Reviews for Hope Springs Eternal: A Subterranean Romance |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Wow! I just finished reading your story and I have to say it was awesome! I can't wait till you put up the sequel! "Two thumbs way way up!" |
![]() ![]() ![]() First of all let me just thank you for actually researching the information you need for the story instead of just pulling it outta your ass like most writers on fanfiction do. I was so relieved to to find something so well writen after so many days of searching. You always included parts of the real Greek tales. The songs i usually find annoying but I loved them in this case beacause well I don't know it made it have a Disney movie feeling. Hades former love interest I originally thought would conflict with the Hades / Persephone deal but it really worked nicely. The relationship honestly went fast but that's nothing to blame you for I believe that's how it happened originally. I was apprehensive about Persephone being described as the gloomy rebellious teenager but again you sprinkled your writing magic and made it work. Lord I loved this story and so glad I took the time to read it, complete awesomeness my friend. Keep doin whatcha doin |
![]() ![]() ![]() I just LOVE this story to pieces! Im acually making a hercules fanfic and i was wondering if i could make it a sequal to yours. I was just wondering, it would be an honor since this story is amazingly good. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Oh dear. I'm sorry. :( I know a few people that've had to deal with story theft. And then that same person stole art dedicated to the story they stole as well. Things got quite ugly for a while. I'm glad that things are starting to get worked out for you. It's a shame that people seem to feel the need to take the stories of others and pretend that they're theirs. I kind of feel sorry for people like that. They probably don't have the talent or capability to write a story like yours and recognize it, but they still want to get the same praise. That is no excuse for theft. Just makes me feel bad for them to be that desperate. I kinda feel bad for not putting you on alert now. I've seen numerous authors that wrote what could be considered their magnum opus and then they left the world of fan fiction and I thought that perhaps you would've ended up the same. Glad to see that I was wrong. Still not a good excuse though. |
![]() ![]() ![]() I hear ya sister! Why is it the things we write (or intend to write)have a way of making us feel as though we are in Tartarus sometimes? You have my complete empathy in your writing and research... ok, the plot for D.H.L is waay less complicated than your plot idea for P.M:A.R.L but I feel for you.. and why is it the things we write also have a way of surprising us? Sometimes you have a chap worked out in your head but when it's down on document you don't like it and you find yourself rewriting it in a new light.. (personally I like those chaps, makes me feel like I'm doing something right).. Don't push yourself into writing the sequel, if fate wants you to write it then it'll send the muses to you.. Take Care... Ditzy X |
![]() ![]() ![]() Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. It sounds even more intricate and fantastic that the original. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Wow, that definitely sounds complicated. But in the good way. I will say I'm particularly excited for Cupid and Psyche, whenever that is written. Besides Hades and Persephone, they're my fav mythology couples. :) |
![]() ![]() ![]() Chica, I'm telling you now, ditch the fanfic, write those novels, and get paid. I'd pay for them, full price. HARD BOUND even. Probably shouldn't be encouraging the author of one of my favorite stories to do that, but your work is top quality, and with a story line like that, you can totally make it big. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Wow... yeah. A lot of research, very possibly too much research. Which is pretty much why this story rocks and why it drags. Sometimes you just go off on these tangents (which led to much skimming) but other times I was wowed by all the depth. I think it would have been better if you spent less time describing and more time on the plot and action parts. Though the amount of "action" in certain respects was a good chunk of why I kept reading (because my brain is in the gutter, obviously). So yeah, good story, but I think it could use some pruning and maybe some added action scenes. Show, don't tell. :D |
![]() ![]() ![]() Haha... skipped a bunch, blah blah etc... then went 'ooh! sex! Still kind of gag worthy, but it's literally fated love, so what you get I suppose. And you really seem to know your ancient Greek stuffs, especially mythology. A very interesting way of interpreting the tale. |
![]() ![]() ![]() I have been enjoying this story, but you sort of lost me here in this chapter. It's getting to be rather Mary Sue-ish, what with all the soul bearing and only one to understand stuff. I almost vomited at one point it was so sweet.. not that that isn't true to the characters, but the evil sorceress sort of has a point. I kind of want Hades to buck fate and end up with her after a long hate-to-love transition. But probably this is not to be... |
![]() ![]() ![]() Alright... okay. I found this fanfic and read all of it in a single setting. In a word, it is divine (ha ha ha)! Fffff, basically I can tell that an insanely large amount of hard, hard work went into this fic. Two years of research you say? And I can't even imagine how long it took to write. I don't think I have a single complaint. Your characterisation is wonderful: I always thought Hades had something sexy about him, but you turned him into a bona fide sex god, all charming and witty and tortured. I loved Persephone and her innocent yet strong personality. Your dialogue is spot-on and completely true to all the characters. I'm a huge fan of Greek mythology, so I was incredibly happy to see you staying true to that. Your allusions to many myths and legends were just part of what made this fanfic such a rich tapestry. And it was nice to see a departure from the sunny world of Hercules; instead you described a darker, more sensual Greece, in keeping with the true nature of the gods. You write so wonderfully. It flows so easily that even 100,000 words and more were a pure pleasure to read. I especially loved all the metaphors - for fire, darkness, rebirth, growth - and how you intrinsically tied the characters into the powers they control. And just now I realised that at one point when Hades and Sephy were having their picnic, she said it was almost like picnicking with her uncle! Goddamnit girl, so sneaky! xD Basically, I commend you as a writer for being able to create a piece of fiction that is clever, funny, touching, heartfelt, passionate, and very very sexy at times. I know that as much as I enjoyed it, there is far more under the surface which I will be delighted to discover on subsequent re-readings. Thank you so much for writing this! Aaah melting with joy! :D |
![]() ![]() ![]() I just love this story!I always liked the Hades of Greek mythology, he seemed relatively benevolent and was faithful to his wife which endeared him to me. But I loved Disney's Hades too. You've done a fantastic job by blending the two. Thank you for the wonderful story. I'm sure I'm not the only one to request a little something concerning Hades and Persephone's baby. Of course I think you'd have to stretch myth there. Anyway, this was the first fanfic I read on , and it kept me coming back. You've inspired me to try writing my own ff. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Hello, I'd just like to say I'm back again to reread this for at least the fourth time. I'm not quite sure if I've reviewed before, because sometimes I'll admit, I get extremely lazy about it. Sorry, if that was the case. But anyway, I will never get tired of this story, and thank you for helping the basis of my mythological knowledge. I honestly referenced this story while explaining a point to my exboyfriend when we were studying for our mythology final this last semester. Thank you for being an amazing author. |
![]() ![]() ![]() This was a really grat story and so well researched. I loved it the illustrations on your website were also great I wish all FF was illustrated like that it was fantastic. |