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| Elf Academy 3: The Enemy Within by Fiondil | 2009 Review(s) |
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| Laer | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/3/2014 |
| What is that old saying? be careful of what you wish for? ;) I am called that they are making their way in the new world, and Finrod is right. Soon they will be part of the Wisemen elves clan. I had to smile at Nielluin question about the party. I am sure she and the younger elves would love to be able to Party Down with the towns folk. The title, The Enemy Within makes me a little fearful for them all tho. It sounds like it is going to be someone they all trust. :( Author Reply: Hi Laer. There is more than one way to interpret the title, and not necessarily in the way you think. We will learn who the "enemy within" is as the story progresses. Thanks for leaving a review. It's much appreciated. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/2/2014 |
| I couldn't wait to come back home from vacation to read this story. Have finished rereading the previous stories today. Finrod seems to be the born bookseller. Nick can be so glad that he hired Finrod. It is good for the store. Even if most people just came to look at the elf, they bought something. The novelty effect will wear off, but you never know, some people might discover they like books and will come back for more. Author Reply: Hi obsidianj. Hope you had a great vacation. I'm sure Nick is very glad to have hired Finrod and I think Finrod has found his niche in Wiseman, at least for the time being. That may change in the future. I'm glad you enjoyed this first chapter and I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the story. Thanks for leaving a review. It's very much appreciated as always. | |
| Sarah | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/1/2014 |
| Yes! EA 3 is here at last, and what a lovely way to ease us back into the world. Looks like dear Finrod will take to his new position just fine :D Eagerly awaiting Friday's once more. I look forward to seeing just where this story goes. Sarah Author Reply: Hi Sarah. I'm glad you are happy to see EA3 and looking forward to reading the rest. Thanks for letting me know. I really appreciate it. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/31/2013 |
| So the Wiseman Elves - old and new - are off to find another helping of trouble. I bet Nick's bookstore may becomeone of Wiseman's nost popular shops with Finrod working there. Certainly this first day must have been one of the most successful ones ourside of the Christmas Crush, when everybody wants to get their hands on the latest bestseller to give to a friend or relative. When it comes to steampunk, I haven't read much in that genre beyond Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series and the two books in the follow-up Finishing School series. Those books are absolutely hysterically funny, ans well worth reading. I was hooked when the heroine in the Parasol Protectorate series dispatched a vampire in the very first chapter of the first book - using her hairstick!! (I use hairsticks all the time) :-D I bet Mrs Cramer looked somewhat stunned - Finrod probably gave her one of his patented brilliant smiles, which are surely enough to make heterosexual men and lesbian women rethink their orientation. Not that they have a chance, of course. Author Reply: Hi Sunny. I'm sure the bookstore will become a very popular meeting place now. And I agree with you about the affect of Finrod's patented brilliant smiles. No, I don't think Mrs. Cramer had a snowball's chance against that smile. LOL! Thanks for leaving a comment. It's much appreciated. Happy New Year! | |
| Laer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/31/2013 |
| Quinn is doing great at as a salesman. I am sure he is making a tidy little sum for the book store. I am glad you are showing him as "human" and not as a perfect King of the Elves. :) Great to see this story arch back. Hope you (and the other readers here) had a great Christmas and will have a wonderful New Year. Author Reply: Yes he is, Laer, and I'm sure Nick is very happy to have him working there. And Finrod hasn't been the perfect King of the Elves in a very long time. *grin* Anyway, thanks for reviewing. Have a Happy New Year. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/30/2013 |
| Oh what fun to see a new Elf Academy adventure! I love seeing Finrod working retail. I have a feeling he's going to enjoy it, as he's very much a people person; treating every customer as an individual and concentrating on each person as if he or she is the only person at that moment is the key to success. Actually caring about them is another. I can see he's got that part down pat--all the rest is technicalities! And I can tell him from personal experience that working retail in a small town is the best way to get to know people, so this job will be ideal for him. I also love the way his identity is right out in the open as well, which is going to make getting to know his mortal neighbors much simpler; although if there are folks coming in from out of town it could also create difficulties. I look forward to seeing more of all this. Author Reply: Hi Dreamflower. I think Finrod will be quite successful at retail. I wouldn't be surprised if someday in the future he ends up inheriting the bookstore from Nick. And Finrod is definitely a people person and we will see this more later. Wiseman is remote enough that I doubt they would get too many outsiders visiting the bookstore, so for now, he's safe enough working there. Thanks for taking time to leave a comment. It's very much appreciated. | |
| katharein | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/30/2013 |
| Thank you Fiondil! I have been waiting with bated breath since you announced that EA 3 was coming. Read and reread the other installments. A great beginning, Finrod such a hit, and coping so brilliantly, at the bookstore. And the vignette of him in his Man/preppy garb is too funny. Glad he has his cloak. Keep it coming! Author Reply: You're welcome, Katharein. I'm glad you have been enjoying the series and that you are looking forward to this one. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I really appreciate it. | |
| bookworm | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/30/2013 |
| Happy New Year! *bounces excitedly* Oooh, I can't wait to see what torture, I mean, exciting events they will face in this installment! Also Finrod seems to be enjoying himself - he's certainly good for business! Author Reply: Hi Bookworm. 'Torture' is probably closer to the truth, as we will see. LOL! Finrod is very good for business. Thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it. | |
| Ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/30/2013 |
| What a joy to see this posted finally! Your readers are in for such a delightful treat!!!!! Author Reply: Thanks, Ellie. Without you and Alassiel, this story wouldn't be half as good. | |
| MJ | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/30/2013 |
| A delight to wake up to this after recent hectic weeks! Having worked my way through college in a retail job, I was very amused by "Quinn's" first day of work. He's already asking "cash or credit" like a pro. I can just see his son at McDonald's, asking "would you like fries with that?" :) Author Reply: Hi MJ. Finrod's a fast learner. LOL! And the idea of Finda scooping fries at McDonal's is hilarious. I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It's greatly appreciated. | |