The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Trilogy

(1) Between Friends (Sentinel)

By Fidus Amicus
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 25th May 2001 (1)

This is called the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday trilogy because all three stories are based on songs by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. As ever, Fidus Amicus shows her mastery of good Jim-angst, with a dose of affirmation at the end. It makes me go "Awwwwww". These guys care about each other... and poor Jim winds himself up so tight...

(2) The World that She Sees (Sentinel)

By Fidus Amicus
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 25th May 2001 (2)

This story opens well:
    "How can you see anything?" Blair asked, one hand braced on the dash and the other against the door of Jim's Ford Expedition. Realizing what he'd said, he suddenly laughed. "Duh, you're a sentinel."
    "Good guess, Darwin," Jim tossed back, though he didn't shift his gaze from the dim taillights of the car in front of him.

Another one full of angst and smarm. I like that this is a noble Jim but not a Saint!Jim. He pushes himself for others, but he's only human. And Blair is right there, caring but not a doormat.

(3) The Snow Came Down (Sentinel)

By Fidus Amicus
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 25th May 2001 (3)

I stumbled a little on the Jim-zones-when-Blair's-not-there stuff; but apart from that, it's another good sniffly dose of angst and smarm. Jim alone at Christmas, and he did it to himself, for the good of Blair, but he's missing him...