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"The Way, Way Back" by Liz Estrada (Rating: R)
Fandom: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
Pairing: Faith/Kate Lockley
Author on LJ: not sure
Author Website: The Pink Rabbit Consortium
Why this must be read:
I see I'm a bit behind on the month's recs; today, I think I'll try to catch up.
First up is Liz Estrada's "The Way, Way Back", which was interesting to me on a first glance because of the unconventional pairing--I admit, I seek them out--but, of course, anyone could slap a Faith/Kate label on a story and call it done. Not the case here. Liz has both characters down to a T. When they talk, I can pretty much "hear" the characters saying the words, high praise as far as dialogue goes. More than that, the characters are placed in realistic situations. Kate busts Faith out of jail using her cop-influence, because she's chasing down a monster and she doesn't trust Angel. Faith's sceptical, but willing to do a hell of a lot to be free and Slaying once more. And therein lies all that fun tension that just lifts the story off the screen. Kate, especially, has doubt down to an art, and Liz shows that to perfection. The plot itself--monster, time travel, romance--is quick-paced and a fun read. This isn't heavy, storywise, but it pulls you along and is a hell of an entertaining ride.
The Way, Way Back
Pairing: Faith/Kate Lockley
Author on LJ: not sure
Author Website: The Pink Rabbit Consortium
Why this must be read:
I see I'm a bit behind on the month's recs; today, I think I'll try to catch up.
First up is Liz Estrada's "The Way, Way Back", which was interesting to me on a first glance because of the unconventional pairing--I admit, I seek them out--but, of course, anyone could slap a Faith/Kate label on a story and call it done. Not the case here. Liz has both characters down to a T. When they talk, I can pretty much "hear" the characters saying the words, high praise as far as dialogue goes. More than that, the characters are placed in realistic situations. Kate busts Faith out of jail using her cop-influence, because she's chasing down a monster and she doesn't trust Angel. Faith's sceptical, but willing to do a hell of a lot to be free and Slaying once more. And therein lies all that fun tension that just lifts the story off the screen. Kate, especially, has doubt down to an art, and Liz shows that to perfection. The plot itself--monster, time travel, romance--is quick-paced and a fun read. This isn't heavy, storywise, but it pulls you along and is a hell of an entertaining ride.
The Way, Way Back