Authors Joey and Andi Checked out this Week
Yo-yo, it’s your boy Joey and sugarplum Andi here for this week’s weekly-author-feature! We’re the two, new reviewers here in the viktuuri crew, so nice to meet ya~
Love is Coming Home + The Ties That Bind
Though the writer tends to get a bit flowery with their descriptions and with setting the scene, the author has a knack for capturing the atmosphere through the characters’ eyes. There’s a nostalgic-feel in how the author writes, and it leaves a strong impression when you sit back after a cozy read. The Ties That Bind beautifully portrays a ballet!AU, and though I know nothing about ballet, I was captivated by the characters’ movements and @que-bae knows how to lead strong with a first impression.
Favorite spots + Sing for me
siberianchan has a straightforward approach that takes you along for the ride. With bits of witty humor sewn in to add a zest to the characters’ personalities, their works makes for an enjoyable read. The writer has a detached way of writing, which adds to the interesting commentary between characters and the scenes that follow-up. Sing for me was an interesting choice with the musical flair and the theatrical strings that were in play throughout the piece, and siberianchan handled the AU spectacularly!
Shadow_sensei - @dystopiansushi
Batter Up! + Icicles Melt In Summer
The writer clearly exhibits an excellent ability to balance out different types of writing, as demonstrated in the two works linked above. Batter Up! Is a wonderfully hilarious fanfiction; the work is well-developed and polished by various point-of-views. In contrast, Icicles Melt In Summer is a very sweet piece that brings to life all of the character’s intense feelings, demonstrating a clear expertise in writing emotional scenes. Although this does bring downsides, as some of the character’s personalities might have seemed a bit detached from reality, or ever-so-slightly OOC, their works were still immensely enjoyable.
silencedmockingjay - @silencedfalcon
An extremely engaging vocabulary, heartfelt storylines and gorgeous writing are what silencedmockingjay’s works are made out of. Right off the bat, I was blown away by the amount of description and descriptive words their work uses, as they accentuate what needs to be accentuated, sharpen the portrayal of various character’s personalities and fabricate intricate plots. On the downside, I feel that their content, especially “it’s fixed” could use with some progress and sheer force in terms of truly developing and fleshing out entire scenes, but their vibrant plotlines more than make up for it. The absolute new, “fresh” AUs blew it away, with “it’s fixed” being a Robotics AU sporting an android!viktor and “stalemate” being an introduction to their No Game No Life AU, and I would love to see what new works and improvement they could go through!
thishasbeencary - @yoyoplisetsky
the “real” viktor nikiforov + the one I’ll slayeth; the other slayeth me
Right from the start, I was hooked on this author’s works. They have a clear, concise style that is truly well-rounded in all aspects. There may be nothing major to note that stands out immediately as you go through these works, however they are balanced, comprehensive reads written beautifully. In terms of the works themselves, T.R.V.N. explores a fresh take on a  “catfish dating app” universe, while “the one I’ll slayeth; the other slayeth me” puts a spin on the stereotypical time travel AUs we see, leaving us in perfect suspense; the author has clearly dedicated a lot of time and heart to these works!
totaldislocation - @potclean
20 Days (of you and me) + I Didn’t Know I Was Lonely Until I Saw Your Face
I didn’t realize how funny the original show was until I saw a sly reference in I.D.K.I.W.L.U.I.S.Y.F., and it struck me to how extra Viktor Nikiforov was. Guaranteed, I was met with that same extra-ness and knew that I found a comedy-writer. The author has a  straightforward-style, jazzed with nuances from the original show that spark a familiar nostalgia. 20 Days (of you and me) offers an interesting insight into the life of Viktor and Yuuri, through 20 days in St. Petersburg. Getting through the challenges of language barriers and establishing where they are in their relationship. The author does a fine job with showing the contrast between cultures, and it feels like you’re taking a step into their world.
thepurpleeyedone // @japansace
Intermission + Gentleman Caller
Japansace has a beautiful way with words, weaving stories to life using adjectives and nouns and verbs. Their writing is simple and delicate, with a characteristic flow in both works they have written; not to mention that their characterization feels very real, intensifying the whole reading experience. Intermission is a set of in-between moments that fills in the gap in the anime gorgeously. On the other hand, Gentleman Caller contrasts the fluff we see in Intermission with the mutual pining and angst of a 17th century courting universe. All in all, their work truly grasped me, but there’s always room for improvement!
