesting if the love interests were all lesbians, then you'll love this fic.
Does the author monetize?*
No, be sure to drop them a line to encourage them to become a filthy, filthy capitalist. 
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!
