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Forging Hope  by Ellie 3 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 18 on 7/4/2014
Oh, but a wonderful return to the relationship they have known and must know, and excellent growth in each of them.

Falmamire sounds delightful, and so wonderful to learn that her mortal sister has come to such an estate. Alas that he cannot reveal himself to Andreth, though. And in time he may learn the fate of Aicanaro as well.

Author Reply: Arafinwe and Earwen both needed the healing in order for each of them to go on. Their people need them to be king and queen and they really do need each other even though both had resigned earlier to go it alone. Their newest addition is a healing balm to them both. Even though he cannot let Andreth know about himself, he at least will know her fate and fates of her descendants.

Thank you for reading and reviewing! I appreciate it very much!

FiondilReviewed Chapter: 18 on 6/29/2014
Well, I'm glad to see that Eärwen was willing to forgive him and they were able to start over. And he learns of his peredhel daughter's fate at least. First Queen of Númenor! That makes sense, given her bloodline. Eru does indeed draw straight with crooked lines.

Falmamírë is cute with all her running and explaining why she was running and everyone telling her not to. And Arafinwë's quip to Eärwen that she is definitely Eärwen's daughter and Eärwen's quip back. Too funny.

Author Reply: Yes, Eru does indeed!
The reconciliation definitely will help Arafiwne go on again and having the little girl around will be a blessing to both Earwen and Arafinwe. I think the elder children will be surprised when they are reborn or return home to Valinor and find out they have a younger sibling. It makes me wonder just how many reborns came back to find new siblings running around.

Thank you for reading and reviewing! I appreciate it very much!

ellonReviewed Chapter: 18 on 6/26/2014
I loved this story. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like this take on Arafinwe's history but by the end of it I found myself really enjoying the idea of him finding healing... still a little difficult to swallow but the journey through Mandos and exploring the concept of Arafinwe's self discovery as king and an ellon was intriguing.

Overall I enjoyed it!

Author Reply: I am pleased that you have enjoyed this story so far. Thanks for taking the plunge and reading it :-)

There are still two more chapters to go, and I hope you like them as well.
Thank you so very much for reading, enjoying, and reviewing! I appreciate it very much!

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