Reviews by VanatheEverYoung

Yours to command · Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:20 pm

You'll have to forgive me for not reviewing more often. I've been very behind lately. My erratic schedule is starting to annoy. The plot has progressed quite a bit since I last read this story! I couldn't believe how many chapters I've missed. I love reading about Lothiriel coming into her own. You do such a wonderful job of making it clear that she's not suitable to be the Queen of Rohan simply because she was a Princess of Gondor. Wilwarin is a nasty piece of work and I hope she gets her hair ripped out. Here's to hoping I can read the next chapter when its posted and not 2 months later.

Of Falcons and Mûmakil · Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:54 pm

Lia,

I did something this week that I very rarely do with fanfiction. I re-read “Of Falcons and Mumakil.” I remember most every story I’ve read (not always a good thing) and think fondly of them, but I’ve only re-read one or two. “Of Falcons and Mumakil” is one of those stories that just drew me in. Over and over, for the past month, scenes from the story kept popping into my head. I decided it was time to come back and read it again.

“Of Falcons and Mumakil” stands up to the scrutiny and high expectations of a second reading. I think it would do equally well with a third or fourth reading. The consistency of your work is astonishing, Lia. This holds true for all of your stories. I don’t make this claim lightly when I say that, in my opinion, you’re the best writer at OSA. I’ve read A LOT of authors here, and there are many great writers, but no one I can think of consistently produces such quality works. There’s something special about your writing that I can’t quite put my finger on, and that’s the way it should be. Every work of art should remain a mystery to the audience, otherwise it’s just a cadaver on display.

I don’t have much time in my insane life (not even enough time for my own stories lately), but I always make sure to follow one story in all my favorite fandoms. It would seem that I’ve latched onto you and your fantastic stories. I have no desire to stop reading about Eomer and Lothiriel, as long you’re writing about them, and follow a different author or different characters for awhile. I think you’re stuck with me now. You would have to ridicule Boromir and call Faramir names in your stories to make me leave you alone.

-Vana

Yours to command · Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:31 pm

This was a great chapter, Lia. We got to see Lothiriel's vulnerable side. So far, she's been blind, but still strong and brave. She's still all those things, but they mean so much more knowing what she went through after the accident. It's torture reading your stories chapter-by-chapter! I never in my life thought I would be so addicted to Eomer/Lothiriel. I can't get enough now.

No Time to Wait · Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:51 pm

Another fabulous story, Lenore. I'm going to keep checking back for more! (And now that I've just written a couplet, it might be fitting to end the next line with "Nevermore." Err ... or maybe I should stop and just review the story).

I've only read Supernatural fics on FF.net and they're all grammatical errors or crap. I'm so relieved to have your stories on OSA.

"Faith" is my favorite episode. There are others that I might claim to like more because of the humor and the monsters, but the truth is that "Faith" speaks to the heart. To watch an episode like that on a WB/CW show is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I've already told you how well you capture Dean, but I'll say it again. He's a bit of a mystery to me. Sam always makes so much more sense to me. I can follow his pattern of behavior, but Dean is a bit beyond my grasp. I feel like I'm getting closer to understanding him when I read your stories.

I'm ashamed to admit that I remember Jensen Ackles when he was on Days of Our Lives. To imagine Jensen, as Dean, sick of watching daytime television is just too good. I have to say, that's a perfect example of the kind of humor that makes Supernatural easy to watch without making it foolish.

I'll be watching for more ...

Dies Illa · Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:03 pm

Wow. Cuthalion, you have a tremendous gift with words. I've noticed it before, and appreciated your talent while reading other stories, but never so sharply as today. The depth and emotion you convey with the perfect words is beyond the skill of many published writers. You never once lapsed into mindless narration or complusory description. You assume your reader knows what happened and will figure out the context on their own. Then you dive right into wonderful, fantastic, perfect, PERFECT words.

Lament · Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:48 pm

I'm always amazed at how powerful 100 words can be in the right writer's hands. This is a haunting and sorrowful tribute to Dumbledore. It brought tears to my eyes.

Who? · Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:59 am

When I saw this category, I crossed my fingers and prayed that you had something here. I've only been introduced to the Doctor on the SciFi channel, and I'm completely addicted. You have a way with 100 words. If you've got anymore Doctor stories *wink* *nudge* I'd be first in line to read them.

Daring to Dream · Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:57 am

The introduction of Peridan was wonderfully done. The transition between Narnian and Calormene characters is sometime difficult, especially with an OC like Karna who does not think exactly like her fellow countrymen. I wonder if you've noticed, but the there is a slight problem with the title of the story. It's "Daring TO Dream" right?

Daring to Dream · Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:54 am

Ah! Aslan! It was a good idea to introduce him first of all the Narians about to come to Tashbaan. Karna's reaction to him is, I think, very believable. On the one hand, Aslan is a very reassuring figure, but at the same time, he is overwhelming and powerful. There was a good mixture of gratitude, awe, and fear. I think most people would feel all three emotions in front of Aslan.

Daring to Dream · Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:53 am

This is an excellent opening chapter! You've mastered the speech patterns of Calormen, which is something that would have given me a massive headache. The way you've gone about interweaving the books and your own story is brilliant. It's subtle and engaging. There is one thing I noticed, but it's pretty minor. The main character is referred to as both Karna and Tarna. I can't wait to read more!

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