Reviews by amybethm

Heart of a Warden · Fri May 07, 2004 3:02 pm

I caught up with this one finally. I really like the female warden and seeing her training and day-to-day life. I'm relieved to know her feelings for Rumil seem to be returned! I loooved seeing tender, comforting Rumil- awww! I'm a little concerned for her leg- is it possible she'll lose it, even if he gets her to help soon? Nice suspense and the flashback structure worked nicely woven in and out of her delirium.

I look forward to seeing where Dara will be headed next. I hope she's on the mend soon!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Tue May 04, 2004 4:31 pm

Okay, this is looking hopeful!

I didn't review the previous chapter, but I loved pining Eomer and Eowyn's efforts to comfort him. I hope he and Ani get to make up for lost time when they get together! Twisted Evil smiley face

I felt sorry for Fenwick for one split second, with his reaction to Lothiriel's assertion that she felt "nothing at all" for him. Is it possible he has an attactment to her beyond her dowry and the political advancement he'll get as her husband? He still deserves what I hope is coming to him! Ani and Cam nned to arrange for someone other than themselves to catch him red-handed. The fact he's been in her father's study is suspicious, as is the uncle being the other harbormaster, but that's all circumstancial. If they accuse him without some outside assistance, it'll look like they're framing him. He's slimy enough to turn it back on them.

That last line about Cam and Amrothos at least being happy- aargh! Ani and Eomer need to get together soon, before they pine away!

I hope when they do, they get to work off some of this er, tension!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:31 pm

Woo hoo! That has to be the best marriage proposal ever! Major points to Eomer for the spectacular setting! I was really happy to see the secret passageways get a good use so soon after their introduction. I hope we'll see them again soon! I can see Eomer and Anhuil sneaking off in the early morning hours years from now as a married couple- assuming they can dump that nasty Fenwick.

One of these days Fenwick has to slip up and make a mistake! He seems way too ruthless to be telling the whole truth. I guess if they get really desperate, Ani and Eomer can get caught doing something "inappropriate", and have the marriage contract dissolved. I don't think the Rohirrim care much about a scandal. As long as Ani and her family can take it...

Eomer makes me all swoony in this chapter! His speech about wanting her to stay and hear their children's laughter in the halls...sigh.

I'm glad Imrahil knows the full scoop about Eomer and Ani and their feelings at last. Not that it'll do a tremendous amount of good _now_, but at least he knows. I'm getting really anxious for them! There has to be a way out of this betrothal!

Things are moving into high gear now, I can tell! Something has to happen soon.

All melty and swoony over Eomer,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Wed Apr 14, 2004 3:42 pm

Okay, if Eomer were to say, kick Fenwick down a flight of stairs, would that be enough "determination"? Oops, did I say that out loud? I liked seeing the further endorsement by Galadriel, and that she's on to Fenwick! I can't wait to see how the tables will be turned on him, and how his associations will betray him.

Like the previous reviewer, I noticed the brief appearance by Theoden's long-time love from your other story- that's a nice touch. I wonder if she'll ever become known to Ani.

I love the whole breakfast scene and the interplay between the characters. You really get to see their personalities very clearly. I love the quip about Ani being able to pull her weight because there's so little of it- a very brotherly kind of tease! Eomer is just so charming, and able to walk a fine line between chivalrous and scandalous without offending anyone. He appears either gallant or flirtatious, depending on the moment. Meanwhile, Fenwick comes across as either too prim or too pompous, depending on the moment!

I like that Cam got a moment to show off for the crowd and flirt with a handsome Rohirrim! Hopefully, Amrothos won't need that shovel! I think it's time for him to make his intentions towards Cam clear!

I'm looking foward to the next part, of course! Why do I think those secret passages will have some significance later? Twisted Evil smiley face

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Wed Apr 07, 2004 10:20 am

You know, some people _like_ getting spanked. *whistling casually*

Yowza! Can you say "sexual tension"? I'm glad they got a good kiss and a little bit of a grope (and a smack) before they got caught. If Cam had any illusions about what was going on between the King and Ani, she should now be pretty clear they're an "item".

I love how they outsmarted Fenwick in the tent! That dude has nooo imagination! I hope someday he makes the mistake of calling Eomer a "peasant" or some such thing within earshot of Imarahil and/or one of his sons! I doubt Eomer cares the slightest what Fenwick thinks or says of him, but others might find it offensive on Eomer's behalf.

I'm glad they get Galadriel's endorsement! If what she says is true, the scales should be tipping in their favor soon. I'm hoping Eomer proves himself worthy once and for all to Ani's family, and that Fenwick makes a couple of stupid mistakes, not in front of just Ani or Eomer.

Totally addicted to this story!

Cheers,
Amy B. Shocked smiley face

Trust To Hope · Mon Apr 05, 2004 7:32 pm

Okay, let's try this again. My review got lost somehow.

Yay! They've found "hope" gain! Yay! I'm relieved, but they clearly have quite a battle still ahead of them. I loved all the flirting and kissing in this chapter. That Eomer is quite a kisser. i could see a more overt "stable scene" in their future Smile smiley face

; great innuendo and playfulness in this scene.

I think Ani is right about the gossip- they'll be the talk of the city by the morning. There were too many interested eavesdroppers and observers around. Then they rode out unescorted- gasp! This is likely to officially start a scandal.

I love the little detail that Eomer is still carrying her handkerchief. Of course he would be, but it's a great detail to remind the readers about, and it enhances Eomer's romantic side. The scene at the burial mound was particularly well done. It illustrated both the cost of this war to Middle Earth, and to these two characters in particular, and Ani and Eomer's strength and resolve. Ani would make a magnificent Queen of Rohan! She has seen the cost of war and dealt with the aftermath firsthand, and been strong and calm in the face of it.

I look forward to the next part eagerly!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:44 am

Hi, Nove!

*Sniffle*. Poor Ani and Eomer! Things have to go their way soon. The fact that Amrothos and Ephril are both set against Fenwick and for Eomer is hopeful. Also, Eowyn is on the job with Faramir, seeing if they can do something, and Imrahil's glimmer of doubt about Fenwick is getting stronger. So maybe there really IS hope! The funeral will be a great opportunity for them all to work something out- and for Fenwick to put whatever devious plan he has in action. I don't trust that dude! Certainly, Eomer can provide whatever they expect Fenwick to do as a son-and-law (and then some!). i would hope that Imrahil's family can weather whatever scandal would take place if they broke off the engagement, and I would also hope that Imrahil would put Ani's interests at least equal to those of Dol Amroth in this situation.

Can't wait to see how the plot further thickens!

Cheers,
Amy B.

A Diamond In The Storm · Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:12 pm

I'm intrigued by this story, which fleshes out basically a footnote in Tolkien's work: how Pippin met Diamond and what he did with himself between the events on _Return of the King_ and, well, the end of the Appendices (don't want to spoil anything for people who haven't read all of _King_. This is a great mix of adventure, suspense, mystery, romance and a dash of humor! I like seeing mature, canny Pippin. The perceptive look at the complicated social structure and society of the Hobbits is fascinating. I love the many textures and layers of this story so far! Please don't take too long to update- I want to know what's happening to these families in the north!

Cheers,
Amy B.

Trust To Hope · Sat Mar 20, 2004 6:17 pm

You know, I was riveted by the action I didn't notice the lack of translations! I could pretty much figure what was going on. Maybe I've picked up more Elvish than I knew! Also, I figured it was like one of those Nineteenth-Century novels with passages in either Latin or French that aren't translated, mostly because the assumption was that readers spoke both languages anyway, so I figured it was an homage to that style! Wink smiley face

Cheers,
Amy B.
like everyone else is waiting not-so-patiently for the next chapter!

Rosemary Flowers · Tue Mar 16, 2004 12:12 pm

Short and sweet! It's a nice thing to see Merry as the romantic husband and not the comedy relief for a change. In a short story you've managed to convey their playfulness and love for each other. Very well done!

Cheers,
Amy B.

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