Date: 05/22/2008 - 09:42 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Hi there! So, I came across your stories at the beginning of the week, and roared my way through 'Origins' in two and a half days... needless to say, I haven't been up to much else! But, your prose captivated me - far more than any summer classes I'm taking now have managed, too. This is actually my first review written for a story on this site. I know it's bad form, but I'm definitely more of a lurking presence here than an actively participating reader. However, I have been compelled to respond to your words. They're brilliant! Now, I'm not totally sure of the etiquette involved, as far as reviewing something that has already been completed.... 'cause, it won't do much good in the editing process, if the story has already been finished, right? But, then again, everyone likes to know that their work is appreciated, right? So, I've gotta say, once again.... this is brilliant! What sparked my need to review was my (Or is it 'were my'? I'm not so hot with grammar...) reactions to Willow, throughout this 'book'. I just..... I can't believe her! Your portrayal of her character within this story evoked a rather visceral reaction in me, and it wasn't pleasant, either. Part of me is like, "Marisa, she's a fictional character", while another part of me responds with, "So? I wanna smack her anyway". I had noticed a trend on the part of the BtVS writers to let Willow off easy, with a shrug and an "I'm so cute and red-headed" and a plate full of guilt-cookies, especially when she basically began acting out like a child in a temper. And, that totally bugged me. In your work, I can hardly stand Willow's motivations. I mean, it's all her fault! And, she keeps digging her hole, making it worse. Annnnyway... I guess what I wanted to say was, thanks for this. I haven't felt this aggravated by, or this drawn to, a character within a work of fanfic (even a character from canon) in a long while. I totally hope she gets her comeuppance, but good. So, thanks for writing this - if it weren't for you, I might actually be writing papers instead, and this is MUCH better. :-) I hope this finds you well, and though my review may not actually help any in terms of actual story-editing, it should let you know that you are appreciated by at least this reader.
Sincerely, Marisa
Date: 12/28/2005 - 01:12 am Title: Mingled yarn
Will be desperate waiting the next chapter... But hope in the meantime that you are granted some peace and health...
Date: 12/27/2005 - 09:09 am Title: Mingled yarn
LOVE all your fics, please oh please keep them coming!
Date: 12/26/2005 - 08:31 am Title: Mingled yarn
I SO LOVE YOUR STORIES I WISH YOU WERE ABLE TO UPDATE MORE OR WRITE SOME NICE VERY LONG CHAPTERS BUT I M HAPPY WHEN I SEE YOU HAVE A NEW CHAPTER GREAT READ MORE SOON PLEASE WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR AGAIN THANK YOU MAGGIE
Date: 12/26/2005 - 02:41 am Title: Mingled yarn
First time reviewer here...just finished reading all of Origins, thank goodness for holiday days off ;-) because I was very quickly hooked. I've rarely read a fic this well written and entertaining, and it's been a delight to read so far. I wish you a happy holiday as well and all the best in the new year. Thank you so much for sharing your talent for writing with all of us!
Take care,
Eve
Date: 12/22/2005 - 02:09 am Title: Mingled yarn
im sorry to hear about your car accident!! i hope you are ok - thank you so much for the chapter before the holidays!! it was an awesome chapter, im so excited about where this story is going :)
Date: 12/21/2005 - 07:07 pm Title: Mingled yarn
I hope Faith can put the pieces together, Willow's gotta go down. Brilliant.
Date: 12/21/2005 - 03:21 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Thank you for this wonderful chapter. I like the instinctive connection continuing between Buffy and Spike. Have joyful season.
Date: 12/21/2005 - 05:22 am Title: Mingled yarn
Wow...that was such a tease...more soon please!
Date: 12/21/2005 - 01:54 am Title: Mingled yarn
Wow...so much in that chapter. Little bit of Jenner in there...really hot sex...and all sorts of ominousness. Very well written. Loved it. :)
Date: 12/20/2005 - 08:44 pm Title: Mingled yarn
once again you've done an amazing chapter-i swear you're awesome!
Date: 12/20/2005 - 08:43 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Sorry to hear you were in a car accident! *hugs* And now so I don't forget it: A Merry Christmas to you and the best for the new year - first starting wishing some health for you :)
I'm so busy reading I forgot commenting. Spike was followed by the hound again... But it didn't attack Spike this time. I wonder how the other react if Faith tells what she saw. Oh my.. Willow didn't think what she did to Buffy when taking the memory of Spike from her. But the others won’t be. Other sons? Mmmh. Wonder what this all did mean. Grrr Willow. I have no words how to name her. Good chapter! Loved it.
Date: 12/20/2005 - 06:49 pm Title: Mingled yarn
I love this fic, keep it coming. Hope your are feeling better soon. Happy and healty Soltice to you too.
Misha
Date: 12/20/2005 - 06:29 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Can I just say how great of a Christmas present this was!!!! I so can't wait for Willow to get hers. And I hope that Faith can keep it together long enough to remember her dreams. Glad that Buffy and Spike really connected. Hope that Kristen can help Dawn. I just feel so bad for her and what is up with Jenner??? Great update. Have an awesome Christmas.
Date: 12/20/2005 - 05:36 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Ah, things are starting to converge.
Date: 12/20/2005 - 05:17 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Loved this chapter :D
Date: 12/20/2005 - 03:58 pm Title: Mingled yarn
I just discovered this story recently, and I am really, really enjoying it. I love the complex world you've created, and I can't wait to see how Willow's spell is resolved. Happy, and especially Healthy, Solstice to you, and thanks for sharing this wonderful story with us.
Date: 12/20/2005 - 03:00 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Excellent as always. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Date: 12/20/2005 - 01:03 pm Title: Mingled yarn
Oh dearie......it's seems to be coming together....soon they will see Willow's betrayl of bretrayal's and I hope that hound drags her far far away.......to never be heard from again..........
Date: 12/20/2005 - 12:55 pm Title: Mingled yarn
An intense and beautiful chapter. Buffy and Spike, still passionate, still besotted despite the foundations of their love being cloaked by the spell, their connection so deep and instinctive it just overrides the magic. Dawn, the tragic survivor, not new to loss and pain but now a victim and falling and Faith, putting together the puzzle in her dreams and remembering the important pieces when she wakes..... and Willow. Still cloaked with delusion but soon to be revealed as the enemy within. When the house awakes there is going to be consequences to her magic.
Good moment to finish the chapter, great moment to leap into the next. Season's Greeting to a skilled storyteller.
Date: 12/20/2005 - 10:10 am Title: Mingled yarn
Great chapter, lots of stuff happening that brings the story forward. I'm interested in this Jenner guy and what he will do.
Date: 12/20/2005 - 07:41 am Title: Mingled yarn
Always good to see an update of this!
Cool-- looks like things are falling apart for Willow's spell. Looking forward to the fallout! And I'm still decided who the short, dark-haired guy is. Connor? huh....
Hope you feel much better very soon!
Date: 12/20/2005 - 04:39 am Title: Mingled yarn
Great chapter nia..Hope you feel better soon
Date: 12/20/2005 - 03:55 am Title: Mingled yarn
great update *hugs* wish you felt better....still working on the next banner *sigh* be so glad when the holidays are over.! can't wait to see what happens when everyone figures out about the spell!
Date: 12/20/2005 - 03:44 am Title: Mingled yarn
Love this fic! This chapter was excellent, as always. You are so awesome, writing even though you're injured. I hope you feel better soon. :)