Reviews for "The Phoenix and the Griffin"

Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:05 am

This story just keeps getting better and better! Am loving every minute of it. This story is richly developed, the world is interesting and beautifully described and the characters! The characters, even the minor ones, are well drawn, are real, mostly likeable, complicated. The tug of good and evil, swinging between the poles as we all do, but these elves do it on a grand scale! I know there's more to come and aren't we all blessed! Thank you!

Sat Jan 08, 2005 2:36 am

I know how much effort you've put into perfecting ch 56-58, how much time, and IT WAS WORTH IT!! They are lovely, your choices have been inspired throughout and all your perspiring over each sentence has paid off handsomely indeed.

And, your title for chapter 57 is nothing less than inspired in its poignancy!!
"Farewell, thou art too dear for my possessing"

Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:56 pm

Just read ch 59 - the reunion went well, didn't it? I love that you've succeeded in making the Phaila/Amaras relationship stand out so clearly in juxtaposition to Phaila/Isong and Phaila/Haldir without actually diminishing those ellyn or those relationships. I think that's quite and achievement! I love both Isong and Haldir and couldn't imagine how you were going to make me believe that she belonged with Amaras, especially instead of with Isong, but you have!!

KUDOS!

Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:07 pm

Eraden on Elven warriors: “How can something so beatific inflict such destruction? It makes me think there is some wrath untapped in butterflies.”

I've loved this tale from the start, but must say that Phaila's brief dinner conversation with Eraden in CH 55 is my very favorite so far. Witty, sly, unique, a succulent little delicacy.

But what is this delight you take in making me cry? Not the reunion between Amaras and Phaila, but the reconciliation between Amaras and Isong in your latest CH. Heart breaking, uplifting and completely in line with Amaras' enhanced state as a reborn. I fell in love with both of them all over again. Incredible work.

Now, about that spin-off tale for Isong...(If I start the rumor will it become reality...?)

Sat Jan 15, 2005 6:09 pm

How do you do it!?! You have a wonderful gift in storytelling; I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed this story so far! I commend you for your wonderful work and I can't wait for the rest of the story!

Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:11 am

More of those rich head pictures.

...All the Dore Rohme in a pot of honey (:=D)... the Fall ritual dances... Amaras ecstatically overrun with village children during his impromptu stop at the inn...

Am also really enjoying Amaras and Phaila's campaign to unbend Pynwyn. (He reads like a cross between Haldir and Mr. Spock. Who could resist that?)

Love it.

Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:08 pm

You know how I feel about this story already...but.. Wink smiley face

I believe my favorite part is when Amaras is speaking with the children, a little insight to the fatherly side of him. I must confess that is one of my favorite parts of working with children, sitting back and talking with them, listening to their questions and ideas, and wondering at the things they come up with!

But then again, there is also Phaila and making a point to poor Amaras...reminds me of another Oath, where the oath-takers took on more than they wished to and were completely screwed over...though I don't think I am so willful that I would camp out in a blizzard to make the point...(but then I am a weenie and from a very warm part of the world...)

Bird

Sat May 21, 2005 11:35 am

Wow! I can't believe I haven't reviewed this story yet!! What an oversight on my part!!! I am loving this story. It is captivating. The way you write the characters, one can't help but fall in love with each of them. Through all these chapters I have laughed, cried, worried, and watched. For such a long story you have kept all the details nicely together and the story line flows smoothly. Your characters are so very accesible and yet so unique. Very, very rewarding to read this and especially when that little message pops up on my email that yet another chapter has been posted!!! Very much looking forward to more!!

Sat Jun 11, 2005 1:04 am

Aaaaaahhhhh.

This is the one I've been waitiing for. Perfect. I thank you and Isong thanks you.

Perfect.

Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:05 am

and Marcia thanks you too! Chapter 83 is yet another gem. The last two scenes are marvelous. Isong may be your very best character! But then, I'm prejudiced!! Fallen angel smiley face

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