Yahtzee
Author at Insect Reflections http://www.thechicagoloop.net/yahtzee/insect/.
Being Lois Lane (Buffy)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 19th July 2002 (2)
Tags: Short Story
(21K)
Despite the title, this is definitely not a Lois & Clark story,
not even a crossover. (Actually, the mind boggles at a Buffy/Lois & Clark crossover...) The summary says "In the aftermath of "Becoming,
Part 2," Joyce tries to deal with what she knows -- and doesn't know --
about her daughter." And that's basically it. This is melancholy and
insightful; if you like stories which cast light on supporting
characters, this is a good one for Joyce. It helps if you've seen the
abovementioned episode recently, since it makes reference to it without
explanation.
Phoenix Burning (Buffy)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 17th July 2002 (6)
Tags: Novel
(524K)
This story is warned as being dramatically AU, set after the end
of the fifth season ("The Gift") and it was, indeed, AU, but not in the
way I had been expecting. For some reason I'd thought Buffy ended up in
an alternate dimension or something like that (which would make a nifty
story idea, wouldn't it?) but that isn't what happened. To find out
what actually happened, well, you'll have to read the story, won't you?
This was way cool. It wasn't just Buffy going off and having more
adventures, though it is certainly adventuresome. I knew things were
getting interesting when one started wondering what various peoples'
motives really were. And the characters had both good and bad, things
to like about them and to dislike. And there were points which were so
sad, and points where you want to cheer. And twists and surprises, and
witty quips. Still, some people probably won't like it because the
Scooby Gang aren't there, except in memory and dream. But I still think
it was way cool.
The Yankee's Loot (Doctor Who/Gone With The Wind)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 16th February 2008 (11)
Tags: Novelette
(72K)
Summary: The Tenth Doctor has known many Companions over the years, and
thinks he's ready for almost anything. And then, God help him, he picks up
Scarlett O'Hara.
One thing I treasure in crossovers is seeing Our Heroes from the point of view
of someone else. Here, that other point of view is Scarlett O'Hara, and the
author manages to pull it off, without it being ridiculous or a parody. Both
Scarlett's strength of character and her selfishness are shown, her assumptions
and her ability to be pragmatic. I could see how it was going to end, but that
didn't mean I didn't enjoy the end when it came; it seemed ironically fitting
to me.
Break
(1) Break (Star Trek: Reboot)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 31st January 2011 (1)
Tags: Novella, Pre-Series, Friendship, Romance, Linguistics
Characters: Spock, Nyota Uhura
(165K)
Summary: During their final semester at Starfleet Academy, two people who have no intention of ever changing transform each other.
This isn't just a good Spock/Uhura story; it doesn't just have linguistics and
a slow-growing friendship which develops into love, it doesn't just have angst
and joy. If it was just that, I would like it for that, very much. But this
has the lovely bonus of making me see things about both Spock and Uhura that I
hadn't seen before, and that makes it extra special.
(2) Of Two Worlds (Star Trek: Reboot)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 31st January 2011 (2)
Tags: Novelette
(72K)
Summary: Spock has the opportunity to choose between the Prime universe and his own.
I like this because
a) Spock is forced to re-evaluate what he values,
b) we have an intriguing moral dilemma, and
c) all is not as it seems.