Reviews by Ilmatar

Rebirth · Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:27 pm

What a great story you have written. I really liked it. I loved the way you unraveled things bit by bit and threw in some clues here and there. The way you write is just amazing: your characters are always believable and deep and you make the world around the come alive to the reader. I like "what if?" stories, especially when they are as believable as this one is. And I think that after thousands of years of loneliness, Thranduil really deserved to get her back from the Halls of Mandos.

I will be looking forward to your next piece!

Playing Field · Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:40 am

I really thought this was a nice story. I loved Eomer´s character. A real man! This was actually the first Eomer fic I have ever read, and I must say that now I absolutely have to read more. Smile smiley face

You made Lothiriel seem like a very strong person. I liked that a lot. And I must say that there might be wisdom in her words... What about the extras? Are we going to get those too? Please... If you decide to write them I´ll read them.

Ilmatar

ps: The smut was very well written.

"Mysterious Fate" · Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:40 am

Cormak, you never dissappoint me! I really loved this chapter. I think it was far better to have things go the way they did, rather that the other way Wink smiley face

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Well it is very comforting to hear you say that they are not on that level YET... because that means that they will actually get somewhere with their relationship. Smile smiley face

You are such an angst queen that for a moment I thought: that was it and now they are never going to seee ach other again. The author´s note gave me (and them) hope.

Do not worry about updating "only" once a month. That is not a long wait at all! I could wait a lot longer... this is such a good fic.

Ilmatar

Alliance · Sun Dec 05, 2004 6:10 am

I go away for a week and what happens? Three updates and the story is finished. Very Happy smiley face

I haveto agree with Thuriniel. The fact that there was no larger that life drama involved when they declared their feelings was good. I must say that I found their confusion and shyness very amusing. It made their love seem so pure, but at the same time very strong.

I am so glad she finally found her place in life. Her character developed nicely troughout the story. The ending makes you wonder what would have happened to Elrond (and ME) if there had not been Celebrian.

Thank you for this lovely story. I really loved it.

Ilmatar

Alliance · Wed Nov 24, 2004 2:47 am

That was just beautiful. I loved the exchange between Celebrian and Elrond in her room. Their relationship is so well written... they both seem so shy and (this is a really bad word for this) cute. Almost like two teenagers, and then again not. Just as good as I expected.

I am glad you brought her there now. With Isildur dead and everything, he will need her. And I love the way the events go side by side, like in layers. It prevents the story from becoming fluffy (there is nothing wrong with fluffy though).

You are so very good at capturing moments, happy or sad. I am going to have to go and check out that Thranduil spin off one of these days. Very Happy smiley face

Happy writing! You rock smiley face

From Tragedy To Triumph · Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:54 pm

An update. Great! It really brought a smile on my face and the chapter was great: a collection of wonderful scenes! And now I am even more hooked to the story. Very Happy smiley face

There is only one thing I want to complain about: the evil cliffhangers!

The meeting was good. Nothing too dramatic, but awkward enough to be realistic. I hope you will let tem have each other soon, they have waited enough. Smile smiley face

I love the way Eldirn drew her conclusions after seeing Legolas playing with his nephew! That kind of jealousy should make her realize her true feelings. I love way you have made her so intelligent and rational. But I hope she will learn that you cannot reason your feelings, let alone control them.

I hope we will see more of this story soon. I want to know what will happen next. Will it be hapily ever after... or not. Wink smiley face

Alliance · Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:59 am

I can understand the feelings Elrond felt when he came home. I think it really fits his character. You described it very well. I am guessing that many people who return home from war go through the same. My Granny (may she rest in peace) once talked about something like that. Well, she wan not a soldier, and I am guessing it is thousand times harder for them. You write so well about war, you really show all the gruesome sides of it. It is almost like you had some experience.

The emotions are so full and real in this fic. I do not know how you do it, (and I wish I could do it too Smile smiley face

) but I hope you won´t stop. Now that it has been angst and pain, it will be more that interesting to see what the happy scenes will be like. I think I´ll be crying with joy. That will be a nice change Wink smiley face

I loved the scene where Galadriel and Isildur spoke. Simply amazing. When the ring whispered to Isildur, I actually felt cold shivers.

I hope Celebrian will soon have the chance to ride to Rivendell, but I am guessing you will come up with some kind of obstacles. A shame really... but it will be even better when they finally meet. Big Hug smiley face

Alliance · Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:30 am

Great chapter! (as always Smile smiley face

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When the orcs seized Elrond, my heart jumped. I thought something really really bad was going to happen. But thank goodness the others came to his aid. I liked that scene. Very realistic... even though the war is over, everything is not safe and rosy yet.

Poor Thranduil. Is he going to lose his sight for good? Probably not, but I liked the idea of him being hurt and still so eager to see the ents and resume to normal life.

I loved the bit where Celebrian talked to her father. I like the way you have portrayed their family dynamics. It is very good description of a relationship between a couple that have been together for ages (literally). Everything is not always sweet and good, but they still care for each other deeply...

So the war is now over... I remember that it took Celebrian and Elrond a long time to get married after it... so I am very interested to see what you have planned for them.

You rock smiley face

Alliance · Fri Oct 22, 2004 3:43 am

And I am back to sing your praises. Very Happy smiley face

I again liked it. The way you changed the POVs in the chapter made it even more gripping. Even though the outcome of the battle was clear, I was still sitting on the edge of my seat during the entire chapter.

I know I have mentioned this earlier, but it was again great to see some of the less known characters come alive. I especially liked the part with Erestor. The tunnel was just cunning.

The death of Gil-Galag and Elendil was so well written. Especially the death of Gil-Galad has always been hard for me to swallow and now that you made me picture it in front of my eyes, it was even worse. But in a bizarre way it was my favourite part of this chapter.

The finish was good. Cirdan and Elrond standing in the middle of the destruction and watching Isildur walk away with the ring. What else can I say. That was a powerful scene. They know that nothing good will come of it, and they can do nothing about it. You had captured the well.

Now we just have to hope that Celebrian will help Elrond cope with his dreadful experiences. I am very much looking forward to the reunion. Very Happy smiley face

Alliance · Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:19 am

Elrond in the middle of war and Celebrian in the seemingly peaceful surroundings. I really liked the contrast there. My mind literally went from the ashes of Mordor to a light and beautiful place where everything is white and the sun shines brightly. Very different situations, yet both of them hard to handle.

The whole situation in the tent reminded me of "the final push" of the first world war. And in a way it is just that. The tired atmosphere was very well written and I loved the way you wrote about Isildur Elendil and Gil Galad and their feelings before the battle that changed (or ended)their lives. And that is just one of the reasons I like this story so much, it fills the gaps so nicely.

I liked the discussion between Celebrian and Caleborn a lot. I think the two of them have a beautiful relationship. Celebrian seems to be a daddy´s girl, but then again in her position I´d be a daddy´s girl too. She seems so shy and her lack of confidence is endearing. And now that she has said the l-word out loud, there is no going back.

Nice chapter. I think we´ll have a great deal of drama ahead of us. thanks. Smile smiley face

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