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Reviews on The Exiles by Starsea
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Review by Ysi |
2014-06-25
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I really don't read poetry anymore, but you make me want to start again. I love evrerything about this story. The angst, the humor, the vivid characterisation. My favorite would be Isamu and Rei. Volatile relationships are so interesting to read. Good job
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Review by penelope |
2013-05-30
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Please write a new chapter soon really like this story
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Review by penelope |
2013-05-30
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Please write a new chapter soon really like this story
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Review by blacky kitten |
2012-11-24
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I've joined this site only to read your story. Wow i've never read so heartache (proudly holds Kunzite/Minako flag). Please tell me you'll continue it?????
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Review by weepingphoenix101 |
2012-10-11
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I just joined this site to read this story. It is truly spectacular. I love how well you've captured the personalities of the generals, and they are seem like unique individuals to me. Do you plan on continuing this?
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Review by code_redd |
2011-12-11
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I *love* this story. The only reason I had to join this site was to read it and leave a review.
You've captured the shintennou SO WELL, and this story just pulls at your senses and drags you in and won't let go. I adore your writing style--Minako and Kunzite are a favorite couple and while I hate that she and he aren't together now, you are doing such a great job at throwing in little plot twists. The romantic in me is pulling for them.
And I don't see Usagi having much substance, but you give her substance. It's amazing. Her relationship with Mamo here is believable and I'm pulling for them, something I usually take for granted and just accept as it's something you do. But you've added depth to it.
And Isamu? SUCH a tool. :D But it fits him manipulating Minako (and her letting him!!!) so well. I secretly hope she gets a spine and tells him off, but secretly want him to let her down easy, too. Either way, I *really* can't wait for all the Senshi to realize who the shintennou really are, and to gain their memories. Your Rei? Spot on.
Anyway, I suppose this is a desperate plea for you to PLEASE not forget about this story--I absolutely adore it, and cannot wait for it to be finished. It would be a shame to end it here! You are such an accomplished writer, and this is a testament to your amazing talent. So looking forward to more!
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Review by HeatherHistory |
2010-12-06
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Hi! I actually found this story on the Shitennou forums and I must say you did not disappoint! I'm currently in finals during exam week at my university and this story has been my "reward" for getting work done. I love the style you write this story in, I also love how close you stick to the Manga and how you have each Sailor Moon characters characterization down pat. I literally can see the story as a Manga while I'm reading it.
I rarely write reviews and I only do so for stories I really really think are special. I know you've had this one on the backburner for a while, but I want to let you know that I really hope that this story will continue to update. I'll be checking to see if it has.
Thank-you for posting such a wonderful and captivating story about this anime and pairings. Especially nowadays, many authors do not seem to have it right like you do. :)
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Review by Moon_Dragon |
2010-11-03
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Wah!
This story is absolutely fantastic. The characters are so...realistic. I had a minor problem with the way Ken acted...it felt, for a time, more like Jadeite than Nephrite, but then you got into some of that anger he has pent up inside and I've come to love his antics more and more. It's entertaining to see how cynical you've made Isamu, considering how little we got to know him in the manga. I like it, though...it suits him, somehow, and definately makes a great contrast to Rei.
I really really hope you get up the next chapters...it says you updated last in March of this year. I hop eyou haven't given up on the story. That woudl be sad. I await avidly to see what happens next and am truely looking forward to the first confrontation between the boys and Haruka and Michiru. :D Plus, we still need to see Xavier and Ami meet up!
Keep writing! You're doing magnificent!
Dragon
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Review by Aph |
2010-05-05
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Starsea, are you going to continue to update this story? I love it and hope it will continue... =)
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Review by ein |
2010-02-09
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I have only one request...please let the relationship between minako n kunzite works!!!!!i love both of them when i read the story made by his lordship chaos..in angle electric!!!!n it has been a nightmare since to see both of them suffer!!!!please3!!!I'm a sucker for sad endings but to see both of them not to be able to be with each other....it's a reality which i cannot accept!!!by the way...i love your work..at least the 4 general are reincarnated again..I'm so relieved!! =)
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Review by Mystra32 |
2009-12-19
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I have to agree with most of the other reviewers, this story is very well written and thought out. There are a few things that confused me though. The first is that I keep noticing little things like you had the senshi going to their "revision" group at the end of chapter 7, was that supposed to be review? Also, is the talking voice in Takahiko's head his conscience or someone else? The last thing I want to say is I really hope you do put the conversation about Rei's preferences between Makoto and Ken in. It fits really well with the humor of the entire work. Oh, and I can't wait until you update.
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Review by kymtastic |
2009-08-04
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The story starts off slightly shaky, but keeps gaining more and more depth as it goes on. I love that characters are slowly fleshed out, nothing is revealed all at once about a single character and we STILL have characters to learn things about.
I'd really, really love it if more were written. This story is one of the few well-written and interesting pieces in the Sailor Moon fandom and I hope it carries on.
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Review by Loki |
2009-07-28
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As part of JP's Sailor Moon Reading Group on LJ I want to offer you this critique for your fabulous story Star,
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Review by Cazza |
2009-05-29
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wow,
i have read and re-read this story only like a million times and you don't know how much i love it!!! Its very rare that you get drawn into a story where you feel like your standing right there in amongst it all, but your on the outside looking into the souls of each character. The beauty and the sadness of it all- its very addictive.
Isa is my favourite character. I don't know why, but there is something about him that you find yourself drawn to. Underneath that thick metal of armour that i call ungenerous or ignoble or just plain mean, he is a sensitive soul (and I'm sure very generous and kind too); I am glad though, that rei can sense that.... or at least she notices or rathar,*feels something*..... As much as I love her too, I really wish that she would just lighten up just a fraction!!!
I really hope that you'll continue to update soon xoxo
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Review by Heavenly Pearl |
2009-02-11
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This is a great, present day shitennou redemption story. I haven't read many of them, but of those I have read, this is definitely the best. Even though I'm still not entirely sold on Ken/Nephrite's characterization yet, the guys are all very well-rounded characters, and I love the little love quadrangle between Takehiko-Minako-Isamu-Rei. I am hoping that my favorite Xavier gets a little more meat to his storyline soon, though. At the moment, he's more of a supporting character to the other three more...flashier characters, I suppose you could say. (Although Takehiko's not exactly flashy...)
I only have two pieces of criticism about this story (besides the relative lack of Xavier goodness). One is that the timeline is confusing, especially in Chapter Two. With it being a text file, it was difficult at times to tell what was supposed to be a flashback. The mechanics of the shitennou being reborn as these four guys was a little off, as well, especially how Mamoru saw Ken in Crystal Tokyo and how the Kunzite from the stone somehow knew his way around the castle to lead them back to the Time Gates despite him never traveling to the future in canon. I think you were going for a "it's time travel; don't think too much about it" kind of thing, but I can't help it. It's what I do! *laughs* Personally, I think that scene would have been perfectly fine and more straight-forward without those two parts. At least, then I wouldn't be going crazy trying to understand how your version of time travel works.
The other thing I didn't really care for is how the guys made Mamoru guess at who they were. I can understand why they wouldn't want to tell the other senshi their identities, but it's like they kept it a secret from Mamoru for the sole purpose of driving him crazy. *laughs* And it didn't help matters that Mamoru took so long to finally get it. For being so smart, he was amazingly dense in that matter. *rolls eyes*
Basically, the first couple of chapters are a little clunky in setting the whole premise up, but once you get past that, it's an amazing story, and I look forward to seeing more. Especially of Xavier. ^_^
- Yumeko -
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Review by LovelyLytton |
2009-02-10
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Oh, how I love this fic. I have already gushed over the names, but the interaction between the boys is spot on as well. You describe all the layers in their relationships so well, there is conflict, deep trust, friendship, jealousy, and also they truly complement one another. I can't wait to see how things between Jadeite and Rei and Takehiko and Minako will work it, but I know that no matter in which direction you take the story, it will be fantastic. I am completely fangirling you.
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Review by sirona |
2009-02-07
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I love the way you've written the characters in this story - they all have so much depth and are really believable.
Usagi is so much more mature than she is at the beginning of the manga, and you can really see how she starts to grow into the future Neo Queen Serenity. I'd like to see more scenes between Mamoru and his Shitennou - there can never be enough of that. =)
Loved all the senshi/shitennou interaction, especially Minako and Takehiko. I just want to hit Takehiko over the head and tell him to stop being so stupid. Really, he's too noble for his own good. I feel sorry for Minako; she's just setting herself up to be hurt.
Makoto and Ken are too sweet for words.
Looking forward to the next chapter!
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Review by serentiymoon |
2009-01-25
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Oh My God, You finally updated! I am so happy. this is one of my favorite sailor Moon story and I have been waiting for you to update for a very long time. You story flawlessly combines the Senshi and generals together making their relationships realistic and at the same time passionate. I absolutely love your writing stye. You have multiple story lines going on but interweave them beautifully. I really hope it doesn't take yo so long to update next time, but no matter how long it takes i will be waiting with baited breath. Thank You for such an amazingly well done story.
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Review by swayinginlights |
2009-01-23
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This is an excellent story! You have such a way with words that just clicks with the characters and scenarios, it's remarkable.
Cate
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Review by goldnheart |
2009-01-20
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When I first ran across this a few years ago, it was one of the first stories I read that actually made believe good fan fiction existed. It is still the best story I've read, hands down. I was so excited to see an update. And it was just as fluid and well characterized as before. I have to say, I'm torn on which character I like best at this point, which is rare, considering we all come into this type of story with favorites. I do love your Isamu I actually might like better than Takehiko. That never happens, because I have an inordinate love for Kunzite. But there is just something about him being ancient and wise but also young and rash that is so appealing. Not that Takehiko isn't wonderfully contradictory, in his own way too. But he would be just that noble. I would really like to see that scene between Usagi and Mamoru, since I like the sense of balance you give their relationship which so many people pay lip-service to but never really demonstrate. Ah, I had missed this story. Thank you for staying with this story. I'll be waiting for an update, whenever it comes.
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Review by Kihin Ranno |
2009-01-19
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Guess who's finally reviewing?
Love anything and everything concerning Takehiko, as per usual. :D I love that Ken called him on being not so much the helpful, and that he owned up to it (but then that's the kind of righteous dude he is). I love him and Setsuna so much. It's such a mature supportive friendship. I'm so happy he called her even though he didn't want to. It filled me with warm fuzzies.
Minako and Isamu? Not so much. *gags* I was really hoping he was going to break up with her, but I knew he wouldn't take the easy way out. I physically had to walk away from the computer halfway through to get through that scene. I am amazed Rei kept her composure as much as she did; I would have flipped out. I'm slightly annoyed with Ami and Makoto... I mean, they've noticed Minako's acting weirdly submissive, and I'm surprised they don't have more misgivings about the whole deal. Well, I might not expect Ami to fully grasp the situation since she's "Book Smart, Street Stupid" as the song says, but usually Makoto's smarter about this kind of thing. Then again, I can see them resisting the conclusion since Rei's been harping on it from day one.
I think my favorite thing in the chapter was Rei's parallel between Minako and her mother. I AM SO UPSET I DIDN'T THINK OF THAT BEFORE. *flails* If she sees her father in men - and Isamu I'm sure, then seeing her mother in Minako makes so many crazy kinds of sense. Awesome job there.
Ugh, Minako does not know what she's getting in to... Isamu's mom will totally rip her to shreds. And Angela won't help much I'm sure. If Minako we're being all desperate and in need of reassurance, she could try to hold her own, but she's going to be even more insecure and off-kilter that night. It's going to be a disaster; I just know it and I'm going to try and read it with my eyes closed. I don't suppose Isamu's dad's a big ole softie? Or maybe Xavier can save her with his epic niceness?
Oh my gosh, jealous!Ken. xD That was awesome. Although, I'm slightly concerned for Asanuma's safety. I mean, I'm sure he's had a bit of a growth spurt, but there's no way he's a big guy, and Ken... is a big guy. I think I'm going to picture David Borenaz a little bit since I've been on a "Bones" kick this weekend. And he is not a small man, as I'm sure you recall. And Mako/Ken flirting was adorable! :D
HAHAHA, Rei's calling in the cavalry. Are they going to form a super match-making squad or just break Isamu's legs? I for one approve of the latter. :P Actually, just before Takehiko called Setsuna, I half expected Rei to pop up and demand he ask Minako out. Because I could see her doing that. I also like that she's trying to convince herself that she's doing this just to keep Minako from getting hurt. That's part of it I'm sure, but she's also doing it because of feelings for Isamu she refuses to acknowledge, massive daddy issues, and an overwhelming need to always be right. You know when Minako tells her Isamu broke up with her, Rei will say, "I told you so," waaaay to soon. And it's going to get her in trouble with somebody. *nods*
Can't wait for the next chapter! :D Hope to see Usagi and Mamoru having a sit down and more of Ken. I dread the dinner, but I'll do my best to get through it.
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Review by Andi |
2009-01-10
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Wow! What a great present to get before the start of the New Year. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us...hope to see the next chapter soon.
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Review by Spirit-hime |
2009-01-10
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I am regretting that it's taken me this long to get down to reading this fic, but I'm glad I finally did! I really love your treatment of the characters, here. I like that you took so much time to allow the boys to develop their friendship before diving into their relationships with the girls. It's great how the Shitennou have such vibrant personalities and histories and families. Takehiko with his Norwegian grandma. Ken with his BC country boy roots. Isamu and Xavier growing up together.
With regards to the latest chapter, I love how you have Ken working at Crown's now just like in PGSM, but with a thoroughly manga-based explanation. I've always wondered what it would be like to have them meet Motoki again after what happened. The fight at the beginning of the chapter was riveting, as well. Poor Takehiko, he's sounding more and more burdened with his own past. I absolutely love the conversations that he's having with Setsuna. As the oldest and wisest, who else could he possibly go to for advice but the soldier of time? I hope they manage to continue their friendship even after Takehiko's more sure of himself.
Overall, a great fic, and I can't wait to read more!
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Review by chibiangel |
2009-01-04
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You don't know how excited I was to see your update. I practically danced around the room.
Loved the Ken-Makoto time. Can't wait to see more of them. I am also excited to see how the pinic with the Shitennou and Senshi will go. Oh, and Michiru and Haruka's opinons of Isamu.
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Review by alizeP |
2009-01-04
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You kept us waiting for way too long - but it was worth the wait! The interactions between all of the characters was smart and witty. (Especially Ken's comment to Isamu!)
It was nice to see how the relationships are developing (or breaking down as the case might be) since you did such a wonderful job building them to this point. Isamu and Minako are making for an interesting storyline as everyone is reacting to them.
Update soon. There may be bribes made available as needed.... :)
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Review by CapnCosmo |
2009-01-04
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Yay! A new chapter~! I love this fic so much, I was really excited to see it updated!
I really love how you're able to pull off such a detailed and intracate plot! Your pacing is perfect at keeping the tension, too, without overdoing it.
I particularly loved seeing the apartment discussed from both Ken's and Takehiko's points of view. I thought that was a really nice touch.
And you keep track of the character's lives so well too. I was pleasantly surprised to see Asanuma again, especially because it so often seems that Mamoru has no friends, and I think I mentioned this in the last review I left, but I love what you're doing with Mamoru a lot especially in regards to making him less like a plot device and more like a person.
I did want to mention, the Japanese for "welcome" in a store is "irasshaimase"; what you've got now kind of means the opposite, so I wanted to say something.
I am seriously overjoyed at reading this new chapter, and I will patiently wait to see where you take us next. Happy New Year!
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Review by Clio |
2008-11-10
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This is just..... Wow. I think that I don't have enough words to describe it.
I can't believe that someone dared to say that your characters are unidimensional because they feel like real persons! All of them are different and have different fears and hopes. You made the characters yours and at the same time they are loyal to the original version...
You know, before reading this fic my favorite characters were Sailor Moon and Sailor Mercury.... but now I am an absolute fan of Sailor Venus....
I am reading Sailor V manga and it's fantastic!
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Review by tingeling |
2008-03-05
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I love your story! I have never been able too get Nephrites character, but now it feels nailed.^^ You really write good.
But this whole Minako-Jed drama, feels so strange. I mean, she is 18, she should know better.
And the whole Adonisdrama, haven't that affected her?
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Review by chibiangel |
2008-02-28
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I absolutely love this story. I have read it several times, each time getting something out of it that I had missed before. I have so many questions about the Shitennou and their lives that you keep hinting at through the story. The characters are amazing. I, also, love that Mamoru and Usagi are equals in their relationship in the story. I do hope you continue with the story. I am sure it will be worht the wait.
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Author's response:
Aww, thank you! That's one of the best compliments I've received. And I'm really happy you noticed the difference in Usagi and Mamoru's relationship. Don't worry, I am writing Chapter Seven as we speak, I hope you enjoy it.
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Review by Through Darkness |
2008-01-31
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Everything I've ever wanted from a senshi/shitennou fic. I felt disappointed at the end of the six chapters - I wanted more. And more. Like dessert - I'm not satisfied yet. So I will pray that you choose to update. ^^
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Author's response:
Don't worry, I'm still writing this story, in the middle of Chapter Seven as we speak! I'm happy that the six chapters pleased you and made you want more, I hope that the next chapter does not disappoint.
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Review by kuniko |
2007-06-21
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oh god!!! this is the shitennou/senshi story i have been waiting for!!!! please update soon!!!
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Author's response:
Chapter Seven is being written. ^^
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Review by Loki |
2007-04-25
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I must say this is definitely a fabulous story
I loved the depth of research you put into it and while I've only just completed the prologue and first chapter, I am hooked.
The plot I love, the narrative style and your original spin is exciting and the imagery breathtaking. If I were to find anything to suggest improving this, the story itself is flawless, however, you might need to correct an incorrect contraction usage issue with the term, XalrightX this is not proper form and should always be written as two words, 'all right' only two more points, I also noticed the punctuation multiples, (?!) these are distracting and a little annoying, *sorry* but not good grammar and definitely a habit to break.Aside from an odd typo here and there it is so close to a perfect ten it hurts. LOL
I am an editor and you may know of this, so I am a lot more detailed in my reviews. I must say this story has class written all over it. The Elysian realm, Pluto, I adore Pluto' If there were a Senshi I would choose to win the heart of it would be she, mysterious and enchanting time guardian women do it for me. XD But seriously, your portrayal of her character as with Usagi and Mamoru and all the Shitennou was first rate and inspiring and I admire your talent and see why your work comes so highly recommended. I hope you might consider our LJ communities and accept an invitation to join us as we'd love to have you.
But I have made a fave of this gem and will save more praise for future readings of this classic in progress.
Salutations and a rose,
Loki
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Author's response:
It's nice to know that the research pays off because I don't do it for my health, if you know what I mean! I do want the details and the background of the story to be grounded in reality, in order for the magical elements to work.
I appreciate your comments about 'alright' as opposed to 'all right', but that's just my personal preference. People are far more likely to say 'alright' than 'all right' as two distinct words and I think this is the spelling that will be common in the future as in 'already', 'although', 'always'. As for the punctuation multiples, again, I appreciate that they're not to your personal taste but I still think they serve a grammatical purpose.
I really do appreciate the detail in your review and to have a professional editor compliment my work in this way is really flattering. I look forward to further reviews from you!
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Review by Lamanai |
2007-04-08
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Just wanted to leave a review stating how awesome this story is. It's possibly one of the best (if not the best) Shitennou fic I've come across. I especially adore the fact that you aren't using the four guys as plot devices. Too often they're simply used as romantic interests and have very little development except to further the lovelife of their respective senshi. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the depth and emotion (and, dare I say, ANGGSSTTT and HUMOR!) that you've put into these characters. Keep it up!
Besides, MANGA characterizations, ftw! ;D It's so rare to see people use the manga personalities (of all the characters) and pull them off.
I eagerly await the next chappy.
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Review by Jessica Pendragon |
2007-03-21
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Hey guess what? I got passed the prologue, yay! I made myself stop stressing and just sit down and READ something for fun for once. =P
And it's amazing, but I'm not surprised by that really. I've read a lot of your SMMFC dealing with this story so I had a little knowledge of everything, but it was cool to see where it all started from. It's really interesting and well, just awesome so far. I want to go on and read Chapter 4 but I NEED to do something today. ahhhhh.
The characterization of just...everyone, is simply amazing. Even though it's about the Shitennou and Mamoru, I think I love Usagi's character the most right now. She really stands out in this too me, and I love the changes that are happening to her throughout all the chapters. She really is starting to live up to her name.
The mood is palpable too.(look at that big word) I really want to just scream at Mamoru, and if my roommate wasn't in the room I'm pretty sure that I would. I honestly feel the Shitennou's frustration and it's driving me crazy.
And of course, I love your one liners and descriptions. They never fail to crack me up/make me jealous. I'll be sure to leave you another review sometime with my favorites, because I like doing that and you like it too so shh. =P
One thing I was confused on, however: When Mamoru first meets Ken at Harvard and he asks him about Crystal Tokyo...when does this happen? I assume it's a flashback before this all happened because he recognizes him in the future, but why would he ask him about it and have suspicions then?
All right I'm done gushing. Seriously, it's awesome and I'm glad I stopped spazing out and read it. Now don't make me regret this and write some more chapters so you don't leave me crying at the end of Chapter 6 for too long. =P
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Review by aishuu |
2006-12-09
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Thanks for your help - finally finished this, and I must say it was all it was touted as.
I very much like the way this is going - it's less about a "world destroying threat" than about making amends with the past. I like the Minako/Kunzite arc especially, since I like the portrayal of Minako's insecurities, which contrast nicely with Kunzite's self-doubts. It's almost an entire role reversal for Minako between her incarnations.
I will admit to some confusion over the identities of the Four Kings for a while - it took me forever to make positive ID of Nephrite and Jadeite.
Anyway, excellent story and I look forward to more.
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Review by elianthos |
2006-12-04
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eh, I joined this community/fanfic archive after checking one of my favourite fanfic author (Kihin Ranno -sama ^^)'s LJ page. And after having read this, I'd say *tries to suppress her inner fangirl's squeals* it's wonderful. There are very few fics focusing on Mamoru _and_ the reawakened Shitennou. And you not only are fleshing them out -and doing it well-, you're adding some good romance on top of that *more fangirlish squeals*.
May your writing juices keep flowing ^.^V
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Review by Kihin Ranno |
2006-10-04
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HA! I'M REVIEWING! SO THERE!
Anyway, this will encapsulate Chapters 5 and 6 since I can only review once per update. ^_^
Chapter Five: Oh, Mamoru and Takehiko interactions, how I love you. And it's made exponentially hilarious by Mamoru thinking Takehiko likes Usagi. I'm sorry, but... no. It doesn't compute in my head. She might remind him of Minako, but I just don't see it working out romantically between the two of them. They make good friends, and I like it that way.
Artemis is my hero in this chapter by the by. I approve of the scratch, my dear feline, and I encourage you to do it again. And if you want to go all manly and kick him, that's fine with me. And it was nice seeing him and Mamoru interact since it isn't something you see often. Artemis's exit was especially amusing because Mamoru really DOESN'T have a clue. I'd rather like him to find out at some point and then just look at Takehiko and Artemis with incredible sympathy. It would make me giggle.
Yay sex! XD Very nicely done and an excellent point that I've always agreed with. Serenity chose a Terran "barbarian" for a reason, and I don't think it was because she thought he was chaste.
The "date" was most excellent and its one of my favorite parts of the story thus far. Really nice to see Rei get outwitted by someone since that happens... never. And Minako's happiness that Takehiko wasn't interested in Rei was really sweet.
And I think I've finally figured out why I feel Isamu is the worse in the situation. Minako is going out with him to try and improve her self-esteem and to be happy. She's failing miserably on all counts of course, but her primary objective isn't anything sinister. She wants to know that someone can prefer her to Rei, that she's worth something, and that she can actually find happiness in a relationship. She's going about it all the wrong way and mucking everything up, which is exasperating, but not infuriating. I don't think Isamu's intentions are anything like that. He's doing it with the express purpose of getting closer to Rei, and I think that's cheap. It's also irritating that he's basically refusing to pursue Rei romantically so soon. I can't say that I would be brave enough to do so, but if he and everyone else says he lives by the philosophy of trying even with the promise of failure and then he goes against that, it's annoying and it makes me dislike him.
Chapter Six: I think I finally get Xavier with this chapter, and that makes me excited. I have been looking forward to the realization for some time now, and I’m glad it finally happened. I really enjoyed the stuff between Xavier and Isamu and Mamoru’s reactions to it. I’m also glad that Xavier’s taking a slightly different slant at things. He knows he can’t stop Isamu from dating her, but he does let Isamu know that he should at least make the effort to be less of a bastard and make his intentions clear. That’s pretty much my philosophy with relationships now because that happened to me both times I dated and everyone wound up getting hurt in the end.
Angela is so awesome. I can definitely tell that I’m going to like her, and I hope we get to see her not being nice at some point in time. I want to see how I compare to when Megan and Erica brought their friends/boyfriends around. I was horrible to them. I selfishly hope Minako and Isamu last long enough for Minako and Angela to meet. And I also hope that Angela and Sailor V get to meet too. ^.~
I also really like Yumi, but we’ve talked about her already. I can definitely see her influence in Xavier and Isamu. And I liked the subtlety with which she was checking up on Xavier. A nice hint at things to come without being too terribly obvious.
And the arcade scene. I really liked all the stuff with Ken and Motoki and anything and everything having to do with Takehiko. However, I do have one complaint. Makoto’s crush on Ken, though expected, really didn’t feel like it had a proper set-up. For one thing, we haven’t seen much of Makoto or Ami as of yet. I can only recall two scenes and they were always sort of peripheral characters. They were never the focus of anything. So to throw this detail in there all of a sudden seems awfully fast to me, particularly since Makoto gets shafted so much in fiction anyhow. I know you’re better than that and that we’ll be seeing lots of her in the future (and I understand that the other characters have a tendency to monopolize things), but I didn’t feel like there was enough of a set up for this revelation on Makoto and Ken. Especially since I know how things are going to go between them.
And yay for Ken confronting Isamu. I know that it’ll probably end in a horrible row since Ken does not so much have a patient temper and Isamu is quite sensitive on the subject, but I’m happy any time someone reminds him that he isn’t doing the right thing. And lay the blame equally all you want, he’s still wrong. It was also nice to see more of Takehiko’s fatherly tendency. He’s good at taking care of people, which is fitting for his position.
Can’t wait for the next chapter!
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Review by waterflu |
2006-08-07
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Wow, great fic. Read only up until chapter 2, but I'm completely hooked. It's the first Shitennou story I ever read and I completely love it, congratulations :D!
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Author's response:
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the next three chapters. I can't believe it's the first shitennou story you've ever read. Surely you've come across others? Or have you avoided them before now?
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Review by ruminant |
2006-02-26
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blue is SO going to have to fight me for Isamu. Though, I'm really starting to like Takehiko too. Oh, how can a girl choose?
This is the best shitennou fanfic I've ever read. FINALLY a fic where they don't just pop up one sunny day announcing, "Yo! Mamoru! Here we are!" and have all the senshi automatically accept them. Of COURSE there would be some truly complicated emotions that would come up and you've done a great job of showing them.
I finally got a chance to take the time to read this story without being rushed (because I knew it deserved that... I still have that Isamu "sneak peak" from way back when on my computer...RAR!!) and now I just can't wait to read more.
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Review by blue |
2006-01-16
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BISHIES!!!! And LOTS of them! What's not to love?! *foams at the mouth* I-sa-mu-KUN! *___*
*bows down before Star-chan in worship*
Feed us hormone driven fan-girls! FEEEDDDDD MEEE!!!!
*Chomps onto another Isamu-cookie*
MMMEEEOOOOORRRRROOOOWWWW!!
*Purr*
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Review by Kihin Ranno |
2006-01-10
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This is by far the best Shitennou based fic I have ever come across. Fans of this corner of the fandom should get down on their knees and thank Starsea at every available opportunity. Finally, a fic that doesn't immediately get into the romance. Finally, a story that deals with how all of this effects Mamoru, the one person who should be the most impacted from their awakening. Finally, a story that strays out of the Shitennou stereotypes and delves into their characters.
So, thank you Starsea. Thank you for writing this...
Now hurry up and update.
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