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Life goes on apace  by Mirkwoodmaiden 2 Review(s)
LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/10/2026
MM!

What a lovely treat to begin the weekend! I'm quite looking forward to seeing this project develop.

The beginning is perfect! Especially She still kept up residence in the Houses of Healing, not because she needed to but because it now felt like home. – it marvellously conveys the change in Éowyn's life and heart and mindset. The first paragraph is infused with peace and serenity and newness and hope and determination.

Her sudden encounter with Aragorn presents a jarring contrast. But I had perfect confidence that he would go and find her as quickly as possible and continue (complete?) her healing... and, as it turns out, Faramir's healing as well. It is interesting to see the different approaches Aragorn employs with Éowyn and Faramir, skilfully tailored to the personality and needs of each, and satisfyingly effective.

(((hugs)))
Lin

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2026
What a beautiful and joyous chapter. How lovely it must be to be able to 'feel' hope in the air!

I especially like these phrases:

"now it was time to live for those who would not live to see the new age; who had sacrificed so that it could become a reality."

"I was lost, drowning in duty and regret and I saw in you what I did not have. But be happy for me. I am no longer lost and a gentle heart has won me.”

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