Reviews by RobinKa

Swift Feet · Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:54 am

Excellent writing. Greatly done! I enjoyed this story immensely. Thank you for sharing Smile smiley face

The Last · Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:43 am

Excellently delivered, cryptic voice here. It gave me chills. Thanks a lot for sharing.

The Hunted · Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:36 am

Creepy, frightening, and a very well executed drabble. Thank you for sharing Smile smiley face

The Divine Conspiracy · Tue Nov 04, 2008 2:15 pm

Firstly, congrats on your first posting! Very Happy smiley face

Now, what an intriguing -- no, simply gripping -- start! I think you can easily imagine how many questions fill my mind, like: What happened? Who is she? and so on. The little "TBC" at the end of the chapter gives me hope that I will find out. I'll be certainly watching your story.

This chapter was chilling. What struck me in particular was the calmness of the surroundings confronted with this grim realization that something really violent and cruel occurred.

Well done. Consider me hooked, and, please, continue!

All the best,
Binka

Return of The Key. · Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:30 pm

Hello,

I read your story and I want to tell you that I enjoyed it immensely. Though, if anyone asks me, I'll be the first to admit that I don't know much about Buffy and Co., I've read a few very good cross-overs with LotR, and this story is most certainly one of them, and my lack of knowledge didn't keep me from admiring your writing and the idea you've had for this.

I find this story gripping from the very first line to the last. It flows smoothly, and your style is very enjoyable and engaging. That said, I'd like to also point out that I like your characterizations of the main characters very much. Dawn's disorientation and confusion are very believable, her embarrassment too, and I really love the insights into her thoughts. Then, the elves --- awwww, they are well portrayed, all of them, and I do like how you explained the reason as to why Rumil and Orophin fought at the Black Gate. Those occasional references to Haldir's death made me a little teary, too.

Then, I like the glimpses at Dawn's recovery in Minas Tirith, tea parties with the hobbits, and especially -- how her feelings and relationship with Rumil is developed. I like the humor, melancholy of Dawn's being homesick and the switches between the scenes in Middle Earth and Sunnydale later in the story. I was glad that Rumil and his wife were reunited and that the meeting of the two worlds was all in all successful.

Thank you so much for writing and sharing this story. Very Happy smiley face

I had two wonderful evenings following Dawn's adventures, and I'm very glad I had a chance to read this tale.

All the best Smile smiley face

Binka

Despised and Hated · Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:38 am

Uuuh, creepy and very appropriate for an orc. Well done!

Paradox of the Fourth Age · Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:31 am

*gasp* Indil arrived...?!

Poor Laureanna! I can't even imagine her inner turmoil that must have washed over her when she saw the elleth that was supposed to be her mother, that *was* once her mother. And the fact that Laureanna made her best efforts to draw Indil and Glorfindel closer to one another was equally touching, sometimes funny, but also oddly disturbing. I felt sorry for Elladan, as he did his best to catch Indil's attention, but Laureanna was always in his way. I'm glad that she had a good friend around to explain to her that she didn't act wisely.

Hehe, that mention of Aragorn's and Arwen's being late for supper had me giggle. This is one of the strongest advantage of your story, I think -- among many other things -- that even if a chapter is serious in tone, and explores the difficulty of Laureanna's relationships with her old and new family, you've never failed to bring a drop of humor and wonderfully mingled it with the seriousness. Erestor, for example, and the twins' bet. LOL.

Thank you tons for the update. As always, I'll be keeping an eye on the future ones.

(((hugs)))
Binka

Passing · Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:38 am

What a compelling story about a heart-breaking moment, Al! The children's loss and their pain are palpable here. You've also conveyed Theoden's thoughts and emotions very well -- and in a subtle way. He had to cope with both his sister's death and Eowyn's and Eomer's pain. Very beautifully done!

Avalanche · Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:36 pm

Oh, the story continues! Captivating, absolutely captivating, and of course very belivable -- Morwen's exhaustion, and how she totally focuses on Gamling and his condition. I like that Theodred came around to see how Gamling was doing. I think that my favorite part of this chapter is the end, with Hama's thoughts.

Thank you for the update. I look forward to reading more Smile smiley face

The Rescue of Celebrian · Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:15 am

Ah, difficult choices ahead. It's good to see Celebrian slowly return to her previous life, though -- as Elrond already knew -- she will leave it all behind. A nice insight into his mind here Smile smiley face

And of course, the twins: they have their load to deal with. Well done.

Thanks for the update! What a nice surprise this morning.

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