Fic Rec List (long)

There's a fair few new fics I've read this year that I've liked. Some of them are complete. Some only have one chapter out. I decided to share the fics I've read this year so far that I liked and think are worth a chance. They've all been published or updated in some way in 2026.

Complete New Fics

i'm trying to make up for that lost time by toomanysongsabout_u

(E) Lena and Kara broke up a few weeks ago. Nia finds Lena in CatCo and begs her to appear on one video for CatCo. Unbeknownst to Lena, is a Truth or Drink with your Ex. And who comes down to film? Your favorite reporter.

of what work it is (to love you as I do) by NoGood_InGoodbye

(T) Lena hates her soulmark, Kara defies hers, and canon is mixed and mashed as needed.

They ship us by MyCatIsMyEditor

(M) Nia is the accidental cause of Kara and Lena discovering the world of RPF shipping, specifically of them. Kara is embarrassed, Lena however is furious. She can't believe everyone thinks she's a bottom. So what are two bestie gal pals to do to fix the situation?...Write their own of course

Have I told you I love you? by KaraDanversSideho

(G) In which it finally dawned on Kara that she's stupidly in love with her best friend. And she decided that it's the best thing ever.

Kara Loves Her Evil Girlfriend by UhhhYaEnbyJade

(NR) “Kara, you have to stop hanging out with her so much!...” Alex pleaded.

...Kara narrowed her eyes. “Dr. Luthor is my friend,” she stressed. “I will not spy on her for you; I will continue hanging out with her because she is my best friend.”

Alex crossed her arms, refusing to give up. “Kara, you need to stay away from her. We can’t trust you around... gorgeous women because you lose all subtlety and brain function,” her sister said, glaring at the interruption. "And you know it!"

she just comes running over to me by OneAndOnlyOllie

(G) Kara's an Olympic Big Air snowboarder; Lena's her girlfriend. But no one knows about their relationship, as Kara is notoriously close-lipped about her personal life. It all comes to a head in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

Can I Crash At Yours? by Milo_steals_ur_fanta

(T) Lena knew that the Luthor name came with the fact that someone would always want her dead. So when she heard a loud crash come from within her home, Lena immediately assumed the worst. The last thing she expected to see was beaten up Supergirl who had apparently just crashed through her roof.

She's an easy lover by Caitlyns147thPubicHair

(G) Kara and Lena meet in church and their relationship becomes complicated

I Love, I Love, I Love You by D4mm17

(E) Lena Luthor is determined to get Kara Danvers’ attention no matter what. The only problem is her overbearing brother rarely gives her the opportunity to talk to alphas, much less alphas he sees as being lower status. She'll get Kara's attention no matter what it takes, even if she has to scheme and trick her brother every step of the way. a/b/o

To Be Loved Is To Be Changed by D4mm17

(E) Kara and Lena get stuck in the same sleeping car on the train ride home, will it end in bloodshed, tears, or something more? a/b/o

Jupiter’s Storm by Existy15

(G) Kara has a little too much to drink and visits Lena. She might, possibly, do some pretty gay things and freak one Lena Luthor out. OR Kara Danvers loses her filter and Lena Luthor has to deal with it.

You found me at the Water Park by devblaire

(G) What could possibly go wrong when bringing your 3 year old to a waterpark? How about every mother's nightmare, losing your child. Hopefully, a hot stranger can become your hero.

New In-Progress Fics (Published late 2025-2026)

show me how to taste it by sweeetdisposition

(E) Lena's secret should've been the line in the sand. But Kara finds out pretty quickly that screwing a married woman is a lot less complicated than it sounds.

Fall into Gravity by gwynbleidd_atticus

(T) What if Kara was more of a mess than anyone thought? What would happen if Kara starts to drunkenly make a habit of visiting the one person in National City everyone has warned her about? Will Kara get it together and get the girl?

Showbiz (i love you, it's ruining my life) by borrowedtime

(M) The rumors start when Lena hires her friend as her executive assistant. The trouble starts when Lena does absolutely nothing to correct them.

i hate it when you tell the truth (i wish that we could cross the line) by awkward__bean

(E) Lena hates going to parties, but she ends up attending many as Sam's plus-one. However, she has a secret silver lining: Kara, with whom she often hides out from the noise. After they give into their mutual attraction, they keep seeing each other, and they figure it won't hurt if they keep their hangouts between them. After all, it's not like they're really together, right?

Sources Close to the Subject by icicleair

(M) Lena Luthor is trying to make a name for herself after growing up on reality TV with her now-disgraced family. Kara is assigned an interview with her for Teen CatCo.

A Softer Touch by StrapOn_Bilbo

(E) After Leslie Willis' upsetting broadcast, Kara turns to her best friend for support.

Nowhere by Anonforyou

(M) Just the two of them and a motorhome on the edge of the world. Post-apocalypse, Lena and Kara are staying together and surviving. Is there such a thing as post-apocalyptic fluff? The end of the world isn't really all that important in this fic. This is their (sort of) domestic day to day.

Racing towards midnight by elena_mars

(G) Facing a night alone in her apartment, Kara heads to her favourite diner, only for Lena Luthor to walk in and perhaps, that chance encounter, will set their relationship on a whole other trajectory.

Daybreak by FutureIndigo

(M) Lena left National City nine months ago and never looked back. In a quiet Irish village, she’s built a smaller life. Simple. Predictable. Built on routine and the hope that distance might finally be enough. Enough to forget her old life. Enough to forget her. Most days, it is.

This one is angsty. I don't think I'll continue it, but it is well written and worth the chance if you like the premise.

Older In-Progress Fics (Published early 2025 and earlier)

out of bounds by elena_mars

(M) A College basketball AU, where Lena can't help but fall for the charismatic Kara Danvers and honestly, no-one knows who fell first because they're in a secret relationship, with an abundance of unspoken feelings, causing a few episodes of confusion along the way.

Slow It Down by lespetitesmorts

(T) There are no fireworks the first time Kara lays eyes on Lena Luthor; she doesn't even know that's who she is. All Kara sees is a beautiful woman - a little out of place and a lot intriguing - coming out of a medical science building at MIT. All Kara wants to do is get to know her. Her first opportunity slips through her fingers, but fate has a funny way of making sure that you meet your destiny.

My Hero by Rtnwriter

(M) How would season 2 change if Kara and Lena happened to meet and go on a date before Lena moved Luthor Corp to National City? What if Kara didn't know who Lena was and they spent a month chatting and getting to know each other until the day that Kara and Clark entered her office after the Venture incident and she found out that the Lena she met was actually Lena Luthor?

the fifth force by Anonymous

(M) Lena Luthor moves LuthorCorp’s HQ to National City with the sole aim of meeting, collaborating with, and potentially befriending, two people: Supergirl and K Elzörn....She has massive crushes on both of them. (And Cat Grant can’t resist meddling.)...Never in her wildest dreams would Lena have imagined that they might be the same woman.

if this is love (i want my money back) by borrowedtime

(M) Kara Zor El knows two things to be true. The Luthors are the most vicious Siths in recent history, and Sith Inquisitor Lena Luthor is standing in front of her asking for her help.

you and me would be a big conversation by parum_leo

(M) Kara and Mike, America’s sweethearts break up after years of cheating accusations and other tabloid fodder. Public opinion turns in favor of Mike who was the first to break his silence on their messy break up. With her rep in rapid decline, Kara falls out of the public eye to heal and reconsider the life of a pop superstar.

Lena Luthor has lived a peaceful life in the hills of Ireland. She only releases albums every few years or writes songs for big names in order to maintain her tranquility. Her peace falters when her manager calls with an offer to work with rebranding a burnt out pop star in hiding.

loss of my life by lostariels

(M) Returning home for the first time in twelve years to the news that her mother is dying, the last thing that Lena wants is to run into the childhood best friend she hasn't spoken to since she left Midvale all those years ago. Especially when said friend was the reason Lena swore she'd never go back home again.

One Wild Night by Sextual

(E) Lena goes to a costume party, hooks up with Kara in costume, ends up pregnant, then moves to the same town where she lives right next door because that's where her BFF Sam and Alex live. a/b/o

Finally I'm adding some older fics that were published and completed in the past but I recently re-read. Most of them I re-read because they recently had podfics made of them.

$3.99/minute by BiFelicia

(E) The phone sex operator AU. Lena is a phone sex operator; Kara interviews her for a piece. Has a podfic.

Your What Now? by Narraboth

(G) There is just no way CatCo employees don't think that Kara and Lena are dating. Has a podfic.

Running Into Fire by LuthorWarriorPrincess

(G) When Lena won't stop running into danger, Kara makes a hard decision. Has a podfic.

Consequences, Consequences by gveret

(T) "I'm Supergirl." Kara is snug and unthinking when she says it, curled up with Lena in front of the television. It does change everything, still. Has a podfic.

Hacker, Hater, Hero, Spy by ekingston

(M) In which Supergirl attends a fancy party in D.C. to stop a mysterious assassin, and wow, would you look at that? Lena Luthor is there too! What a complete and utter coincidence! Actually not old, but it has a podfic.

This Time Last Year by sapphorine

(E) It’s December 1st and Lena Luthor just got dumped. Although, technically, it’s worse than that. It’s December 1st and Lena Luthor’s fiancée just called off their engagement. With her life upended, she wanders into a random café and walks away with more than just a cup of coffee. As her friendship blossoms with a blonde barista, she can’t help but wonder: How much can life really change in a year?

I re-read this one just because.

Contempt of Court by Omnessicfaciunt

(T) “Oh my god,” Lena cried as reality slammed back into her. “Oh, okay. Wake up! Wake up, Kara!”

“What…?” Kara asked as she dragged a hand down her face to get the sleep out of her eyes.

“Did we get married last night?”

“Yes, I think we did...”

This one was completed years ago, but has been edited.

Pretty sure I might have forgotten a fic or two. Feel free to share whatever fics you're reading too, old, new, classics, and underrated fics