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Reviews by Dianora
After X3 Logan’s found life to be a little dull...a little mundane, a little to domestic, while Rogue on the other hand finds life is a whole lot more hectic and complicated. ‘Tis the life when prophecies impact everyday plans and regrets are hard to bury.

Rated: NC-17
Categories: X3, Comicverse
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Angst, Drama
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 22
Wordcount: 74882 - Hits: 157119
Complete?: Yes - Published: 04/24/2009 - Last Updated: 06/02/2009
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 12/14/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I have now read all four longshots on this archive; I loved this story the most with Lifetimes as close second. You have a truly great gift in weaving the story and apart some issues with grammar - I have to say your stories are among the most creative and thought-provoking that I have read here. I simply adored your Rogue in this one; she was such a mystery in the beginning but as the story unfolded - you have shown so many layers to her character. The reasons she left the mansion were so poignant and Logan slamming the door in her face after Jean's death was truly shocking. You explained it so well - he was her rock, an outcast just like her. And that was her place of belonging. I especially loved the entire conversation in the coffee place - especially the part when Rogue explained she was no failure even though she was not walking the same path as other X-men. Mystique and Gambit were so well-done, I simply loved the ending and how it all came together. Rogue destroying the dairies showed she was ready to make her own future. Great work!

I've read a lot of Logan Has a Nightmare fics. My version.

Rated: PG-13
Categories: X2
Characters: None
Genres: UST
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 3469 - Hits: 4320
Complete?: Yes - Published: 04/28/2009 - Last Updated: 04/28/2009
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 11/25/2016 Title: Chapter 1: A Sure Thing

I absolutely love Rogue in this one! The sass, it's all the sass! :-) their interaction is so fresh and amazing especially since I could feel Logan's mood improving even after such a gruesome nightmare. I love this story as well as Macha's sequel. Brilliant job!

Sometimes comfort comes at unexpected times, and courage is rewarded in a most surprising way... even if it needs a trip into Greek mythology to fulfill your deepest wish. (Not my first fanfic, but my first Rogue/Wolverine).

Rated: PG-13
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 6186 - Hits: 2572
Complete?: Yes - Published: 10/23/2009 - Last Updated: 10/23/2009
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 08/24/2016 Title: Chapter 1: The Apples Of The Hesperides

This was such a wonderful journey, a truly gorgeous read. I have been reading WR fanfiction for two months now in search of good stories and this one healed some wounds :-) I stumbled upon some really good stories (like Ransom's Skin and bones) but they depressed the hell out of me and I felt like Logan and Marie were so off centre. This story made everything right. Everything that was wrong with the movies regarding them, and thank you for highlighting that one quality most fics don't mention - Logan's kindness. And your Marie was truly mature, but most of all endearing. I loved her voice, the pace of the story... And that kiss - it was a truly wonderful moment, a rare gift for Logan. Thank you so much for a fabulous read!

Author's Response: Thank you! This (and the two sequels) was one of my last forays into the world of fanfiction before I quit to write books that actually sell. *g* And they are among my favorites... I\'m very glad that you enjoyed this one. Perhaps you\'ll like the sequels, too. :-)

A different take on the origin of our favorite couple. What if Rogue hadn't hidden away in the back of Logan's camper? What if she'd taken a more direct approach?

Rated: PG-13
Categories: X1, AU
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Drama, Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 2
Wordcount: 6781 - Hits: 7401
Complete?: Yes - Published: 01/18/2010 - Last Updated: 01/30/2010
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 10/22/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Only Option

This is such a brilliant beginning! I am seriously in love with your Rogue! What a way to set up a relationship. I do hope you'll return to the story one day.

This is the beginning of the rest of my life. This is everything I’ve wanted for years now. This is the moment that I’ll reminisce about to my grandchildren.

Rated: R
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Adult, Drama, Foof, Humor, Shipper, UST
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 3951 - Hits: 2784
Complete?: Yes - Published: 03/11/2010 - Last Updated: 03/11/2010
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/12/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Obys

Oh my god this was hilarious! Loved it every step of the way! Brilliant!

This whole thing began with The Apples of the Hesperides (wherein Rogue started the matter with a completely unplanned kiss) and was continued with Thanksgiving (wherein Logan actually came back, but never got more than kisses). And then there was this nice review by Phoenix who wanted to know what exactly happened "twenty minutes later". I guess this is your fault, somehow. *grins*

Rated: NC-17
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Adult, Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 5052 - Hits: 3118
Complete?: Yes - Published: 04/20/2010 - Last Updated: 04/20/2010
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 08/26/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Until you're resting here with me

I have read all three parts in one go but I have left the review for the first part because the Greek mythology theme was so engaging. I learned to love books through fairytales and Greek mythology in elemantary school, so when you connected Logan and Atlas I was in geek heaven :-). That said, I have adored the pace of both sequels, and your version of Logan and Marie has left me with such good feeling. I love how they are fleshed out and their interactions are simply fascinating to me... I loved the scene when Logan confesses why he was waiting so long to come back in Thanksgiving, and the love scenes in the guesthouse were amazingly done. Everything is tied up so nicely but you had me wishing for more :-) and that's the biggest compliment from me. Since then I'm having a hard time finding the stories that have left such an impact on me. Thank you again! Ps I have loved all your stories on this site. The OCD freak in me did not let me rest :-)

After four hours of testing and one bad headache later we all learned what the problem was.

Rated: G
Categories: X1
Characters: None
Genres: Humor
Tags: None
Warnings: Not Beta Read

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 144 - Hits: 2450
Complete?: Yes - Published: 05/18/2010 - Last Updated: 05/18/2010
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 11/11/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

The gods of fanfiction have smiled upon Scott and relieved him off his misery! :-) what a great idea!

Just another mindless take on our favorite couple. Warning: contains no real plot and lots of Marie-centered rambling!

Rated: NC-17
Categories: X3, AU
Characters: None
Genres: PWP
Tags: None
Warnings: Not Beta Read

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 8384 - Hits: 3992
Complete?: Yes - Published: 06/08/2011 - Last Updated: 06/08/2011
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 12/24/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oooh, any fic where Logan tells Jean no can't be bad in my book. Does that make me a bad person? :-D loved this story through and through. Rogue was so interesting, sassy, funny and smart. Jean came across as such a poser - I always disliked how easily she accepted Logan's flirting with no thought how it could affect Scott or string Logan along. Jean hating is a-ok in my book. Great story!

Just who came back from Canada...?

Rated: NC-17
Categories: X3, X-Men Origins Wolverine
Characters: None
Genres: Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 3
Wordcount: 4279 - Hits: 16919
Complete?: No - Published: 06/13/2011 - Last Updated: 07/13/2011
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/13/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Wow! I love this version of Wolverine. And just like Marie, I think he deserves some freedom. :-) I do hope you'll get back to this one and finish it cuz this Rogan is bloody amazing!

Logan returns five years after Xavier restores his memories. He finds a very grown up Rogue struggling with the aftermath of absorbing Carol Danvers.

Rated: R
Categories: X2
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Tags: None
Warnings: Not Beta Read

Series: None
Chapters: 14
Wordcount: 36441 - Hits: 81369
Complete?: Yes - Published: 07/16/2011 - Last Updated: 07/29/2011
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/12/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Now this was a truly fabulous read, I love your Rogue - strong and sassy, and Logan was so amazing! I like em dark and snarky :-) many stories here have helped a bit with X3 letdown. I did't like many aspects of X2 mostly how they separated Logan and Rogue, and made him into pansy that pines over Jean. Rogan connection in X1 was so amazing - and they could have been such a compelling couple (age difference, Logan's past and wanderlust, Rogue's mutation... - you have explored some of this so wonderfully here! Yet they opted for old-fashioned love triangle J/S/L? Anyhoo, I love your characterisations and their interactions. I liked your Jean immensely, especially after Phoenix was destroyed - poor woman having to succumb to that. Hank and Jubes were soooo lovable!!! All in all, great job!

Marie focused on dulling the pull of her skin, dampening her body’s desire to consume anything it came in contact with. That was the thing she hated about her mutation. Take, take, take. It felt selfish. She wished she had a mutation that was more suited to helping than hurting. Like if she could give away her own life force with a touch, rather than just steal others’.

Post-X3. A little angst and a lot fluff. Nothing especially original or well-written here, to be honest, but hopefully a fun little read.

Rated: NC-17
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Foof, Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 13
Wordcount: 10851 - Hits: 97288
Complete?: Yes - Published: 08/04/2011 - Last Updated: 08/07/2011
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 12/05/2016 Title: Chapter 13: The Smutty Part

Loved this one! You managed to fool me regarding Logan's feelings until Marie absorbed his thoughts. Wonderfully done!

Marie D'Ancanto is an assassin and her target is James Logan Howlett aka The Wolverine.

Rated: PG-13
Categories: AU
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Drama, Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 10
Wordcount: 23804 - Hits: 55233
Complete?: Yes - Published: 09/08/2011 - Last Updated: 01/09/2012
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/12/2016 Title: Chapter 10: The Sunset

I really loved the story. I didn't think I would get into the Marie-assassin bit but you got it down to perfection. I enjoyed your Victor immensely - I like him better this way - he is more complex than the usual depiction of him as sadistic beast. I wished there was perhaps one more chapter in the middle solidifying Rogan relationship but still it was reallx well done. Especially the part in the Bar (jack was a stroke of genius) and in Logan's cabin. That conversation was wonderful. Great job, all in all!

One shot; songfic based on the lyrics to The Animal I Have Become by Three Days Grace. The Wolverine is in control and only Marie can bring Logan back.

Rated: PG-13
Categories: AU
Characters: None
Genres: Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 2
Wordcount: 3258 - Hits: 6424
Complete?: Yes - Published: 07/07/2012 - Last Updated: 07/07/2012
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/10/2016 Title: Chapter 2: Version 2

Loved both versions. Good job!

Marie returns to the mansion at the end of X3 after getting the cure. A conversation with Bobby leaves Marie feeling a little lost, so she turns to a friend she can always count on.



Rated: PG
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Friendship
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 5642 - Hits: 2236
Complete?: Yes - Published: 08/30/2012 - Last Updated: 08/30/2012
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/08/2016 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

I really loved this one! You captured the moments between them so beautifully. I wish there was more... I loved this Rogue and I would have loved to see Logan after dealing with Jean's death. (Although I could never believe he really loved her, more an idea of her)...

Will Logan be able to help Marie deal with the demons of her past? Or will a tragedy bring them both crashing down? AU

Rated: PG-13
Categories: X1
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Drama, Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: Rape/Non-Con

Series: None
Chapters: 17
Wordcount: 33843 - Hits: 101879
Complete?: Yes - Published: 10/04/2012 - Last Updated: 03/18/2013
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/10/2016 Title: Chapter 1: The Fight to End All Fights

This was such a brilliant story! You have dealt with difficult issues and yet everything felt so genuine. I loved you Marie and seeing her struggle... It was heart-breaking. I loved how Logan finally accepted things, stopped thinking of others' opinion on their relationship and took initiative to be there for Marie. All in all, great work! Thank you!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I\'m so glad you found the story and enjoyed it. I really appreciate you taking time to write a review. :)

Songfic based on P!nk's "Try". Marie goes to relieve some emotions with her guitar when Logan comes back from a trip.

Rated: G
Categories: X1, AU
Characters: None
Genres: Foof, General, Humor, Shipper, Songfic
Tags: None
Warnings: Not Beta Read, Not Spellchecked

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 5845 - Hits: 1853
Complete?: Yes - Published: 02/24/2013 - Last Updated: 02/24/2013
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 11/08/2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oooh I like this song so much (the video especially) and the fic was just perfect. I really liked Rogue's way of thinking - she came across as a wonderful unique person. Just right for Logan :-)

Hope. It's all that Rogue has left when it comes to Logan, but is hope a good thing?

Rated: PG
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Vignette
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 1435 - Hits: 1681
Complete?: Yes - Published: 07/03/2013 - Last Updated: 07/03/2013
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 01/16/2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I can't believe there are no reviews for this one! I absolutely loved it. Rogue's decision, the explanation and his reply. Bravo!

Rogue and Logan try to move on after the events in X-3, but not together. Two-shot with angst and character death.

Rated: PG-13
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Dark
Tags: None
Warnings: Character Death

Series: None
Chapters: 2
Wordcount: 3795 - Hits: 6201
Complete?: Yes - Published: 07/04/2013 - Last Updated: 07/04/2013
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 01/16/2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was such a moving story. You managed to portray Rogue's loneliness and pain. Her desolation really affected me. I especially loved her letter to Logan - it felt so in character. I do wish there was a happy ending... Sigh. Thank you for a great story.

Rogue wakes up the morning after. . .

Rated: PG
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Drabble
Tags: None
Warnings: Not Beta Read

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 390 - Hits: 2956
Complete?: Yes - Published: 11/16/2013 - Last Updated: 11/16/2013
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 01/16/2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Lovely!

He’s forgotten her, but she hasn’t forgotten him. And she’ll do anything to make him remember. Takes place concurrently with the original X-Men trilogy.

Rated: Adult
Categories: X3
Characters: None
Genres: Dark, Drama
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 6
Wordcount: 24151 - Hits: 26103
Complete?: Yes - Published: 05/10/2014 - Last Updated: 06/30/2014
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 01/17/2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: A New Beginning

Brilliantly executed plot! How original and engaging! I loved it to bits!

Rogue is all set to take the road trip she has always dreamed of, until she crashes into a handsome stranger. Literally. Rogan. AU. One-shot.

Rated: Teen
Categories: X1, AU
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Foof, General, Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 2378 - Hits: 2531
Complete?: Yes - Published: 03/06/2016 - Last Updated: 03/06/2016
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 09/12/2016 Title: Chapter 1: A Rogue Trip

Oooh I loved this meeting! Their interaction is full of chemistry. Only downside is that the Xmen really do have lousy timing :-D hope to see that sequel soon!

Logan has as good and stable a life as someone like him could ask for, and far better than he deserves. He's lived in the mansion for five years and is coming around to the idea of calling himself an X-man.

But there are blurry spots in his memory, more recent than those related to his adamantium claws. He keeps having dreams about a girl nobody else at the school remembers. Sometimes he gets the feeling that she's in danger; sometimes it's the feeling that they all might be.

Rated: PG-13
Categories: X1, Logan, AU
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Adult, Angst, Drama, Shipper
Tags: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 9
Wordcount: 25389 - Hits: 39101
Complete?: No - Published: 01/19/2018 - Last Updated: 01/14/2019
Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 02/03/2018 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Oh I'm already loving this one! I can't wait to hear what awaits us on this one! It feels so original! :-)
I'm always glad to see some of my favourite authors coming back to Rogan! I hope your writer's block will leave you alone so that you can finish this great story. See, i'm already hooked. I need some Rogan after the heartbreak that was Days of future past and Logan...
Thank you!

Author's Response: I can\'t tell you how happy this made me. THANK YOU

Reviewer: Dianora Signed
Date: 10/08/2018 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

I'm so glad you are still writing this one. I can't wait for more :-)

Author's Response: I want to say \"Of course I am!\" but To Run in Circles hangs on me like Jacob Marley\'s chains lol. Thank you for the kind encouragement!