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We Were Young Once ~ III  by Conquistadora 5 Review(s)
demeter dReviewed Chapter: 48 on 5/17/2023
Wow! The war is over. The dead buried. There will be a brief moment of peace in Middle Earth until, within Mr. Baggin's mortal lifetime, Sauron will finally be destroyed for good. But after this battle, Elves, Dwarves and Men will face whatever comes together. As others have said, reading your work is like seeing the original story expanded, enlarged. It has been like being there, watching, listening, smelling the wind with the characters. As long as you keep writing, I wish to keep reading. "Merry be the Greenwood while the world is young"!

Author Reply: Thank you!! I hope to write a lot more, so we'll see how it goes.

Ar fenielReviewed Chapter: 48 on 5/9/2023
This chapter was simply amazing.. I loved your last line especially, it is the whole conclusion of the struggle that the elven king has led against the Necromancer. And it was great to see Thranduil reclaim the heirlooms of his house *smile*.


Author Reply: Thanks! It's the end of an era, really.

FaerieReviewed Chapter: 48 on 5/9/2023
Hi conquistadora.
Thanks for another great chapter. I've just finished rereading the hobbit and I am amazed how your work ties in with Tolkien's.
It is great to see Thranduil getting some peace of mind with Sauron aka Necromancer finally banished from the borders of Mirkwood. And yes, as Gandalf said there are many things to be grateful for in this world...

Author Reply: Thanks, and you're welcome! :)

RenataReviewed Chapter: 48 on 5/6/2023
I don't often review, but I wanted to drop in and tell you that I have been reading your tale of Thranduil from the beginning, and loving it. I eagerly wait for each installment. I love how you so skillfully blend gap filling with canon, and bring this character to vivid and sympathetic life.

I recall when Thranduil was forced to yield the crowns to the Dwarves, and I rejoice that in this chapter, he has them again.

Be assured that I will continue to read this saga, for so long as you spin it out.

Author Reply: Thanks so much!

PSWReviewed Chapter: 48 on 5/5/2023
I shall review here too. ;-) Such a great story, I always enjoy your updates. Thx so much for all your work on this tale!

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