VM Fanfic Review and Recommendation
Back in the Summer of '01
by @kayte76
The summer before Lilly started high school was a turning point in Neptune. Decisions have consequences and they all must live with them. I'm rewriting history.
Rated M (Reader's note: This rating is no doubt due to a rape early on, but other than that it's pretty tame.)
55,000 words; 17 chapters
Posted 3/11/2017 - 7/12/2017
Review may contain spoilers.
@kayte76 is one of the most enthusiastic vm fanfic readers, she's a consistent reviewer, and a LoVe cheerleader of the highest order. She's also a great writer! This preseason story goes alternate universe fairly quickly. It focuses mainly on the summer before 8th grade (9th grade for Lilly). It's a wholesome story about friendships and the family you choose. Some canon details happen earlier here, like Lianne leaving, some canon stories are avoided all together (no Duncan x Veronica here folks!) While the story focuses on friendship and young love, the characters we know and adore are recognizable and in character, they just don't have as much angst to deal with. Of course, it is Neptune so it's not all fluff and fun. There are some dark moments that shift the timelines a bit for the kids. The story is very well written and an easy read.
My favorite part was Veronica trying to figure out what tiny blonde Logan had a crush on! Oh V!