#BNFinale

[mrghostrat]

BNF Chapter 17 • September 1st • [ ☕️ ]

#bnf au #bnfinale #good omens #gomens #ineffable husbands #vaguely nsft #aziraphale #crowley #aziracrow #rat draws

[fuckyeahgoodomensfanfic]

Good Omens Fic Rec: Big Name Feelings

FANDOM AU! • Crowley is a BNF fic writer, and Aziraphale is a lurking artist who might be just a little parasocially in love with him. How they ever became friends is beyond him, but here they are: One month out from Prophet Con, and Crowley is asking him to be his boyfriend. Just for the weekend, of course.

Length: 103,997 words

AO3 Rating: Explicit / Spice Level 🔥🔥🔥

Best for: Safe in Public, Human AU, Slow Burn, Fake Relationship, Pick-me-up

Triggers: None

Read it here, fic by ghostrat

*Minor Spoilers* It's here! The finale of one of the most entertaining and immersive fanworks that I have ever experienced is finally upon us! I feel like most of you who follow me here are aware of this fanfic or have read it. However, for those who haven't or might come across this post later: I'm begging you to read this one. Buckle up; it's a long post today.

So, if you're not aware, this fanfic involves writer Crowley and fan artist Aziraphale. Crowley, being ace, seeks a boyfriend to shield him from unwanted attention during an upcoming convention. Aziraphale, smitten, agrees to be the fake boyfriend. This Arrangement is sure to work out exactly as planned!

Every one of the author's stories feels cinematic to me. The worlds are always so real and immersive, but this one, in particular, will have you feeling like you're actually watching the story unfold in real life. Some of that is achieved through embedded media like chats, artwork, and Tumblr posts, bringing a sense of reality to these conversations. The rest comes from really rich prose. You'll flow through it very easily, yet deeply.

The use of fandom and a convention as the backdrop for this fic was, to be honest, genius. I've seen attempts before, but none captured the spirit quite like this one. The fandom lore for The Nice and Accurate Prophecy (the in-universe fandom they're in) was rich enough for us to fully grasp the shape and feel of why they loved it so much, yet it never impedes the ongoing story. This story perfectly captured what it's like to be a fan: how friendships develop, how ideas and fan theories are freely discussed, the passion for a shared topic. The con, in particular, will fill anyone who has ever attended a fan convention with a strong dose of nostalgia and love. Oh, and having them in their 50s? Thank you! There is no age limit to fandom!

Having Aziraphale as the artist and Crowley the writer was not the most obvious choice, but it's one that worked amazingly well for the story! Crowley struggles with words and expressing his feelings in real life. However, in stories, he can build his own world and express whatever emotions are on his mind. Aziraphale, who does not wish to draw attention to himself in real life, expresses himself through his bold and beautiful artwork. His specialization in traditional, physical artwork is so fitting for him, though he's not unwilling to try new tech. There is a scene where they stumble upon some street art that Aziraphale had done. I teared up at that scene, and it's not even angsty! Just the casualness of it, how it's not Aziraphale but Crowley who boldly leads them to it, how Aziraphale doesn't sing his own praises. He's not self-deprecating, but he doesn't celebrate his work. He's still learning that he has value that's worth celebrating. At least now he has Crowley to teach him to be proud of himself.

They are both beautifully written characters. It's a real testament to the skill of the author to bring these characters into such a different reality and have them be unmistakably Aziraphale and Crowley. Sure, they're updated for the time and setting, but their souls are still the angel and demon we know and love. This setting is an amazing way to explore the different sides of their personalities. Crowley's asexuality, in particular, was one of the best depictions I've ever read. It brought a new level of understanding to me, and I'm sure many of you will feel a kinship with him. Really pay attention to what's being said here, there's some really deep and insightful passages that are worth analyzing. Like this moment, which may have been a subconscious thought, but again speaks to how deeply the author understands the characters.

This was such an amazing experience as a fan. I've never had a fic feel like this much of an event before. Every chapter drop was so exciting; I never knew what exactly to expect. And now, with the end being over 100k words?? Where did that word count come from! That's insane! I'm sad to leave this iteration, but I'm so excited for what's to come next. So please, if you haven't read this, give it a try. It's such a impressive work, so much time and effort was put into this and you can tell. It's not only a love letter to Good Omens, but one to fandom and fanspaces as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this journey

There are some explicit scenes towards the end, but they are all marked and skippable, so I'd say you're perfectly fine reading this in public.

Edit from after actually seeing the finale: no I’m not tearing up it’s just really dusty in this room. I’m being so normal rn 🥹🥹🥹

Read it here, fic by ghostrat

#good omens #good omens fanfiction #good omens fanfic #fanfic rec #aziracrow #good omens fic rec #aziraphale x crowley #Big Name Feelings #BNF #ghostrat #extra long #three flames #safe in public #human au #fandom au #artist au #writer au #slow burn #pretend relationship #fake relationship #friends to lovers #pick me up #BNFinale

[random-weirdo]

I don’t think a fanfic has ever made me cry so much in my life???????

@mrghostrat BNF WAS AMAZING AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING IT I WILL BE RE READING IT SO MUCH IT DESERVES A MILLION KUDOS THAT WAS AWESOME I WEEPED MY POOR LITTLE GOOD OMENS FILLED HEART OUT.

#good omens #crowley #aziraphale #ineffable husbands #bnf au #bnfinale #big name feelings #good omens au #mrghostrat #bilvyy #WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO ME #I LOVED IT SO MUCH

[angelrrys]

changing Big Name Feelings from Reading to Finished

i have tears in my eyes

#bnfinale #bnf au #what a piece of art #I will miss them so much #mrghostrat #good omens fic #ineffable husbands

[thinkinginscripts]

Stayed up late last night to read the BNF finale, inhaled it on my phone in bed then went to sleep. Took time this morning to read ch17 again more carefully, and just look at the picture of Aziraphale cooking - the birthday card and the sword mounted on the wall *sniff*.

#good omens fic #bnfinale #bnf au #good omens

[jac-is-procrastinating-again]

hahahaha WHAT HAS HAPPEN TO YOUR HAIR

made me cackle...

#BNFinale

[justobsessedwithlove]

*checks email*

*new bnf chapter just released*

*drops phone out of excitement and grabs some cookies and a blanket to read this fic with respect*

#big name feelings #bnfinale

[gayclubsoap]

OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO SWEET OB MY KAVDOSVFKWBDNAHXCQLS DLAVGKW DJWBDBSRHBFHRUEIEKE

#THE ADORABLES THE SWEETIES THE CUTIES THE LOVELIES THE THE THE THE #bnfinale #also “the reading comprehension on this website is abysmal” fucking got me 😭

[theonlymom]

Last chapter just posted for Big Name Feelings and I'm so happy. Bilvy SPOILED THE HELL out of us with art on this one. ❤️

If you have yet, READ THIS!! (But obvi go to Chapter 1 if you haven't read this fic yet!) Happy BNFinale everyone!

#BNFinale #bnf au #my FAVORITE writer #ghostrat #mrghostrat #my favorite writers #my favorite artists

[jupiterslibrary]

big name feelings finale tomorrow big name feelings finale tomorrow big name feelings finale tomorrow AAHHHHH

#I'M SO EXCITED #but sad too :-( i want it to go on foreverrrrr #bnfinale #good omens

[helios-gold]

MONSIEUR GHOST RAT I AM LOSING IT THE LITTLE EMOTE IN THAT LAST CHAPTER AAAAAA

#bnf au #BNFinale #good omens

[mrghostrat]

BNF Chapter 17 • December 28th • [ ☕️ ]

#lil christmas holiday present to themselves #bnfinale #bnf au #thank you 🥹🥹🥹 #good omens #gomens #ineffable husbands #aziracrow #crowley #aziraphale #rat draws

[fuckyeahgoodomensfanfic]

idk how it happened but my rec post for BNF is 792 words long and that's before reading the last chapter. I will try to contain myself and not add too much more. I am so excited for the finale tonight!!

#bnfinale #WAHOOOOOO!!!! #and that is me really limiting myself #like I did not go into detail about scenes that I loved #bilv you're a genius tbh #and the level of WORK you put in #I'm constantly impressed

[thinkinginscripts]

#good omens fic #bnfinale #bnf au #good omens #just sitting here in front of AO3 hitting refresh....

[jac-is-procrastinating-again]

ooooh Ghostrat's #BNFinale is here! Repeat, Chapter 17 is live! Excitement! https://archiveofourown.org/works/52413478/chapters/137921275

#BNFinale #ghostrat #last chapter #squeeee!