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Title: There’s Your Trouble; Rupert’s Angels
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Pairing: various Spike/Xander (Xander/Jesse, Giles/Wesley, Willow/Tara, former Xander/Anya, former alt-Xander/Jesse)
Categories: angst, AU, body swap, humor, supernatural
Length: Long (~36,000 words)
Warnings: discussion of partner betrayal, discussion of homophobia, some Jesse bashing
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savoytruffle
Author Website: A Master List of My almost exclusively S/X Fics
Review:
Xander wakes up in a different world. A world where he has his own apartment and Jesse’s alive. And Xander’s apparently gay. This means that when alt-Xander wakes up next to Anya in his parents’ basement he doesn’t take it very well.
I am a sucker for body swap fics, and this is the best one out there in the Buffy 'verse. It’s especially neat that SavoyTruffle uses both Xanders’ POVs instead of just restricting herself to the one side.
On the not so positive side, Jesse is made into a jerk in this, not that it’s exactly against canon, but it’s still a bit heavy handed.
It’s really interesting that SavoyTruffle chose not to reveal if their bodies were switched or if it was just their consciousness’s, especially considering the ending. Also, we never find out if alt-Spike is chipped or souled or more along the lines of Season Two Spike. It’s an intriguing choice to make, especially considering the extent to which different people like the different versions of Spike.
The most interesting aspect of this series is ‘the gang’ in the alt-Universe. Wesley and Giles are in a relationship and are Watchers for Buffy, Faith and Cordelia. Which is why the coda is so fantastic. Hilarious and very unique, ‘Rupert’s Angels’ may be the best short story in the Buffy fandom.
There’s Your Trouble
Rupert’s Angels
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Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Pairing: various Spike/Xander (Xander/Jesse, Giles/Wesley, Willow/Tara, former Xander/Anya, former alt-Xander/Jesse)
Categories: angst, AU, body swap, humor, supernatural
Length: Long (~36,000 words)
Warnings: discussion of partner betrayal, discussion of homophobia, some Jesse bashing
Author on LJ:
savoytruffleAuthor Website: A Master List of My almost exclusively S/X Fics
Review:
Xander wakes up in a different world. A world where he has his own apartment and Jesse’s alive. And Xander’s apparently gay. This means that when alt-Xander wakes up next to Anya in his parents’ basement he doesn’t take it very well.
I am a sucker for body swap fics, and this is the best one out there in the Buffy 'verse. It’s especially neat that SavoyTruffle uses both Xanders’ POVs instead of just restricting herself to the one side.
On the not so positive side, Jesse is made into a jerk in this, not that it’s exactly against canon, but it’s still a bit heavy handed.
It’s really interesting that SavoyTruffle chose not to reveal if their bodies were switched or if it was just their consciousness’s, especially considering the ending. Also, we never find out if alt-Spike is chipped or souled or more along the lines of Season Two Spike. It’s an intriguing choice to make, especially considering the extent to which different people like the different versions of Spike.
The most interesting aspect of this series is ‘the gang’ in the alt-Universe. Wesley and Giles are in a relationship and are Watchers for Buffy, Faith and Cordelia. Which is why the coda is so fantastic. Hilarious and very unique, ‘Rupert’s Angels’ may be the best short story in the Buffy fandom.
There’s Your Trouble
Rupert’s Angels
Title: A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:mahaliem
Author Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:
mahaliemAuthor Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Title: A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:mahaliem
Author Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:
mahaliemAuthor Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Title: A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:mahaliem
Author Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:
mahaliemAuthor Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Title: A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:mahaliem
Author Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:
mahaliemAuthor Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Title: A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:mahaliem
Author Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:
mahaliemAuthor Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Title: A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:mahaliem
Author Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco of several different varieties (some Harry/Severus, Draco/Severus)
Categories: action/adventure, angst, body swap (of the alternate reality variety), dark, humor, hurt/comfort
Length: Long (~38,000 words)
Warnings: underage, violence, war, character death
Author on LJ:
mahaliemAuthor Website: mahaliem’s fan fiction
Review:
Draco wakes up in another reality—a reality where he is and always has been a Gryffindor and Harry Potter is a Slytherin.
This is a truly intriguing alternate reality fic. It’s always interesting to see what one alteration in the fabric of time could change, and Mahaliem does not let the reader down. The really intriguing thing is that, for the most part, all the characterizations are just as they are in the novels. But because of changed loyalties in the war everyone’s perceptions of people are just a bit skewed.
Mahaliem is one of the best comedic writers in fandom, primarily because she doesn’t sacrifice plot for humor. Malfoy is just stunning in this, full of biting sarcasm and impossible schemes. Ron is just good-natured enough to be likable, and Hermione is just nice enough to completely avoid being the know-it-all, both of which can be difficult to find in fandom.
My favorite moment in this is near the end. It’s the ‘meeting’ of alt-Harry and alt-Draco. Somehow Mahaliem was able to make it feel like the end of “Heaven Can Wait.” Except, in a way it’s even better. Truly a great read, even if you aren’t the biggest Harry/Draco fan out there.
A Slytherin in Gryffindor Clothing
Title: A Mile in Your Shoes by Jane Davitt
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:janedavitt
Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
janedavitt Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Title: A Mile in Your Shoes by Jane Davitt
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:janedavitt
Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
janedavitt Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Title: A Mile in Your Shoes by Jane Davitt
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:janedavitt
Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
janedavitt Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Title: A Mile in Your Shoes by Jane Davitt
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:janedavitt
Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
janedavitt Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Title: A Mile in Your Shoes by Jane Davitt
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:janedavitt
Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
janedavitt Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Title: A Mile in Your Shoes by Jane Davitt
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:janedavitt
Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Categories: angst, body swap, hurt/comfort, case file, established relationship
Length: Long (~27,000 words)
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
janedavitt Website: http://www.janedavitt.com/
Review:
Jim and Blair wake up in each other's bodies. Blair takes it rather well, especially once he gets Jim's senses. Jim, on the other hand, does not take it well at *all* (shocker!)
It takes skill to write a cracky premise in a way that isn't remotely crack-like, and Jane Davitt makes it look easy. She takes full advantage of canonical mysticism to present possible, almost plausible reasons for the body swap, and the end result is a surprisingly believable story. A story that is, ironically, less about the body swap itself and more about the characters learning about themselves and what they really care about. It's a fascinating character study mixed in with a significant chunk of angst (and, it must be said, Jim being a bit of an ass, though Blair isn't perfect either) and just enough hurt/comfort and weird mystical shit to keep things lively. One of the most serious, satisfying takes on the bodyswap premise I've ever read.
A Mile in Your Shoes
Title: Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:oxoniensis
Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
oxoniensis Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Title: Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:oxoniensis
Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
oxoniensis Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Title: Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:oxoniensis
Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
oxoniensis Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Title: Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:oxoniensis
Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
oxoniensis Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Title: Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:oxoniensis
Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
oxoniensis Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Title: Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:oxoniensis
Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Categories: pre-slash, humor, crack
Length: Long
Warnings: n/a
Author on LJ:
oxoniensis Author's Website: http://oxoniensis.org/
Review:
Nimueh's got a new plan to kill Merlin -- switch his body with Arthur's!
...
Well, no one ever accused her of being a *successful* villain...
This is some really well done crack, folks, especially since it's done from Arthur's POV (which we don't see nearly enough, IMO). All of the wonderful body-switch cliches are here: hijinks with the king (and basically everyone else in Camalot), secrets revealed, hearing the truth about yourself while in someone else's body, and (of course) ogling your new body at every possible convenience. Add that to good writing, plenty of humor, and Arthur being self-conscious of his *ahem* size, and you've got a must-read fic for all Merlin fans.
Buggre Alle This
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