Reviews (17)

Angelelf · 3 April 2023 · Chapter 1: Pity the Young

I have read all of your stories numerous times. You have captured the characters so well! When the queen died in We Were Young Once I was practically sobbing. Thank you so much for sharing all your stories!

PSW · 1 October 2021 · Chapter 2: A Ring of Living Flame

Oh no! Pippin! :-P Oops. Loved this! Poor Legolas — I suppose until the other Elves arrive he would be the talk of the town. Though it’s definitely not worth cutting his hair … I liked the bit about the history book getting all the info about his house wrong. Wouldn’t surprise me at all, and I’m sure he’ll get that fixed before he leaves for the north. I often suspect that Aragorn may have felt a bit trapped by the pomp and grandeur now constantly surrounding him, as well. As much as it has been his goal and his triumph, it’s just so different from his former life. I can only imagine it took him a good while to become comfortable with it all. He, unfortunately, can’t just hide from everyone though. :-) Thx as always for sharing!

mystarlight · 6 November 2019 · Chapter 4: Upon the Edge of a Knife 4

I am so happy and grateful for your stories. Love everything you shared here especially how you developed the role of Legolas during the journey. He is a very interesting character in your stories and you added him extra depth which really suits him and his personality. Some sentences should have been said by Elf and you explained perfectly why he did not bother to take more responsibilities then.

mystarlight · 6 November 2019 · Chapter 3: Upon the Edge of a Knife 2

Thranduil igniting blaze with his will must be a sight!!!! Awesome similarity between Legolas and Boromir's lives. When the ring was trying to take over Legolas I was on the edge of my seat but the idea of Thranduil wielding him sounds interesting :).

mystarlight · 5 November 2019 · Chapter 2: A Ring of Living Flame

Poor Legolas. Still it makes me wonder if Pippin survives long when ladies leave :D. Love His Relentless Majesty Thranduil and the fact he is so respected by Aragorn. Thranduil is a warrior king but on the other hand he holds in high esteem any knowledge and education. Legolas definitely should watch his back as Gimli can help him in getting rid of ladies by cutting his hair while sleeping. Thank you so much for your stories!!!!

mystarlight · 5 November 2019 · Chapter 1: Pity the Young

Young Thranduil is so cute. Wonder if Luthien could foresee that he will have to fight for his life against Noldor?

Zardi · 17 May 2014 · Chapter 3: Upon the Edge of a Knife 2

I love missing scene fics, and there are so many wonderful things in this one! One of my favorite things is the Ring not knowing how to tempt Legolas, because of course a sweet and humble elf like him doesn't desire power. It's an interesting question, though: what, if anything, would tempt Legolas to take the Ring? I also loved the little instances where Legolas thought of his parents (so natural and *normal*), and the insults he and Gimli half-heartedly traded. If the next chapter doesn't show this, I'd love to see your take on the beginnings of their friendship.

Zardi · 17 May 2014 · Chapter 2: A Ring of Living Flame

Of course well-intentioned Pippin would ruin his hiding place. Poor Legolas. XD This was a great little vignette!

elliska · 1 June 2005 · Chapter 4: Upon the Edge of a Knife 4

Another wonderful gap-filler and another of my favorite events for Legolas in the Fellowship. I love the It is the custom of woodland Elves to search the boughs ere they climb into them, is it not? line and Legolas's reply. And again his internal debate about the dwarf. This is another moment where I think Legolas's presence saved their necks--Aragorn or no, they may not have entered Lothlorien without Legolas's help. And I liked Legolas's reaction to Gollum--he does indeed have reason to know him and his obsession with the Ring. I loved this.

elliska · 1 June 2005 · Chapter 3: Upon the Edge of a Knife 2

I love this--I love all sorts of gap-fllers, but I like this one in particular. In many places, including Tolkien's own letters, I have seen it written that Legolas contributed least to the Fellowship and that always annoys me. I always saw the whole point of the Fellowship was that each party was needed for the contributions they made what ever they were. Legolas definitely made his own and this was one of them--the "strong men" were indeed about to despair and might have given up and turned back if Legolas had not been there to tell them how close they were. It might have been the death of the halflings indeed if they had done so. This is one of those perhaps small but very important contributions that Legolas made that are so easy to overlook. In the series I'm writing, when I get to the Fellowship part, that is what I focus on in the Fellowship side of the story (it mostly focuses on the Battle under the trees). But the point is, I loved that you chose this particular moment to write about. I also loved the way you portrayed the temptation of the Ring and Legolas's thoughts about the dwarf and the way he managed helping Boromir. Well written indeed. These were a great idea.

Amaniel · 8 May 2005 · Chapter 2: A Ring of Living Flame

I like how you've decided to bring out some of your ideas and just leave them unfinished to a point. It leaves more freedom to the imagination, but with a start in the right direction by you. I've always enjoyed your stories! :)

elliska · 6 May 2005 · Chapter 2: A Ring of Living Flame

Of course I loved this! Legolas and Gimli and Aragorn before Legolas 'returned.' Incredible description here--some of your best. And the dialogue was great too. Loved it.

elliska · 6 May 2005 · Chapter 1: Pity the Young

I am very glad you decided to post these (great idea for some pieces you right for fun, discard from main stories or write as backstory). I loved young Thranduil and Luthien. Seeing him still young and innocent was a sweet change. It's nice to think of him before all the evils he had to see. And the writing was, as usual, terrific. You have a great talent for description. Great job.

Unheard Chime · 4 May 2005 · Chapter 1: Pity the Young

Hello... This is a splendid piece of writing. I love the way you have portrayed the relationship between Luthien and Thranduil... beautiful. Far too often it seems that fanfiction writers choose to ignore the differences between the Sindar and the Noldor, but this piece nicely emphasizes the importance of nature in the Sindarin culture. Very nice job!

silent planet · 3 May 2005 · Chapter 1: Pity the Young

hm...i don't think i've ever seen anyone write Luthien yet (not that i've searched) but I really liked how you wrote her.

Lamiel · 3 May 2005 · Chapter 2: A Ring of Living Flame

I'm glad that you did not leave this gem hidden in the depths of your computer -- I thoroughly enjoyed it. The description of Legolas in his black and white livery is simply breath-taking, and I whole-heartedly sympathize with the maidens seeking his acquaintance. Poor Elf. Loved the interaction with Aragorn, and with Gimli. You blend rich description with equal measures of sorrow and humor, and as always a wonderful understanding of and respect for Tolkien's world. Wonderfully done.

silent planet · 3 May 2005 · Chapter 2: A Ring of Living Flame

aw...poor legolas with all his fangirls. Lol, Legolas 'trying' to grow a beard would be one for the history books.