Reviews (196)

mystarlight · 25 November 2019 · Chapter 8: Whispers in the Dark II

Breathtaking action scenes. I am Bregolion is alive but how is it possible that he managed to escape? Wonderful loyalty of Thranduil's people once again. I wonder if Thranduil is able to feel the changes in the woods through his bond with it.

mystarlight · 25 November 2019 · Chapter 7: Whispers in the Dark

Hope Bragelion hasn't been turned into an Orc. Love when Thranduil is proving to be a good king.

mystarlight · 25 November 2019 · Chapter 6: The Golden Years III

Another special moment spoiled by sad news. Wonderful plot.

mystarlight · 25 November 2019 · Chapter 5: The Golden Years II

Legolas summarized it perfectly: it is difficult to believe that Thranduil survived such hardship.

mystarlight · 25 November 2019 · Chapter 4: The Golden Years

What did Thranduil do? Sort of hypnosis to prevent pain?

mystarlight · 25 November 2019 · Chapter 3: New Happiness

Love the way Elves treat Thranduil. They respect him but can address him informally.

mystarlight · 24 November 2019 · Chapter 2: Into Shadow

What significant farewell?! Thranduil can take of a wounded soldier and doesn't mind helping despite his status. Love him acting as a king.

mystarlight · 24 November 2019 · Chapter 1: A New Age

'Am I so changed...?' another sentence which made me cry. It shows how vulnerable he is and how much war managed to hurt him. The wedding is a perfect way to get lost joy back.

mystarlight · 24 November 2019 · Chapter 0: Dust and Memory

Thranduil at his father's grave made me cry. The last words said in Lindon by Oropher couldn't be a better encouragement for him. Is it possible that they could be sent to him through Mandos' Halls?

shan · 19 November 2019 · Chapter 27: Holding the North V

So I may have screamed aloud when I saw these new chapters. And they are PERFECT.

mystarlight · 4 November 2019 · Chapter 26: Holding the North IV

'He felt the breathing of the forest, its griefs and wounds, the dark places where unnatural creatures hid themselves, and, as acutely as ever...' this sentence made me hold my breath. You are an accomplished wordsmith and I was over the moon to see notification about another chapter. Love loyalty of Thranduil's people, and his bond with woods is perfectly written. Wonder if spirits of twisted beasts who used to be Elves can reach Mandos' Halls or are bound to Sauron even after death? Thank you so much for update!!!!I am looking forward to another chapter.

mystarlight · 27 October 2019 · Chapter 25: Holding the North III

Your stories are breathtaking. I love your portrayal of Thranduil.

Starlight and Moonlight · 6 November 2018 · Chapter 25: Holding the North III

Please update soon!

Anonymous · 11 October 2018 · Chapter 0: Dust and Memory

In book 1 I cried because the horse died and in book 2 I cried because Oropher died and here we are in book 3 and you have already reduced me to tears! A very very canonical and well written account of thranduil. I hope to see more from you soon.

mystarlight · 13 October 2017 · Chapter 25: Holding the North III

Can't wait for update. I love it. Thank you.

Mere Yom · 26 October 2016 · Chapter 25: Holding the North III

Thank you for the detail you put into your characterization of Thranduil. Even though he is strong, I'm so relieved for him that he doesn't have to carry this encounter with Sauron alone. Not sure how Galadriel knew, but I'm glad she did. And Radagast came to his help. Ha! Take that, Sauron!

CandissD · 26 October 2016 · Chapter 25: Holding the North III

Thank you so much for updating! Bless Radagast for helping Thranduil. I have always liked Thranduil more than the other elves because he had to constantly fight to keep his home and had no magic rings to help him. I like that he and Galadriel were able to talk without arguing. It probably helped him to talk about it. Thanks again for updating! :)

Tari · 20 October 2016 · Chapter 16: The Darkest Night

The last two chapters were so hard to read. To lose someone you love more than life would be unbearable. However, because there are so many that depend upon him, Thranduil must carry on. I'm so addicted to this story, that I find it hard to stop reading. Soon I'll be up to your last chapter.

Tari · 17 October 2016 · Chapter 0: Dust and Memory

I do hope you finish the last part of this trilogy. Book II was so very sad and heartbreaking. I do hope there is some joy in Book III. This explains to me why Thranduil acted the way he did in the Hobbit. It's a great fill in for JRRT's writings.

CandissD · 9 April 2016 · Chapter 24: Holding the North II

I liked the bonding time between Thranduil and Celeborn. I could totally relate to catching up with relatives or friends you once knew very well but had not seen in a while. They seem to get along very well together. The beginning of the chapter broke my heart for Thranduil. I am glad he had Gwaelas there to keep an eye on him the next morning. I always look forward to reading more! Thank you for the update!

PSW · 22 March 2016 · Chapter 23: Holding the North

Well, wasn't that a pleasant, non-stressful little chat? It's amazing how much better things can go when everyone isn't glaring and things insults at each other... Good for him for his reaction and hospitality. Hopefully things can stay on friendly terms for a while. With all those strong Elven personalities, one never knows.... :-P Thanks for writing!

PSW · 29 February 2016 · Chapter 22: Winds of Ruin

Well, this certainly does nothing for Thranduil's opinions toward dwarves.... What a devastating blow. Sauron knows how to hit where it hurts. But, the festival (before all the badness) sounded splendid -- who needs fancier foods and decorations when you have all the wonderful gifts of the forest? And I see the little girl managed to find some undamaged leaves and berries -- here is Thranduil's 'living' crown. Thanks for the update! :-)

CandissD · 29 February 2016 · Chapter 22: Winds of Ruin

I felt so badly for them during the storm! :( It was very moving when they gave their crowns to pay for the food shipments. And I love Caladwen! I hope we will hear more from her. Thank you for the update!

Marianel · 4 February 2016 · Chapter 21: Hopeless Courage III

How I love to see this story updated! I hope Thranduil will one day see his beloved Lindoriel again.It was so heartbreakingly beutiful when he sat at his wifes grave. The cleaning of the forest was refreshing to read and Thranduils love of his wife helps him there. And somehow you have also manage to squeese in humour here and there like when Legolas asks Thranduil to be civil on that conference in Imladris about Dol Guldur. .Gwealas a magnificent example of a Silvan elf. He compliments the King so well. I also feel sorry for Legolas and Lorivannet. I hope they can unbind the knot of issues they have.Please go on ! Take care!

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 29 January 2016 · Chapter 21: Hopeless Courage III

It's quarter to three in the morning, I haven't been to bed yet, and it's all Thranduil's fault :P I saw this story on the front page of SoA and went to read it from Part One all the way through. My friend Emma and I co-write Thranduil stories (though they're not posted here) and we love him very much. Of course our backstory for him is vastly different than yours (we've made him much younger, for one thing). But I can completely believe this Thranduil. I love the way you've written him. You made me laugh and cry all the way through, often in the same chapter, sometimes in the same sentence. I'm sorry I didn't review everything, but I hope this one review will suffice for now, as well as a promise to keep track of future updates and to review when I can. Kaylee