Second Grace by Hilary (NR, Adult Material)

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Fandom: SPORTS NIGHT
Pairing: Casey/Daniella (yes, you heard me)
Author on LJ: phoebesmum
Author Website: Sports Night Fic and Drabbles can be found in her memories.
Why this must be read:
Okay, the pairing is probably throwing you off. Yes, this is a gender-swap piece, which is pretty much categorically perceived as badfic. The thing is with this story, it isn't badfic at all. It is a touching, deftly composed love story - an alternative universe that is elegant in its composition. And that's part of what makes it so brilliant, taking what is a silly cliche and making is readable and enjoyable without layers of irony and post-modern posturing. The characterization is wonderful, not only Casey's, but you can still see and feel Dan in his female counterpart. There's romance, humor, and pain all rendered with a subtle touch. Definitely one of a kind, and a must read.

Additional note: The author didn't label this with a rating, but there is adult material in the story, so read at your discretion.


Second Grace

Comments

[chickpea.livejournal.com]

Oh, I liked this a lot! Thanks for introducing it to me.

[velocityofsound.livejournal.com]

My pleasure. Isn't it frighteningly good? Even if it kind of screwed with my brain a bit. :)

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

Oooh, look, it's me! *Twirls* And someone even read it! *Twirls some more* ...

... ow. Bugger. I fell over.

But anyway. Thank you!

I still have no idea where this story came from, or why. Or why the only long-ish SN fic I can write is A/U. Best not ask too many questions, I guess.

[velocityofsound.livejournal.com]

I'm still not quite sure what my appreciation of this story says about my sexuality (I tease, I kid) but it has even lingered in my brain, which says something about a story I never expected to read, nevermind enjoy.

Thank you :)

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

It's nice to have written something memorable (for whatever reason!). An awful lot of SN fic, even the good stuff, tends to blur together in my mind. Which, given how little there is of it, doesn't give one much hope for the mind in question. The A/Us do tend to stick out more.