A model of writing for wanabe authors to follow. It does not contain the bad grammar or ridiculous spelling errors common to most of the stories in Crystal's selection. The writer obviously planned each phase of the story before putting pen to paper and has used an amusing, witty style to maintain the readers interest. It was a pleasure to read, thank you.

This story is the sort of thing that comes of giving a fabulous education to a complete and total nutter -- and I mean that in the kindest and gentlest way! :) There are quite a few stories in the various TG archives from across the pond, but none of them FEEL quite so British as this one. Perhaps it is the author's unabashed use of the vernacular, and particularly British turns of phrase -- which also prompted her to write a 'Britionary' so that we might have some hope of following along. Along with that comes a particularly British sense of humour: sometimes whimsical; sometimes bitingly satirical; often very dry; and always delivered absolutely deadpan, without the least hint of a smile.

Of all the qualities this story possesses, though, the one that impresses me most is the amount of imagination in it. Every time I thought that the author had perhaps just written herself into a corner, she pulled another rabbit out of her hat to keep things moving along, often with hilarious consequences. And there are more twists and curves in it than in a pretzel factory. :)

Though this is literally a fairy story, it is built on something very real that bears pointing out: the sacrifice that is expected of and extracted from men in service to the women in their lives. Magic as an "applied phlebotinum" sort of plot device is hard to challenge (you either suspend your disbelief, or you chuck the lot), and this story can easily be classified as "Mind Altered/Hypnosis/Brainwashed" for the way the main character is brought to an enjoyment of hir new circumstances. The fact of the matter remains, though, that this is a story about another hapless chap who, before he quite knows what has befallen him, winds up getting severely scre...erm...shagged -- buggered, even, if you discount the magic. Quite the dutiful fellow, to go down with his ship, as it were.

Absolutely brilliant! The most enjoyable read I've had in a long time. Thank you, Jennifer Jane Pope.

That story was SO GOOD!
Please publish it in book form, it would sell a million !
Just the best !
In case you're wondering, I loved it.
Absolutely marvellous.
Thankyou.

I enjoyed it very much.

It was a nice easy read all the way through. Those warlocks were priceless!

A wonderful tale and a refreshing change,, full of humour and a joy to read

Lee

A very amusing tale with all the necessary ingredients, including a happy ending. I could not "put it down" so to speak.