Femslash Review Fest - Day 5 & Day 6
A fic for a crack ship/rare pair.
Title: Haleth and Ioreth, Alive Author: bunn Fandom/Pairing: Silmarillion; Haleth/OFC Summary: When day came, bringing a brief respite, Haleth took her father’s armour. Ioreth took her brother’s. No need for speeches from Haleth, who might well be the last leader of the Haladin. Everyone knew that the only hope was to hold on. And they fought on: Haleth and Ioreth, sword in hand, and very little hope. Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Canonical character death, canon-typical violence Submitter Notes: There’s a sense of immediacy in this fic, what it feels like to be trapped in the stockade in such desperate circumstances. I love how human Haleth is here: exhausted and starving and filthy, but utterly determined and fiercely holding on to life and love. It feels right that to Haleth, her mortal lover is more beautiful than all the shining-eyed elves.
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A fic published more than a year ago. (also a rarepair)
Title: The Shadow Queen Author: kalypsobean Fandom/Pairing: Silmarillion; Lúthien/Thuringwethil Summary: They say Huan fell in love with Lúthien Tinúviel within an hour of meeting her; for me it did not take even that long, for I loved her before I met her and I served her even after she died. Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Canonical character death Submitter Notes: It’s an intriguing idea, and I like the thought that Lúthien could also free some of Sauron’s creatures as part of the “release from bondage.” There are some striking images, such as when Lúthien appears on the bridge of Tol-in-Gaurhoth after casting down the walls. I love Thuringwethil’s devotion and the way Lúthien’s presence completely overpowers her. I also like the idea that Thuringwethil could have given her help voluntarily. The ending is just beautiful.
