Should've Been My Girlfriend by Crysothemis (NC-17)

[krichira.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Sheppard/McKay
Pairing: Sheppard/McKay, Keller/McKay (Initial)
Category: Romance, humour
Warning: Slash, Genderswap
Author on LJ: crysothemis
Author's Website: Chez Crysothemis
Link: Should've Been My Girlfriend

Why This Must Be Read:

I very recently read this fic and totally spazzed over it. The thing is, it has 1 billion comments so it would be like reccing Lord of The Rings to a fantasy fiction fan; chances are, people have read it. I'm going to do it anyway.

This fic is pure gold. I know a lot of people see the warning genderswap and you sort of think you know what the story is going to be about. But this is not really all about genderchange. The genderswapping is like a side-plot. The main plot is all about John as he realizes some things about himself (and Rodney), in a rather funny way. The story puts the genderswapping through some different paces too which I really like.

This is a well-written story. It's funny, it's well-paced, it's different, the look into John's head is interesting, the characterization of Rodney is awesome, the portrayal of Ronon is funny (to me, anyway), Teyla is spot-on and hey, interesting original side characters! I recommend it happily.


The excerpt the author used as a summary:  If Rodney had been a girl it might've been different, because Rodney was the one John spent time with and had fights with and made up with, and you couldn't have a friendship like that with someone of the opposite sex without at least contemplating something more.

(Word count: approx. 36,000 words)

Comments

[rissabby.livejournal.com]

I think this was a fine rec. It reminded me to read it again.

[krichira.livejournal.com]

That's good to know. Thanks! :)

[sothcweden.livejournal.com]

As someone who only has a chance to check in with LJ and fic things about twice a week, I appreciate/depend on stargateficrec pointing me at stories even if they seem completely obvious. Otherwise I would only read things written by those on my flist, and would miss out on other great stories.

[krichira.livejournal.com]

I think since this is my first time posting recs here, I feel a bit insecure so I keep thinking that I have to post something totally awesome but not totally obvious. I'm glad I decided not to be too much of a dunce and recommended this anyway, based on how good a story it is and how recently it was posted. Good to know that it's welcomed.

[missmaximus.livejournal.com]

good rec!

[krichira.livejournal.com]

Thanks! =)