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| Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden | 2 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/21/2025 |
| I had forgot that only peasants were shieldmaidens. Re-reading this first chapter is a good reminder. I love Éomer's and Théoden's protective attitude. Nobody had to die that day! (snork) But how my heart lurched when Éomer promised he'd always be there to protect his little sister. I have always been somewhat dyslexic when it comes to needlecrafts. Oh, I've done my share of sewing and embroidery and cross-stitch and knitting and crochet. But it never came easy. And in my younger years, I was such a tomboy. Sneaking horseback rides, climbing trees, digging forts, building snow forts and engaging in snowball fights, etc. I can definitely empathise with young Éowyn. I cannot remember if the secrecy means that Éomer won't know about the training either? At least for a while? Author Reply: Lindelea! Yeah!! And from what I read about Tolkien's thoughts shieldmaidens, some conflicting but some of what I read said that only peasants could be shieldmaidens and I choose that as a good starting point and shape to my story! I did love Theoden's reaction, "Nobody had to die that day because he would hate to hurt one of his own people!" LOL! Theoden is a tad overprotective) :-) Yes it is secretive, in chapter 2 Theoden speaks to both Theodred and Eomer about training Eowyn. Thanks for the re-read! (((hugs))) MM Author Reply: And yeah! I was a tomboy as well. Climbing trees playing in mud etc. I can relate to Eowyn!! SIDE NOTE: the tropical storm due to hit the UK has been named Storm Eowyn!! LOL! (((hugs))) MM | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/20/2025 |
| Darn needlework …. :-P It’s so hard for her right now - her parents and her home are gone, she’s the new girl in town, and she is different. That’s a perfect storm right there. It’s good that she has such an understanding family that loves her and will help her through these growing pains. Thx for writing! Author Reply: PSW! thanks for writing! Exactly, it is often so hard on the new girl especially with girls like Saelith. We've all known them. I think Eowyn had to have a strong family life to grow as she did. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story. ((hugs)) MM | |