ext_24785 ([identity profile] cloudtrader.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2012-06-18 01:33 pm

Jericho by Ann McMan (R)

Fandom: XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS (UBER)
Pairing: uber!Xena/uber!Gabrielle (Maddie/Syd)
Length: 192,700ish words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Ann McMan.com, at The Athenaeum, at The Royal Academy of Bards
Why this must be read:
This story is uberfic, which means that it is an Alternate Universe of the show. Or rather, this is Xena and Gabrielle in modern times with no reference to warlords, Greek gods, and monsters of the supernatural variety.

This story is, quite simply, STUNNING. It is a beautiful romance between Dr. Maddie Stevenson (uber!Xena) and librarian Syd Murphy (uber!Gabrielle). It's a lushly described story with fully fleshed-out details. Syd, the new librarian of the town of Jericho, meets and starts falling for Maddie, the tall, attractive local physician. Slowly, their friendship blossoms into something more. The dialogue and flirting between the two main characters is witty and fun. I love the characters in this -- even the supporting cast is well-written. This author is amazing -- I highly recommend giving this story a try.

Jericho by Ann McMan