The Seahorse Story by Betty Plotnick (R)

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Fandom: Popslash
Author: Betty Plotnick
Author on LJ: bettyp
Author Website: Untitled
Pairing: Justin/Trace, JC/Lance
Rating: R

Why this must be read:

Having a look through past recs and I noticed that Betty Plotnick's name came up several times which is perfectly understandable as she's a fantastic writer. There's just something else about this story.

It's mpreg but not in a traditional way, it's popslash but also sort of fantasy and science fiction and calmly logical and believable while being totally outrageous at the same time and I can't work out how she does it. The characterisations and the interactions are excellent and sharply observed.

Usually both mpreg and RPS fantasy stories leave me cold but there's a subtle charm in the writing and it's very clever and very readable.

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