Reviews (160)

whitewave · 24 June 2008 · Chapter 6: May the best man win

The chapter title was clever. Methinks this is the only story where I enjoyed the female archery scenes. The last scene was very, very enjoyable for me, their "epithets" for each other were very funny since I have a very good idea what's going to happen in the end. (wink wink)

whitewave · 24 June 2008 · Chapter 5: Legolas makes a bet

I'm more of an elf fan girl but thanks to you and Lady Bluejay, have "extended" to the Second Born as well (just Eomer and Lothy) so the presence of Legolas here is most welcome. Your stories are the equivalent of comfort food: sweet and romantic and addicting. My favorite lines here are: the other "users" of Eomer's ointment for bruises, her line of "you seem to have that effect on people", the tent scene (loved the tension!), and last but not the least, Legolas' "motives" and how he acted on them.

whitewave · 24 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Love at first sight

The lines you write for Eomer and Lothy remind me of a romantic comedy/date movie and at the same time they serve as clues of what is to come. I also find myself looking for hints in your chapter titles. The hopeless romantic in me is always in "squee" mode as a result of your clever writing. I especially loved the line of Hilarion: "I have found you a groom," her sarcastic suggestion to him to always wear a crown and his reason for not doing so, and their mumakil discussion.

whitewave · 24 June 2008 · Chapter 3: A meeting on a moonlit night

Loved the "first meeting" scene! Honestly you never run of great ideas! This one is the most "physical" yet, poor Eomer! Looking as beautifully Elvish as Arwen is how I picture Lothy in my mind and it's nice to see it here. Eomer's exit and the fact that he was able to withhold his identity from her until the last possible moment was so priceless! Had me laughing aloud--p

whitewave · 24 June 2008 · Chapter 2: Collision course

Lothy's little adventure here was most enjoyable. Loved the way how you set it up that they would be at each other's throats from the very onset (even if they have not met each other yet.) Lothy's meeting with Firefoot was a major "sign" for me and appreciate how you include intersting terms/details about handling horses, etc (even if I couldn't ride horses to save my life). I just wish that your stories could be converted to a movie or book--I'm sure the scenes/pictures would be fabulous! But alas I'd have to make do with my imagination.

whitewave · 24 June 2008 · Chapter 1: Head of the Family

I can't choose my favorite among your and Lady Bluejay's so I decided to review all of them. For this one, the title was most arresting. I like all of Lothy's brothers and appreciate the different personalities you give them in your different stories. I don't like Elphir very much here, he reminds me of Percy Weasley.

ponypetter · 18 December 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

I read this after I found your current story, and I loved it as well. Elphir made me want to slap him, and Imrahil had his moments too. I laughed out loud when Lothiriel shot an arrow into the roof of Meduseld. Wonderful!

el_esteleth · 11 December 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

I happened onto this story from an LJ Fic Recs community. I absolutely loved this story. You did a wonderful job making the characters and situations believable. Thank you for writing and sharing your work. This story was a wonderful diversion for a Sunday afternoon. Es.

Adamas · 3 October 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

I just finished reading this and really enjoyed your story. Thank you for sharing your talent. Eomer and Lothiriel are two of my favorite characters and Tolkien left so much unspoken for us. I really enjoyed the Archery tournament, and the agreement Lothiriel and Eomer came to regarding her training. Another favorite scene is the wedding hall with Legolas and Lothiriel and her new bow. I could see it play out in my mind, it made me laugh. You truly are a gifted story teller. Thank you I have added you to my list of favorite authors.

speckled_llama · 29 September 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

I love this story- wonderful characterizations, an honest portrayal of life, real discourse... everything that a story should have! (And the heat of this story... wow!)

Macphisto's girl · 25 April 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

And this is it! I have to say that I love the all story. Since december of the last year I'm following each chapter. I learn to love this couple as you know. And I'm going to miss this, because this was a part of my life too. I picture every scene in my mind, every moment, and was very amusing the way you play with us, but always was with respect to the readers. Everything that begins has an end, and this one was perfect for the story. My opinion is that you are an excellent writer, so go on! keep on doing this. I hope more in the future, really don't know what I want to read... Well, I'm short of vocabulary (of course in English! It takes me some time write this paragraph), but I think that I could express exactly what I want. Thanks for share this with us, and for take your time and give an answer to every review. Hasta pronto! Celeste

Alatriel · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

Hi Lia, What a great end to a beautiful story! I don't know how u manage to find the time with 3 girls to run around after as well as working, but u do and I for one thank you. My favourite part is still where Eowyn and Lotti get attacked by the Southlanders. Can't wait to see more stories from you, you write so engagingly. Alatriel.

Bodkin · 18 April 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

Emerging from that room - it must have been a strain. I should think they would both rather pull the pillows over their heads and pretend the outside world didn't exist. For a while, anyway. Lothiriel is getting pretty good at tormenting Eomer - only she knows she's doing it rather more now! And Eomer enjoyed picking on Amrothos, poor hung-over prince. Lovely symbolism of the falcons flying free - Lothiriel has indeed found her place as Eomer's queen. Lovely story. I hope you have plans to tell us more about Lothiriel's life in Rohan. I'm sure there will be at least some fireworks on the way!

Nilmandra · 17 April 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

Lovely story, Lia! I enjoyed all of it - the adventure, the romance, annoying brothers and all. Thanks for sharing it. I will gladly read more adventures of Eomer and Lothiriel.

eyes of sky · 17 April 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

well, i am lost for words! clearly you never are, but i'm so sad that this wonderful story has come to an end. do you ever post on fanfiction.net? it's a shame to think that this would not have the widest audience possible.

galimeril · 16 April 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

all good things come to an end. I wish it could've gone on forever! I really look forward to a sequel. As for whish chapter I liked the best, I can't seem to pick! I loved the humor in your writing, you have real talent! Galimeril ;D

BM · 16 April 2006 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

I LOVED THIS!!! Really, this story was a million times better than anything I could have found on the shelves of Barnes and Noble or any other bookstore! Your characterizations were deep and complex, your glimpse into their thoughts and feelings so detailed that they came to life for me so vividly that I was drawn into your world and forgot all about what was going on around me! I love your Eomer and Lothoriel, and your view of the new queen is the best I've seen and the most suited for Eomer. And your Eomer is exactly how I pictured him from the books and the movies. And I've already told you how much I adore your Eowyn and Faramir....now if only I could draw some more stories out of your concerning the southern family...... I can't pick a favorite part--from the clandestine meeting on the balcony to the archery contest, to the stay in Ithilien and the fight by the lake, to Eomer's botching the meeting in the stable and the scenes in Dol Amroth and the wedding, I love them all! I couldn't wait for more and fell in love with your characters all the more with each new chapter. You have such great talent! Really, If I could have my way, we'd be beating down the doors of the tolkein estate holders and demanding that this be published, it was that good! And it's funny how you described Amrothos and Elphir, because my best friend is a younger daughter and she has 3 older brothers, with 2 exactly as you described these two characters, making the story even more fun for us. She's been dying to read this as I've told her all about it, but refused to do so until you had it complete, so she's going to be thrilled! Really, anything you want to write, I'll be thrilled to read, and hope you continue to delight us with more fables from your vast well of talent! My only request is that somewhere down the line, I get to see more of Eowyn and Faramir, along with Lothoriel...maybe a story with a threat to the eastern holdings of rohan and the northeastern holdings of Ithilien? Maybe even more fun, Eomer and Faramir are captured and must fight their way home, while their wives are left leading their respective homelands in what may become a war? that would be an awesome test for Lothoriel! But no matter what, like I said before, anything you write I'm sure I'll enjoy. Thanks again for this wonderful story!

Alatriel · 8 April 2006 · Chapter 32: Of falcons and mûmakil

What a great fic!!! Loved the meeting between the two of them when Eomer mistook her for an intruder. Loved even more the fact that she made it past Firefoot without even a scratch. I think the part where the southlanders had gotten hold of Lothiriel and Eowyn was a great way to bring Lothiriels sense of her own self, by discovering that when it comes down to the nitty gritty she is quite capable of doing something to try and save her own life. It was great to see Eomer turn up as her knight in shining armour. I was so happy to see you not go down the path of having her just stand there and take it and just wait to be rescued. Her eldest brother is an absolute horror and I agree that he needs a damn good punch!!! What a bore, can only feel sorry for his wife if she has to put up with his condescending attitude (and his future children). You had me worried there for a moment I thought Prince Imrahil was going to say NO!!!!! Breathed a sigh of relief when he finally conceded. Definately like the Rohan custom of sharing bread and wine and then bed and roof. Much preferable than waiting all those months. The idea of him asking to ride with her to the wedding was absolutely brilliant and one would assume that as horses are such a big part of their lives, it would be only just that they would have the honour of delivering the bride and groom to the ceremony. You had me thinking for a moment that the trouble that was brewing on the wedding night, with Eomer's severe case of foot in mouth disease, was going to be a huge problem for Lothiriel and that she would not consumate the marriage. It was so touching to see her realising all that he had loved and lost and forgiving him in a heartbeat. Love reigns!! You have made me laugh, you have made me despair, you have made me annoyed (at her eldest brother)and you have made me so glad that I found your story. Thankyou! Alatriel.

Bodkin · 8 April 2006 · Chapter 32: Of falcons and mûmakil

She didn't want to wake up there, now did she! But it's just as well Eomer was determined - Lothiriel wouldn't want to miss her wedding night. The special Gondor nightgown was a nice touch! A tormented male and a very useful 'Tug here' string. But between waking her up and persuading Lothiriel to indulge in - er - horizontal activity, it did seem as if there might be some doubt about them ever getting there. They started so promisingly too! And then Eomer let out something he considered no more than a means to an end and - whoomph! - fireworks. Brood mares and escape clauses! I would have thought a life time of being Eowyn's brother would have taught Eomer a lot about male foot-in-mouth disease - but apparently not! I'm glad Lothiriel had that vision of him as a young man who has lost most of the people he loved and who loved her. And, of course, agreed to the consummation. Which she did not think resembled toothache.

Macphisto's girl · 7 April 2006 · Chapter 32: Of falcons and mûmakil

Beautiful chapter! I suffer a little with the fight, Eomer wasn't helping with his words... Fortunately the mood between them have changed! After all, we didn't want Lothiriel leaving her new husband! I'm going to miss this story... =( MPG

Alison H · 7 April 2006 · Chapter 32: Of falcons and mûmakil

That was such a beautifully written chapter with a few unexpected twists for added pleasure.Eomer really had to think fast after angering his new wife but he really should have expected such fury from her--though not on their wedding night! Also, Lothiriel being bold and passionate at the end was very welcome, not the least to Eomer! Lothiriel is a strong woman and she knows what she wants.I'm sure that Eomer will be a very gentle, tender teacher. I hope we get a 'morning after' chapter because I'd dearly love to see Elphir's reaction to his sister's new state of happiness.I can just picture his face if they start canoodling with each other in front of him! Love this story.Update soon. Ali.

Macphisto's girl · 2 April 2006 · Chapter 31: Promises

*chuckles* I have a confession to make: I said what I said only to get some clue about the new chapter... (but U know that!) I'm VERY intrigued anyway! And I enjoy when you play with our minds like that... MPG

Raksha The Demon · 2 April 2006 · Chapter 31: Promises

'“Of course not, dear heart,” he smiled, “What’s a little thing like an arrow in the roof? This is your home now, you may do as you please. That is, as long as you leave your bow outside our bedroom door tonight…” ' Eomer is such an easy-going bridegroom. Also a completely besotted bridegroom. Lothiriel has him wrapped around her little finger...They are very cute together. I hope Eomer recovers from the disappointment of finding his new bride asleep, though.

Bodkin · 2 April 2006 · Chapter 31: Promises

Elphir is a total idiot. He doesn't even seem to realise that it is not a good idea to challenge Eomer on propriety on the very day of his wedding to Lothiriel. Perhaps Lothiriel should try doing a William Tell, with her brother acting as apple support. I liked the campaign to escape the teasing. Eowyn got Lothiriel away safely - and the goodwill of Hergyth again came in useful. I can really see that the women wouldn't be nearly as keen on the macho 'bedding the bride and groom' antics. And now Eomer has joined his wife - only to find her fast asleep. I hope she wakes up - I wouldn't want her to miss out on the wedding night activities that precede the formal assumption of queenship.

Macphisto's girl · 1 April 2006 · Chapter 31: Promises

Well, well, well... The bow was the perfect gift for Lothiriel. Elphir took all my patience away this time! We must punch Elphir! There's no other way! The idea of Lothiriel and Eomer sneaking out the celebration, very amusing. But how could this be? Lothiriel it's asleep already? =S Her new husband it's going to awake her? (all know the answer!) Excellent chapter! Hope for more next weekend! MPG