Reviews for Vying for Dominance by ShadowsWeaver1
Kagome357- Thu 31 Jul 2008
Definitely one of the best stories ever! I'm glad to have read it and I'm very happy you extended this one shot to this level. I look for more excellence from you in the future.
Take care.
Kags357
*A-Kay*- Thu 31 Jul 2008
I loved that part when Kagome felt like "Indiana Jones" and how she reacted when she saw the dragon. "Puffy" lol, that line reminded me of Finding Nemo. "I shall call him Puffy (Squishy). And he shall be mine." lol.
I luv you for this story. You rock. You're awesome. You're fantabulous!!!!
nya- Thu 31 Jul 2008
Kagome357- Wed 30 Jul 2008
Thank you for this wonderful journey.
Kags357
chaoswingdragon- Wed 30 Jul 2008
~the ever quirky Chaos
chaoswingdragon- Wed 30 Jul 2008
inuashley- Wed 18 Jun 2008
inumaru_rapture- Sat 31 May 2008
Tana-san- Thu 22 May 2008
UtterChaos247- Tue 20 May 2008
ixxora-hime- Tue 20 May 2008
Please continue ^^
I look forward to you updates :)
Tatiana- Sun 18 May 2008
Saeko- Fri 16 May 2008
reina- Thu 15 May 2008
"And he kissed her, because there were no words that would be able to convey how it made him feel to know that he would return home, and that she would be there waiting for him. "
perfection.
Tana-san- Thu 15 May 2008
Kat- Thu 15 May 2008
serasvictoria666- Thu 15 May 2008
I hope things are going better for you. Take care!
Kagehime- Thu 15 May 2008
Seriously though; I hope things are calm and whatever caused your absence resolved - unless it's a good thing, in which case I wish you more of it (for example, if you had such a one as our favorite Tai, or Daiyoukai - in human form if need be, to play with, I'd forbid you from writing - so many better things to do in that case.
The chapter was very good. You don't give yourself adequate credit. There have been so many unanticipated twists here, it's okay to let it go to a satisfactory resolution with -- I know there will be some twist - but with them together for as long as possible, his life span or surprise, hers is the longer and she gifts HIM with hers..
The writing as usual stellar, the characterizations wonderful, and Sesshoumaru is ALWAYS in character.. maybe that was why some person *peers around* ;) or other nominated you for some award having to do with BEST Sesshoumaru Portrayal. Must have something to do with the fact that it's long overdue and that your portrayals of Sesshoumaru are phenomenal.
He acts out, he shows emotion but ALWAYS in character.
I truly love the way you write.
Hmmm, btw, there were some of your trademark "I'm typing this fast and can't be bothered with a beta" simple typos.
I wanna fix 'em. Or you fix them.. any one of the multitudes of your fans would be happy to correct your typos... When you think of classic fan fiction, of genuinely talented writing, it is of you that people think...
I won't point out other more recent writers who feel they are great.. you don't, but you are - you really really are.
Now.. please go sit and write some more so I can read more... and if you want to get wordy and write really long final chapters, that would be great too.. I'm looking forward to rereading this start to finish when it's over, but I don't want it to be over unless you have another idea ready to go..
Now there's a long review, do I get cookie for fangirl of the month?
ali- Thu 15 May 2008
Tana-san- Thu 15 May 2008
nya- Wed 14 May 2008
*A-Kay*- Wed 14 May 2008
*hugs Shadow*
You're back! I thought I was seeing things when I saw that you updated. *sighs happily* I really enjoyed this chapter. I like how after he did what he did he apologized without actually apologizing (Must be a Sesshoumaru thing) and just adored their little games. You're brilliant. So happy you're back. Still her decision is still tough and feel kinda... anxious to find out what she would do. Well I'll still be waiting. For that's all I can do. Take care.
Winterbell- Wed 14 May 2008
Miko's Sorrow- Mon 12 May 2008
It took amazing sex and gave it a plot. Speaking of sex... those have got to be the longest lemons in recorded history. This story made me stay up until two in the morning, laugh like a hyena, and cry. Congratulations. I loved every minute of it. Your attention to detail is inspiring but there are some mistakes. I think, and I don't know if this is intentional or not, (could be, I don't know your brain that well) that you left the n off the end of the word human, some. Also there were some r's left off of your. I don't know if you wanted constructive criticism or not so please don't take offense if you didn't. I am curious if you have a mailing list and if you do will you add me? Pretty please?
I had so many favorite lines in this. Your sense of humor and mine are similar, I think.
I can't wait til the next chapter and the occasions for cold showers and diving into snowbanks. Viva la smut.
Kelly- Fri 02 May 2008
Kelly- Fri 02 May 2008
hikari hime- Wed 30 Apr 2008
Excuse me, I think I lost my ability to think... Have you seen where my brain have fled please? I could use it to type a somewhat intelligent review....
-Drools-
Okay... Not tonight apparently... How can I be warned of your updates, so that I can droolproof my poor laptop? -grins-
Karene- Mon 28 Apr 2008
Always,
Karene
madmiko- Sat 26 Apr 2008
The society you created for the Inu is wonderfully detailed and complex. It's an achievement all by itself. It has a very logical layout and feel to it. Perhaps the only part I didn't quite get was the bit about Inuyasha intercepting one of the females each time and Sesshoumaru taking her back as the "prize" female. What happens to the female Sesshoumaru actually couples with each time? And it seemed rather out of character for Inuyasha to be so sexually experienced as that would make him. LOL!! I also found it interesting and ironic that Inuyasha deserted Kagome and "saved" a "raven," (I assume that means a Black), and left her vulnerable to the call in the first place. As her protector, that was HIS screw-up. He had no right to be angry with her at all for "fucking his fucking brother" that night. Those nightly creepings of his finally came back and bit him in the ass. LOL!! I do like it that you don't seem to be pairing him off with anyone in this. I get tired of fics where Inu just HAS to end up with someone if Kagome is with Sesshoumaru.
I loved the way you portrayed Kagome in this, even if she seems a bit too intelligent and too much of a strategist for her age. She's my favorite heroine and I think you hit all of her strengths. Her struggle to prove herself was so well done, and I enjoyed the way she drew the Inu to her. You spelled out her character and appeal and those of her companions beautifully when you talked about how they all stood with her, -- even Kouga, after being rejected.
The thoughts and motivations behind the calculated speeches she and Sesshoumaru gave were brilliant. I can't help but wonder if Sesshoumaru envisions a place for Inuyasha in this New Order? And surprisingly enough, Inuyasha doesn't seem like he would be all that averse to trying it on. The nurturing of Jomen was very interesting.
I am wondering about the Inu concept of mating you have here. Naturally, we readers like for the mating to be exclusive and forever, but Kuro was talking about getting another mate before Gina was killed. And will being mated take Sesshoumaru out of the night calling ritual that brought Kagome to him in the first place? Will they perform some ritual that will prolong her life? (Yes, everybody does it, but really, you just can't leave Sesshoumaru to mourn her now can you? And wrinkly old woman Kaggy with still-hot hunk Sess is kind of an icky thought. LOL!!) Where will Their hanyou children fit into the hierarchy? They won't be in the nursery with the "pups." And really, where will Kagome fit in? If Sesshoumaru is still the Alpha and Auria is the Alpha Bitch, I would think there would be some problems. Ah, and let us not forget that Naraku still needs to be dealt with. How will that fit into their future?
Naturally, you don't have to deal with all that for this to have a beautiful and satisfying ending, but your story has been so complete that I can't stop my mind from traveling down the many avenues you've opened. ^_^
I used to be a real fan of this pairing, but I haven't read many Sess/Kag stories lately, having ventured on into the *gasp* world of crossovers, but I would definitely rank this story among the top 5 Sess/Kags I've read ever. Most of the ones I've glanced at in the past year have been AUs where the author seems to forget who Sess and Kag ARE deep down. But your story has revived my interest in this deliciously forbidden couple. It was a joy and a pleasure to read. Thank you so much for sharing it!
Lady Amaya Ken- Sun 20 Apr 2008
Ice_Angel- Fri 11 Apr 2008
inufan625- Thu 10 Apr 2008
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orchid- Wed 09 Apr 2008
Hina-Chan- Tue 08 Apr 2008
UtterChaos247- Tue 08 Apr 2008
but really, this is a good fic, i started reading it on fanfiction, but looked for it here on my school's laptop ((i've been reading this during geometry, which is kinda bad...cuz my teacher has a bad habit of intimidating me by reading ALOUD over my shoulder))
.......u can imagine
serasvictoria666- Sat 05 Apr 2008
Kagehime- Thu 03 Apr 2008
I wish there was some formal way for us to lobby for our favorites. I realize it could get messy, but I have some good reasons.
Shadow has always gotten recognition for her ability to write professional quality erotica - "lemons".
But what SHE HASN'T GOTTEN is the recognition of OVERALL skill and ability.
Let's look at this story:
Action. Yes. Adventure. YES. Romance and Fluff. Yes. AMAZING portrayal of Sesshoumaru and not a MOMENT out of character - YES. Portrayal of Kagome also in character - not the poor, weak, come save me and ravish me type that we often see - Kagome is FULLY in character.
If ever there was a story that warranted a BEST it is this one. Yes, there are other very, very good stories out there. Shadow's other stories... and I can think of two or three other writers who have done very very well.. But overall best Story - this one should have a lock.
Because, in addition to EVERYTHING else, the action, the adventure, the romance, the portrayals of Sesshoumaru and Kagome, the amazingly well written lemons.. in addition to all of that, it was READABLE -- the writing was smooth, the grammar, syntax, spelling, all of that was there.
There are many stories with good plot lines, many stories that are decently written.. but to combine EVERYTHING as Shadow has done in this story is a rarity.
Tell your friends, have them read it.. do what you can. I would be incredibly disappointed if some other story by a more "conventional" writer here took first. Especially since in terms of raw talent, I haven't seen much that comes close to this story this year.
Sorry for the length of this, but I feel strongly about two stories this year, and this is the one I feel most strongly about.
Thanks to all (anyone? lol) who took the time to read through this, and hopefully became just a bit more fired up about ensuring that this story receive the recognition that it should -- not merely for it's lemons, which are in the grand scheme of things, but a small part of Shadow's wonderful and grand talent.
reina- Wed 02 Apr 2008
haha :D
seriously though, this story is nearer perfection than any other :]
Shauna- Wed 02 Apr 2008
*A-Kay*- Wed 02 Apr 2008
In any case. The review for this story simply was that I'm not complaining about the length. I'm happy - though admittedly forgot with all the action going on - that Kagome would eventually have to go home, but how when she's Sess's Mate? And I absolutely just adore how the question came up and how he asked and how he gave her time to think on it.
I believe you would resolve it as you always do oh Queen of Twists and Turns. Lol.
Great update. Now I'll go start that other story. Later.
*A-Kay*- Wed 02 Apr 2008
Who's Complaining?
I assure you that I'm not complaining.
You keep doing what you do.
Know something in all the excitement of everything I forgot that she would eventually have to go home. Glad he asked instead of forcing her. And I just love how the subject came up. If I was Kagome I'd be speechless as well.
It depends on how you set things up because she can live through the years with him. Or go back to her time and find him there. Whatever. Your choice. You are the Queen of Twists and Turns.
Great update
clavira- Wed 02 Apr 2008
besides, if kagome only lives a humans life, then sess'll be alone again!!!! you can't.. let that happen!!
anyway, update soon!
iloveprettysilverhair- Wed 02 Apr 2008
Kat- Wed 02 Apr 2008
Crazar- Wed 02 Apr 2008
kotainuchan- Wed 02 Apr 2008
LordSesshomaruLover16- Wed 02 Apr 2008
Ice_Angel- Sat 29 Mar 2008
Sola- Sat 29 Mar 2008
Great story, Shadow!
cBLACK- Thu 27 Mar 2008
LovedMoon- Wed 26 Mar 2008
that was brilliant. LOL :] i can so imagine the look on sesshy's face, "what'd you call me??"
lol :] please continue ur writing. you're a wonderful writer! 3
-angel-
Kagehime- Wed 26 Mar 2008
This story should be in Action/Adventure, Best Romance, Best Portrayal Sesshoumaru, Best Portrayal Kagome, Best Lemonfic -- I'm including that, but it goes FAR beyond lemonfic, I want to see us, Shadows' fans, realizing that and making sure she gets the credit she is due.
You all agree, don't you? :) I mean, yes, great lemons, the best out there, but this story is so original, such a great action, adventure, romance - wonderful in character portrayal of Sesshoumaru and also of Kagome -- and Kagome isn't painted as the "save me" helpless girl, she is shown as she is - strong and able, the girl who can stand up for herself, and does.
Overall it's one of the best, if not *the* best, S/K fan fiction I have read in a long time.
Let's accord it the respect it deserves and try to get others to read it and see it that way.
That said, I think my review is implied in all I've said thus far... I'm glad that wasn't the final chapter, I had thought for a moment it was intended to be, until I noticed the "incomplete" status still showing for the story.
Sesshoumaru struggling with himself to understand how it can be that he loves her, accepting it, and taking a very dangerous stand -- all of that seems to be very much in character. It WASN'T a story where he suddenly decides "oh, yes, she's the girl of my dreams" and it's lovey-dovey from there on out -- that is OOC for him. He didn't understand it, didn't accept it, fought it -- and in Sesshoumaru style, when he FINALLY had to accept it, he did, and then went all out -- there was tremendous angst, danger, action, tons of plot, all of it very original, and very well written.
*A-Kay*- Wed 26 Mar 2008
That's not the end right? Anyway, I just love Enai, she's so funny. Kagome and Inuyasha's argument was hilarious. Eww! She had Kuro's blood in her mouth. She had more control than I would have had. I would have hurled. *shudders* That was sick! Big no-no Sesshy.
Great chapter. Hope more is to come... well... you didnt say it was the end, so I'll be waitng for that next update.
rowdysgirl- Tue 25 Mar 2008
This is brilliant, simply brilliant. Very well written too.
fallen_tenshi- Tue 25 Mar 2008
Can't wait for the next chapter
Tiegrsi- Tue 25 Mar 2008
LOVED the fight scene. Loved the Auria/Mesudoku (spelling?) scene...Loved the 'meeting' scene!
10, 10, 10! 10's all around!
katie- Tue 25 Mar 2008
iloveprettysilverhair- Tue 25 Mar 2008
Arryelle- Sun 23 Mar 2008
Loves Arry
Miko53- Sun 23 Mar 2008
With this story you have risen to greater heights in your ever changing abilities to keep one on the edge of their seat. If not everyone most assuredly myself. I am very impressed and look forward to the conclusion of this fine story. As a lover of well written stories I applude your continued portrails of these two perfect characters of the InuYasha series. May the future of your writings comtinue to enfold our imaginations and hearts with such an appreciation for the trials faced by those that come to love one another whatever their race.
Blessed be
Crazar- Sat 22 Mar 2008
Kat- Sat 22 Mar 2008
reina- Sat 22 Mar 2008
Shauna- Fri 21 Mar 2008
I am excited to see how this ends up!
tesshime- Tue 18 Mar 2008
Much luvs ;P
inufan625- Mon 17 Mar 2008
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Ice_Angel- Thu 13 Mar 2008
Rhonda- Wed 12 Mar 2008
Well, all I can say is you are an awesome writer and I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER....
Rhonda
Kagehime- Wed 12 Mar 2008
You do realize that this story is all about the plot and adventure and excellent characterization of Sesshoumaru and Kagome?
It HAS TO BE nominated for awards other than "Oh yes, she writes the best lemons around, just perfect - not coarse, not pornographic, but just perfectly written".
That is absolutely a compliment, but they haven't been acknowledging how well you move plot and pacing, how perfectly you have them In Character, with never an OOC moment; and the plot/action -- surpassed by nothing I've read in a long time.
I think it's time that you were recognized for more than your ability to write the best sex scenes; it's very hard to write them well, to not sound too silly or too coarse and you do it - but that doesn't mean the rest of what you do so well should be eclipsed by that one part of your talent.
My review was almost as long as your chapter, lol -- looking forward to the next one!
Tiegrsi- Wed 12 Mar 2008
I'm so in love with that chapter that I am speechless. Hence the inability to form rational words.
*le-sigh*
odango- Wed 12 Mar 2008
I hate you for the cliffy but love you for the story
please update soon
Winters_Snow- Tue 11 Mar 2008
reina- Tue 11 Mar 2008
you are amazing, i love this story.
Kat- Tue 11 Mar 2008
nya- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Chaos_Queen77- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Post the next chapter soon. Please!!???!!!
Chaos
AnimeFan69- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Silverinumiko- Tue 11 Mar 2008
PLEASE! makemmore updates
damn good story through
Miko53- Tue 11 Mar 2008
CarmMeldoll- Tue 11 Mar 2008
TruGemini- Tue 11 Mar 2008
April- Tue 11 Mar 2008
demonlordlover- Tue 11 Mar 2008
As for the duration of the kiss... Heh. A kiss like that would be worth a few stares but totally worth it.
*A-Kay*- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Inuyasha took that better than I thought. Hm. Yay! *jumps up and down happily* Everybody now knows the truth about Inuyasha. Hell yeah! Man the looks (I imagine) on their faces must have been priceless. Loved how Sesshomaru just pulls her to him and kiss her. *sniff sniff* Such a kodak moment. I loved this chapter. I really did. I love the whole story. Oh wow. Man. Hm... I lost for words.
So now it's down to the wire *burst into spontaneous song and dance* I can't wait to see what happens next. I'm on the edge, no, the very TIP of my seat impatiently fidgeting and waiting for a new update, which I really really really hope is soon.
LordSesshomaruLover16- Tue 11 Mar 2008
please update ASAP!!!!!!
much luv *hugs you*
fantaskie- Tue 11 Mar 2008
I'm also glad that Inuyasha has been acknowledged by Sesshoumaru, and there isn't going to be any rivalry between them. In fact, I'm enjoying the way you're portraying Inuyasha...you seem to have him figured out pat.:)
Looking forward to the, er, battle!:D
~ fantaskie
fantaskie- Tue 11 Mar 2008
I'm also glad that Inuyasha has been acknowledged by Sesshoumaru, and there isn't going to be any rivalry between them. In fact, I'm enjoying the way you're portraying Inuyasha...you seem to have him figured out pat.:)
Looking forward to the, er, battle!:D
~ fantaskie
fishiepower- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Amanda- Tue 11 Mar 2008
The_Fluffy_one- Tue 11 Mar 2008
kotainuchan- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Arryelle- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Well hope you decide to get Kagome to fight one more time somehow lol. Plus yay sesshy is putting everything out in the open can't wait for the next chappie no more cliffes next time please lolz
Loves Arry
OnyxIvyStone- Tue 11 Mar 2008
Peace.
~Ivy
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rdove- Sat 08 Mar 2008
By the way, I also want to say that I do like the way that you portray Inuyasha in your writing. So many stories plot him almost as a bad guy, abandoning and hurting Kagome. And although I think Sesshy is just the shiznit, I do like Inuyasha as well. Its nice to see him and all the other characters IC. haha I cant wait to see Inuyasha's reaction!! I also love the original characters that you create. They really have so much depth and its like you can imagine them so well, but you dont over do it on the descriptions. I usually dont like stories with so many OC because it takes so much away from the story. But your characters just add so much to the story and make it so much more enjoyable. I love it!! Keep it up!
Kagehime- Sat 08 Mar 2008
That last line, amazing:
“You, Sesshomaru. It’s always been you.â€Â
That hit like a sledgehammer - would she, wouldn't she - did he want her to, did he not want her to.. and that leap of faith, and the simple declarative sentence.
Perfect.
kat- Sat 08 Mar 2008
chaos_queen77- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Chaos
jestergirl- Sat 08 Mar 2008
orchid- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Kat- Sat 08 Mar 2008
that is the worst cliffie you have had to date!!! update soon
Zarinne- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Kodomo- Sat 08 Mar 2008
iloveprettysilverhair- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Arryelle- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Loves Arry
burgundyburning- Sat 08 Mar 2008
I absolutely love how noble Inuyasha is throughout this whole story. I do love his character when well written as you always do. Congrats on the fight scene. It turned out excelllently. I'm on the edge of my seat for the ending (pouts) to your dramatic tale of dominance.
*A-Kay*- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Laterz.
Noacat- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Right there, that's true love. Even if Inuyasha is only a friend, loving him like that is pure. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who holds that sentiment.
Ice_Angel- Sat 08 Mar 2008
Kagehime- Fri 07 Mar 2008
On the review side of things, great chapter; Inuyasha so very In Character; I love that you keep them IC even in situations where others might go OOC. Very well written, very nicely done overall.. cliffhanger, argh, even that is done well, and here is to hoping that we won't have to wait toooo long to find out what happens.
LordSesshomaruLover16- Thu 06 Mar 2008