Date: December 08 2017 7:01 PM Title: Precious Things
OH YES! There's a sequel! What a pleasant gift you have bestowed upon us, I thought it had ended with Paige's escape.
As much as I loved the first one, this one was even better. I love it now that Gideon has grown affection for her, in his own monstrous way, that is. I don't know if you're planning on continueing but I would be so pleased if you did.
I would love a scene where Paige outsmarts Gideon in some way, and one, related or unrelated to her outsmarting him, where Gideon actually gets angry with her.
Anyways, huge fan, love your work! I'll most definitely be checking out your other stories. Also side note, you've inspired me to get back into writing.
Author's Response:
You’re a fantastic writer, and I’m flattered that I could inspire you to write again. I think that’s one of the best compliments that I’ve received :)
Originally, “Dreams of Distant Spheres” was supposed to be a standalone story, but I liked the characters and world enough to make a sequel. Since there’s interest for another story, I may end up writing another story about Gideon and his unfortunate captive.
Date: January 03 2017 10:15 PM Title: Precious Things
Oh, Gideon's baroque evil is entirely on him (and his creator). My initial reaction was just to taste the desperation behind the cruelty, which only means that he's not a caricature.
Date: January 03 2017 4:12 PM Title: Precious Things
What a lonely man. I guess he addressed that need in the only way he knows how.
Author's Response:
True, although it’s safe to say that he’s responsible for his own loneliness.
[Report This]Date: January 01 2017 9:21 PM Title: Precious Things
First of all, I loved the story to previous to this one and this one is a fuffilling sequel.
The world you've crafted feels very complete and without major superflous details. Sometimes stories make the mistake of blowing all of their exposition all at once but you gave it in gradual doses in such a way that even newcomers to the series would understand.
Gideon is such a devious character he's almost supernatural in his cruelty. His ations have the right amount of detail. I'm glad you had it end the way it did because given Gideon's obsession it didn't seem like he was the kind of person to have his revenge end so quickly.
I suppose that the fact that they are failing to breed Alphas more and more is a bit of an inevitable justice? That' humanity will go extinct in a generation because they decided to prolonge their violent caste system rather than find a cure or a way to adapt?
Overall, great story. A fantastic addition to our rather small pool of male giant stories.
Author's Response:
I’m glad that you liked this story and “Dreams of Distant Spheres.” There’s a much smaller audience for M/f fiction, and so I’m grateful whenever I receive feedback about my M/f stories.
Gideon is certainly one of my more devious and cruel characters (and that’s saying a lot, since most of my giants and giantesses tend to be completely merciless). Dystopian worlds have always fascinated me, and there is a certain cosmic justice that the normal-sized oppressors are slowly dying out in this world.
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. It means a lot :)
[Report This]Date: January 01 2017 5:40 PM Title: Precious Things
Excellent work, as usual. The prose was very crisp and the scenes flowed very well. Nicely done!
Author's Response:
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words :)