Old Reviews:

Reviewer: BluewindFarm Signed

Date: 16 Oct 2013 01:51 pm Title: Part 1: Target Practice

What a scene to stumble upon and into. Gives new meaning to the phrase, “Ultimate Hunt”. So many lives destroyed, so many dreams shattered, and the magic stollen. Regardless whether he played or not, whether alone or not, he would have lost… lost ultimately more than if he had gone alone and escaped.

A marvelously crafted tale that held this reader from the first moment that something dreadfully wrong was revealed. Even the epilogue bore evidence that healing would not come swiftly, but piece by piece, or by peace.

Can’t believe I’ve not read this story before… It was WELL worth the time and anxiety.

Author’s Response:

Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback! I’m very glad you enjoyed this story! 🙂

Reviewer: Honor Reid Signed starstarstarstarstar

Date: 22 Jun 2013 04:31 pm Title: Epilogue

I have greatly enjoyed your story. Love the way you write the Cartwright family you can really tell how much they care for each other. Plus the story was super exciting, had me at the edge of my seat several times. Thanks!

Author’s Response:

I’m glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for letting me know!

Reviewer: mamse5 Signed

Date: 15 Mar 2013 01:51 pm Title: Epilogue

Absolutely fantastic!!! Thoroughly enjoyed your story, start to finish. You know that feeling you get, when your heart’s in your throat, well you gave the reader that in spades with this one. Thank you for keeping the Cartwright spirit alive through your stories!!! Jane

Author’s Response:

Sorry for the late reply! Sometimes these reviews slip by me! 😉 I’m very glad you enjoyed this story so much! 😀

Reviewer: Bonanza Girl Anonymous starstarstarstarstar

Date: 01 Jan 2013 10:37 am Title: Part 1: Target Practice

I really enjoyed re-reading this terrific story. It held me in suspense from beginning to end even though I read it before. I was remiss in not leaving a review the first time, so i’lll leave it now. The dialogue was just as intriguing as the action. Loved how you perfectly captured the Cartwight personalities. Also enjoyed a little Hopsing and his fears being settled. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewer: frasrgrl Signed

Date: 25 Sep 2012 12:49 am Title: Part 1: Target Practice

WOW, freya, you kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. You write the love between the brothers, especially Joe and Adam so well, not to mention the tender-hearted Hoss and the ever protected Ben. Your stories are always a great read.

Author’s Response:

Thank you so much, fras! 🙂

Reviewer: Cheaux Signed

Date: 02 Sep 2012 01:53 am Title: Part 1: Target Practice

Well plotted with lots of action. I could see this as an episode very clearly. Interesting original characters and backstories as well as thought-provoking motivations. Thanks for sharing this story with Brand, Freya.

Author’s Response:

Thank you! I’m so glad to hear you can see my story as an episode! 😀

Reviewer: dmc824 Anonymous starstarstarstarstar

Date: 28 Aug 2012 01:33 pm Title: Part 1: Target Practice

It took me several days-between work and duties to reaad all of this but I couldn’t wait to get back to it! Thanks for submitting this story!

Author’s Response:

Thank you so much! It is a long one, so I can definitely understand it taking a few days to read! Thank you for sticking with it, and for such wonderful feedback! 😀

Reviewer: southplains Signed

Date: 26 Aug 2012 08:59 am Title: Part 1: Target Practice

I love stories that show the bond between the brothers, and this one hit the spot! Lots of action and suspense, layered with the love and caring we’ve come to expect from this manly family. I don’t read a lot of fanfic these days, but I’m glad I made time for this one; reading it was a pleasure.

Author’s Response:

Thank you so much! Your feedback during the beta stage and now is very well appreciated! I love your stories; so to hear you enjoyed this one so much is very heartening! 😀

Reviewer: sklamb Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star

Date: 25 Aug 2012 07:37 pm Title: Epilogue

A magical ending to a thrilling, thought-provoking and very moving story. Wonderful portraits of all the Cartwrights and so many others besides, both from canon and of your own creation. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all!

Author’s Response:

Thank you so much for everything! For following along with the WIP and providing regular feedback; for giving the story your fine beta-touch; for your enthusiasm all the way through; and for your reviews here! I can’t thank you enough! 🙂

Reviewer: sklamb Signed starstarstarstarstar

Date: 25 Aug 2012 07:31 pm Title: Part 2: The Ideal Quarry

Watching Adam defending himself and Joe with only his quick mind and persuasive tongue is always a delight–this chapter captures him perfectly! A real high point of a very fine story!

Author’s Response:

Thank you so much! It was a thrill to write this chapter–I could almost believe “Adam” was whispering in my ear! LOL! I’m very glad you found it so enjoyable!

Reviewer: bahj Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star

Date: 25 Aug 2012 10:09 am Title: Part 1: Target Practice

What an amazingly intense story! This had me hooked from the first sentence. You did an amazing job showing everyone’s emotions, and had them spot on. I loved Adam’s “play with words” in the beginning, but he comes through just as cunningly when the time for words comes to an end. Joe was fantastic, and just goes to show that you can’t keep a Cartwright down. Ben’s “connection” to his son’s was heart-wrenching and, of course, Hoss was Hoss. This story was excellent! Thank you for all your hard work :0)

Author’s Response:

Thank you for such wonderful feedback! I’m very glad you found so much to enjoy in this story!

Reviewer: csb Anonymous starstarstarstarstar

Date: 25 Aug 2012 09:08 am Title: Epilogue

Great Story!!!

Author’s Response:

Thank you!

Reviewer: dcp Anonymous

Date: 24 Aug 2012 08:29 pm Title: Epilogue

Fantastic story, as is usual from you – a fantastic writer.

Held my interest from the beginning.

Author’s Response:

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know!:)

Reviewer: Cate Anonymous starstarstarstarstar

Date: 24 Aug 2012 04:01 pm Title: Part 1: Target Practice

OMG, you write the BEST stories!! I am so excited that you have posted another! Thanks!

Author’s Response:

And you write the best reviews! 😀 Thank you!!

Reviewer: Snuffybear Signed

Date: 24 Aug 2012 11:38 am Title: Part 1: Target Practice

Fabulous story-reminiscent of one of my favorite short stories, The Most Dangerous Game. Well done!

Author’s Response:

Thank you! Yes, “The Most Dangerous Game” certainly provided its own share of inspiration! I’m glad you saw the connection! 😉

Reviewer: ansinico Signed

Date: 24 Aug 2012 08:43 am Title: Epilogue

A blast of a story with a satisfying ending…could of been a Bonanza film…much to long to be a mere episode maybe a two or three parter.

Thanks for the thrilling enjoyment…but l still have to get the messages.

Author’s Response:

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Sorry it took you away from your errands, but I’m happy you were so taken in by my story! 😉

Reviewer: ansinico Signed

Date: 24 Aug 2012 08:36 am Title: Part 5: In the Fox’s Den

l really didn’t think l could hold my breath for that length of time…terrific from first word to the last…or almost last.

Author’s Response:

I’m glad you’re breathing now! 🙂

Reviewer: ansinico Signed

Date: 24 Aug 2012 08:13 am Title: Part 3: The Gauntlet

Heavens to murgitroyd…but the boys are safe…so why did Bongani shoot his ‘master’

l am supposed to be going into town to fetch the messages..what the hell we won’t starve

Author’s Response:

Doh! No fetching for you until you read the last word! 😉 I’m glad you are so hooked! 🙂

Reviewer: ansinico Signed

Date: 24 Aug 2012 07:28 am Title: Part 2: The Ideal Quarry

Ambassador Adam, cunning, clever gaining time, but nevertheless you have added to the tension, the background to the ‘hunters’ character is interesting…and will Little Joe be able to ‘stall his taw’ and keep a cool head, it remains to be seen…work away wordsmith.

Author’s Response:

“Ambassador Adam.” I like it! Could be a title for a story…;) Thank you!

Reviewer: ansinico Anonymous

Date: 24 Aug 2012 06:43 am Title: Part 1: Target Practice

Immediate suspense and tension has pulled me into this thought provoking mystery, l read on….

Author’s Response:

Thank you! 🙂

Reviewer: Laurie Anonymous starstarstarstarstar

Date: 24 Aug 2012 01:05 am Title: Epilogue

Amazing story, very intense, thanks!

Author’s Response:

Thank you! I’m very glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

Reviewer: gaerwn Signed

Date: 23 Aug 2012 09:26 pm Title: Epilogue

This story was a LOT of fun to read – and you hit on one of my favorite “tropes” ever, no less. I love the idea of putting characters into the position of hunter/hunted and you did it incredibly well. Seeing the toy brought back in the epilogue made me smile, Adam’s tension only draining away by degrees (and only with the presence of his family helping) was done so well, and Hop Sing’s uncertainty made me really feel for the poor guy. Very well done. I couldn’t stop reading.

~Kel

Author’s Response:

Thank you, Kel! I’m so glad you found so much to enjoy in this story! It was great fun to “play” with Adam’s head in this one, i.e. what would he say? What would he do? And Joe, of course; although Adam’s cunning in his parley with Davenport was my favorite part to write. Thank you for reading and providing feedback! 🙂