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Grass Widow by French Pony	7 Review(s)
Klose	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/8/2007
Right, this is another of those fics that I read, enjoyed and did not review... so here I am, finally, a very satisfied reader. :) I did wonder what happened exactly when Celebrian went to Valinor - and I'm so glad to see a story that tackles that. It's very tantalising, to be sure, to think of all the people she must have met... I enjoyed the bits in Tirion, with Finarfin & family (especially the idea that Amarie and Galadriel worked on the grey cloaks together - lovely!). I was a bit surprised when Celebrian decided to leave, and do a bit of her own exploring, but her reasons were most certainly understandable. I never expected her to meet Elwing, but it was wonderful to see how the cold, isolated tower became filled with their quiet companionship. Especially cool was Elwing's little 'test' of Celebrian, with the drawing. Maternal proctectiveness, albeit in a different way. All in all, this is such a great tribute to the lesser-known women of the old tales, helping to bring healing to each other and move on from the hurts of the past into a brighter future... thank you for writing this. :)

perelleth	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/24/2006
Celebrían is fortunate that her mother-in-law is so understanding...and in need of elven company. Surely another mother-in-law wouldn't have approved of Celebrían's gossiping around her belongings! ;-) The two have too much in common, and it is good that they can spend some time together, sharing their imposible mourning. Women came out as very powerful and strong in ths tale. A very nice read, and I particualrly loved the fairy-tale-of-old flavour of the last two chapters!

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/23/2006
Yes, for the moment each is free to be herself, and they are free to know friendship as well as the relationship of husband's mother, son's wife. A delightful tale indeed, French Pony.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/22/2006
Poor Elwing. She has spent so much time separated from others - and I can't see that gulls make an adequate substitute for people! I've long thought that the fate of Elwing and Earendil was one of those that sounds romantic, but is actually quite cruel. Unintentionally. Spending time in the company of her daughter-in-law, herself separated from her loved ones, will be a great comfort to them both. And I'm glad Celebrian decided to look on this as a time to find herself. And, when Elrond does come, Elwing will have the chance to come to know her son at last. And hopefully Celebrian will have absorbed enough peace in her heart to accept Arwen's decision without too much heartache. I do like the image of little Celebrian dressing up in old clothes and her mother laughing and calling her quaint. Old-fashioned takes on a whole depth of meaning when you're talking about elves!

Elflingimp	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/22/2006
That was the greatest! Happy Thanksgiving!

elliska	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/22/2006
I have been away from SoA for awhile because RL has not left me time to read. So I am catching up now and I find a whole story here! Cool! Celebrian's healing in Valinor is such an intriguing setting. As you said in the AN, most of these characters are nothing more but names in canon, but you did a great job fleshing them out here, particularly Amarië and Elwing. Both of them were great surprises. Amarie is such a sad character, having not followed her betrothed. And I loved (and was so surprised to see) Elwing. How wonderful indeed it would have been for those two to meet. All three of these women have so much in common and I liked seeing how Celebrian helped heal them as much as she sough healing herself. Great story, FP!

daw the minstrel	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/22/2006
The meeting of Elwing and Celebrian was like a magical scene from a fairy tale, very moving I think. And I was struck by how they both thought they had abandoned Elrond, abandoned their children, which I suppose they had. I can see how they'd draw comfort from one another because they understand each other in a way others do not.

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