Title: Apprentice to Journeyman by Susan Smithson
Fandom: Star Wars
Pairing: Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon
Categories: romance, angst, drama, action
Length: Epic (~60,000)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: n/a

Review:
Obi-Wan's journey from just after puberty to adulthood.

This is such a fascinating, unique story in this fandom. Most Star Wars prequel fics seem to focus entirely on Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon's relationship, romantic or otherwise, or on a specific adventure and very few of them stretch over a significant period of time. This fic, by contrast, spans a decade and is focused on Obi-Wan's personal growth and maturity, from a child who thinks he is a man, to a man who truly is an adult.

The characterizations are fantastic, as is the action. What I really liked most, however, is the way that Obi-Wan learns that love does not equal sex, and vice-versa. It's a subtle lesson that is rarely seen in fic, but an important one that really makes this story work. Combined with Obi-Wan's gradually increasing confidence and maturity and Qui-Gon's steadfast and heartfelt guidance, you have an intriguing and ever evolving relationship.

I will say that the latter half of the story is weighed down by two overly long sex scenes (which, of course, could be a bonus for some folks, but which didn't work for me), but overall the story is a potent, highly satisfying one for anyone interested in a serious look at what love means and whether or not a true, healthy relationship can develop between a teacher and a student.

Apprentice to Journeyman (The story information claims that there is another chapter, but that is incorrect. The story is complete.)