Midoriya X Reader Novels & Stories

Honestly, Wattpad's algorithm is so hit-or-miss for finding quality stuff. I'd skip searching "top" lists directly there—they're often just what's most recently updated or has the most generic tags. I've had way better luck going to the My Hero Academia tag, sorting by 'Completed' and then 'Hot'. You filter out a lot of the abandoned WIPs that way. A story that's stuck with me is 'Swimming Lessons' by umisabaku. It's a Todoroki fic, but the character voice for the reader insert is so distinct and witty, it never feels like a blank slate. The author nails the balance between the school setting and the slow-burn dynamic.

For a newer reader, I'd actually recommend checking out the 'Bakugou x Reader' tag and looking for stories with detailed author's notes. Sometimes the writers who clearly outline their chapter plans are the ones who actually finish them. 'Explosive Temper, Gentle Heart' was a solid one that completed last year, with a really thoughtful take on Bakugou's growth. Just be ready to sift through a lot of 'Y/N gets a quirk' plots to find the gems that focus on character interaction over power fantasy.

Man, if you're hunting for Villain Midoriya fics, you're in for a treat—there's a whole rabbit hole to dive into! Archive of Our Own (AO3) is my go-to spot; the tagging system is chef's kiss for finding exactly what you crave. Filter by 'Villain Midoriya Izuku' or 'Dark Deku' tags, and you'll get hundreds of angsty, power-hungry Izuku rewrites. Some gems even explore what if All For One got to him first?

Tumblr also has hidden treasures if you dig deep—writers often drop snippets or link to their AO3 works. Just brace yourself for the occasional heartbreak when a fic gets abandoned mid-story. Still, the creativity in some of these AUs blows my mind—like Izuku leading a villain syndicate with Bakugo as his reluctant right-hand man. Pure gold.

Bakugou x reader fics are everywhere if you know where to look! I stumbled into this rabbit hole after rewatching 'My Hero Academia' for the third time, and let me tell you, the fanfiction community goes hard for explosive personalities. AO3 (Archive of Our Own) is my go-to—it’s got a tagging system that’s chef’s kiss for finding exactly what you want. Filter by 'Bakugou Katsuki/Reader' and sort by kudos to hit the popular ones first. Wattpad’s another spot, though quality varies wildly—some gems hide between the rough drafts. Tumblr blogs sometimes drop shorter oneshots too, especially if you search #bakugou x reader. Just brace yourself; some writers capture his voice so well you’ll forget it’s not canon.

Fair warning: free sites mean ads and occasional dead links. I once fell in love with a fic only to find it deleted mid-read. Screenshot your faves, folks! Also, consider supporting writers via Ko-fi if they’re taking requests—some of the best stuff comes from commissioned pieces.