“She not just heterosexual, she’s Barbie heterosexual.”

[redbrunja]

So I came across this on tumblr:



Which got me thinking about characters who read as ‘not-straight.’ Basically, I’m going to take this as a chance to mention about some badass queer ladies (canonically or noncanically) and bug me in the comments about your favorites ‘no way is he/she straight’ characters in the comments. Remember to show your work.

So let me mention:

• Cara.


• Amanda.


• Jess and Carol. (God, I want these two to hook up so. damn. much.)


• Julie and Maddie.


• Regina and Emma


• Shae

Comments

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Speaking of Swan Queen have you read Averno? It's the first part in an (unfortunately) incomplete series.

No I have not read that and thank you so fucking much for reccing it. God, that was just exquisite! (And I’m so sorry that there isn’t more.) That seriously just ripped my heart out and jumped on it. I loved that the writer didn’t forget about Emma’s past of abuse and how that made it so difficult for her to deal with Regina, who is both a victim and an abuser herself.

[mistaria.livejournal.com]

Yay I'm glad you liked it! The author showing Emma dealing with her mixed feelings on Regina based on her past experiences with abuse is definitely my favourite element. Not enough people do this in fics--although it is of course hard to get right.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Yep. Plus, unlike a lot of issues or problems in fanfic, there REALLY isn't a way to resolve it, you know? Regina did do these evil things.