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Not So Happy Returns  by Soledad 5 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/4/2014
I am so glad that she was greeted by her daughters. I grieve of her total disillusionment regarding her husband, but she at least now has a mission to perform for those who will come to the island. Like this bit of backstory added for her.

CelethReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/2/2014
How sad that Fingon will find rejection from his wife when he returns from Mandos.

He was so valiant, and compassionate. And because I read Dragon's stories about Ereinon Gil-galad as a young boy, I got this impression that Fingon loved his family so much, and was so hurt when he had to send young Gil-galad to Cirdan after the death of Fingolfin.

I still hope the family will be reunited and rediscover the love and joy they once shared.

Kaylee ArafinwielReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/2/2014
Interesting! So, this is Lady Meril of Kortirion? Is Fingon meant to be her husband, then, or is Meril herself a daughter of Fingolfin and Anaire? I'm not quite clear on that (also, after “Anammė has been waiting anxiously for news about the fate of her children.”, there's an 'n' there for some reason). Anyway, I think this bit is very, very intriguing indeed and I'd like to see more of your Merilinde!

Kaylee

Author Reply: Yes, Meril is married to Fingon, and rather unhappy with the fact that the guy tended to put Maedhros before his own family. ;)

Thanks for spotting the typo. My main PC is dead, and my geriatric laptop tends to add letters without asking me first.

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/1/2014
Good for her!

Author Reply: I agree. ;)

FiondilReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/1/2014
An interesting interpretation of Meril and her role in Elvish and Noldorin history. Perhaps a short note at the end explaining the family dynamics and what the relationship between Merilindė and Fingolfin is would help those not familiar with your version of events.

Author Reply: Thanks for the suggestion. I just added a note.
Meril is going to do even more shocking things, eventually, I'm afraid.

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