Top 19 Epic Gwynriel Fanfics
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A Court of Whispers and Song
by mystical_blaise
:Contains ACOSF and Az POV Spoilers: Gwyn is still chased by the ghosts of the past. She craves to find herself beyond that girl and find her place in the world. She wants it all: strength, freedom, friendship, and love. While searching for the light in the world, she never could have guessed she wo
To Pay a Debt
by TheTeaQueen
When Nesta realizes Feyre has not included her in any of their family paintings, the sting of her exclusion is sharper than she could have ever imagined.Desperate to relieve Feyre and her new family of the burden that she was, she did the only thing she could think of: run.An alternate take after AC
A Court of Fire and Starlight
by LadyTess
Born into the cut-throat Autumn Court, Eris Vanserra had been surrounded by monsters his entire life and spent most of his time scheming for the crown his cruel father still possessed. His world is thrown into chaos when an unexpected source gets to his father before he can. Astra was raised in the
A Court of Scars and Shadows
by BelladonnaMoon
"In her mind, she knew those very hands could be capable of wielding gentle pleasure, just as they wielded the sharp edge of a blade. Masterful and to a rare skill of something altogether Godly."Gwyn was spiralling.So fast and hard she barely could keep her grip on the world she had clawed up Ramiel
A Court of Light and Melody
by Daevastanner
**Daily releases starting 7/18 - 572 pages complete**The insinuation didn’t make her mad. It didn’t comfort her. But it did strike a chord. “My instincts are the only reason I’m alive. They’re why those children in Sangravah survived.”Azriel descended to the grounds of the river house. “Then perhaps
A Court of Ribbons and Shadows
by TheIndomitableSmartass
Gwyneth Berdara is furious. She fights invisible terrors day and night. The walls closing in; the anger suffocating. With Emerie and Nesta at her side, she's stronger than ever. But true threats are looming on the horizon, and Gwyn must decide: to fight for a callous world; or to protect her new fam
Ballad of Shadows
by jennierubyjaner
“Reject the bond.”She stared at him, “Excuse me?” she inquired, unable to mask her astonishment — perhaps she didn’t hear him right.Azriel gritted his teeth, his jaw set, “Reject the bond, Gwyn,” his hazel eyes held so much emotion that Gwyn had never seen before — not in his gaze, at least. He was
A Court of Vines and Shadow
by sayitwithyourchestbrad
“Don’t look so thrilled, sweetheart. People will talk,” he teased, his voice low and dripping with sarcasm.“I was supposed to dance with a Summer Court captain before you rudely cut him off. And don’t call me sweetheart.”Nyx grinned, utterly unrepentant. “You’re welcome for rescuing you.”“I didn’t n
Azriel's new Cassian
by Jin_Art369
Azriel is Gwyn’s new ribbon but what exactly is Gwyn to Az?This continues where ACOSF and HOFAS left off.We delve into their growing friendship, which slowly simmers into something more... much more *cough*Prepare for witty banter, heartwarming fluff, and gut-wrenching angst. And let’s not forget ab
Symphonia
by darkrose9314
Set two years after the events of A Court of Silver Flames, Nesta and Cassian start their next big journey together. (Please don't read if you don't want to be spoiled for A Court of Silver Flames.)
A Little Bit of Light Reading
by infinitefolklore
Elain is all alone at the Town House and Lucien makes a surprise appearance. They decide to "explore the mating bond," but for how long can they keep it a secret? And what happens when the Inner Circle starts meddling in their business?Okay so this fic has been going on for much longer than I intend
To the Stars that Listen
by Altheafirehawk
“Some people dislike you not because you’ve done anything wrong, but because your realness exposes their disguise.” -Vex KingAt a long-overdue family dinner, tensions simmer and long-buried truths finally ignite, shattering the fragile peace of the Inner Circle. With razor-sharp words and unrelentin
Trial of the Valkyrie
by Daevastanner
**Inspired by OUTLANDER - Daily releases starting 4/09 -- 480+ pages complete**Following the events of ACOSF, the Valkyrie must answer for their victory in the Blood Rite and face trial before the Illyrian Tribunal in Windhaven. Corporal punishment is certain, but there is one way around it for Gwyn
Lying In Between The Memories
by Separatist_Apologist
Following the blood rite, Gwyneth Berdara can't shake the memories of a life long-gone.The shadowsinger can't seem to move on after five centuries of loving the same woman. Together, they'll have to carve a new path forward.
If we weren't broken
by Jin_Art369
Gwyn grapples with PTSD and the fact that she has a mate who might never fall for her.Azriel still wrestles with the deep-seated feeling of unworthiness.Two parts of one soul.Broken by life's trials.What happens when they come together?Can they recognize one another amid the ruins?Can they piece bac
War of Hearts
by jennierubyjaner
“I am not planning on falling in love with you, Shadowsinger, if that’s what worries you — it’s just sex, nothing more,” amusement sparked in her brilliant teal gaze as she continued, “Are you scared you won’t be able to resist falling for me?” There was more than teasing in her tone: a challenge. O
Call Me Home
by PropagandaPrincess
COMPLETED 3/11/22Rhysand’s warning was clear as crystal. “Stay away from Elain…or else.”"Or else what?" Azriel couldn’t help but think. "Rhysand is full of empty threats."Azriel is ready to put his heart out on the line for true love, but is he willing to sacrifice everything? His family, his friend
The Lady of Rosehall
by loveL
Gwyn wasn't raised to be a lady. She wasn't raised to run an estate or to be a wife, but through a cruel twist of fate and a malicious High lord, that's what she becomes.The wife to the Shadowsinger.The Lady of Rosehall.As if that wasn't bad enough, a war with the humans is brewing, a war that her h
On My Radar
by VikingMagic_33
After a difficult training session, Az agrees to assist Gwyn in overcoming her physical triggers. He is more than a little shocked and intrigued by the explicit nature of her experiments.How will this new dynamic impact their friendship?Will they finally have a chance to heal?Will they find a way to
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This list of 19epic Gwynriel fanfics spans 4,699,498 total words. Kudos range from 1,189 on the newest entries to 3,898 on the most established. 74% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Explicit (12 of 19 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD · Angst · Mating Bond · Fluff and Angst · Eventual Romance.
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