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so darkness I became (M, 2K)

A taste of Dark Alina in a future where she & the Darkling rule together, two halves of the same rotten whole. It’s delicious.

Surrender (T, 2K)

A ‘what could have been’ AU where Alina & Aleksander have a child. This is a forever fave. It’s as beautiful as it is short and it made me cry into my pillow at 2am.

Lone Candles (T, 82K)

A gorgeous, gorgeous reincarnation fic told over four lifetimes. It’s got a dreamy, fairytale quality to it that I adore. Highly recommend.

Most Ardently (G, 26K)

It’s a Pride & Prejudice AU which means I automatically love it. Great writing, fabulous repartee, a really fun read.

walk on grass, walk on fire (M, 8K)

Modern AU where the Darkling is the President’s son and Alina is Russia’s darling. They clash in all the best ways. The BANTER 👌🏻

Collision (G, 1K)

The one where Kaz & Inej meet/are starstruck by Alina & the Darkling. This is what fic was invented for and it’s glorious.

Balance (T, 7K)

A beautifully written take on the ending of the last book, wherein Alina & Aleksander are both stuck in a “purgatory” of sorts. Really evocative. Sequels: Lovely | For Now, Forever

my guiding beast (T, 14K)

This is essentially Alina’s descent into villainy as she chooses the Darkling over Mal and Nikolai after Siege and Storm. I love the way her corruption arc unfolds.

A Kind Of Paradise (E, 84K)

Shadows and Bone divergent AU wherein Alina stays at the Little Palace. It’s the kind of story that makes me thankful to have fic.

i am singing now as rome burns (mash your mouth against me) (E, 4K)

A lovely little smutty interlude that uses the bond in creative ways. I like how self-indulgent it is, how raw and reckless they both are, how wonderfully decadent it all feels.

The Shadow of War (T, 134K)

Amazing modern AU where Alina is a scientist/engineer who develops a powerful solar energy mechanism. Ravkan ambassador Aleksander recruits her and brings her home.

Start a War (E, 34K)

If you’ve read any darklina fic before, you’ve probably read this one. It’s one of THE classics — basically, an alternate ending to Ruin and Rising but 100 times better. Excellent. Outstanding. The blueprint.

Skazka (T, 1K)

Yes, I’m obsessed with this author because everything they write is pure gold. Just read it.

If You’ll Let Me (E, 80K, WIP)

Neuroscience Professor Aleksander Morozova takes a... special interest 👀 in senior Alina Starkov. Because there HAD to be a risqué college AU somewhere on this list and this one is IT. Look no further.

Out Of Time (E, 100K)