March 2007

30-something Australian who only discovered anime/manga last year and then somehow stumbled into reading fanfics. I'm not a writer, but I am a voracious reader so I thought I should contribute something in return. Consequently I've tried to leave reviews where possible; although it is sometimes difficult to decide whether the author only wants an acknowledgement that you've read their work or whether they want in more detailed constructive criticism. Usually I end up with an uneasy mix of both.

Favourites of the Month

- Naruto -

The Art of Fabrication : Nine1991

An interesting story where Sasuke was never a ninja of Konoha. And then there's the mystery of Naruto's background, which the author doles out just enough to keep you coming back.

Masks and Shadows : kilerkki

A Naruto / Harry Potter crossover. Not a combination I'd normally read, but I like how the author remembers that Naruto and Co are ninjas, trained to fight and kill.

- Avatar, The Last Airbender -

Dancing in the Dark : DamageCtrl

I like the fact that the author doesn't gloss over the difficulties of a "peasant" becoming the wife of the Fire Lord.

And please drop by and read KC Evan’s A Citizen Duty. Although I’m the beta and therefore more than a little biased, you won't be disappointed.

A Citizen’s Duty: KC Evans
When Kaoru sees her next-door neighbourassassinate someone, she feels it is her citizen’s duty to report him to the police. She is disgruntled at how this one inconsiderate action by the man she has a crush on, has now disrupted her life.