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The Smell of Mint by Regina	2 Review(s)
Saoirse	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/5/2005
O, Regina! I absolutely adore this story. I remembered it again today and knew I had to find it and read it again -- so here I am. It is so very poignant, powerful and touching. You delineate Merry's anger very well, his thoughts are spot-on. I love this: 'But even if Grima did not attack her in that way, I know he violated her mind, made her cold and withdrawn and afraid of all men. ' -- how incredibly sad, but I know what he means. The most awful pain is not in body, but in mind. In truth, every time I smell mint, I think of this. Very good job! Thank you! :)

Nienna Elanesse	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/8/2004
Merry, the future Sheriff of the West Farthing, must learn to control his rage. Or he might do something he'll always regret. Another truth-ful inserted scene, well done! Regina, Queen of the Shire-folk. ;) Author Reply: High praise indeed, Nienna, to receive such a title--many thanks! :-) I don't know why Angry!Merry works so well for me, but he does--I play with him a little bit more in "A Whisper of Thunder." Glad you liked this! Regina PS And thank you for your other great reviews--will be reply to them soon. :-)