Rain by jjblazer (NC-17)

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Fandom: X-Men Movieverse
Pairing: Logan/Marie
Author on LJ: jjblazer
Author Website: blazeplace

Why this must be read: JJ writes AU epics. Incredible AU epics. And, this one is a particulare favorite of mine. It was one of her first and I think one of her best.

I love the smut. I love the great job she does in setting up the interpersonal relationsips. I love the original characters. I think the story does an amazing job of analyzing Logan’s mental state. And Marie is a strong, vibrant character that can take care of herself and is really good at taking care of others.

Although the X-Men show up in the end to help save the day, Logan and Marie decide not to join them. That’s a recurring theme in JJ’s stories. It’s refreshing to see someone put a different “spin” on the X-Men organization, and, in fact, the whole X-Men “ideal.” And, I always find her stories thought provoking because of it.

I guess that’s the reason I’m hooked. She always has a story in progress, and I’m always eagerly awaiting the next chapter!

Rain