Denise
Author at Emerald City http://www.jackfic.com/emeraldcity/.
Cabin Fever (Stargate)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 1st September 2005 (4)
Tags: Novelette
(71K)
Sixth-season adventure story; even when they try to get away
to relax, Our Heroes can't seem to catch a break. This is a good team
story, with a sympathetic Jonas (rather than a Super!Jonas).
There's some nice banter:
Sam turned to Teal'c, sighing when she saw the surrender in his
eyes. "I'm not cooking," she said.
"Carter?"
"This is my downtime. I'm not cooking, I'm not cleaning, and if
I sleep until noon or stay up all night, I don't want to hear any
complaints."
Some bits of the plot seemed rather improbable, but it's a fine read.
The Price of Secrecy
(1) The Price of Secrecy (Stargate)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 31st March 2003 (1)
Tags: Novella
(154K)
This is the first in an AU trilogy, where "What if... the NID had
gotten Sam before the Askrak did?" In other words, it diverges during
"In The Line of Duty", though a good portion of this takes place during
the events of "Secrets", which also happen somewhat differently.
I like that this takes consequences and continuing events into account,
and the way that Jolinar and Sam have... accommodated each other. This
is definitely not a Happy Happy Joy Joy story -- lots of angst for poor
Sam, she's been through the wringer. It does end hopefully -- with a
hint of unease.
I actually found this first at Heliopolis (http://www.sg1-heliopolis.com).
(2) Too High A Price (Stargate)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 31st March 2003 (2)
Tags: Novelette
(93K)
This is the next one in the trilogy, and gives an alternative
version of "Bane"; when Teal'c gets taken by Maybourne, Carter can't
stand by and do nothing -- and this has very unfortunate consequences.
Again, this AU weaves into the events that would "normally" have
happened and takes its own spin on them; I like that.
(3) Paid In Full (Stargate)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 31st March 2003 (3)
Tags: Novelette
(112K)
The third and final story in the trilogy, where the secrets that
Sam and Jolinar have been keeping are blown wide open; and various
parties make their moves -- some very unexpected indeed. References to
"Fifth Race", "Tok'ra", and "Jolinar's Memories", though of course not
everything is the same. Action happens, and loose ends get tied up.
And even if it isn't happily ever after for everyone, it's still a
hopeful ending. Overall, a good solid AU series.