Surviving by lalejandra (NC-17)

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Author on LJ: lalejandra
Author Website: apostatize, though there’s not much up yet. I suggest her lj memories.
Why this must be read:

For one of my last recs, I’ve decided to highlight an author who is relatively new to this fandom (though I’m sure many of you are familiar with her brilliance in other fandoms, such as The O.C., Everwood, Lotrips, BTVS, HP, Lost, and damn the woman gets around, doesn’t she?). Anywho, if I’m not mistaken, this was her first novel-length contribution to due South, posted just a few weeks ago, and it's definitely an insta-rec.

Set years after CoTW, with Ray in Chicago, Fraser in Canada, and a lot of unresolved issues between them. Naturally, circumstances arrange for them to meet again and…well, you’ll see. But if you think this is going to be one of your everyday ordinary they-broke-up-and-were-unhappy-and-oh!-they've-reunited-and-love-is-triumphant sort of stories, you're in for a surprise.

lalejandra’s RayK voice is amazing- it’s raw, intense, and so, so powerful. Her take on Fraser and Ray is angsty, sure, but it feels so original. Because this is an OTP fandom for sure, a happy ending is practically guaranteed. You don’t find many stories (outside of Ray/Ray) that seriously consider the possibility that maybe Ray and Fraser wouldn’t work out, or even if they should.

If that wasn't enough, there are OCs who are sharply drawn and wonderful and you care about them too. What's really great about it, though, is how deftly lalejandra handles the mystery of the piece, so that you have to keep reading to find out what happens, not only with the case, but with Fraser and Ray too. Read it. Trust me, once you start this one, it’s going to grab you and not let you go.

Surviving

Comments

[caseylane.livejournal.com]

Haven't read it yet, but I know I'm most likely going to enjoy it. Why? I read her author's notes and saw just what she went through for research. Somehow the fact that an author will go above and beyond for their facts, even if they may choose to ignore them for plot reasons, tell me this is someone that cares about their work.

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

I know! Dude, another gushing point I should have put in the rec. The details really contribute to the gritty realism of the piece.

Oh, and I hope you actually do end up enjoying it. :)

[timian.livejournal.com]

That was an amazing story. I enjoyed it like whoa. Thanks so much for the rec. :)

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!