If you are looking for some great a Song of Ice and Fire fanfiction, then look no further.
A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin.
So far, it contains five books, the first of which was published in 1996,, and the last two books are still being written as of the date of publishing this article.
After the success of the books, the HBO TV Show Game of Thrones was made.
So if you like epic fantasy stories, then a Song of Ice and Fire might be just the thing for you.
Along with the books and TV show, there is a whole world of A Song of Ice and Fire fanfiction out there.
But in this post, I will be writing about some of the most popular A Song of Ice and Fire fanfiction according to hits received on Archive Of Our Own.
Keep reading to find out more about some of these popular stories.
1. The Dragon Cub
This is one of the longest fanfic stories based on this book with 195 chapters.
Jaime makes a surprise visit to Winterfell where he meets Jon Snow, the bastard son of Ned Stark.
But Jaime isn’t fooled and knows exactly who Jon really is.
And that is not the only thing he finds in Winterfell.
There is also a hidden dragon.
This story tells what would happen if Jon knew from a young age who he really was.
And if he were raised by a Lannister instead of a Stark.
It’s an interesting story with elaborate storylines.
It’s no wonder it has over 865,000 hits.
2. Winter Roses: Summer
This story follows the end of the rebellion when Ned Stark takes Jon with him after the death of his mother.
But on their way, they stop at King’s landing for Robert’s coronation.
Baby Daenerys is just born, and with the mad king gone, Robert decides to let the baby go with Ned and grow up in Winterfell.
There Jon And Daenerys grow up together, and eventually, they will have to marry each other.
It is an original take on the storyline, changing a small thing but creating a whole different storyline in the process.
It is very interesting and entertaining to read and already has over 411,000 hits.
3. Lies
In this story, Ned isn’t killed by Joffrey but instead is sent to the Night’s watch.
Here he tells Jon the truth about his mother with all the consequences along the way.
The chapters switch between the story of Jon and the story of Daenerys at first.
Later on, more characters follow, and the story gets more intricate.
The writer has changed quite a lot from the original storyline and has combined the TV show with the original books.
It is also an original take on the story, and a lot of the characters who died are still alive in this one.
So if you would like to read a story without the death of the main characters, this is the one for you.
4. Dragons of Ice and Fire
This story starts with Jon at the Night’s watch going out for a patrol.
Here he stumbles onto the white walkers and finds a power that will change everything.
With this power, he is turned into a dragon, and he has to travel south to find out what is going on.
We see many characters we know and love, but not all have the same storyline.
With the changes the writer made, some characters inevitably end up on each other’s paths.
And that’s exactly what makes this story so interesting.
5. Her Life and Her Death
Stannis Baratheon takes in baby Daenerys Targaryen as his ward.
Even though this is not what he wants, he sees that he can change this to his benefit because Ned Stark has his illegitimate child to raise.
And now he has to make sure Jon and Daenerys will marry.
This way, the dragon princess will be dishonored, and her bloodline will be tainted with bastard blood.
But of course, this doesn’t turn out as Stannis planned.
This story is part 1 in the “Her life and her death” series, so be sure to check out the rest.
6. Home
This story begins after episode 7 of season 7 of the TV show.
Jon and Daenerys travel north to fight the white walkers and protect everyone from them.
From this point, the story changes from the rest of the show.
Daenerys stays in touch with her good and motherly side instead of becoming the mad queen.
They all have a sort of redemption story here, and the writer really tried to give us an alternate ending.
There are 76 chapters in total, but this story has no end in sight yet.
However, there hasn’t been an update since 2019, so there may not be any new content.
7. Hell Is Empty
Here we read the writer’s view of what truly happened when Lyanna Stark is to marry prince Rhaegar Targaryen.
Lyanna has a hard time adjusting to King’s landing.
And also, the dragons are somewhat frightening to be around.
She does not know her place in this court but soon finds out there is more to Rhaegar than meets the eye.
This story is part 1 in the “Hell is empty…and the Devils are here” series.
With 75 chapters and over 268,000 hits, it is a very popular fanfic.
8. A Wolf Amongst Lions
In this fanfic, Tywin Lannister discovers that Arya is hiding in Harrenhal and that she is trying to fight the Lannisters from the inside.
So now Tywin has another bargaining chip in his possession to make sure this war goes as he wants.
But Arya isn’t one to give up so easily, and she fights back with all her might.
This is another very long story with 108 chapters.
But it is absolutely worth all the time to read it.
So if you want a great and original take on Arya’s storyline, this is the one for you.
9. The Wheel Unbroken
This is a form of time travel story set in the world of Game of Thrones, and we see Jon Snow after the ending of season 8.
He has made a life of himself after being banished beyond the Wall.
But then he goes to sleep and wakes up twenty years earlier.
The war isn’t over yet, and it seems like the bad guys will win.
There is some strange magic at play, and Jon has no idea what to do.
So he seeks help from Robb Stark to find out what is going on and how to stop it.
This one is a nice and original twist on the TV show more than the books.
And with over 127,000 hits, it is a very popular story.
10. The Lion and the Dragon
This story is a combination of the storyline from the books as well as the TV show.
The writer has used some of the characters from the prequel story as well and combined them with some characters they made up themselves.
In this fanfic, the dragon queen Visenya Targaryen and Tyren Hill, the Lannister bastard, meet each other.
But not everything goes as they have planned.
The story switches between the storyline for Visenya and the one for Tyren, showing what they are both enduring and discussing.
The story is 21 chapters long so far and has over 13,000 hits.
A Song of Ice and Fire Fanfiction: Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you find some great A Song of Ice and Fire fanfiction!
These 10 are just a small sample of all the amazing stories out there.
So be sure to take a look and find your own favorite among them.
And if you have questions about this topic, feel free to leave a message in the comments below!
Lastly, if you want to read more top fanfiction posts on this blog, then check out:
- 10 of the Most Popular Game of Thrones Fanfics to Check Out in 2022 (based more on the show than on the books)
- The Best Adult Fanfiction to Read in 2022
- 10 Popular Harry Potter Fanfiction Stories to Read in 2022
