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Adora discovers she's She-Ra and must lead a rebellion against the Horde she once served.

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What is She-Ra fanfiction?

She-Ra fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the She-Ra and the Princesses of Power universe. With over 38,000 works on Archive of Our Own, She-Ra is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.

These stories explore beloved characters like Adora, Catra, Glimmer, Bow, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.

Most Popular She-Ra Fanfics

These are the highest-rated She-Ra stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.

1

Would You Still Read Me Baby (If I weren't required?)

by Jakes_Alright

Adora Grayskull is entering into her final year at Hogwarts, and everything seems to be going to plan. The best grades in the school, top of her class, and heading towards a future as a professional Quidditch star. Things she couldn't have done without the help and unconditional support of her best

288 kudos 140,169 words 14/? chapters Mature
Alternate Universe - Hogwarts Childhood Friends Quidditch player!Adora
2

A-Z Female Collection

by Jrobbo117

A simple A-Z work that takes female characters from across the many fandoms and places them in a relationship. It will be character x reader. I am bad at writing and summarizing.Edit: 5/12/24. By results of a vote individuals classed as femboy my appear in chapters. Basically its 'A-Z Female Collect

2,533 kudos 595,637 words 918/? chapters Explicit
3

I need you

by Amesnoir

Catra D'riluth is proud of her life story. After disastrous high school years and a catastrophic start to college, unsure of what to do with her life, she finally found her way thanks to the unwavering friendship of her best friends and the endless support and love of her family.Now finishing her st

43 kudos 30,037 words 6/15 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Slow Romance Romance Angst
4

Cat-Ra

by Monokub

(Title changed from She-Ra IF)"If" is such a powerful word. What if the reasonings for our duo were different? What if the personalities of our two favorite females were altered ever-so slightly? Would their adventure be any easier, or harder? How would Catra go about trying to be a hero? What sort

975 kudos 1,458,419 words 134/134 chapters General Audiences
What-If Alternate Universe Switching
5

chivalry

by Anonymous

It's what you do, not what you are.

0 kudos 100 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Self-Worth Issues Drabble
6

Poisonous mind (cancerous body)

by Multiple_fandom_girlie

Thinking her luck couldn't get any worse after the battle of Brightmoon, Adora is faced with a life-altering change || "Don't you close those eyes, ok? Promise me!" - "I-I'm so tired,"

80 kudos 29,020 words 12/? chapters Mature
Hurt/Comfort Emotional Hurt Hurt Adora (She-Ra)
7

Echoes in the Void

by NotMyDestiny

In the quiet of space, nothing stays buried. When an ancient magic begins echoing their inner emotions and fears back at them, Adora clings to control, and Catra worries that she’ll only make things worse. To survive, they’ll have to stop running from who they used to be, and choose to trust each ot

55 kudos 29,062 words 12/20 chapters Mature
Outer Space Psychological Drama Suspense
8

Tiny Food, Nerdy Girls, Rapping, and Spaceships

by lefemmerouge2

Entrapta had only come to Earth as part of a mission to restore magic to the universe, a "road trip" thought up by four best friends: Adora, Catra, Bow, and Glimmer. She never expected to meet a music band which not only wielded weapons formed out of a magic barrier, but their songs strengthened tha

1 kudos 2,478 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Crossover Crossovers & Fandom Fusions Crossover Pairings
9

Good Luck, Dummy

by pr1m4d0nn4

Adora jokes that Coach Catra should kiss her for good luck before a big race, gets exactly what she asked for, and spends 10K meters realizing she’s in love.

15 kudos 849 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Alternate Universe - Sports Good luck kiss
10

one way or another (i'm gonna get ya)

by WhiteRose0013

Adora does not believe in coincidences. Everything that happens, happens for a reason. So, when she is reaped for the Sixty-Fifth Hunger Games, despite her name being in the bowl seven times, she is determined to understand why the universe would put her in this position. When she sees Catra, her lo

69 kudos 39,589 words 13/15 chapters Not Rated
Alternate Universe - Hunger Games Setting Slow Burn Friends to Enemies to Lovers
11

Catra has a small penis, and other pathetic tales.

by DumbMisatoEnjoyer

A place for me to write smut with limited to no plot about Catra and her small cock.

3 kudos 730 words 1/? chapters Explicit
Trans Catra (She-Ra) Catra Needs Therapy (She-Ra) Catra Needs a Hug (She-Ra)
12

unwanted heroine

by bikebian

Princesses are the species that Catra has always hated. And she can’t win against them. That is what nauseates her mind when she wakes up suddenly. She looks down at her hands; they’re all the sudden… very sparkly.

4 kudos 2,505 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Princess/Knight AU toxic lesbians Minor Violence
13

Mornings on Beast Island

by cfoolishhrt

No summary provided.

4 kudos 784 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Morning Cuddles Marriage Married Life
14

The Chaotic Masters

by D_rissing

The Chaotic Masters..once a formidable force of chaos...now locked and sealed that is until a certain Monkey King gets free again.

133 kudos 368,593 words 32/? chapters Mature
Multiple Crossovers Crossovers & Fandom Fusions Crossover Pairings
15

Finally Safe

by HeartOfTheBeastInside

The war is over, and Etheria is finally quiet.But peace is something neither Adora nor Catra know how to handle.Back in Bright Moon, between awkward mornings, old memories, and a return to the Fright Zone, they slowly begin to figure out what life… and love really look like after the war.A story of

8 kudos 3,359 words 1/5 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Post-Canon Post-War Hurt/Comfort
16

Grow on Me

by ceromantic

Castaspella is losing her mind… maybe. Mystacor still bears the scars from Micah’s occupation, and it’s not the only one. There’s something lurking in the shadows, and despite her frequent reports, no one else seems to notice. When several of the lunar lenses go missing mere weeks before the next ri

4 kudos 2,845 words 2/? chapters Explicit
For the Love of Shadow Weaver Collection (She-Ra) Shadow Weaver | Light Spinner Lives (She-Ra) Good Parent Shadow Weaver | Light Spinner (She-Ra)
17

Cat Out of the Bag

by chelonianmobile

How their stories were found out, off the stage.

338 kudos 134,584 words 174/? chapters Mature
Alternate Universe - Human Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Dead Dove: Do Not Eat
18

Top Mage!

by Thatauthoryouhate

Magic is a tool that can be applied to just about any aspect of life. The latest top tournament puts it to the test in the bedroom...

9 kudos 2,275 words 1/8 chapters Explicit
POV Second Person Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot Smut
19

Cadets

by MangaWitch808

Squad 8-S is like a family. Adora is the big sis. Rogelio is the big bro. Kyle is the middle child. And Catra and Lonnie are the twins who either have each other’s back or are at each other’s throats. But as Adora gets closer to her Force Captain promotion, she also gets closer to Catra in a way tha

46 kudos 18,435 words 11/64 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Life in the Horde (She-Ra) catradora Everyone knows Catra likes Adora except Adora
20

over and over I let you down (something about you I can't get out)

by emmag95989

"She realizes for the first time that maybe she was hoping Catra’s answer would've been yes. Adora didn’t realize this was something she wanted, something she even could want, until it was already gone. Adora is in love with Catra. And she's ruined any change she might've had."orCatra and Adora thro

17 kudos 9,298 words 3/7 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Modern Era High School Miscommunication

Popular Characters

Adora Catra Glimmer Bow Entrapta

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