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Happier
Sterek
When Stiles nearly dies out in the woods one day, Derek kicks him out of the pack, and life gets seriously, seriously shitty.
(If this seems familiar, it's because I reuploaded this after rewriting the middle.)
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When Stiles nearly dies out in the woods one day, Derek kicks him out of the pack, and life gets seriously, seriously shitty.
(If this seems familiar, it's because I reuploaded this after rewriting the middle.)
Words:25563 complete
77 pages, ebook
First published February 6, 2013
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November 6, 2014
Not a Sterek for everyone, in fact I didn't really like it myself - but it's full of raw emotion and Grimm deserves full-stars for getting that across.
It's hard reading, Grimm's notes mention having suffered from depression and reading this I think that experience shows.
There's no frills about the writing it's basic and fast paced which sort of works. Derek's motivation I could understand though it was harsh. Stiles spends most of the story suffering severe depression and reading this is a trip through that, the cure isn't instant but it still felt like he forgave everyone too easily, I had absolutley no respect for Scott his whiney supposed best friend. I didn't like or respect the pack here and Derek's window climbing was ultra creepy because the connection between him and Stiles isn't shown.
While the story is certainly emotional and will leave you feeling wrung out, it's not a great romance. When it comes time for the HEA I was wanting Stiles to slam the door/window on Derek and talk to his father instead. The impression I got was the pack needed him more than they cared about him, more co-dependancy than a strong bond.
It's hard reading, Grimm's notes mention having suffered from depression and reading this I think that experience shows.
There's no frills about the writing it's basic and fast paced which sort of works. Derek's motivation I could understand though it was harsh. Stiles spends most of the story suffering severe depression and reading this is a trip through that, the cure isn't instant but it still felt like he forgave everyone too easily, I had absolutley no respect for Scott his whiney supposed best friend. I didn't like or respect the pack here and Derek's window climbing was ultra creepy because the connection between him and Stiles isn't shown.
While the story is certainly emotional and will leave you feeling wrung out, it's not a great romance. When it comes time for the HEA I was wanting Stiles to slam the door/window on Derek and talk to his father instead. The impression I got was the pack needed him more than they cared about him, more co-dependancy than a strong bond.
November 2, 2014
Whew. I for some reason needed to read this one. I think I needed a book that showed the emotional outcome for Stiles because let's be serious. He should be totally fucked up.
This was heartbreaking. Watching Stiles being forced out of the Pack, out of his Family wrecked me. I understood the why but the execution was way wrong.
Sadly this was the best part of the book. He was in such a deep depression and it was horrible to watch but it was totally believable.
And then he gets hurt again.
And what happens after that made me want to kill someone.
Just no.
It was all wrong and I didn't believe anyone aside from Stiles was in pain. I just didn't believe it. And I am really ragey about it.
To add to that freaking anger the end used one of my most favorite things ever in Sterek and rushed it, made it not feel real and then twisted some of the stuff that is a constant and I was just confused and not really all that happy.
I'll take a HEA when given but I needed this one drawn out just a bit more to balance the drawn out depression. I don't blame the author for this though. I don't know how after all that dark they could have been able to bring light.
I am happy I read this though. The Stiles part of the book was spot on and needed to be written.
This was heartbreaking. Watching Stiles being forced out of the Pack, out of his Family wrecked me. I understood the why but the execution was way wrong.
Sadly this was the best part of the book. He was in such a deep depression and it was horrible to watch but it was totally believable.
And then he gets hurt again.
And what happens after that made me want to kill someone.
Just no.
It was all wrong and I didn't believe anyone aside from Stiles was in pain. I just didn't believe it. And I am really ragey about it.
To add to that freaking anger the end used one of my most favorite things ever in Sterek and rushed it, made it not feel real and then twisted some of the stuff that is a constant and I was just confused and not really all that happy.
I'll take a HEA when given but I needed this one drawn out just a bit more to balance the drawn out depression. I don't blame the author for this though. I don't know how after all that dark they could have been able to bring light.
I am happy I read this though. The Stiles part of the book was spot on and needed to be written.
January 9, 2015
Here's my major statement:
I don't know why I felt the need to read this one especially after reading the tags on AO3.
But while I don't identify with getting kicked out a pack of werewolves, I do identify with the fall-out. Stiles spends a good chunk of this fic either depressed or pulling himself out of a depression and I thought it was pretty well-done. He doesn't suddenly get over it, he really has to work for it and I like reading about that.
I don't know, depressed people make me happy I guess. I'm sick like that.
Plus he got Derek at the end so that helps considerably.
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June 6, 2020Reread 6/6/2020 I picked the wrong time to read this. I was bawling with Stiles until we get to that part. Then all I could think was f*ck that noise. There is not enough ANYTHING that those assholes could have said or done to EVER be forgiven. Ever.
****original review 4/29/2015****
Considering the length of this fic and the amount of angst, I had a really hard time believing the ending. I have sobbed buckets over Stiles. I mean, I spent the entire first 60% in tears. I also spent all of that time wanting to nut-punch Derek. Stiles dealing with depression gutted me . I totally agree with Jennifer on my feelings about how reading this made me feel. I am enraged at how Stiles was treated. I am enraged on his behalf for how everyone went along with the plan. It is a testament to the author's writing skills that I could feel all of this for a story. The writing is excellent. The tone of what it feels like to deal with depression hit a lot of personal buttons. The quick end and explanation just didn't sit well with me. It couldn't feel real after all that had transpired during the beginning.
I am now in need of smutty, smexy fluff.
****original review 4/29/2015****
Considering the length of this fic and the amount of angst, I had a really hard time believing the ending. I have sobbed buckets over Stiles. I mean, I spent the entire first 60% in tears. I also spent all of that time wanting to nut-punch Derek. Stiles dealing with depression gutted me . I totally agree with Jennifer on my feelings about how reading this made me feel. I am enraged at how Stiles was treated. I am enraged on his behalf for how everyone went along with the plan. It is a testament to the author's writing skills that I could feel all of this for a story. The writing is excellent. The tone of what it feels like to deal with depression hit a lot of personal buttons. The quick end and explanation just didn't sit well with me. It couldn't feel real after all that had transpired during the beginning.
I am now in need of smutty, smexy fluff.
October 19, 2015
Sad and frustrating. Derek exiles Stiles from the pack to keep him safe, and Stiles gets suicidally depressed as a result.
October 20, 2018
The last bit didn’t really feel like the same story to me, and kinda came outta nowhere But I actually liked the first part better than I thought I would, the author portrayed Stiles’s depression really well. I’m glad it didn’t go on the whole story, and I’m glad he didn’t forgive the pack too easily. But I also wish they talked more and emphasized more how, human or not, kicking someone out of the pack is devastating. It’s more than just a clique of friends, it’s Pack.
November 2, 2014
Derek abandoning Stiles for his own good? No surprise there. But the pack, especially Scott, following his orders and as a result leaving Stiles isolated and visibly hurting? That takes some convincing and I'm afraid I was never sold. Taking into account that I found the actions of most of Stiles "friends" baffling at best.
March 29, 2015
Still one of the best Sterek angst-fics I've ever read (and re-read), and I have read a LOT of sterek!!! Usually I am more drawn to the fluffy fics and try to steer clear of the heavy stuff, but this one just really spoke to me. If you are in the mood for an angsty h/c fic with a very satisfying resolution (ahh, Derek!) I recommend highly.
I am just in love with all of these AO3 fanfic authors. There are some very talented voices among them. They are all I read these days!
I am just in love with all of these AO3 fanfic authors. There are some very talented voices among them. They are all I read these days!
November 2, 2014
3.75*
December 13, 2015
I liked the first half of the story. It reminded me a bit of Misfire thought there aren't that many similarities. But I liked the angst aspect, the feeling of helplessness
The second half was just too OOC for me and pulled the rating down. I didn't understand the reasons behind some of the actions and lost interest in the characters and story.
The second half was just too OOC for me and pulled the rating down. I didn't understand the reasons behind some of the actions and lost interest in the characters and story.
April 19, 2015
Fuj to bolo zlé.
Tak krásne bol Stiles napísaný, začínalo to v bolestiach a mne bolo tak zle/dobre a potom neviem čo si autorka zmyslela, ale tak sa to nerobí.
Scott, Derek, všetci, poviem to slovami môjich ľudí "sa spamätajte".
Samovražda nie je funky a toto bolo priam príšerné. Celá ff po tej scéne bola len horšia a horšia. Ku koncu nemám slov a k celej tej "mate" (preložte mi slovo mate normálne do slovenčiny, poprosím lebo druh/družka je na smiech) už vôbec nič nepíšem.
Tak krásne bol Stiles napísaný, začínalo to v bolestiach a mne bolo tak zle/dobre a potom neviem čo si autorka zmyslela, ale tak sa to nerobí.
Scott, Derek, všetci, poviem to slovami môjich ľudí "sa spamätajte".
Samovražda nie je funky a toto bolo priam príšerné. Celá ff po tej scéne bola len horšia a horšia. Ku koncu nemám slov a k celej tej "mate" (preložte mi slovo mate normálne do slovenčiny, poprosím lebo druh/družka je na smiech) už vôbec nič nepíšem.
April 22, 2015
Bit more angsty than I usually look for in fanfic but it worked. Also the story was darker with Stiles cut off from the pack (not sure that was believable) and going through a rough patch. Still the story was gripping and the emotion was intense.
May 4, 2015
No no no.
Why did i read it?????????
Why do i do these things to myself?
Why did i read it?????????
Why do i do these things to myself?
October 12, 2016
deliciously angsty, so-sad!Stiles, briefly-suicidal!Stiles, for-your-own-good!Derek, Stiles is kicked out of the pack, suddenly mates, Sheriff!
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