(K)Lance Fanfic Recs
I mean, I’m like a professional fanfic reader so I know a thing or two about good fic, ;-)
But here are the stories that I can’t help but read over and over again! This list is almost all Klance and anything not Klance will be marked.
Epic Dramas
Life after Death by taylortot (Rated T) This might be one of the most romantic, gorgeous, heart-wrenching Klance mostly canon fics I’ve ever read. It is based on a simple premise - what if Lance lost his memory when he was hit by the blast and nearly died? And what if the only thing he has to hold on to is the memory of someone he’s never met? This fic makes my heart race, my eyes tear up, my stomach drop. It’s beautiful and emotional and, in my opinion, canon.
The Ballad of a Dove by @hollyandvice (Rated T-M; 11 works) Warning: This may wrench your heart out and stomp on it and then pick up all or most of the pieces. Still one of the best Voltron series there is! Get ready for professional quality story-telling.
On Thin Ice by @wardenalistair and @soottea (Rated M) If you liked Yuri!! On Ice and you like Klance and snark and angst…. well this is the fic for you.
The Machinations of Perception by Hapaxlegomenon (Rated M) This is a twisty and turny fic that sees Matt and Lance trying to save each other and recover from their ordeal. No pairing but it was sooooooo good.
Open Your Arms To Me by @apvrrish (Rated M) What if Lance and Keith were in touch during the events in Season 4? This is the kind of heart melty stomach-twisting good shit that I looooooove.
never saw you coming by @dimpleforyourthoughts (Rated M) A wonderful exploration on how Keith and Lance, as they are, could be perfect for each other. I honestly hope the Voltron writers see this one.
Sweet or Silly Confession Tales
Sweet Quiznak by CheckeredCloth (Rated T) One of the funniest and surprisingly emotional confession fics I’ve read.
bench press me by eggboi (Rated T) Lance needs to quit while he’s ahead.
the electric synthesized pop ballad of why Keith can’t have nice things by kay_cricketed (Rated T) NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY ABO FIC I CAN READ WITHOUT FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE. I don’t like ABO and I don’t understand why it was created. I read this without the ABO implications because it’s cute and very, very funny and totally would be how Keith and Lance get together.
Does it Bother Anyone Else (that someone else has your name) by DeerstalkerDeathFrisbee (Rated G) Fun, great characterizations, soulmate fic. I would put this under AUs but it’s so good that it could be mistaken for canon. And it’s so light-hearted and adorable.
Mindbenders / Alternate Universe Fics
hush hush by justhavesex (Not Rated) Don’t get disturbed by the username, this fic is such a cool, scary, heart-stopping work. First Voltron fic I’ve bookmarked - it’s a legit thriller and needs more kudos and comments.
Written in Sand by museofwriting (Rated T) What happens when Lance wakes up on Earth and is told his best friends are missing and that he piloted a giant mechanical lion? Where is Voltron anyway? LOVE THIS FIC
Thirty-One Days by SidneyJean (Rated M) This fic and its sequel will hurt your feelings and smack your emotions in the face but it’s all worth it for that sweet sweet characterization and the dramz and the feelz. T^T
Eat Your Heart Out by @guitarshiro (Rated M) Very violent but kind of like a virtual page-turner; one of only AUs I’ve read that nails their characters.
Dream, Seam by @ardett and @maychorian (Rated T) Another AU where Lance is not part of team Voltron. Heartbreaking, touching, full of feels!
Black and Blue and Blue and Black by Puppetmaster55 (Rated G to T) Really thoughtful AU where the Lance of our Voltron is swapped with a Lance who is the Black Paladin. This is a fic for Lance fans because he is the star of this series. This is a SHANCE (Shiro x Lance) pairing, so if that’s not your cup of tea, you probably won’t enjoy it. But even so this writer GETS Lance.
Three Days by panaili (Rated M for a brief sexual reference) Such a fun and eerie story that joins two very interesting universes. Lance suffers in this one, whoo boy.















