Sherlock Fic Rec: The Frost Is All Over

[shadowfireflame]

Just finished this epic story, and it instantly became a new favorite of mine:

The Frost is All Over (148,518 words) by Chryse

John/Sherlock. As the author puts it, this story contains “John and Sherlock in a Dickensian orphanage (with sex!)”!

It hooked me hard from the beginning and was utterly impossible to put down after. This story has everything: from blissful pastoral scenes to dank, grimy prison cells, we are taken on a journey through England in the 19th century.

This author is an absolute master at pacing: the story never drags and is always tugging at you to read more. The action scenes are so exciting and fun, the political intrigue is fascinating, the details of the world are engrossing, there are hurt/comfort scenes aplenty (yay, Sherlock whump)—and best of all, at the heart is always the beautiful blossoming relationship between John and Sherlock.

The boys grow up together and have wild, dangerous adventures, and slowly their relationship becomes more intimate, and it’s all just a joy to be along there for the ride. Their utter devotion to each other through all the hardships of life…ah, what a delight.

Warnings for period-typical homophobia, child abuse, implied offscreen rape, attempted rape, minor character deaths.

So go enjoy and give the author some love. :)

Comments

[mirabile-dictu.livejournal.com]

I agree! I never would have read it based on the summary; it took my friend Snarryfool recommending it to me before I'd start but wow, the minute I started reading, that was it. As you say, what a delight!

[shadowfireflame.livejournal.com]

I know! Usually it takes me at least a chapter or two to really get invested, but this was an instant hook. Glad you liked it! :)

[dioscureantwins.livejournal.com]

I'd say it instantly became a new favourite of everyone, and justly so.

I recced it here at 221b_recs in terms as jubilant as yours. Really this story can't be recced hard enough!

[shadowfireflame.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so glad you recced it there (and so convincingly! Good job!). I hope everyone gets a chance to read it, it's soooo good. :)