Reviews (20)

Virtuella · 15 November 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

What masterful portrayal of flirtation and awakening love! I enjoyed this story very, very much indeed!

Virtuella · 15 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

Oh, wow. I'm glad I've found this. Tolkien makes so easy of so many things, probably just because they do not belong in an epic tale, but the rational reader does wonder. Indeed, how many healers did they have, and how many wounded? Where did the victorious Rohirrim sleep and where did they keep their horses? You take care of all these things and at the same time give a breathtakingly intense image of the city under siege. And yet, after all that terror, you finish up with naked Eomer in the princess' bed - admirable! BTW, I will just imagine that the blonde soldier whose hand Lothiriel holds is my Deoric. ;-)

whitewave · 21 June 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

Enjoyed my favorite mortal couple's dialogue about the bedsheets, sexy in a subtle way. I also liked the scene with Erchirion, Eomer and Lothy at the dinner table. I liked how Eomer said goodbye to her before he left.

whitewave · 21 June 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

Woohoo! Liked the last scene there! Lothy is so lucky! I am positively hooked on Eomer and Lothy. I also liked the scene with Erchirion and his red-haired lady. Putting aside my strong fangirl tendencies, I liked the way you wrote of the very tense and highly-charged scene of the occupants while Gondor was being besieged. The scene when the Rohirrim sounded their battle horns gave me goosebumps (the nice kind). Looking forward to reading yet more Eomer and Lothy stories from you--I'm sure you'll find more romantic angles for them to play in!

atlantisgirl · 25 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

I found this story very believable. I kept seeing a picture in my mind of the Czar of Russia's daughters. The Princesses nursed men in the war. Having the army quartered in the city, this was very realistic. Considering Tolkien wrote about people he knew in World War 1. I didn't like the title, because the title made me not want to read the story. I was thinking it was going to be some dry war history. Anyway, thanks for giving me hours of enjoyment with your stories.

Bodkin · 31 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

And Gondor has grown a bunch of ladies who will have little in common with the butterflies who flew to safety. A far greater understanding of the men who return from war, too. I'm sure Lothiriel made a much better wife for Eomer for her experience in the Houses of Healing. Lady Gailrin is right - no time to waste on courtesies when death is staring you in the face. Unfortunately this can lead to some disastrous matches once the days stretch out. But not with Erchirion and Cammir - or of course Eomer and Lothiriel.

websterans · 12 February 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

Beautiful, powerful. A thrilling little romance. Also, a lovely tribute to the many women throughout history who did just that--cheerfully turned their lives upside down for the sake of nation and individual soldiers in need.

runnerbeast · 21 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

Oh, I loved how you had Eomer and Lothiriel get together in this story. I love their individual personalities and then how they teased one another. In the Houses of Healing Lothiriel found the inner strength she had, and that was there all the time. Super job!

Radbooks · 17 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

I've just now had some time to read this and I'm so glad I did! What a thoroughly engaging short story. I loved all of the details in the Houses of Healing... I cannot imagine what that would have been like... you described it very well. I smiled when Lothiriel stitched up her brother's arm and then he found out it was her very first time. The horses everywhere were an interesting idea that makes perfect sense. Minas Tirith probably didn't have huge stables for horses, certainly not for all of the Rohirrim! The image of Lothiriel finding Eomer in her bed and then later their 'talking' about it at the table was priceless and very well done on your part. Thanks for sharing!

Aitra · 10 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

Thank you for this story. I loved reading it. You are very gifted as a writer and I hope to read more from you regarding Eomer and Lothiriel. I think Eomer is just the kind of guy any girl would want to marry.

Cuthalion · 9 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

Absolutely delightful. I never tire reading an Éomer/Lothiriel-tale from Lia, and through Lia I discovered your writing, too. I've always been a huge fan of stories about the siege of Minas Tirith, and this one is well crafted and wonderfully told. The scene when Lothiriel finds a "filthy stranger" in her bed gave me a highly welcome relief - and a huge grin - and their banter afterwards was as teasing as it was delicious. Great tale! Cúthalion

Larner · 7 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

I know that women throughout the world have done similarly--gone from feasting to nursing when the need has arisen. Here it happened in the French and Indian wars, the Revolution and the Civil War; in Europe it has happened over and over again. Well told, and glad that Lothiriel served her nation well and with distinction; and rejoice that Eomer found in her reason to return once more to Gondor. Wonderful tale.

Larner · 7 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

To think of Eomer invading Lothiriel's such a great time before they were married is highly ironic, and apparently the young lady is finding the idea at least a bit erotic as well! Well, my dear lady, you shall soon enough know the whole of that form very well indeed!

SurgicalSteel · 7 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

I really enjoyed this. I liked Lothiriel's determination to do whatever she could - her work in the Houses reminded me a bit of the scene in 'Gone With the Wind' in which Scarlett goes to help in one of the hospitals (although with different outcome - Scarlett can't stand the sights and flees). Her nervousness at suturing her first patient is entirely credible. Her introduction to Eomer made me laugh, and their hasty courtship was also, IMO, believable. Wonderful!

Anonymous · 7 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Part 2

Hello, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the story. During the first chapter I was reading with tears in my eyes. The second was only marginally better. And I love the end (epilogue) of the story. It's got a certain kind of romance. Also writing the ladies of gondor with more strenght made for a good read. Although I have to say that even in your, as you called them "fun scenarios" it was always in the back of my mind that there are others then just those weaklings. I really like the fun stories, too btw.

Willow · 5 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

Wow, this is really good! I think this is your best story yet. The description of the battle from Lothíriel's point of view is very well done and completely realistic, and I like this Lothíriel a lot, too. And the ending made me smile, of course. I can't wait to read the rest of this! P.S. It's triggered some plot bunnies, too...

Raksha The Demon · 5 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

Excellent tale of the battle, and the tension in the Houses of Healing, from the tale of a young woman who is stronger than she knows, but goes through a baptism of fire to learn that. The image of Lothiriel trying to sleep while Sauron's forces assail the City is wonderfully conveyed here. There's a canon feel to it all; especially the esteem and care given the battle-weary Rohirrim. Heckuvan introduction of Eomer to Lothiriel, heh-heh.

mistry89 · 5 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

What a reality-check for Lothiriel! From the first paragraph she had to face situations she could not have expected and to deal with them with enough detachment and strength to get through. The lead up to the battle was atmospheric. I like the mention and concern for the horses that appeared throughout - from L's thoughts on Passion, to the battle-weary beasts at the end. Not to mention her first real glimpse of Eomer :) Thank you very much - looking forward to the rest. Cheers!

Roheryn3019 · 5 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

I am at a bit of a loss of what to say, but feel the need to say something. The emotion and visuals that you created in the story are unbelievable. You captured the situation perfectly- the uncertainty, the fear, the call of duty... This is without a doubt one of the best fics that I have had the pleasure to read in a while- thank you.

rikki · 5 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Part 1

Wow! It wasn't until I looked up at the bottom of your newest story that I got back to reality. The mood is fast paced and packed with such emotions - despair, hope, deciding not to flee the enemy, living through a seige, feeling that the end of the world is near and then to hear the horns of Rohan and know that you are saved. You were able to show the Houses of Healing in a very real way with the overwhelming work to try to save the soldiers who were send to there when they were too wounded to fight anymore. Lothíriel, a princess, becoming more than a polite aide to bathe the brow of the wounded and holding their hands. I liked the part where she uses her brother to practice her suturing skills. And nakedEomer! That really gets the heart going there. Can't wait for the rest of this story, it has already been bookmarked to read over and over again.