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| Bound by Duty by Lady Bluejay | 5 Review(s) |
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| sue | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/16/2021 |
| I am really enjoying this story. You have captured the personalities of Lotherial and Eomer so perfectly. I do have a small criticism though - an error you share with very many writers. Mead is NOT sweet, nor is it thick. Yes it is made from fermented honey, but the result is more like champagne or a good Riesling. I have brewed mead and drunk the brews of many other brew masters, so I know whereof I speak. I am not meaning to be harsh with you. This tale just had the misfortune to be the last of many I have been reading lately that featured mead (badly, 8>D ). I guess it hit my last nerve. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/24/2007 |
| Oh, I'm willing to believe that she does indeed miss her mother at the moment! But she'll do well enough, I think. And I find I love Aerin. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/16/2006 |
| Oh dear! I hope Elfgyuu does not give Lothiriel too much trouble. But at least she has an ally in Bryhtwyn! And I think I'm going to like Hasopad. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/1/2006 |
| Well - they're talking. Amiably, too. And joking! And Lothiriel likes horses and dogs - and admired the Golden Hall. It seems as if Lothiriel has made her first friend. I hope Eowyn's letters to Byrhtwyn expressed definite approval of Lothiriel - it might help if the female population know that the White Lady looks on her as a friend. Things look promising for the wedding - at the moment. But I'm sure it can't last. After all, Lothiriel didn't seem too happy at the beginning of chapter 1. Author Reply: Lothiriel is not popular with all - but hopefully she will win them round. I am not saying anything about her tears in the opening - all will be revealed at the end!LBJ | |
| Rugi | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/29/2006 |
| I really like your realistice portrayal of probable upper-class life. You do a great job of portraying people who probably expected to have to make a political marriage and thus are both making an effort to make a good marriage as well. I like that Lothiriel's father didn't really hesitate to betroth her to a person he approves of. A princess would expect no less. I also like Lothiriel as a narrator - she is an interesting and real person, making the best out of a discombobulating situation but she also is an accute enough observer to make the other characters stand out too. I also love how her position as narrator makes the reader want to learn more about Eomer and Rohan while Lothiriel is learning. I look forward to reading more. Author Reply: I have always thought that even if the marriage was not actually arranged then it would have been - encouraged. I am really enjoying writing through Lothiriel's eyes. Thanks for the review.LBJ | |