Thread by @sofondabooks

It’s been 4 years and I am still reading Reylo. I keep thinking, I’ll stop! Then Adam Driver does something super sexy, like act, or just breathe and someone brilliant writes an amazing Reylo fic, and am right back to it. “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.”

I am enormously grateful for every single Reylo writer out there, sharing your work, talents and creativity with us. Our fandom has attracted incredible writers. In 2021, the former Ever-So-Reylo landed on the NYT Bestseller list with what was formerly a beloved Reylo fic.

I have no doubt there will be others to publish professionally in 2022. We are so lucky with the talent we are blessed in this fandom. Without further ado, welcome to my fourth annual Reylo fic favourites list.

Sofondabooks ' Best Reylo Fics of 2021
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Art commissioned from legendary artist @selunchen. I call it "Kiss the (Jedi) Girl", except instead of Sebastian singing, it's BB-8 beeping in Dagobah.

The Lazy River by NoeticEdda
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Rey whiles away the summer at a waterpark, while musing about the possible secret identity of the grumpy vending-machine sized lifeguard she has a crush on. So many things to love…The music, the banter, the humour! 😍

Sleep Talk by quamquam20
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Rey and Kylo Ren are “Force-ibly” intimate when the Bond kicks in when they are asleep and vulnerable. The gorgeous prose conveys the depths of their need for each other and the crushing reality of their estrangement.

The Scent of Water
XarisEirene
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With his familial aversion to sand, Kylo Ren insists that Rey take a shower in his ‘fresher. The awkward intimacy gives him the opportunity to share his feelings for her.
I love the lyrical prose & the romantic reveal.

On Base by Tasu7
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I adored the slow burn, gentle humour & comforting domesticity of the story where Ben works with his father Han and Rey works as a mechanic. When they meet, Ben recognizes their kindred force sensitivity and begins to fall in love.

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The Redemption of Kylo Ren by nixcomix
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After her final battle with Palpatine, Rey does not pass into the Force, but in a stasis where she can communicate with Kylo Ren and Finn. Amazing fic...the characters, both canon & original, are so richly drawn.

Glory’s Fray by avidvampirehunter
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One day, when it's a bestseller or film, we will all sigh about the epic romance of gladiator Kylo Ren & the slave girl, Rey. The story is inspired, beautiful, wrought with adventure and the wonder of spiritual faith.

The Ward by dreamingspires
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Rey Johnson, an orphaned omega, is secretly in love with her Alpha guardian, Lord Ben Solo. What a sexy Regency… the yearning, the sexual tension amidst the scandals of the Ton. Think Bridgerton but with heat sex & knots.

My Day with Ren by anopendoor
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A Roman Holiday AU about a photojournalist & a movie star. Top-notch edits & manips make the story come alive. The dialogue & the epistolary format lovingly reveal how first impressions can be really, really wrong.

The Ward by dreamingspires
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Rey Johnson, an orphaned omega, is secretly in love with her Alpha guardian, Lord Ben Solo. What a sexy Regency… the yearning, the sexual tension amidst the scandals of the Ton. Think Bridgerton but with heat sex & knots.

A Promise to the Moon by MissBinx
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I love the angst in this story. Rey's sad upbringing makes her believe that she is not deserving of unconditional love. Sweet & at once heartbreaking, this one kept me reading until its happy ending.

Just a Bite by AquaWolfGirl
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When his therapist suggests following a food blog to counter Ben’s dark moods, Ben stumbles upon Rey’s cooking blog. This is so charming, and how they finally meet is so beautifully written. This is a perfect comfort read.

to covet by duelingaxis
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4 years after his death, the ghost of Ben Solo returns & disrupts Rey’s new life as a Jedi teacher. I loved the nuances of the relationships portrayed here; friendship, jealousy, acceptance…and long-lost love found again.

you and tequila (make me crazy) by irridesca bit.ly/3qXB9zz
Co-workers and nemeses Ben and Rey’s constant sniping takes a turn when Rey proclaims that he has “no game”. Ben sets out to prove her wrong, with delightfully sexy results.

I Got It by AteLala
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Naïve Rey gets into a sexual relationship with her prof. Sleazy, entitled Ben takes, takes, and takes. Heartbroken when he claims credit for her work, Rey ruins his life. As sexy as it is emotional, I can’t forget this story. Jackpot.

baby, it will bury us by diasterisms
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So MANY things I loved about this superb story of CEO Ben Solo & the student he sets up to be his mistress; the banter, Paris, the food, the culture, the historical references, and the funniest FaceTime sex scene.

Comfort Zones by emmyjean
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Rey takes a job as P.A. on a porn film set & meets misanthropic porn star Kylo Ren. She connects with him over a shared love of literature and theater. Witty and sexy, with splendidly drawn characters, this is an all-time fave.

💜This wraps up my favourites of 2021. It took me so long to finish, because it was impossible to choose among so many outstanding stories. I thank all the writers -- ALL #Reylo writers -- for the joy, delight and romance you bring to my life. Thank you so much and kudos. 💜

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