Happy Friday and welcome to another week of Wren’s Recs where I recommend to you another fanfic that I think pleases and sparkles ✨ This is another 18+ only so wait til next week if that’s not your thing or you’re a minor. I promise I’ll do Teen or Gen.

This week’s offering is….

Desiderium by Omg_a_Knife
Rated: Explicit
Word Count: 110375 and counting
Status: Ongoing
Summary:

In the brutal world of Roman gladiators, Ventus, a defiant blue hedgehog, and Umbra, the mysterious Dark Champion, find themselves caught in a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal.

As they navigate the treacherous waters of imperial politics and their own growing feelings, Ventus and Umbra must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice for freedom, loyalty, and love. With every sword stroke, every stolen glance, they edge closer to a truth that could topple an empire.

I am admittedly behind on updates for this one, but what I’ve read is spectacular. This fic deserves SO MUCH LOVE simply for the amount of effort and time that was spent researching Roman history and gladiators. The author went above and beyond to depict time appropriate settings, clothing, terms, you name it. This is very clearly a labor of love and it shows. Add on that Knife’s prose is damn near poetic at times and the plot leaves you on the edge of your seat and you’ve got a flipping entertaining and enthralling as hell story 🙌

Missed Week 3? No worries! Check it out here.