Reviews (272)

Tari · 6 January 2012 · Chapter 1: Daeron’s Great Idea

It will be such a joy to read this again. I'm so glad you are continuing this story. I don't remember if the Elves cut their hair or not. They would have to keep their ears covered somehow.

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 25 December 2011 · Chapter 20: The Return of the Elves

Good morning, Atya! Merry Christmas! I love this story in its entirety, and I always will. The only disappointment was that it wasn't long enough! Lol! Anyway I know the sequel's coming, so you don't have to worry about me whining. Besides, "I never whine!" Right, Atto? *grin* Hope you have a very merry Christmas. Eru bless you, Atarinya. Tye-melin. Kaylee

Soledad · 24 December 2011 · Chapter 20: The Return of the Elves

I've re-read this story for Christmas the umpteenth time a couple of days ago, and it only now occurred to me that I never actually reviewed. Sorry; I've been terribly amiss lately, both with reading and reviewing, although as a fellow author, I ought to know that this is our only payment. ;) In any case, I like this story very much, and I hope that the promised sequel will come one day. A very happy, blessed Christmas to you, and thanks for sharing your vision with us.

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 20 December 2011 · Chapter 19: An Unexpected Encounter

Atto, I think Glorfi was very brave, and so was "Finrod" for that matter! *hugs Zach* (By the way, you never answered my question about Jud, lolol) Anyway, I think it's clear that the Valar have something great in mind for the Elves...I find myself wondering more and more what EA2 will deal with. Hmmm... It's a pity the next chapter's the last one...I don't want the story to end! But at least the *next* day I'll have Wedding to console me, lol! What am I going to read after that, though? =P This is such a fun story, I'll miss rereading it. *hugs* Tye-melin, Atto! Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 19 December 2011 · Chapter 18: Blizzard

Atya, Well, finally the Elves have revealed themselves, to a few anyway. Glorfi and co. to the rescue! I know that they'll do well in finding their friends...although I'm saddened that this story is almost to its end. I'll have to find something else of yours to reread between now and EA2...*ponders* In the meantime, go Glorfi! And Daeron, Mithrellas, Nimrodel, and the Twins of course! Silly Mortals, going ahead with this when there was a blizzard coming on... *yawn* Anyway, it's late, Atto, so I think I'm going to bed. It's not *late* late, but I'm exhausted. I went to Christmas in the Park with Naneth today and we did a LOT of walking. It's crowded, believe me. But I think you'd like it...lots of people/groups (schools, Scout troops, churches, families) decorate Christmas trees to put on display, and then there's other Christmas-y displays, mostly sponsored by businesses, like the "Southern Candy Cane Lumber Co." display for instance, put on by Southern Lumber (naturally, hehe.) They have really good hot chocolate...I looked to see if the Twins were working the stand but it seems not, unless they masquerade as Mortal women now! =P *yawns again* Ok, time to sleep, lol. Tye-melin, Atto. *hugs* Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 18 December 2011 · Chapter 17: Final Exam

Atto, Looks like Glorfi did well on his final! I liked how he talked about being older than the Bering Strait. He is, lol. If I misquoted it, well, it is late. The wholle chapter was wonderful, but my absolute favorite was Glorfindel's gentle encouragement of the Mortals to believe, and the song to Elbereth. I wish every day could be Wednesfay though... Tye-melin, Kaylee P.S. That means I really want more Wedding. And my reread of Academy is nearly over...what do I do next?

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 16 December 2011 · Chapter 16: Dear Santa

Atya, Poor Zach! But Glorfi knows what to do of course. Hmm, if one was to name herself Nipiseg, what would the first letter be for that? I liked the interplay between Daeron and Glorfi! Tye-melin, Atto! Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 15 December 2011 · Chapter 15: ‘Poor Jud Is Dead’

Atto, Leaving this review about 15 minutes early on my end of the country, though it's already the 15th for you. Hope you're having a good night's sleep; I'm about to go to bed myself. *hugs* I love the song, and I loved the one and only live performance of Oklahoma! I've ever seen, which was at my high school. I always think of that whenever I read this chapter...:) Did you pick Jud's name with this in mind? As always, exquisite work. *hugs more* Tye-melin, Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 15 December 2011 · Chapter 14: Into the Wilderness

Atto, I laughed at the beginning of the chapter, but the end was really scary. *shivers* I'm glad Glorfi got to talk with the wolves, but I'm also glad he didn't run with them! That might have gone badly. I love how all the 'elves' are getting used to their proper Elven names, and how the REAL Elves are coping with having their own names back! Also, I like "Celeborn", lolol. I wonder what the real Celeborn would say if he could meet him... But I think Galadriel would definitely be amused! Tye-melin, Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 13 December 2011 · Chapter 13: ‘Pine Cone’ Is Not an Elvish Name!

Atto, Pine Cone isn't an elvish name, but Thoneredh isn't a bad one...maybe a nickname for an ellon whose adar is named something to do with a pine tree. *grin* Anyway, I really loved the idea of the Sindarin name lottery and how it all came out. That's amazing. I would do it for a party, too but I can't come up with enough good Sindarin names on my own (or Quenya ones, either)! Seems like they kept the snow-theme for some of the names, though. I like that...now, I wonder what Fingolfin, Arwen, et al, would think of their Mortal counterparts? And I remember Zach is Finrod! That makes me think it's even better that Daeron took him under his wing...Daeron, like Finrod, was quite good with the harp, isn't that right? =) Tye-melin, Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 13 December 2011 · Chapter 12: The Second Half of the Term Begins

Atto, Well, it seems like Roland Smith is a rather long-winded kind of guy. I'd probably fall asleep in HIS class. (Maybe a gingerbread Imladris would keep me awake. =) ) I think the idea with the crayons was inspired. And oh...looks like Esther and Nate have been found out. Well, sort of. Hehe. I wonder what the average child would have been asking for? I saw an article on Yahoo News about popular toys from the 70's, 80's and 90's and their more recent counterparts. Some of those were toys I had (even the one popular in the 70's...guess it hung around a bit longer, as I wasn't born until 1985. It was called a Say-and-Spell, or something like that. It's been replaced by the iPad, lolol.) Anyway, this is really good and I'm glad to be rereading it. But now, even though it's just past 10, I think I'm ready to sleep. *yawn* Goodnight, Atarinya. Tye-melin. Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 12 December 2011 · Chapter 11: Interlude

Atto, I love the new uniforms and the gingerbread Imladris! I want a gingerbread Imladris...please? *grin* I think Glorfi can try to restrain himself in taking over, but we will see, tomorrow...oh, and Zach is doing great! Yay for Daeron! Love it so far. I eagerly await the sequel. Tye-melin, Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 10 December 2011 · Chapter 10: Winterdark Tarn

Atto, Sorry, today was 'decorate the tree' day, LOL! But it's still the tenth, so... Anyway, this chapter is one of the scarier ones. I wonder if in EA2, we'll find out if that's the Watcher in the Water, or its great-times-however-many-descendant...*shudders* Creepy. Seems those trails are worth careful exploration... And it seems like the staff is fighting back in the War of the Stupid Elf Suits... Now to see what happens next tomorrow! Tye-melin, Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 9 December 2011 · Chapter 9: Red Is So Not My Color

...and green isn't either! Seriously, Atto, who came up with these stupid clothes? :( Poor Deirdre and Marian, once again having a protest on their hands. But it was bound to happen, really. Who in their right mind would wear that stuff? I think that and wings would be worse, though! Here's hoping things get resolved more peacefully than not... Tye-melin, Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 8 December 2011 · Chapter 8: Conversation In a Café

Here I am, Atto. Sorry, I had a neurologist appointment this morning (it went well, don't worry) and then I was out all day. I'm back now, though, so I can sit back, savor my favorite chapter (until the next favorite comes along *grin*) and hope that you had a good day, too. :) Of course, this time I wasn't surprised by Esther and Nate. But that's ok, isn't it? One question I do have, though, is what happened behind the scenes? Whose idea was it to send them to meet with Glorfi? Atar? Manwe? Others? Their own idea? I expect Manwe had to approve the plan even if it wasn't his. That's the kind of thing I wonder about, lol. I'll get to chapter 9 tomorrow, Atto. Tye-melin! Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 7 December 2011 · Chapter 7: How the Rest of the Week Went

Atto, Well, this chapter started on a Wednesday, and here it is, Wednesday! Gingerbread cookies...*wants* I should make some of Rhyselle's, from the recipe she gave me. Have you tried those? They're really, really good. *grin* I like the penny whistle idea...maybe I should learn to play one! And how astute of Daeron to notice that Zach didn't stutter when he sang...funny, that; "The King's Speech" hadn't come out yet. *wink* (However, when I watched that movie and saw the speech therapy scene with the Duke of York singing and then reciting without being able to hear himself, I thought, "THIS HAS TO WORK, ATTO AND DAERON SAID SO" Hehehehe.) Anyway, I'm glad the trees have awakened...now to remember about the mysterious Watcher...glad it's not the Watcher in the Water! (eek!) Tye-melin, Kaylee P.S. That cliffie you left us on Wedding is just evil. =P

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 6 December 2011 · Chapter 6: So Which One of These Is Rudolph?

So...which one of them *is* Rudolph? Hehe. Poor Glorfi, getting all that teasing but he is probably used to it, lol. I really enjoyed this, Atto. The twins, the ellith, Daeron, Glorfi and their Mortal friends always make things interesting. Oh, and of course Glorfi rocks. *grin*. He's Glorfi. Tye-melin, Atto! Kaylee

calicodisko · 5 December 2011 · Chapter 1: Daeron’s Great Idea

replacing in Darkness bound with rereading a chapter of this on mondays and fridays,. I rarely review, but have been reading your stories for awhile

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 5 December 2011 · Chapter 5: Elf Legends and Legendary Elves

Well, it's gone 1 a.m. so that makes it the 5th, Atto. Lol. Seems to me that Glorfi and the Twins couldn't help being, well, Elves. At least they impressed their archery instructors. As for Elf Legends...well, the instructors will have to get used to accomodating the real Elves, hmm? Anyway, I need to sleep, but I wanted you to know I enjoyed this chapter again! Tye-melin, Atto. Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 4 December 2011 · Chapter 4: Elf Etiquette and Other Lessons

Atto, I'm giving you a sort of 'Advent calendar' of reviews here, aren't I? One a day. More or less. *grin* Anyway, so I wanted to say that I was a little annoyed with Ms. Clannach to begin with, but I quickly felt sorry for her as the Elves took over the class. She really doesn't know what she's got herself into, but at least Glorfindel took pity on her. The Twins certainly weren't helping. Speaking of the Twins, they certainly got a dose of their own medicine when everyone started coming around and asking about *that song*, wanting to hear more. "Della" seemed pretty composed about the whole thing, considering she and "Misty" were helping sing it (though they at least didn't make a drunken spectacle of themselves, I suppose). Of course, the Twins started misbehaving again in Elf Etiquette. Though it seems Glorfi's put a tight rein on them, and he was very nice to Ms. Clannach, too. It's good to have "Loren" around, I must say. I just miss Finrod, lol. I'm sure he does, too. Tye-melin, Atto. Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 4 December 2011 · Chapter 3: Getting Acquainted

Poor Glorfi, Atto! I am sure he did not expect to be playing nursemaid to these two for this long, lol! Well, at least the twins passed out before they got to verse 31! Though the ellith were rather unhelpful...they were encouraging the twins, if anything! Anyway, time for me (and the twins, I expect) to sleep. Tye-melin! Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 2 December 2011 · Chapter 2: Welcome to the Northern Lights

Finally got back to this chapter, Atto...sorry, I was out with my friend Michelle. So here our intrepid heroes (lol) get settled into their new rooms, with a rather odd set of roommates. I think I like Zach best, though I like all of them. Hmm, what would "Loren" do if he actually met some northern Italians? I wonder what the sequel has in store...well, whatever it is, it will be brilliant. Guren bed enni. Tye-melin, Atto. Kaylee

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 2 December 2011 · Chapter 1: Daeron’s Great Idea

Well Atto, here I go again rereading this masterpiece! Awaiting the sequel, you know. Daeron had a great idea here...I have no job yet either, so where can I sign up? Tye-melin, Kaylee

ellie · 16 December 2010 · Chapter 20: The Return of the Elves

this is still one of my all time favorite stories!

Imhiriel · 6 September 2010 · Chapter 17: Final Exam

I'm the total opposite of an outdoors person (and if anything, more a Sea- than a Mountain- afficionado), but I now want to go on a tour in the freezing cold, in the mountains, nonetheless, with Glorfindel as my Elf Guide! That was an immensely enchanting chapter, Fiondil. Wonderful balance between humourous and moving moments.