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| Black Eyes by Lialathuveril | 5 Review(s) |
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| whitewave | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/24/2008 |
| This is among the funniest stories you have written about my favorite mortal couple. I especially liked the quotations you placed at the beginning of every chapter--very clever and makes me so excited to read the contents. I liked how Lothy compared her pink dress to a warrior's armor. She must have looked like a sight though, it's good that Eomer has seen far, far worse scary stuff. :-) Ivriniel's incarnation here is among the most entertaining so far--she and Belechtor are my favorite "funny" baddies now. Anca is delightful as well and thanks very much for any mention of Amrothos! I enjoyed how Lothy still manged to stand out and catch his attention even if she wanted just the opposite. The overall theme of battle, war, verbal sparring, etc. reminded me of Pride and Prejudice and I enjoyed reading this very much. Author Reply: Hello Whitewave, actually I had tons of fun writing this. It started with the idea of the pink dress and was all downhill from then on! Especially once Auntie Ivriniel made her first appearance. I liked her so much, I decided to include her again in a later chapter. But I don't know where the very martial theme came from. It did fit the story very well, however, especially once I remembered Sun Tzu. Lia | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/24/2006 |
| I don't quite know why, but the image of Lothiriel all kitted out in Barbie pink with a green veil over her hair makes me think of a fishing fly. Just presenting herself in the best way (quite against her will) to ensure that the predatory Eomer-fish snaps her up. She'd have been more nondescript in her favourite green frock. Camouflaged with all the rest of the available maidens displaying to attract the attention of Rohan's king. It must be infuriating for her to have her life sorted out for her without her consent - not that she would really have expected much say in the matter - but I don't think her protest is going to work! Author Reply: Hello Bodkin, you might have a point there, she'll certainly stand out in the crowd. Well if the dress won't work, she'll just have to think of something else, won't she. Something tells me she's not one to give up easily and what is more, she's been reading to many books on warfare... Need I say more? Lia | |
| Alatriel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/24/2006 |
| Oh, I can't wait for the next one. I love this, the anticipation of Lotti's foot in mouth disease that is yet to come. I've started laughing already. Can't wait to see what tricks she has up her sleeve. Good one Lia. Alatriel. Author Reply: Hello Alatriel, Yeah, Lothiriel has quite a few tricks up her sleeve and absolutely no intention of pulling her punches. After all she had 3 months to plan this. You'll see! Lia | |
| vampfan30 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/23/2006 |
| UHM..... is it in English or in a Tolkien language?? 'Cause, I read it three times, and I ain't seeing the "(dead?) sea creature" thing either.......... Author Reply: Hello Vampfan, you're thinking along the right lines. I'll send you the answer. Lia | |
| Alison H | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/23/2006 |
| This was very enjoyable, Lia! I'm so glad you're posting a new story. Lothiriel is armed and ready for battle and Eomer had better be ready to deal with an irate Princess who thinks of him as a barbarian.I can't wait! Well, unless Lothiriel was using seaweed as a veil I couldn't spot the sea creature.Was the dye in her dress taken from some sort of sea creature? Lothiriel has real grievances with her father and even though he tries to placate her, I can understand her hurt.She is an adult and her father, though he meant well, made a decision for her without speaking to her first.No wonder she is angry. Already I'm laughing at Amorothos and, so far, he has only smiled! I can't wait to find out what happens next.Will Amorothos help or hinder his sister and just what does Eomer think about *that* dress? Ha, no doubt Lothiriel could turn up in a sack if she looked at him with those eyes of hers! I love this already.Update soon! Ali. Author Reply: Hi Ali, I just thought to have some fun with the 'arranged marriage' scenario, nothing too serious, and then that military theme just crept in. Poor Eomer has no idea he's in the middle of a war zone, although he might find out eventually. This is only going to be a short story (I'm still exhausted from the last one!) and Amrothos won't play much of a role, I'm afraid. It's mostly about Eomer and Lothiriel...and those black eyes of course. Thanks for leaving me a review, it's much appreciated! Lia | |