#vicioux fic rec

i found this ship through all those headcanons by @propshophannah way back in the ACOMAF days lol and got officially hooked after reading @lady-therion’s ‘at second sight’ - the writing, characterization, TENSION oh man i re-read it every year it’s THAT good. anyway, since i can’t draw or write like all you wonderful people out there pls accept this as my humble contribution to elriel month here are some of my fav elriel fanfics that i’ve read through the years - hope y'all enjoy and happy reading!
p.s you can find the rest of my fic rec lists here.

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CARDINAL CATASTROPHEbymango
Elain reaches out to Azriel after that dreaded Solstice night and they once again meet under the moonlight in the River House - but everything is different now.

TOTEMS OF COMFORTbymango
The inner-circle just had an evening meal following the events of ACOSF and Azriel and Elain are nowhere to be found. What Feyre and Cassian stumble across pulls more heartstrings than expected.

EYE OF THE STORMbyloverloverlover
It’s been two weeks since solstice, two weeks since Rhys ordered Azriel to stay away from Elain. He doesn’t listen.

IN SECRETbycharnelhouse
Az goes. No questions. No second-thoughts.

BRAVE ENOUGH TO TELL YOUbythewraithsofmorhogg
She’d come to the conclusion that some blasted pot wasn’t going to tell her who was her One and Only; Elain would decide for herself.

MAIDEN OF THE GARDENbybajablessed
Elain never knew that a mating bond could be so wonderful.

A POWERFUL COSTbyradientwings
Elain’s visions slowly start killing her, but Azriel isn’t about to let that happen.

FOR A TASTE OF YOU (I WILL DO ANYTHING)bykeeparecordofthewreckage
Another year, another Starfall - it’s been weeks upon weeks of awkward avoidance between Azriel and Elain since the night of Winter Solstice. Will they find it within themselves to admit their true feelings?

CALL OUT MY NAMEbymyownremedy
On their way to the northern most Illyrian war-camp, Azriel and Elain get caught in a freak snowstorm and are forced to find shelter.

BLOOMbyswishandflickwit
Elain receives a gift from Azriel who, perhaps, is given one in return.

EVERYTHING WORTH LIVING FORbyhannahetesta

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AT SECOND SIGHTbylady_therion
Elain accidentally turns Azriel into a dragon

SECRET SESSIONSbytswaney17
Elain is already doing a bunch of training on the side - and tracking down Bryaxis would be part of that - when she’s caught by someone.

THE SHADOWS THAT SINGbydanydragons21
With the help of her sisters, two half-wraiths, a mortal queen with a heart of fire, a High Lord’s son, and a dark, tortured spymaster, Elain is well on her way to achieving all she desires. But darkness is stirring, and danger is looming. Will Elain be enough to stop the greatest threat she and her friends have yet faced?

A COURT OF DUSK AND SHADOWSbybajablessed
The Cauldron never bothered to give explanations - not when it mattered. Do what it wanted, and her heart would be free. Not yet, pretty, lovely thing, it crooned, and a scream built in her throat. Not yet -

GOODNIGHT, BELOVED series by moonlight_rain
Elain discovers why Azriel has been avoiding her.

YOUR VOICE IN AUTUMNbythefangirlofhp
In which Elain Archeron is voiceless but she makes people hear her loud and clear.

SHADOWS AND SORROWbykatsum1
Almost a year after the events in ACOSF, Elain tries to figure out how she fits into the Night Court, wanting to find a purpose. When more of her gifts are uncovered, she jumps at the chance of serving the court in new ways. Meanwhile Azriel continues to wonder how he can feel so drawn to a female who belongs to another.

A NECKLACE OF ROSESbyhelloyesimkate
Reminiscent of Aelin being taken by Maeve (Azriel is mostly “oh shit oh no Elain’s been taken fuck shit hell no shit” but Elain actually gets some stuff done.)

ENCHANTEDbyjulesherondalex
Elain has always known there’s more to her feelings towards Az than just friendly affection. When Azriel and Elain are sent to Adriata on a diplomatic mission, could this finally be the chance for close friends to become even closer?

TENDER JARbyfeathery_malignancy
When Elain has a vision concerning both Lucien and Graysen, she steels her courage and braves first the Spring Court and then the Mortal World, Azriel at her side. Lines are drawn and Elain must decide whether she will let her past shatter her or give in to the desires of her tender heart.

SHADOWS AND DREAMSbydiggingtherabbithole
Decades later, Elain and Lucien both accept each other as second choices, with Vassa once again being confined to the lake and Azriel never leaving his shadows.

OF SCARS AND ROSES series by ymaoh
Elain Archeron has a vision and her relationship with the spymaster takes a turn.

A SURPRISE BUNbytswaney17
Elain has a secret, one that even the male she’s been seeing doesn’t know about yet. But when Cassian shows up unannounced at the townhouse, everything comes crumbling down around her.

FUNDAMENTALS IN CARING FOR HOUSE PLANTSbyinsulindsay
Elain is a novice house-sitter and Azriel has an abundance of house plants in need.

EVERY ROSEbyrowenaschuyler
Elain explores her sexuality and finds herself while navigating the tricky mating bond she isn’t willing to break with Lucien.

PRETTY LITTLE ANGELbydottielovegood
One thing leads to another, and Elain finds herself at a BDSM club. At a BDSM club with Azriel. At a BDSM club that Azriel owns.

PERFECTLY ALIGNEDbyrhysanoodle
Elain Archeron is struggling to adjust to her new life as a High Fae. Luckily for her, she’s about to become friends with a mysterious male and through him discover untapped powers and healing.

modern au

LOVE LETTERSbythefangirlofhp
“And I’d choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you.” – Kiersten White

ALL OF MEbyjulesherondalex
Elain and Azriel spend Valentine’s Day together watching Elain’s favorite movie series - about certain handsome, winged Fae. They start the night as friends, but Cupid might have other plans.

I DO BAD THINGS WITH YOUbytswaney17
It’s been ten years since they’ve seen or spoken to each other. But when the bank that Elain worked at part-time to pay for medical school is robbed at gunpoint, she’s surprised when the criminals seem to recognize her and retreat in fear. When a threat arises, Elain and Azriel have to figure out a way to co-exist again while not letting their history or feelings get in the way.

SWEET TEMPTATIONbyeherondale01
After the fall of her father’s jewelery empire, Elain Archeron left the world of social events and galas behind her. Working in a small bakery, Elain’s life has become rather ordinary, right up until a certain mysterious, handsome stranger appears.

NAVY SUITS & CHELSEA BOOTSbyfeathery_malignancy
On the eve of Rhys and Feyre’s wedding, Azriel decides to swallow his pride and finally make his move with Elain. However, if he wants her attention, he’s going to have to win it from her douchebag boyfriend, Graysen.

SHOW YOU HOW SADNESS CAN TURN INTO HAPPINESSbymoonbeam007
For now, she learns that he is tall and that a scowl is set upon his face as though it were drawn with a permanent marker. His hands are warm when he takes her smaller one in his to shake it.

GINGERSNAPbythewraithsofmorhoggs
Sitting before him is a fluffy, orange tabby cat, eyeing him with glowing, greenish eyes. Oh no. Elain owns a cat.

anything and everything by these authors

RADIENTWINGS
LADY_THERION
JULESHERONDALEX
FAWNANDSHADOWS
NIKETHESTATUE
MISSKITKA
RHYSANOODLE
PROPSHOPHANNAH
ROSEHALLSHADOWSINGER
@THELADYOFDEATH&@SNELBZ

SHADOWS & SORROWbykatsum1

Almost a year after the events in A Court of Silver Flames, Elain tries to figure out how she fits into the Night Court, wanting to find a purpose. Her sisters are anxious to help her, one thinking Lucien might be the answer and the other wanting to push her to expand her horizons. When more of her gifts are uncovered, she jumps at the chance of serving the court in new ways. Meanwhile Azriel continues to wonder how he can feel so drawn to a female who belongs to another.

this fic has me in a chokehold ok i have to share it
it’s new but there’s already 20+ chapters out which is great for a binge read
the writing, characterization of every single character, PINING, ANGST, plot is absolutely fantastic (and there’s elriel smut too no worries ch 12 im lookin at ya) 
this is definitely a must read for elain fans especially oh my gosh the fic goes deep into her headspace and reading her journey has literally brought me to tears so many times if SJM gave elain even an ounce of development in the books like author does here maybe people wouldnt dislike her character so much lol not to mention she doesn’t just exist in a vacuum here and actually has meaningful interactions with all the characters ok rant over just wanted too pop in and rec this fic