Reviewed by: Lindelea -- Score: 4

I find Budgielover's stories difficult to read: Often I come to the end of a chapter and realise I've been holding my breath since somewhere close to the first line. Her characters are nicely drawn and distinguished, her descriptions put the reader into the scene, and the action scenes are breathtaking, or should I say breath-holding? Characteristic is her leaving a character in a tight spot and then turning attention to another character, ratcheting up the drama and tension very effectively.

Reviewed by: Larner -- Score: 2

Budgie has written an interesting story full of intrigue and action. But once again our beloved Frodo is on the receiving end of violence and pain.

Reviewed by: Marigold -- Score: 5

Cliffhangers are this author's trademark, and she does them exceedingly well! She balances her stories with just the right amounts of humour, drama, and angst, and is a dab hand at writing hurt/comfort and especially adventure. Her own background, with time spent in the Alaskan wilderness, is an invaluable aid, enabling her to describe situations with great realism. She writes all of the canon characters and her OC's well, but is at her best when writing hobbits! She understands their emotions and racial attributes, their different personalities and characteristics very well indeed, and I have enjoyed every story that she has ever written.