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| "The Hope Diamond" Reviews/Comments [ 15 ] | Reviewed By: phoinos On: October 06, 2004 04:14 CDT
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Spelling & Grammar: 8 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
I remember reading part of this fic when it was posted on FF.net. I was impressed with it, but then it disappeared! You can't possibly imagine how excited I was to find it again. I've been sitting here for the last four hours straight, reading it. I'm not a huge fan of AU fics, but this one might just convert me. Excellent, excellent, excellent. I liked the way you related the AU events with actual events from the anime, subtly twisting different elements and tweaking to make things fit just right. I also love how you've been careful to create backgrounds behind each character and behind the AU world itself. It gives things a very grounded feeling rather than throwing the audience right into the story. The actions of each character are very realistic. In fact, the only complaint I have is some of the grammar and spelling used. Be careful to watch for tenses; sometimes you've used past tenses where present tenses should be, and vice versa. Otherwise, this is one of the most entertaining stories I've read in ages. It was so angsty it was almost painful (in a good way); the "Fall" chapters were downright heartbreaking. Thankfully things end happily. And Aya and Yohji's awareness that there might be consequences and their inability to return to see their friends and sister is a great bittersweet touch. Words cannot express how much I enjoyed this fic, so I'd better stop rambling now before I run out of room.
| Reviewed By: purkle dragon goddess [MediaMiner Member] On: September 25, 2004 15:57 CDT
Rating(s):Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
What an absolutely orginal story! Very well written and told. Love how you wove the story around actual story plots form the series.
| Reviewed By: Bloodrose 'Valentine' Foxxstar On: September 25, 2004 07:25 CDT
Rating(s):Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
I have to be honest with you.. having read a couple of your shorter fics and liking it, I only started reading this fic out of boredom. I thought I'd read a chapter or two and forget about it. But.. I kept reading and reading... I've just finished reading all 30 chapters in one sitting. I only have one word to say about this fic. BEAUTIFUL! Heheh, I loved it.. so sweet and then sad and the funny then sad then depressing then sweet.. argh it was a rollercoaster and I loved it! It's hard to find such a well written fic these days, I bow to your greatness!
| Reviewed By: Ita-chan On: December 09, 2002 23:42 CST
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Spelling & Grammar: 9 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
YYYYYYYOOOOOSSSHHHHHHHHH,.....FFFFIINNNAALYYYYYYYY
it's FFIINISHHHHHH,....*jumping up happily and gave andro-sama some pokky*...^_~...
YOUUUU andro-sama are one HEELLLL of a VEERYYYYYYY AAMAAAAZZINGGGGG fanfic writer,...
*bows down*....i REEAALLYYYYY LOOVEEEE the ending part of this great fic,....actualy,...i LOVEEE all chapter of your Hope Saga series,....EEVEENNN those nasty chapter that nearly drives me nuts reading about them,...[takatori bein a BIG bastard towards aya/ran,etc,etc..]....and almost makes me stop reading this great fic of yours,...because i can't bear reading all those angsty and horrible things that evil bastard done to aya/ran,...*stomp and punch takatori plush-doll*.....AAAAAAnnyyyWWWaaaayyyyy,....AAAhheemm,....gomen-ne for my long rant there,...*rubs head sheppishly*....i kinda get carried away,....all in all,...a VVERRRYYYYYYY SSWEEEETTT ending and LOOOVEEEEEE it to heart,...*grins*....even if it's got a touch of angst in the ending part,...i still LOOOOVEEEEE it,...and i know lots of yer-fans love it too,....*wink*....i know it's kinda too much,....but i just would like to ask;...could ya make a sequel???....just asking thats all,...it's ok if ya won't,.....just abit of suggestion thats all,...because i kinda feels sad for aya-chan ya know,...10 years in a coma,...and waking-up without ever knowing what had happen to her dear brother,...i feel she had the right to know,...AAArrgggg,...ignored that,..i'm just rambling nonsense that's all,...
just keep-on writing great fics kay,...hope ya gona write more Y+A fics cause these two're my fav in WK universe,...till yer-next new fics,...JAAAAAAAAA and GANBATEEEE_NNNEEEEE!!^_~!! | Reviewed By: Trinity Bennett [MediaMiner Member] On: December 08, 2002 17:06 CST
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
Wow. This story was fantastic. WHen I see something about character death.. I usually stop reading. I can't bear to see Aya or Yohji dying, but your's.. I just couldn't stop reading it.
I look forward to reading more of your stories in the future. | Reviewed By: Hope On: December 03, 2002 23:39 CST
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Spelling & Grammar: 10 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
It was such a wonderful story! I love the ending. I'm so glad to see Youji and Ran could live happily in the end with each other!! Kudos on such a wonderful story. | Reviewed By: Enna Namo On: December 03, 2002 13:55 CST
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
You know, I should be very angry with you. Updating without telling me???? What did you think???? And with such a beautifull happy end. Sob, sob, sob, sniff, wahaaaahaaaaa. Sniff. It makes my cry. sniff. wahaaaaaaa. got to cry a little more. I'm such a helpless romantic.
Is there a book three coming? Will Youji and Aya ever leave there little hideout? What if something happens to Omi and Ken? What if something happens to Aya? Even so they no longer work for Kritiker, there is still Schwarz. Wouldn't that be an opertunity to start a new book???? | Reviewed By: babaca [MediaMiner Member] On: December 03, 2002 13:44 CST
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This was great. Damn if I didn't get teary-eyed towards the end. I'll miss this story too. Thanks for posting (and most importantly) completing this fic! | Reviewed By: Stoffelchan On: December 03, 2002 11:31 CST
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Spelling & Grammar: 9 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
This is one of the best Aya Yoji stories that I've ever read. It's great and I absolutely admire the work and imagination you put into it.
This story is touching, exciting and original.
One will never ever forget reading this and I will always have a smile on my lips when thinking about it. Thank you for sharing it! | Reviewed By: Maryvel On: December 06, 2002 14:41 CST
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Spelling & Grammar: 9 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
Wow... this was just... WOW!
Took me nearly two days to read the whole thing and I loved every second of it. The way everything fit together. How you wove some of the episodes missions in was simply perfect. Reading this was an absolute pleasure :o)
And by chapter 20 you had me reduced to begging: "Please don't kill them, please please please!" I'm sooo glad you let them survive. Great ending, great story. I'm looking forward to more from you. | Reviewed By: Forsaken [MediaMiner Member] On: December 06, 2002 18:44 CST
Rating(s):Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
This was an excellent ending to a fantastic tale. I was simply amazed by it. I hope to see more of your work in the future. | Reviewed By: Enna Namo [MediaMiner Member] On: September 29, 2002 05:59 CDT
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 10 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 10 of 10 Comment/Review:
There will be a problem to be solved. If I understood you right, a Gem can't survive its masters death. And killing Takatori thus would kill Aya as well. Or has Takatori to free him, to creat another gem? And by the way, because of the conection between master and gem, Takatori must know that Aya is still alive. Args.
Can't wait for the next chapter. Hurry. | Reviewed By: ladyjayne On: September 28, 2002 22:10 CDT
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 5 of 10
Spelling & Grammar: 5 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 10 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
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just wanted to thank you for the wonderful story...i love au fics. this is such a unique idea...i just love aya as the gem...perfect. | Reviewed By: Sweetgrass On: September 26, 2002 16:06 CDT
Rating(s):Style of Writing: 8 of 10
Spelling & Grammar: 8 of 10
Originality/Creativity: 9 of 10
Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
Overall Rating: 9 of 10 Comment/Review:
I really enjoyed this story. I loved the idea of gems, cursed beings doomed. However, I do have some questions. Aya's disguise isn't that different from Blood Diamonds, why didn't Yohji catch on earlier? Will the reason Aya-chan hasn't aged come to light? And just out of curosity what happened to Jun's sister? Did Aya ever go and visit her again. I'm looking forward to the next book. | Reviewed By: Jacque Koh [MediaMiner Member] On: September 26, 2002 10:35 CDT
Rating(s):Enjoyment Factor: 10 of 10
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Great to see that you'll have this series up here. I really enjoy this story arc and the neat twists you've made of the original storyline for this AU.
Cheers,
Jacque |
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