Tag: Introspective

Starstruck

Written by MrsMess
Fandom: Gilmore Girls
Ship: Rory Gilmore/Jess Mariano
Rating: Mature

“How many identical days will have to pass before Rory Gilmore starts raising some hell?”
Groundhog Day au on Nag Hammadi is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels.

Word count: 20,000-50,000 (Novella) Aug 21, 2024

Tags: IntrospectivePersonal BaggageRelationship ConversationTime loops

My notes:

This is amazing. One of the best fics I’ve read. Lovely character growth, introspection, and even a little X-File that Jess and Rory need to work together on to solve.

The Places You Don’t Walk Away From

Written by starsholiday
Fandom: Gilmore Girls
Ship: Rory Gilmore/Jess Mariano
Rating: Teen and up

Just as Rory adjusts to her big news, life throws her for another loop. As she dives into a new project, she reconnects with an old friend and begins to wonder: Can you ever move forward by going back? Post-AYITL.

Word count: 50,000-100,000 (Novel) Aug 21, 2024

Tags: DramaIntrospectivePost-SeriesSlow Burn

My notes:

Just… absolute favorite. Rory’s evolution and growth is beautifully done. Excellent characterization, and really lovely and realistic interpretation of Rory and Jess.