rate_review Reviews

It's not often that I'm at a loss for words, but it's surprisingly difficult for me to express how very much I've enjoyed reading what you've created (even if one or two of the plot devices struck me as pushing the envelope in terms of credulity)! I willingly genuflect before the altar of your genius and am positively in awe of (as well as being a little envious of) your talent -- not only do you have a wonderful gift for breathing life into your characters, the humorous touches with which you do so are an absolute joy. I must have laughed out loud at least once while reading each chapter -- I love the quirky little details that you've given to some of your characters, such as the way in which Haldir tugs on his braid when he's under stress. My only wish is that I had the ability to create something like this!

I love this chapter. It sure will put Haldir in his place. When reading this I thought he was a he not a she. Nice going.

Ahh Zee-- What a wonderfull story, it had evreything--I laughed and I cried--Haldir ,my favorite Elf--I like het or slash --you can find both in real life--I think I'm partial to love stories like this--In my daughters words"you go girl"--looking forward to the sequal??--many huggles --Marguerite How about 10 stars???

I want so very much to edit this story for spelling and punctuation on your behalf. I realize some of the misspellings are the result of whatever corruption the website experienced back before I ever heard of it, but some of them are just common useage errors (to instead of too) that a busy mind doesn't notice and a spell check doesn't catch.

That said, allow me to congratulate you on your growth as a writer. The first of your work I read was Tel Lindar, on which I am completely hooked by the way. Going back to this earlier work has contrasted to me your development, as well as the development of the characters. I do a lot of things backward, unfortunately, and I do wish I'd read The Empty Vessel first. It would help me make sense of Tel Lindar in places where I am intuitively guessing, "Oh, that must have happened before." There isn't much contrast between this work and that, frankly, but I can see the growth in style and sophistication. The Empty Vessel (at least these first four chapters that I have read) is very good, and shows you to be an excellent writer. I am looking forward to reading all of the works you have posted here. (P.S.-- if you ever DO want a proof-reader for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, I'd love to help.)

Alright you I finally got the other half to shut up long enough for me to read this in it's entirity. I love the way that you put Tolkien at the end of it.. GIRL THIS KICKS ASS LOVE IT>> IT NEEDS MORE AWARDS> *cringes as she hears HONEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY from the other room* Shit It almost worked.

Ok, so it is january of 2005 and I have just finished your story, I know it has been around for a long time, but until recently, I had no idea it existed. I rarely review, almost never actually, mostly because it is hard to find a really good story, worthy of a review. Well, let me tell you, you are worthy. Your work is absolutly fantastic, and reading it, I could not help but become addicted. Your characters are incredibly well developped, and what floors me is your never ending creativity. When people write long fics, it is hard to keep the story fresh with new plot developments , and the writing becomes wreckless as the story progresses. You are not one of those people. Your research is impeccable, and while reading your story, your devotion to the true events depicted by Tolkien in his own work of fiction utterly shines. And finally, I must mention something about the ending of your piece of art(because that is truly what this is). There is a quote that love, that basically defines how I try to live my life, "If your going to do something you love, do it well". I adore...no, I worship the way you ended your masterpiece... it honest to god made me smile, not only because of the ending itself, but also because (from one writer to another) I could feel the triumph of the writer behind the story, the triumph of a truly magnificent writer. You obviously love writing, and bloody hell...you do it well!!! I don't know if you will read this, but if you do, please let me know, I would love to know if you read this, Sincerely yours, Saidie

First off I apologise , I have read this story 3 times and everytime I meant to review and for whatever (lame) reason I didnt. There are no good enough words to describe how amazing I think this story is , I laughed, I cried , I think I went through every emotion possible. Everything about this story is fab - the charcterizations,the plot, the romance, the humour. This is truly inspired, I am in awe of your talent.

LOVED IT

Wow. I am at a loss of words. Your writing is so vivid, so breath-taking. I had images flashing through my mind while reading your novel (it really can't be called anything else, it's definitely too good to be just a story). Your characters became alive and brought tears to my eyes. The ending was very well thought out, I loved that particular touch with Tolkien stepping into the story. Your work is inspiring. Thank you for telling such a beautiful story.

Laereth

I absolutely loved this story, and I've also enjoyed the sequels. I wasn't happy that Haldir had to die in Tel Lindar, but you managed to make that story enjoyable as well! I admit that I should have reviewed your stories before, but it has only been recently that I have started to review. And I agreed with you on one of your posts for a yahoo group, that only 38 reviews for thousands of hits is just terrible. Other readers/authors should attempt to review as much as possible, and I am g tog to try my hardest to do so from now on. I'm afraid I'm a lurker on several groups such as Haldir Lovers and Julie and Fianna's group, but know that I do love your stories and I look forward to reading more from you in the future.