The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Aftermath by planetsolin     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novel - 155 pages | Finished | Cast: Alex, Sydney, Sheriff Honors/Awards:  #39 in 2004     Part 2 of the Alex and Sydney Series Series List: Roadkill, Aftermath
This is the sequel to Roadkill.
well i JUST readed all your work man all i can say is i hope there will be more pplease write more thanks kahlan - kahlan rahl - Jan 27th, 2004    Wonderful! Thank you. :-) I wish Alex and Sydney a long and happy life together. - Sarah - Dec 2nd, 2004    Great sequel. Hoping for another Alex/Syndey adventure. Love these characters. Loved the mystery. Highly recommended. planetsolin - you are a great bard!! bravo. - Anonymous - Aug-02-2010    I really enjoyed this series. There is room to build their life together in another story or two. Well worth reading!! - CoolNik - Aug-09-2010    Oh yeah I could use a third story in this series. - Lysia - Aug-13-2010    please please please write a sequel. don't let this series end. cheers!:D - ashcrom - May-30-2011    I hope you write more episodes for this series. Really great plot and well developed. well done!! - soopi - Jul-02-2012    It has been awhile since I've read this series. It was just as good the second time through. Excellent story. I too wish we had another sequel. would love to revisit these characters to see how they are doing. - Anonymous - Jan-27-2013    Loved the polot in this one as well as well as the realistic touch that not everyone totally supported the two main characters. Would love to see another story in this series. - Stacia - Jan-29-2013    Awesome series!!! I read a LOT of Xena stories. This is one of the best. Gabrielle's character is perfect and the development of their relationship is written extremely well. This writer is a joy to read. - Hawksight1 - May-04-2013    Loved this story this is a great follow up to roadkill would love to see more to this lovely story xxx - SD - Jun-10-2015    I love this sequel! They are so wonderful together, I especially love how Planetsolin gives them such amazing ease and comfort level when they are together. Great story! I wish we could read more... really wonderful story! - Regina - Sep-09-2015

Family by planetsolin     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novella - 100 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Conqueror, Gabrielle, Toris, Cyrene, Paulus, Zenon, Eponin, Lyceus, Seraphim, Solar Part 5 of the Conqueror Series Series List: If...This Had Been The Beginning, Home Again, Surrender, Promise of Tomorrow (The), Family, Forever
Wonderful story, an absolute classic. - Anonymous - Apr-11-2008    interesting twist on the original xwp when it comes to gods.. - xtra dog - Jun-14-2015

Finding Your Heart by planetsolin     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 122 pages | Finished | May-04 Cast: Eden, Jeffrey, Joe, Becker, Jamieson, Ahmed Honors/Awards:  Perennial Favorite Award: #02 in 2004, #19 in 2005     Top-25 #1.     Part 1 of the Finding Your Heart Series Series List: Finding Your Heart, Number Two
Against the odds, Marine Corps Master Sgt. Halley Braeden and Lt. Commander Eden Huntington Bryce, who briefly meet on the same ship they are serving on, end up crossing paths in a desperate struggle for survival that unbeknowst to them, forges the beginnings of something. One an officer and the other an enlistedman risen through the ranks, while their ranks separate them, their friendship serves to get them though the tough times and beyond...to following and finding their hearts.
Great story. Builds slowly but the character development is first rate. And even the secondary characters are brought to life. I've loved all her stories and this one shows that Planetsolin still has it. - Anonymous - May 31st, 2004    I LOVE this! The characters are interesting and captivating, the story intriguing. Please let there be a sequel! I'm convinced these ladies have more to say. Thank you for letting us get to know them. :) - Anonymous - Dec 1st, 2004    All i have to say is MORE, MORE, MORE plz plz plz. Its brilliant, totally brilliant. - LuvTigger71 - Dec 12th, 2004    Oh God, I NEED A SEQUAL!!!!! Great story and writing. Keep it up, you have tremendous talent. - Anonymous - Aug 12th, 2005    I hope this writer has a sequel in the works. There is so much left to tell.... - jac - May-07-2006    This is story is really good but definately requires a sequel. The story ended just as it was getting really good!!!!! Please PLEASE give us more! - Xenangabfan - Aug-12-2008    I went in search for this story because I'd read it before and I had just read another about women in the military. I know it's traditional to ask for a sequel on excellent stories but I was really quite pleased the way this one ended. I would gladly read a sequel, but the only thing I see that might be resolved is Eden's relationship with her grandparents. This is tasty just as it is. - gayzer - Sep-07-2008    Absolutely Great Read. Loved the Characters and story plot! More Please... - Texas_wild - Jan-07-2010    Excellent story. planetsolin teased us saying there would be more... Does anyone know if a sequel was done? I would love to see this relationship unfold. Loved the build up. - x/g fanfic fanatic - Aug-04-2010    I love this story. Two women become aware of each other's presence while training on an aircraft carrier. The Middle East unrest stirs acts of war and soon the women find themselves on parallel missions which turn tragic. Thankfully a rescue brings the two women face to face and their lives become richly intertwined. The characters are so wonderful that I wish the story never ended. Thank you, Planetsolin, I'll come back to it time and again. - Teresa - Sep-03-2010    Brilliant story! The author had the words to put you through the anguish during the rescue! Hope she will give us a sequel soon! - louise - May-26-2011    My favorite "women in uniform" fic ever. Great dialogue, an even more awesome story, and totally unforgettable lead characters. Wouldn't mind more spice at the end, but its okay, there's plenty of that elsewhere at the Athenaeum. Needs a beta reader's touch though, still have lots of little typos. - OMG - Jul-01-2011    One of the best military based stories I've read. Even though it has been awhile, I hope a sequel is in the works! - Stacia - Jan-29-2013    Lovely military story! It was so sweet but it really left me wanting more, especially what they were supposed to do after the end... fingers crossed tightly a sequel is forthcoming... - Regina - Sep-13-2015

Forever by planetsolin     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novella - 102 pages | Finished | Dec-04 Cast: Xena, Conqueror, Gabrielle, Archius, Solan, Caesar, Callisto Part 6 of the Conqueror Series Series List: If...This Had Been The Beginning, Home Again, Surrender, Promise of Tomorrow (The), Family, Forever
I am a HUGH FAN of the Conqueror Stories. This series is one of the top five out there. I have read this one at least 7 times over the last few years and still I never tire of it. I would like to applaude (standing and clapping now) Planetsolin for finally finishing her series. It is a rare thing from some authors for sure. With that said, I must admit that Forever is my least favorite in the series. Maybe because I pictured it going one way with Xena getting to know Solan and waiting the birth of Gabby and Xena's child and it went in a completely different direction. I think if it was finished sometime around the time the originals were written it would have flowed much better with the series. Forever lost some steam IMHO and took on some of the original TV show. It just didn't have the same vibe as the original stories had. I did think the ending was endearing though. I still think that Planetsolin is still one of the best bards out there and I look forward to her future projects. - Jade - Dec 7th, 2004    A must read. - Anonymous - Apr-11-2008    the end of this series.. i'm unsure whether i like or dislike the ending.. it was unexpected so i applaud the bard for the surprise ending.. but still.. - xtra dog - Jun-14-2015    The end of a wonderful Conqueror story. This is really one of my favourites now and I really like how it ended, which was a sweet nod back to the original series. Really great and very well-written story, a must-read for sure if you like Conqueror stories. - Regina - Sep-03-2015    One of the best conqueror stories, it really captured a realistic and believable version of how Xena and Gabrielle’s relationship could have started and progressed when Gabrielle is not a slave and just a wondering bard. But the ending was so brutal my gosh but thankfully the epilogue fixes it. But still a great story. - Anonymous - Aug-09-2017

Home Again by planetsolin     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novella - 84 pages | Finished | Jan-04 Cast: Gabrielle, Conqueror, Lila, Xena, Joshua, Loris, Rufus, Titus, Toris, Archius, Cyrene, Calipus Part 2 of the Conqueror Series Series List: If...This Had Been The Beginning, Home Again, Surrender, Promise of Tomorrow (The), Family, Forever
This continues from "If This had Been the Beginning...' and finds Gabrielle more embroilled in the gods' intrigue as she visits Potadeia and then ends up with the Amazons. Xena is finding it hard to see past what the circumstances reveal and what her heart is telling her as she goes after her.
Brilliant characters, wonderful plot, i have lost counted of the amount of times i have read this series. - Anonymous - Apr-11-2008    I love this story. Great job. - sassy123 - Jan-12-2011    this is turning out to be a great series.. - xtradog - Jun-13-2015

If...This Had Been The Beginning by planetsolin     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novella - 96 pages | Finished | Jan-04 Cast: Conqueror, Gabrielle, Xena, Rufus, Cyrene, Titus, Clovis, Zenon, Draco, Aphrodite, Archius Honors/Awards:  #27 in 2004     Part 1 of the Conqueror Series Series List: If...This Had Been The Beginning, Home Again, Surrender, Promise of Tomorrow (The), Family, Forever
In this Conqueror tale, Artemis and Aphodite are out to teach Ares a thing or two when Xena the Conqueror meets the Bard of Potadeia under unusual circumstaces, and this begins changes that will affect the known world.
I love this story, i hope there is a sequel, pleasee pleaseee!! - Anonymous - Jan 16th, 2004    One word "STUNNING", it's one of the best story I've ever read, and if only the actual series were like it was in this tale than I have nothing to complain. Please read if you haven't read this...NOW!!!! - Kuu - Jun-12-2007    If you like conqueror stories, read this wonderful series. This one has everyone we know and love/hate including Alti, Callisto, Caesar, Amazons, Solon, Ares, Dite, Cyrene, Artemis and even the befuddled Joxer the Mighty (something). This series is a six story arc so give yourself time to enjoy. I had some issues with events toward the end, and didn't really understand the title of the first story until the end of the sixth, but maybe that was the point. If you see Xena as an incarnation of the Conqueror; almost two different people, then you'll enjoy her stuggle throughout the series. I hated that Lila called her "Gabby", petty I know. Not a big Lila fan. - gayzer - Jan-03-2008    What a great story. Job well done. - sassy123 - Nov-08-2010    One of my favorites. Great job. - sassy123 - Dec-02-2010    This and Home again the story after are wonderful. I could not stop reading them once I began. You will enjoy the love, fears, heartbreak and surrender. - Starry - May-20-2011    I love that although Xena is strong & ruthless she gladly submits to Gabrielle's loving heart. You must read entire series. You will not be sorry. - Anonymous - Mar-30-2012    I love that although Xena is strong & ruthless she gladly submits to Gabrielle's loving heart. You must read entire series. You will not be sorry. - Anonymous - Mar-30-2012    I'm a sucker for a good Conqueror story. It took me a while to get to this one (thank you Yahoo Groups. lol) but I'm glad I finally did. Very true to both Xena and Gabrielles' essence. - babyjune - Jul-10-2012    Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful read! I devoured each word of your beautiful stories and enjoyed the familiar characters and the evolving Empress and Bard. I loved the characterisation of The Conqueror and the description of the panther she had caged within her always ready to be unleashed! Truly the best Conqueror story I have read - dark and dangerous but also instinctive and sharp minded continue to capture my imagination of the dark Xena! Thank you and I hope that you are still writing even if it is not Xena fic! - Bing - Jan-03-2014    great start to an entertaining series.. i'm off to read to sequel.. - xtradog - Jun-13-2015    This is a great start to a wonderfully written Conqueror story! One of my favourites now that I have read through to the end. The strength and yet loneliness of Xena is captured perfectly here, and I like how Gabrielle is good and balanced here. Really lovely writing. - Regina - Sep-03-2015

Number Two by planetsolin     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 131 pages | Finished | Feb-13 Part 2 of the Finding Your Heart Series Series List: Finding Your Heart, Number Two
planetsolin thank you. the first series is good but this one is even better. either planetsolin is once a soldier or she is one of the good imaginative mind!! you guys read it! - eden - Feb-11-2013    This story tugs on the heart strings. It is as well written as the first and emotional. The ending was abrupt and it feels almost unfinished. It would be interesting to see a piece where "Number 1 and Number 2" meet and compare stories. This is a definite must read for military story fans. - Stacia - Feb-12-2013    Great story. Truly inspiring. - Charlotte - Mar-10-2013    Such a great story ! I hope you'll write other companions fics to it. Thx to you ! - Platoon1 - Jul-20-2013    I discovered this one by sheer luck. It's really good ! I loved the 1st one in this series too, and I do want to know about the 3rd woman in the program and may be have a all together... - She-ra - Jul-21-2013    I can't wait for the third installment (pls tell me there will be one!). Planetsolin is one of the most talented bards out there and this is another wonderful MUST READ story. Congratulations again on your amazing work and pls keep 'em coming. So many authors have gone MIA from the fic world we cannot thank enough those that remain and keep bringing new amazing stories to life. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU! :) - babyjune - Nov-19-2013

Promise of Tomorrow (The) by planetsolin     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 97 pages | Finished | Cast: Conqueror, Gabrielle, Xena, Loris, Brutus, Eponin, Caesar, Artemis Part 4 of the Conqueror Series Series List: If...This Had Been The Beginning, Home Again, Surrender, Promise of Tomorrow (The), Family, Forever
and the plot thickens.. - xtra dog - Jun-13-2015

Roadkill by planetsolin     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novel - 158 pages | Finished | Cast: Sydney, Alex, Unit, Christie, Davis Honors/Awards:  #25 in 2004     Part 1 of the Alex and Sydney Series Series List: Roadkill, Aftermath
This story continued in Aftermath.
This story is wonderful. Alex and Sydney will melt your heart. You will stayed glued to the screen with this one all night. Don't miss it. Also read the sequel Aftermath. It's a great follow up to an awesome beginning. - southern belle - Jan 13th, 2004    This story is one of my all time favourites. I don't know how many times I've read it and every time its still special. There isn't a wasted word or scene in this story. And it builds to a very satisfying and believable conclusion. - Anonymous - May 31st, 2004    Very nice story. Definitely worth your time! - Ines - Jan-30-2008    A very good pair of stories. If you like cop stories, then don't miss this. Interesting characters and a good murder mystery as well. - RhB - Jul-21-2010    Really enjoyed Roadkill and Aftermath. Great job planetsolin. Great characters. Lots of action. Loved the mystery. Fun read - highly recommended. planetsolin - I wish you would continue on with these characters. They were so much fun. - Anonymous - Aug-02-2010    Great story. You really get to care about the characters and their situation. - Silver - Sep-25-2011    Great story. Loved reading it - sassy123 - Feb-02-2013    Very entertaining story that was a pleasure to read. Recommended! - Ricky - Mar-12-2014    Very entertaining story that was a pleasure to read. Recommended! - Ricky - Mar-12-2014    This is at least lovely story and the sequel is a great read also xxx - SD - Jun-10-2015    This was a wonderful story! PlanetSolin is an amazing storyteller, her Conqueror story was marvelous and this Uber story is fantastic too! One of my favourite authors for sure, thank you! - Regina - Sep-09-2015

Second Chance by planetsolin     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 151 pages | Finished | Jan-13
was excited to see a new story by planetsolin as I have been a fan of hers. enjoyed the long build up to the romance. plenty of angst and tribulation. always love noble, strong characters with integrity. thanks for sharing it with us here on the athenaeum. - colorado fan - Jan-27-2013    Loved this story. great job - sassy123 - Feb-02-2013    Couldn't stop reading once I started this! Highly recommend. - Anonymous - Feb-10-2013    Bravo!! I completely enjoyed this story as the author played will all of my emotions. I wanted more as an ending but bravo all the same. ***spoiler alert*** I normally hate reading books that have no summery because I generally like to know what I will be reading. So here goes. This story is about a lawyer who's husband dies leaving her with twins. Not everything thing is simple as she wrestles with his death and her feelings. Soon she realizes that her feelings for his half sister is the only true love she has ever known..excluding the kids of course. - Katie of Ohio - Jun-13-2013    Good read - SD - Apr-22-2015    This is a pretty quick read, not as fluffy as her other stories but it is still very well done and definitely worth a read for sure. - Regina - Sep-09-2015    This is a pretty quick read, not as fluffy as her other stories but it is still very well done and definitely worth a read for sure. - Regina - Sep-09-2015

Surrender by planetsolin     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Adventure | Novella - 80 pages | Finished | Cast: Conqueror, Gabrielle, Xena, Lesta, Ephiny, Eponin, Archius, Artemis, Elders, Ares, Solari, Kastra Part 3 of the Conqueror Series Series List: If...This Had Been The Beginning, Home Again, Surrender, Promise of Tomorrow (The), Family, Forever
I enjoy most of the entries in this series, but I consider this one to be the high point. - Anonymous - Feb-28-2009    so many head games being played in this one.. no wonder gabrielle had so many headaches.. - xtradog - Jun-13-2015

Taking a Chance by planetsolin     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 132 pages | Finished | Sep-05 Cast: Kellie, Erin, Angus, Macgregor, George, Ludden, Scotland, Gladys, Tony, Margaret, Loch, Shaun, Shannon, Loe, McTavish Honors/Awards:  Perennial Favorite Award: #07 in 2005, #70 in 2006     Top-25 #1.
Here's a tale about a woman who unexpectedly inherits a Castle and Island in Scotland.
This has to be one of the most fantastically well written story I have beenafforded the opportunity to read in quite some time. I have found it to beriveting..compelling....and definitely sitting on the edge of my seat for thenext chapters. - Christi - Sep 15th, 2005    Slightly disturbing but great tension throughout the story. - 1234 - Nov-10-2009    I really enjoyed this story - a little different initally but very interesting and super characters. - CoolNik - Jun-27-2010    This is a good story to read, well done P... Keep writing and thanks for sharing your talent.. extremely enjoyed it. - md - Aug-08-2010    Really worth reading - Anja - Jun-10-2011    Wow, this is such a beautiful and touching gem of a story. Much better than most I've read at Athenaeaum. It definitely deserves more recommendations. - OMG - Jun-29-2011    great story, well written - soopi - Jul-08-2012    Interesting story with a great mix of family drama, mystery and emotions. Not my favorite by planetsolin, but definitely worth a read. - Stacia - Jun-12-2013    Spoiler Alert!! I think what makes this one story of Planetsolin that I less favor is that it'sreally two stories in one and the "past" story is a m/f with a very explicit intimate romance. It's incongruous with the present-day romance AND it seems to me that the romance is one of soulmates finding each other time and again, transcending gender; I've yet to find evidence to believe that's even possible. The story therefore appears to be strongly tilted towards a heterosexual romance, so explicit a telling the m/f is illustrated, that it sets the precedence and cadence making the latter story inconceivable if not impossible to follow. - Samantha - Jul-24-2014    hmm.. not sure what to think of this story.. ****SPOILER ALERT**** i, as well as other commenters, feel that the story situated in the past seems to be the romantic focal point.. the story of the two alleged sisters doesn't convey the same romance.. although the author hinted very early on in the story that one of the bastard children was not related to the other one, except in name.. and when we finally do get to the forming of the relationship, there is a two year leap, effectively killing all prospects of reading about the development of the protagonists romantic relationship.. anyway, well written story but not my cup of tea.. - xtra dog - Jun-15-2015    This was an interesting story, not my favourite by Planetsolin since it reads like an earlier work by her, but still worth a read. Still enjoyable though. - Regina - Sep-09-2015