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Reviews on The Dawn of Serenity by Jessica Pendragon
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Review by silverstarlet |
2009-09-12
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I found this story in an uneventful evening and couldn't stop reading. DoS is absolutely a mind-blowing epic, complete with thoughtful characterizations, intriguing plot development and sufficient details without distracting the reader for too long. I am really impressed by the amount of thought you put into the writing of this story, especially the twists of the Hubris arc - found myself gasping in shock at the revelation of Minako's double; definitely didn't foresee that coming. (Not to forget, your Kunzite made me melt and want to weep for him, too.)
Absolutely a job well done. Thank you for writing such an amazing story and sharing it!
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Author's response:
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your review! Sorry it took me so long to respond! :)
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Review by Jenbunny |
2009-01-12
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I really enjoyed that. There were times when I was confused and all seemed dark and dismal. However, I stuck it out and in the end I think this is one of my favorite stories that I have ever read. Thank you for writing it. You did a great job.
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Author's response:
And thank you for leaving me a nice review, I appreciate it. :)
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Review by Loki |
2008-09-09
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Lady JP I thought that on your B-day, I would organize my fave settings, and you're on them! :D One of my fave authors and so here's my prezzy!
DoS is a classic piece of fanfiction excellence, JP has brought us a brilliant original spin on the blockbuster epic genre with this one.
World building amognst the best I've ever seen, her ability to sculpt vivid images, and to make them come alive places her at the top of the list on that score alone.
I love her characters, even the bad guys and chicks, they come allive and you can get inside their heads by JP's fabulous POV and it is second to none in this Silver Millennium to Crystal Epoch expanse of story magic and you do it so easily, and I know it was a lot of hard work. You careated a polished gem, multi facetted and it takes strong dedication and talent to pull it off, and believe me girl,, you pulled it off beautifully.
Characters are warm and potent, dialogue superb, the plot fantastic, romantic tension, angst, drama, horror and the amazing dark and light fusion of story craft at work here. The story is multi layered and that is its power, and one of its many fantastic gifts to the reader.
Great storytelling, and the flow and vocab is really a dream to read.
Congratulations on a class act, Lady JP!
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Review by waterflu |
2007-10-21
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I just loved it. I can't put it in words.
The scene with Pluto is tear jerking! But in the end, they're all together thanks to her.
I love how your mind works. DoS is such a creative story that has everything I could possibly ask for: action, mystery, romance, well written original characters, clever plot twists, well depicted emotions, nice pace and past, present & future.
I'm looking forward to your new projects.
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Author's response:
haha...I think you're the first person to ever say "I love how your mind works." ;)
I'm very happy you like DoS so much. Thanks for reading it waterflu!
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Review by waterflu |
2007-09-18
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What a perfect ending!...? Semi-ending? Whatever, it was awesome.
I loved how you justified those little things that bug most fans, like Endymion's mask, Minako's curse... Minako's reaction to learning of Katarina was just exactly as I imagined it, which doesn't mean it was predictable. It was very true and very Minako-ish, to react like that. And you had me drooling all over Kunzite. All the confusion, the angst, the mixed emotions...
I totally loved Zoisite. He was so cute, becoming happy when Ami hugged him. What a lovely scene.
Pardon my ignorance, but I still don't get the Irinushka/Rei issue. It seemed to me that Iri physically turned into Sailor Mars or something like that.
The returning of the Black Moon clan was thought cleverly, Earth being reconstructed and all, but I guess they didn't count on the senshi being that powerful.
I may not have mentioned before, but the way you add manga quotes to the story is very precise. Specially in this last(?) chapter, each one of them fitted in perfectly and made a point.
Cliffhanger. I wish I could say I hate you, but I don't. ^_^ I enjoyed this chapter way too much. My guess is that the Black Moonies' early attack have something to do with the lack of Pluto.
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Author's response:
"Pardon my ignorance, but I still don't get the Irinushka/Rei issue. It seemed to me that Iri physically turned into Sailor Mars or something like that."
I mentioned in the Author's Notes, which probably no one read because I don't read them too often either ^_^, is that I was trying to say something about the two but it just didn't come out like I wanted. I went back and revised the last chapter and just took Irinushka out of that part about Rei revealing herself completely, because it was confusing and such. The only thing connecting Irinushka and Rei is they have the same eye color and the same attitude, and that's it. Sorry to everyone about that. ^^;
As for Pluto well, it's not over yet. ;)
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Review by waterflu |
2007-08-14
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JP, you have become one of my favourite authors EVAR.
Your plot twists were very original and well planned. I facepalmed myself for not noticing the subtle hints thrown around the story.
A fake Minako? That was the last thing I expected. I'd figured that there was something wrong with her, because she hadn't awoken as a senshi, or maybe that something awful had happened that left her like that.
I totally cried when she died, what she said to Kunzite... 'it was brown'= saddest thing ever. She really fell for him, didn't she?
And I'm glad you included a somewhat redemption scene for Danburite. I almost felt sorry for him.
I had figured only Usagi could be the one to bring Mamoru back, with the Shitennou slowly waking up and stuff. But, lavender suit? I know he's not a prince anymore, but gawd I hate that costume so much. His black armour totally suits him better.
Oh, and yay! for Rei and Nephrite. I really had thought if Irinushka was a senshi, she would be Makoto. (I bet you mislead us on purpose.) But it makes a lot of more sense, with Irinushka's personality.
I think that showing Beryl's true face in the last second was a very nice addition.
Ahhh... what else. Jadeite was cute being the last to realise what was actually happening.
Anyway, dear JP... AMAZING chapter. What comes next? You say there are two chapters left, but part 2 is over. Are they going to be some kind of epilogue, or the start of part 3?
Well, don't keep us waiting too much. :P
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Author's response:
I hope no one reads this review before they read the story or uh, that would suck for them. haha =P *hugs waterflu*
And UUUUUUUUGH I hate that stupid lavender nonesense too, but what can you do? I can't change Naoko's horrible design choice. ;)
And the last two chapters will be both epilogue and part 3. There's not much left to say, or is there? dundundun =P
Glad you're enjoying DoS so much waterflu! Makes me happy. :)
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Review by waterflu |
2007-05-29
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At last Kunzite is beginning to doubt! And that's thanks to Minako, of course. Loved their little scene. I like how she has that kind of effect on him.
Is it just me or the shitennou really shut Danburite out? In the scene when they're all seated, he seemed to feel out of place.
Irinushka is in love with Nephrite? I kinda saw that coming, but I thought she was only being grateful for the protection and relatively good treatment Nephrite gave her. Could this be a ploy of the people of Serenitas? I found their interexchange really sincere.
I feel so bad for Endymion. He's only a puppet for Beryl... I can imagine the look in his eyes, the one that left Zoisite so unsettled.
I'm dying to know what's going to happen next. You always end your chapters with cliffhangers T_T Is it my imagination, or this chapter was a little too short? Anyways, you're doing a great job with DoS. Keep it up.
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Author's response:
Danburite is a loser, that's why no one likes him. Deep down the Shitennou know it was never meant to be five, and I think that's why they push him away. And because...he's a loser. =P
And yeah, it does seem relatively short, but it's only a little bit smaller than recent chapters. I didn't like this chapter very much, it was very hard to write, so that's why too.
Thanks for your reviews, waterflu! I look forward to them! :)
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Review by waterflu |
2007-02-27
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Finally, I got to read up to ch22. I love the way things have turned up. It's simply amazing the way you've made your original characters blend into the story, I almost feel like they have always been there.
I can see Kunzite is troubled. Neither of the Shitennou seem to have their memories full... so, when they were turned, did they lost part of their memories so that it was easier to manipulate them?
Argh! Beryl has no right to promote Danburite. And to kill that poor girl? Danburite is the only one of his kind, right? I mean he's the only man at Beryl's service who isn't a Shitennou?
That Demando! I hope he rots in hell. At least Minako was lucky enough to be left alone in the chamber.
I'm happy that you're such a fast writer. ^^ยจ You're doing a wonderful job.
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Author's response:
I'm glad my original characters aren't taking away from the story. I was worried that incorporating so many might upset the balance or something, as most people don't seem to like original characters in fan-fiction. I love them so I'm glad other people do too.
She more or less warped their memories to her favor instead of taking the time to craft new ones. She should have erased them completely. It might be her biggest mistake yet. ^_^
And besides the Shitennou and Black Moons, Danburite is the only other human in her service, yes. And I hate Demando too. hehe =P
I'm glad you're enjoying it waterflu. Thanks for all the reviews!
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Review by waterflu |
2006-12-11
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Review for chapter 15!
Things start to get strange. I am so intrigued to know more about this Minako... How come the other Shitennou haven't shown her to Kunzite?
It's great that the thing Nephrite tried on Minako backfired on him. I hope his brain explodes or something. Hahaha, not really, I hope the past gets stirren up a bit.
Is the eldest elder someone we know? *makes a mental list of all possible characters*
And before I say goobye, I have to say I loved when Nephrite said "The Sailor Senshi has this annoying habit of reincarnating[...]"
Well, see you next chapter!
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Author's response:
Well I wanted to release 16 with 15 but finals attacked and I couldn't finish it in time. 16 will answer at least one of your questions. ^_^
And I lush Nephrite. tehehe
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Review by waterflu |
2006-11-13
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Great story! I started reading yesterday night and couldn't stop! So, I decided homework wasn't important enough at the moment and spent all night reading TDOS.
I liked the little moments of peace they had before disgrace was unleashed. I'm impressed of how you portrayed Usagi and Mamoru's relationship. You know how only a few fics take the time to describe them already together.
It's interesting how the senshi can actually gain their ultimate form by fusing with their past selves. I didn't get it at first, and had to re-read it (English isn't my first language, anyway) but I finally came to the conclusion that the past selves had experienced greater odysseys and had gained more power through them than their present selves, and that's why they needed to be fused. Am I right? I believe that wouldn't have been necessary have Crystal Tokyo would not been established, but since it was going to be, they needed to be the strongest they could. That's just how I interpreted it. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Another thing I loved, is the return of my beloved Shitennou. It's so sad they got caught again! Just when the girls were beginning to trust them again. I see they're finally waking up to their senses again, after.. a millennium? How much time has passed?
So, the Black Moon clan was somehow connected to Beryl in the past, but not were revived in the first arc? It's a very original idea, I haven't come across it before. And it's funny how the Shitennou and them can't stand each other.
Well, can't wait till next installment. I *really* want to know what will you come up with. Keep up the good work!
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