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Tide of Destiny - Part One: Choices  by Lady Bluejay 3 Review(s)
PryderiReviewed Chapter: 16 on 7/10/2008
I am still enjoying your story immensely and feeling rather guilty for not reviewing more zealously. I was disappointed that Lothiriel did not meet up with Seron while she was in Minas Tirith. If I have identified him correctly he was there at around about the same time. Oh Well.
I do like Welwyn (and not just because I lived there as a child!). I am attracted to amazons.
This is not a romance although, no doubt, it will become one and I really enjoy the tension you are building up for your two young protagonists. They have learned from their experiences which you have described so well.
On Eomer's relationship with Birgit: I get the impression that some reviewers find it sordid. I do not.
I like your direct approach towards sex and violence. Treating them as they are rather than as they (maybe) should be.
No errant typos to report this time (unless I missed any).
Pryderi.

LialathuverilReviewed Chapter: 16 on 7/3/2008
I enjoyed the last two chapters and how you showed us a side of the battle of Helm's Deep which Tolkien kept from us. It's not easy to cover the same events that the books do, but you do it really well, making them appear in a new light.

Lia

Author Reply: Hi Lia,

I think you know I found the battle difficult to write about. Not easy when so much is laid down. Thanks for reviewing.LBJ

ElflingimpReviewed Chapter: 16 on 7/2/2008
I really admired the bravery of all the women in this chapter, I don't know if I would be capable of it,I felt Lothiriel's rage , I'll bet the mercenaries might be a little more careful now,all in all I enjoyed this chapter very much, it seems we are getting closer and closer to them meeting each other.

Author Reply: Closer - well there is a long way to go yet! And more to happen. Thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed. I felt there had to be a few brave women around. LBJ

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