Reviews by amybethm

Vales of Sorrow · Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:42 am

I love the details of this mysterious Elf's life in the village, and how heart-rending was it to see her leave all her work behind?! I'm glad, from what i see in Chapter Two, that there are potentially decent Men as well as really evil and ignorant ones- how these new arrivals react to the other Men's crimes will be the big deciding factor!

I'm incredibly curious as to why an Elf is hiding out incognito among Men. I hope you will start filling in the blanks soon! She needs some major tlc and I hope the Elves especially can help her heal, both body and soul.

I love the varying reactions amongst the Elves! You've painted them as all very distinct personalities with distinct motivations for acting the way they do. I just loved Elrohir here- so gentle and caring! Sigh.

I really look forward to part 3. I hope She will get some justice for the outrage inflicted on her as well as some comfort!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Strange Revels · Sun Jun 20, 2004 11:38 am

What a fun bit of "canon-thrashing"! in another writer's less-able hands I could see this being either absurd and impossible to accept or incredibly tacky! I not only enjoyed it immensely but I desperately hope you'll write more! I've never thought of Merry as a stud muffin before! I'm glad that he comes across as an honorable soul who feels some dismay at having unknowingly seduced the King's niece. I also like that Eowyn was unapologtic and in fact wanted a rematch after they'd both sobered up and had a chance to mull it over, presumably.

I hope there'll be more. I keep wondering if they're taking, er, precautions, otherwise, I could see they conversation some time later: "Faramir, I have something to tell you." Or will she run off with the hobbit instead?

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Sun Jun 20, 2004 11:10 am

Whew! It is great to see them now able to be openly affectionate with each other. I'm glad Eomer pushed for a soon-as-can-be-arranged marriage. They've had to wait enough! I hope Amrothos recovers quickly, both for his and Cam's sake and so the wedding can happen!

I'm also waiting for the other shoe to drop with Fenick and his slimy underling! Surely one of them is going to pop up before everything is said and done, though I can't imagine Fenwick actually survived that drop. I hope Dol Amroth's security is still at full alert; I'm feeling a little uneasy!

Yay to Imrahil, for accepting a quick engagement and for trusting Eomer with Ani, AND for thumbing his nose a bit at Gondorian propriety! Maybe he's not as much a stickler for rules and duty as Ani would think? I think Eomer is right that his children display a rebellious and sometimes naughty side that they seem to have inherited from him!

These two just have to get married soon! I loved Eomer's wicked talk at the end, and the scene is so romantic, and his forceful non-proposal is so _him_ -and wonderful! Sigh. I love both his quip about wanting to see her between his furs, and his speculation about not getting much sleep once they're married!

Please- racy wedding night footage?

Wonderful as always. I will be sorry to see this end in a way, but I'll be glad to see them finally together and happy.

Cheers,
Amy B.
P.S. And Caerwyn lived and was knighted -yay! Smile smiley face

Trust To Hope · Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:26 pm

Woo hooo!

I can only hope the cliff and the sharp rocks did the job. Eomer had better make good on his promise to marry her pronto- hey! They already have all the guests and so forth in place. Assuming most of the buildings are still standing, and the food hasn't been too pillaged, they have all the essentials for the wedding in place! I would love to see a big party back in Rohan with a "Do Virgins Taste Better?" sing-along. Or maybe they can shock the proper Gondorians with a rendition here.

Semi-seriously, this was a fantastic chapter. Lots of action, clearly described. I loved seeing the women get some good moments there! I looove how proud Eomer is that his woman can kick ass! Poor Amrothos and Cam! He has to be fine, right? Gulp. Cam's father is really appealing, even with only a brief appearance. He's a strong man, a competent leader and a loving father. It _sounds_ like it really is over, and hopefully everyone can tie up the loose ends and move on.

Lots of great little moments, like Imrahil recognizing the look in Eomer's eyes when he's told his men are dead, and Ani in the hall with Caerwyn- sniffle!

Please tell me there's racy wedding night footage coming up relatively soon!

Wonderful and you really need to writer faster. Kidding. I'm kidding. I look forward to the next part with great anticipation.

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Wed May 26, 2004 12:54 pm

Okay, now I'm truly going to pass out! This was a splendid chapter, and what a cliffhanger! I'm just going to swoon all over the place when the Rohirrim show up! I assume Ani heard their horns?

I shouldn't be surprised that Fenwick had such a grandiose plan of action, but I was! I'm thinking that Cam's discovery and their planting of information is probably going to set Fenwick's destruction in motion, whether or not the Corsairs succeed in doing his dirty work around the royal family. I don't think they'll forgive him for getting their ships sunk and their crews killed and captured. What a scumbag he is!

I love seeing Eomer ride to the rescue, and his rallying cry to ride to their "future queen"? Sigh.

I hope the next chapter is coming soon! This one was incredibly suspenseful and full of great action and intrigue. Well done!

Cheers,
Amy B. Shocked smiley face

Trust To Hope · Thu May 20, 2004 7:12 am

Eee! I hope this means the net is really closing around Fenwick! However, I can't help but think that he has a few more tricks up his sleeve! If he finds himself backed into a corner, he may do something desperate and might go after Ani or Cam! I'm glad that Amrothos and Eomer now know that they're onto Fenwick, and that Amrothos at least has some details. i hope the planted information bites Fenwick in the rear end!

Maybe the Cosairs will do everyone a favor and throw Fenwick to the fishes! I don't blame Ani for being repulsed- she has a lot more patience and acting ability than I would in the same situation.

I hope Eomer has a plan to intercede, just in case Ani and Cam's scheme backfires somehow. There's always the old "kidnap the princess" plan, too.

I'm glad we got to see her letter. Short but sweet!

Aargh! I hope the next part won't be too far behind. The suspense is getting even more intense! I hope to see them together, without Fenwick in the way, very soon!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Sat May 15, 2004 4:03 pm

Ooo! They had better spring that trap fast! Fenwick needs to go down! What a complete slime! I'm not sure I would have accepted Cam's appearance at their table so easily, but Fenwick at least is so full of himself, the possibility that she was up to something probably would never cross his mind. I applaud her presence of mind not to take the evidence and to bide her time. I wonder how they're going to bring this all to Imrahil's attention? They have a great deal of circumstancial eveidence, and now some solid physical evidence, if he can be found with it red-handed!

I loved the scene between Eomer and Ani in his room! I wanted to stroke his chest hair, too! So he sleep naked, huh? Swooooon! And the "threat" to carry her off and make her his wife? Double swooooon! I can't stand it, they have to get together pronto!!

I'm seriously going to keel over soon if they don't run away together! Fenwick needs to get punished!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Heart of a Warden · Sat May 15, 2004 3:39 pm

Yay! Rumil has some feelings for her, it seems! Now you just have to get these two stubborn people together. I love how seeing her hurt brought out the protective feelings in him.

I hope she gets to the healers soon. It doesn't sound too good for her leg! Will it be too late and will they need to amputate it? Eek!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Of Mothers and Thunderstorms · Thu May 13, 2004 8:11 am

A very nicely done and bittersweet story!

I feel deeply sorry for Elrond and his family. Based on your portrayal, he and Celebrian had a loving relationship. The romantic part of me hopes their reunion in Valinor is joyful!

I have sympathy for Gilraen and have to give her credit for finding a stable home for her son, although I can't say I like or admire her. You've managed to imply whole complicated layers of her character and her relationship with Estel in a brief story- brava!

The twins are wonderful and great foster brothers to Estel. I enjoy reading a story like this, which shows the family's closeness and caring for each other, despite the trauma they have been through.

Lovely! Thank you for posting.

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Sun May 09, 2004 12:51 pm

Oo, what a juicy chapter!

I hope the little episode with Willa doesn't come back to haunt Eomer in a nasty way later- that makes me nervous! My guess is his instinct is right: nothing really happened, but she's manipulating the situation to make it look incriminating.

I loved seeing Eomer and Ani together again, but the tension is going to kill me! I hope Fenwick gets his comeuppance very soon! The ending sounds promising. Could Cam be onto some solid evidence with Neville? I'm a little concerned for her safety, wandering into a questionable part of town alone, even if she is a very competent fighter. And what is she up to with the "poison ring" and looking for iffy herbs? She has something up her sleeve!

Truly something has to turn the tide in their favor soon. The way they yearn for each other is wonderful, but gut-wrenching!

Of course I'm waiting anxiously, already, for the next part! Surely Fenwick or his minion is going to make a careless move soon, maybe right now!

Cheers,
Amy B.

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