Fandom: SMALLVILLE
Characters: Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Chloe Sullivan, Lana Lang, Diana Prince (Wonder Woman)
Pairing: Lois/Clark
Length: ~ 95,000 (novel)
Author on LJ: --
Author Website: --
Why this must be read:Lois, Clark and Chloe may be young but we all know (at least for the first two) that they'll turn out of be top-notch investigative reporters who will do almost anything to root out the rotten bits of society. Then, for a second course, they'll write all about it.
Sana mixes light-hearted banter between everyone in the cast with a mystery and a healthy dash of Lois/Clark UST-disguised-as-snark that we all know and love. This is definitely not a noir but the storytelling works well because, like
The Maltese Falcon, the plot isn't about the mystery, it's about the people. All the characters are utilised well; mark that almost everyone is female but they all have a distinctive voice. Every one of those single female characters is strong but they aren't strong in the same way.
One of the highlights is her portrayal of Diana Prince, also known to geekdom as Wonder Woman:
( Read more... )Undercover at MetU