Reviews for Denial
| sandpiper | 2022.10.17 - 09:01AM | 32: My Mind Aches | Signed |
| I like that Hermione is not perfect in this story. So many authors reinvent her as this perfectly beautiful genius who could do no wrong, and here she is more human, brilliant one moment, making mistakes the other, grown up one moment, almost a teenager the other. Like her sudden desire to marry Theo and agreeing to everything he offers, that jealousy scene with Hestia Jones (at first I thought Severus was flirting to throw his wife off his scent, it didn't seem plausible that the wife would be happy to see him flirting with another woman just because it wasn't H.). And here too, she has his word that he wants to be with her, she got his message, and as he never lied to her, she doesn't have a reason to doubt him, yes, she's emotional and the letter isn't particularly warm, but after she gets angry at his message, she leaves with her things and without any message at all, which is decidedly juvenile even considering the circumstances.
Anyway, thank you. |
| sandpiper | 2022.10.16 - 11:23AM | 10: In at the Eye | Signed |
| It's lovely and very psychologically consistent. The only thing that bugs me: if the law doesn't force the woman to get pregnant, why Hermione was so affronted by the idea in the beginning? I mean except for the obvious aspect of it being forced. There was no word about Ron wanting a family, so the marriage basically didn't change anything at all unless husband and wife agreed it should.
But otherwise it wonderful, thank you! |
| miss_o_winters | 2020.12.26 - 05:31PM | 34: Epilogue - I Think My Love As Rare | Signed |
| Thanks SO much for this story, I absolutely adored reading it!
I started it this morning and I just couldn't stop until I had read it all. I loved the warmth from the characters, especially the relationship between Hermione and Padma, Lancelot and Moe, and of course Severus.
Thanks for allowing me to lose myself in the magic during this particularly difficult festive season. |
| Hello Kitty | 2020.04.05 - 06:19PM | 34: Epilogue - I Think My Love As Rare | Signed |
| I can't believe I've not reviewed this yet! I remember when it was first out. I was so sad to see it had been removed and SO excited to see it return. I've probably read it at least 4 times and I never get bored of it. Thank you for bringing it back :) |
| Derelict Author | 2019.10.10 - 03:41PM | 34: Epilogue - I Think My Love As Rare | Signed |
| So I recall this story being around when you first published it, but I was adamantly against reading fics where either of them was married. Now a more wizened individual, I saw it recommended on someone's list and I dove in. My god, what a masterpiece. The slow burn is amazing, you've created some of the best OCs in the fandom (Lance and Moe), and expounded on Theo and Padma in ways that made me almost shipping Hermione/Theo in the beginning haha. I can say as an editor (granted, of nonfiction) that the changes you must have done between postings did the trick -- this story was perfect and must have been very well edited by you for this second go around. I can only hope you've found more success (and confidence) in your writings elsewhere and hope you get the luck of JK of eventually landing a publisher. You've certainly inspired me to put myself out there, even though rejection is immensely terrifying (and mortifying in a world of EL James and Stephenie Meyer). Know that YOU are a fantastic writer and made me lose far too much sleep devouring this piece over a few days! |
| fynnsmom | 2018.09.16 - 12:37PM | 34: Epilogue - I Think My Love As Rare | Signed |
| I just wanted to say that I really loved this story and wish there was more of it to read. Sorry I didn't leave reviews after each chapter but I got so caught up in reading and the romance. I hope Severus and Hermione live a long happy life blessed with many children., |
| Andante825 | 2018.03.05 - 01:45PM | 1: Decisions and Revisions | Signed |
| I finished Denial this morning, on the eighth anniversary of a pregnancy loss in the second trimester. I was anxious as soon as I realized what was happening to Hermione, but I thought you handled the whole thing well and compassionately. People do come out of the woodwork to share their own losses (as Hermione’s nurse did), and it really does help. From the very understanding way you wrote this, I assume you know how it is, either firsthand or from someone close to you. Thank you for writing it well.
I loved the beginning especially and thought the marriage(s) falling apart (with a few successes) were realistically described. The burning rings were a great touch. Lance and Moe were great OCs, too :) Thank you for writing, and I hope your original work continues to progress and bring you joy. |
| Pixie Dust | 2017.09.25 - 12:59AM | 34: Epilogue - I Think My Love As Rare | Signed |
| This story is always worth reading again. The progression of it is perfect. I hate when hg/ss fall in love I'm 2 chapters. I would love to read more of your work, fanfiction or original. |
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