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Healing Hope  by Ithil-valon 3 Review(s)
NikaraReviewed Chapter: 40 on 5/13/2007
Ha! I'm finally caught up! I've really been enjoying this story, even if there are a few things that I have some issues with. I love your characterization, and I appreciate the way that you create convincing OC's. Very nice. A few opinions though- I don't think you really need as many flashbacks to your own stories, especially not long ones. They tend to interrupt the flow of the story a bit too much. Also, I doubt that most elves would know who has the elven rings, especially in the case of Elrond. Glorfy and the immediate family- sure. All of the elves living in Rivendell (such as the bad guy in the last story)- not so much. It has become a central part to the story, s I understand why you need it, I just doubt that it is particularly cannon. Anyways, I've really enjoyed everything thus far, and I can't wait to read more developments! Keep it up!

Author Reply: Hi, Nikara,

I'm just getting around to trying to answer your questions. Yes, I absolutely stumbled into the mistake regarding Elrond's ring. I can only claim ignorance. I've been learning more as I go along.

I understand your thoughts about the flashbacks too. You're probably right, but I tend to write what I am feeling at the time. It's not the best way to write, but it seems to work for me. My muse seems to be very particular about what she feeds me.

Lastly, even though I try to be as accurate as possible, this story is AU and not totally canon. (Gee, I hope I did not forget to put that in the story breakdown!)

Hugs,
Cindy

TiraReviewed Chapter: 40 on 5/11/2007
Alright, all caught up now, and wow, I'm impressed. Can't wait for the rest of it, because you've got me hooked.

Like I said before, I love how you wrote Thranduil. And, of course, my favourite elf-knight ever, Elrohir. Beautiful writing.

Author Reply: Hello Tira,

Thanks so much for your review! I am so glad that you are enjoying how I write Thranduil.

Oh my, another Elrohir fan, huh? Well, my friend, I am about to rock your world later on because Elrohir and Thranduil are going to go head to head in about 20 chapters. It should be very interesting! ; ) I will be very curious to hear your ractions to those scenes!

Hugs,
Cindy

Idril CelebrindalReviewed Chapter: 40 on 5/10/2007
WOW! When I asked for the next installment you were ready! I am really enjoying this and now that I am late for bed and all caught up :-) I will wait for the next installment. LOL

Thanks Ithil-valon,

Idril

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