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Swan Song  by Conquistadora 6 Review(s)
PSWReviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/1/2022
Of course, something of greater consequence *will* dampen the party. It’s a shame, it’s such a good one. And I’m so impressed with your geneology! That must have taken quite a while to all work out — though you may have already done so for We Were Young Once …

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/14/2020
Haha, the phrase "famous last words" comes to mind...

“The truth will out!” Baldor called from behind, attending their conversation as well he might. “Gondor for the Gondorrim!” O my. It strikes me (rather forcefully, actually) that this sentiment not only would exile the Queen if it were carried out, but it also excludes the Ringbearers to whom Gondor owes its very existence.

I rather shared Imrahil's giddiness at the beginning. What a relief to get out of that awful place they were visiting!

And all the genealogy at the end sounded quite homelike and hobbity to me, LOL!

PSWReviewed Chapter: 5 on 3/1/2017
*snickers* They all sound like a bunch of Hobbits, sitting around with their long genealogical discussions... But I do love scenes like this, where everyone can just sit around and talk and laugh together. Why do I fear it won't last?

Glad to get back to this story, thanks so much for writing!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/4/2016
Baldor had best watch out, considering the history of Gondor and Arnor as well as Numenor as well as the surprisingly large amount of Elvish blood throughout even Gondor these days! He has been most immoderately impolitic so far.

Author Reply: Baldor will never make a diplomat, 'tis true. Thanks for reading!

RyanweReviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/4/2016
I begin to think that something -very- big is going to happen really soon. It's always a bad sign when characters speak like this: "the memory.....seemed uproarious upon reflection.... who would dare assail them?". When I read the last sentence, I almost heard the approach of doom. On the other hand, the last scene was beautifull and I enjoyed the genealogical interlude (even if it was a bit complicated ;) Thanks for writing!


Author Reply: Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for the necessary unpleasantness. :)

PSWReviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/3/2016
My last review was supposed to be for this chapter...don't know how it ended up on the previous one. Oh well...

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