Title: The V's Have It
Author: Mushroom Scribe
Rating: M
Genre: Romance
DLP Category: Misc
Pairing: Kvothe/Devi
Status: Complete
Summary: Out of coin and out of options, Kvothe knocks on the only door left that might still open: Devi's. The gaelet is willing to put him up until he can pay her off... but what will it do to their relationship? What is it to begin with? AU Kv/Dv, squicks
Link: FFN

Basically the only reason I'm reccing this is because it's the only Kingkiller story of any significant length whatsoever. Of course, it's not badly written. Style is passable, though the story is fairly dialogue heavy. Mainly character interaction. "Squick" isn't really squick, at least not for DLP

Probably a 4/5.

 

For all that a fic like this would be great in other fandoms, with Kingkiller, you simply cannot compare to the writing of the original.

Also, obviously written pre-Wise Man's Fear. I raged, quite hard at Devi not immediately slaughtering that guy.

Look, this fic just has nothing special about it. I don't see how it gets a 4. Devi and Kvothe don't really have much chemistry and the 'twist' didn't change the game very much at all. The style of the fic necessarily changes during the epilogue to accommodate the plot, and even during the rest it never equaled Rothfuss.

Look, just give Kingkiller fics a pass. The world as it is isn't very malleable and the characters are complex and unique. Fan fiction can't really capture them, unless a true talent gives it a go. This author is not a true talent.

2.5/5, passable writing, interesting concept, but shoddy pacing, limited plot and lack of a spark.