 authordream4life 2009-05-26 . chapter 9Just answering your little survey, so you'll get all of my opinions here, heh--
1. (What parts did I like best?) Well, the flashbacks with Hannah's dad--I felt they were well written. Spells and all that, those were great. The sex scenes--fan-freaking-tastic.
2. (What parts could use work?) Yes, definitely the ending. I feel like Nelson wasn't really given enough justice, you know? It was a tad anti-climactic, what with the "Oh, I was really just saving her, la-di-da, and the boy ASKED to be changed, fiddle-dee-dee!" Uhm, I felt like it was sort of under-written, but I guess that's all in each individual's opinion. Some people don't like them lengthy, but I definitely felt like it could have gone on a few more chapters or so.
3. (Favorite character?) Dylan. He got the most description, and who DOESN'T love the bad-boy with a soft side? He and Warren--too cute, loved all of their scenes. The sex scene betwixt them--again, I felt like we readers were sort of gipped. I could have read out the entire thing without hesitating, though that just might be my hornier side talking. XD
4. (Least favorite character?) Like you said, NOT because they were bad or anything. I already said it, but here it is again--I feel like Nelson was not given enough screne-time. He had description, and I know there was SOME forshadowing, but he really had potential to go far as an actual villain. He should have had more time, and maybe a few fight sequences. Also, Emmalyn and Shane? They could have been played up a little more, too; they just didn't have a chance to bloom into the adorable sub-plot we ALL know they could have been.
5. (Would I read it again if the things I complained about were changed?) Definitely, so long as you warned me when an entire chapter was going to remain the same. XD I wouldn't mind re-reading it at all; it was great, I just feel like it needed a TINY bit more plot and character developement
6. (Scale of 1-10?) I'm going to give you a 7.8, being as honest as I really can. The only things really lacking are--mentioned before--plot and character growth, and even those things don't need to be tweaked much. Uhm, leave everything with Hannah, Andrew, and Dylan alone. Like, just don't touch it, because it was absolutely wonderful. Add in a few more scenes with Shane and Emmalyn to boost the character build-up, give Nelson a dramatic laugh or two, and toss in a couple actiony, violenty, to-the-death fights, and you've got a real big scoop of triumph ice cream to devour. (Adding a couple longer, jucier sexual scenes would just add whipped cream and cherries to this sundae of righteousness, just saying XD)
All in all, fantastic job--make DAMN sure that I know about it if you should decide to re-write.
Thank you for all of the effort you put in, it gave me a real good read. |
 Tohru Daihikashousha 2009-05-23 . chapter 91. I really liked the whole Warren/Dylan scenes and everything. Not just as people, but just it seemed pretty natural the way their relationship flowed and everything. Throughout the whole think I liked the plot, until the end, mostly. (These past few chapters have been a bit funny.)
2. As I said, these past few chapters' plot seemed a bit rushed and forced, like it was assigned the topic of vampire/werewolf/fantasy story and had to meet its quotient of fantasy. Because the story was pretty normal but just with a few mentions of fantastical-ness, but then it all got piled in at once at the end.. And Andrew's feelings toward Hannah were a bit abrubt and un-realistic (nearer to the end)
3. I'd say I like Dylan the best, he seems to have a lot of depth and is the most human of all of them, consistently displaying his personality and emotions. His seems the most natural of all the personalities, and he's interesting, too. I'd also like to see more of Warren. (It sounds like I'm just in it for the gayness, but I promise that's not the only reason I like them. They just seem the most well-rounded, almost as if they could have their own story.)
4. I didn't really like Andrew. I'm not sure why, but he seems more undeveloped than a main/ish character should be, and his personality twists around in ways that it makes it hard to identify with/understand him. And I don't really mean he has a personality that's hard to understand, but just that there's not really enough consistent information to even infer anything.
5. Of course I'd read it again! It's a great concept, and I love your writing |
 Alenor 2009-05-21 . chapter 9great chappie. i'm kinda glad it wasn't nelson who turned her, at least she has someone to help her out. cya next time ~ Alenor |
 Mage Dudette 2009-05-20 . chapter 9Well, uhh if my brain wasn't mushed I'd say more, so I'm going to answer as best I can think..
As a run-down though I thought it was well written with regards to spelling/grammar and pacing.
Oh the scene with Dylan and Warren in the woods.. I liked that scene a lot. Maybe add some more mystic stuff though, sometimes a little vague with regards to the witches powers and things.
I liked Dylan best! He was kinda off-the-rails a fair amount though, maybe more reason for this? He's a bit messed up. Warren close 2nd, because he's so mysterious.
Not sure I was a fan of the kid becoming a vampire, a bit of a side-line I think was too much. Maybe he just gets into magic the wrong way or something.. the becoming-a-vampire was too quick a turn around for me. So a bit more there, or at least, more of a reaction.
At the moment, my least favourite character would be Nelson. Nothing against him (!) but to me, he just appeared out of thin air..
Yes, I would read it again :) Especially if there was more slash, and less of Hannah. I agree with some of the other characters opinions.. she was whinging all the time - I prefer Dylan as the main character though it was interesting from both sides. Which was well written too; a strong sense of their characters came across.
I think I've rambled my way through those questions enough now. Hope I was in some way helpful :) and not too horrible.
Score.. uhrm.. A-? I think it's hard to number-ify it. So a grade can substitute ^_^;
over 'n out,
'dudette |
 Keelin 2009-03-27 . chapter 8I am so lame for not reviewing sooner. Seriously. “…loves just as strongly as it hates.” Ah lovely. Oh Jeeze I was so nervous when Dylan asked if he could come over and Warren said “you want to come over?” for a second there I thought Dylan was going to be rejected again. I liked Dylan all nervous. And then he slipped out the “you’re not my type…” during the confusion. Warrens little talk about not acting upon his feelings… Dylan was right that totally was mean! (ha) I was thinking no act on it! Act on the attraction! And then a few lines later I was all Yay! They’re acting on it! (haha. I seriously love this story.) I think my favorite quote from this chapter was Warren saying “You’re so weird Dylan” they were just so content together and relaxed. Nelson! Gah! Finally it clicks and Dylan sees.
Great chapter. Please please update soon. |
 Mage Dudette 2009-03-22 . chapter 8I love this story, I don't think I said so before..
If I was on facebook, I would have just clicked the 'like' button. (I was actually looking for that about a minute ago. Whoops..)
Now it's really starting to get interesting!! And Warren's comment "at least do it during sex and not afterwards" really made me laugh.
*shoves boxes of cookies in Dorkie's direction* - another chapter? :D |
 Alenor 2009-03-11 . chapter 7hmm, good chappie, can't wait for more. why don't they see if they can get the werewolf dr's help? |
 authordream4life 2009-02-16 . chapter 6MORE MORE MORE! Please--I'm dying! Can't wait until you update...Gr, Warren being all standoffy. (le sigh) two weeks is a LONG time... |
 Alenor 2009-02-16 . chapter 6shouldn't the light bulb have gone off a little sooner for him? ahh well. can't wait for more ~ Alenor |
 Keelin 2009-02-15 . chapter 6I have to say I extremely enjoy this story. And I also have to say I prefer the Dylan chapters though the Hannah ones I do still enjoy. Its something about the way Dylan sees and talks about things that I just love. Anyway about this chapter… Dr. Wulf! Warren is very intriguing and its funny seeing Dylan all gah gah over him. Someone (something) bit Emma… hmm… It was nice of Dylan to offer to stay with Shane (But who wouldn’t if Warren was there!) but it was sort of awkward between them (Uncomfortable seats. Uncomfortable settings.) especially when Shane started his twenty questions. Shane notices a bunch it seems. Shane knew Dylan is gay! And he knew Dylan had a crush on him! Shane said it best… “Awkward”. When Dylan was thinking about how warren must work all the time and then “…when he’s not ripping rabbits…” hehe. Great. Dylan does care about his friends! Emma pale hmm guessing what’s happening but it was in the summary of the story.
Oh and Warren gave Dylan his number. But he was very much rejected by Warren at least so it seems at this point.
The end of the chapter was great. I’m excited for the next chapter no matter how long it will take to post.
Okay so sorry about the messy review. It was sort of a stream of consciousness about how I felt about the chapter…
Looking forward to whatever happens next! |
 Alenor 2009-02-09 . chapter 5heya, good chappie, can't wait for more to see how the 'discussion' goes! cya later ~ Alenor |
 Keelin 2009-02-08 . chapter 5Wait? Halfway through? What?
Anyway. This chapter was just as wonderful as the rest. The dreams at the end of each chapter always leave me wanting more to read. Keep up the great work. |
 Keelin 2009-02-08 . chapter 4Dylan’s thoughts are written so blatantly and I find it to be quite memorizing. When Dylan was all flustered after meeting Warren (Yea Werewolf!) it was delightful to read.
Oh Hannah now knows about his sexual preference but not how he is also a witch? when will they discover each others powers? |
 Keelin 2009-02-08 . chapter 3It was nice learning a little about Andrew’s history. The chemistry between Andrew and Hannah is developing well… On a side note it appears that Shane does indeed like his girlfriend. I was sadly hoping otherwise for Dylan’s sake. Oh no! I’m already emotionally involved with the characters and their lives!
Hannah found Nelson Vampiric looking too? It’s official then :) “Mr. Vampire” Loved that.
I’m excited to discover what Dylan keeps seeing in the woods. Obviously I have theories but I’ll just have to keep reading to find out for sure.
And then at the end the whole deal with Andrew letting Dylan borrow his car. Gah! Genius! Okay so maybe I’m a little overexcited but Hannah must be starting to think something is different about Dylan, right?! |
 Keelin 2009-02-08 . chapter 2I'm officially awed by Dylan. I just find him so interesting. His thoughts are funny, mysterious and saddening. His crush, jeeze I just find it adorable (...Shane get rid of you girlfriend!)
I loved the lines about Nelson "If they did, Nelson had to be one" hmm I wonder if he'll be right... and then "smelled a bit like dirt, too" Ha! I love this!
The whole supernatural element to the story so far is wonderfully woven in. It all seems very natural and not forced.
Fantastic job. |
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