Lightning, by Kylie Lee (R)

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Rec Category: Ronon Dex
Pairing: Ronon Dex/John Sheppard
Categories: John/Ronon, Character study, Estabilished relationship
Warnings: Sexual situations, mentions of underage sex.
Author on LJ: kylielee1000
Author's Website: Kylie Lee's Slash Fan Fiction
Link: Lightning


Why This Must Be Read: This is kylielee1000's, which is more than enough reason to read it. But, as I am required to put something here... *mock sigh*

This story (and this author) is so great because of the experimentation done with the writing style. We get glimpses of Ronon's thoughts, of Ronon's past, as the main storyline unfolds. And the storyline is all about the team's routine, which makes it all the more touching: it's as if we're just taking a look at their normal, day-to-day lives.

Author's summary: The next day, the world thought he looked the same.

P.S.: I'm LMAO, since LJ's spellcheck dictionary is suggesting that I change 'Ronon' to 'onion'...

'Arrows' by beatrice_otter (PG)

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Rec Category: Sheppard/Teyla
Pairing: Sheppard/Teyla
Category: Atlantis, het, angst/romance
Warning: Het
Author on LJ: beatrice_otter
Author's Website: none
Link: Arrows

Author's Summary: A mission gone wrong.

Why This Must Be Read:

I love the description, use of words and the pacing of this fic. beatrice_otter does an awesome job of combining action, suspense, romance and humor with a touch of angst in not a lot of words. Without giving too much away, the use of description perfectly gives you the sense of urgency that Sheppard feels here.

I'm a sucker for fics where jeapardy leads a character to an epiphany about his/her feelings, and I love how the author explores that in this fic, making excellent use of every word.