Without a doubt, this is the very best "fairytale" AU for SGA I have ever read! This story was immersed in modern fairytale tropes, from the golem to the blood sacrifice in exchange for magic--and like the best fairytales, it was at once magical and horrific. The story was also immersed in SGA, so that I can't imagine the story working well without it. You used the SGA to enrich and deepen your story instead of just dressing it up in SGA clothing--you didn't just call your mage "Rodney" you gave him shades of Dornanda to brood and suffer over, & you gave John both his black mark (literally) and his hideous bug-transformation.
Love how many SGA characters you found room for here. Ronon was very dashing and heroic as the Knight/Shield of Sateda, and Carson was very engaging as the medical Druid. But my favorite of your characters here was Teyla, who filled so many roles: lover of Kanaan, mother-to-be of Torren, fierce sorceress, dear and wise friend of Rodney, and noble Queen Regent. You made her so heroic, and so effective and able, even as you emphasized her advanced pregnancy and the clumsiness and vulnerability it brought her, you showed us that she didn't let it slow her down, or dissuade her from doing what was right. Yay, Teyla!
The John/Rodney romance was angsty and lovely--seeing their instant connection was magical, and feeling the pain they shared was grueling. I think my favorite thing about it, though, was the humor and banter you brought to the pairing, so much a part of them. And of course, my favorite, FAVORITE line: "You fed me your magic fairy wing dandruff?" (let's just say I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything at that particular moment!)
I haven't seen a reveal of the authors yet, but I think I know who you are, Santa! ::squoozes:: Thank you for a story I'm going to read again and again!
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Date: 2010-01-02 12:08 am (UTC)Love how many SGA characters you found room for here. Ronon was very dashing and heroic as the Knight/Shield of Sateda, and Carson was very engaging as the medical Druid. But my favorite of your characters here was Teyla, who filled so many roles: lover of Kanaan, mother-to-be of Torren, fierce sorceress, dear and wise friend of Rodney, and noble Queen Regent. You made her so heroic, and so effective and able, even as you emphasized her advanced pregnancy and the clumsiness and vulnerability it brought her, you showed us that she didn't let it slow her down, or dissuade her from doing what was right. Yay, Teyla!
The John/Rodney romance was angsty and lovely--seeing their instant connection was magical, and feeling the pain they shared was grueling. I think my favorite thing about it, though, was the humor and banter you brought to the pairing, so much a part of them. And of course, my favorite, FAVORITE line: "You fed me your magic fairy wing dandruff?" (let's just say I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything at that particular moment!)
I haven't seen a reveal of the authors yet, but I think I know who you are, Santa! ::squoozes::
Thank you for a story I'm going to read again and again!