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for Of Kelp and Potions

by MakaiKitty

person BabyVampy
schedule December 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM
This was just fantastic. I absolutely love this story. It was well written and it contained mermen, both are happy making things. *happy sigh* Off to read more of you work!

Thanks for sharing!
schedule February 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM
I keep coming back to this story over and over again, it is one of my absolute favourites and you are a super-talented author.
person SPYRO
schedule March 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM
WHAT A CRAZY TWIST....YOU MAD GENIUS!!
schedule January 14, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Aww, your writing is as lovely as ever. The twist is fantastic. (I.e.: "Ariel" ends up with "Ursula?" Priceless.) Fairytales tend to be generally lacking in the build up into understanding/devotion-based romance, relying heavily on the whirlwind "love at first sight," which, romantic as you point out it is, does tend to remind me of Romeo/Juliet one-night teenage tragedy and leaves the heart wanting for a little realism. You, though, manage to take the classic tale, keep the necessary "Oh, be still, my heart...he's my one true love..." element, and yet stray away gradually into a more believable side-romance that takes over in the end.

And then, of course, the happily ever after. I really did fear I might be reading a tragedy (just for a second) at a couple points. (There's always the fear that "Oh no, I think our mer-prince would be so much more suited for the "evil" wizard...but what if HE doesn't figure this out in time?") But, alas, he did. So much the better for my mood too. The warm fluff bubbly feeling at the end was...well, just warm fluffy and bubbly; I'm sure you catch my drift. Needless to say, I quite enjoyed it. It's been too long since I last read your work. :)

~Dagger
person tomboy17
schedule March 5, 2009 at 12:00 AM
its the first little mermaied ive ever read and its cool
person Pherazen
schedule January 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I think I much prefer this version to the romanticized Disney tale. Beautifully written.
person COCO
schedule December 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BEAUTIFUL.
person sally
schedule November 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM
this is amazing! you are an incredible writer. it is always such a pleasure to read your work. i love this story.
person Laie
schedule November 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I love everything you write. This fic was wonderful, it's great to see you published something new. Please never stop writing!