Reviews for Born to Strange Sights
qirien chapter 45 . 3/12
I haven't been so sucked in to a story for a long time! Great lore, vivid imagery (ribbons of magic), snappy dialogue, and character development. I love how Eliza has changed. I know it's been years and you're probably not going to finish this story, but I enjoyed what you wrote. :-)
sleepytimegal chapter 45 . 7/13/2018
Hi there! I don't know if you are reading is or not but regardless I just want to tell you how much I love 'The Fall of the House of Grabiner' and 'Born to Strange Sights'. You have such a way with words that makes me forget that I'm reading some fanfiction for 'Magical Diary'. To be honest, you write as if the characters and the world were your own. More so than the actual game's. If it isn't too much to ask, could you please update the story? I'm basically dying to find out how it ends. I've never wanted to finish a story so badly in my life. However, you don't have to write anything if you don't have to. Anyways, thanks for everything you've written so far. It's been quite the journey.
Nicole L. Quing chapter 45 . 11/7/2017
I really do hope that you could finish the story. I've so much fun reading this! So much emotions in which I didn't know that can be triggered by a fanfiction; feelings that I thought I couldn't express! Your writing skills are unique and enviable, as well as your imagination, and I couldn't help but want more of it! I've registered unto this site because of you, because of this story, whom gave me sleepless nights and days; hunger and satisfaction, simultaneously, and yes, this is supposed to make you feel good and finish your work. Pleaseee finish this story! And even better, after you've finished it, you should also make the part 3. The game, itself, was unsatisfying, since I was wanting more! With your story, my thirst was quenched, until I found myself at the last chapter of BTSS. I fell in love with the idea of Hieronymous Grabiner and Eliza Moon together, Lord and Lady Montague. Reading your story also made me more motivated with my school works: essays and such. It also made me discover words I couldn't use and understand before. And this is the truth! Reading your story was not just a thing for entertainment, it also has a purpose for learning and discovery. If you have a book published or book to be published, it is NECESSARY for me to buy that book, even it is not available in my country, the Philippines. I was guessing that you were living in another country, but proximity doesn't matter if you really want something right? Anyway, I-we reaaaallly reaaally hope you would start writing again, and we really really would love it. Thank you for the wonderful story. I love/d and appreciate/d it very much. :)
P.S. (but please finish it)
Annixi chapter 45 . 5/15/2017
I read the Fall of the House of Grabiner a couple times in the last year, and I've just finished reading the current update for Born to Strange Sights. Your writing style truly brings the reader in, and it left me wanting more of this story. I hope you will continue to write this story through to the end, because it will be an enjoyable ride. If you ever decide to write and publish a book, please do post something about it here. I would buy it in a heartbeat. The way your portray these characters is simply marvelous in the way that I could imagine them reacting like this in the real games. I love how you've expanded the lore for this universe. Thank you.
Guest chapter 1 . 4/14/2017
I keep checking, from time to time, but I gues that it is just a habit now. Even if you do not finish this, I have had a lot of fun rereading the story, and thinking of possible endings and such.
Like the others said before, you really know how to write a great story.
Thanks
pythiaspledge chapter 45 . 3/19/2017
I just spent the better part of the last two or so days reading - no, more like devouring - the entirety of Born to Strange Sights and the Fall of House Grabiner. It's been a long while not only since I've read a fanfiction in it's entirety, and even longer since I've enjoyed one as much as I have these two.

Your writing style, characterization, and impressive attention to detail make these stories an absolute joy to read. Everyone's personality and actions seem true to their cannon personalities, and the plot twists and added lore are similarly believably a part of the Magical Diary universe (I had a few moments where I forgot some of these events weren't actually cannon!). I found myself more engrossed with every sentence - laughing at jokes, gasping at plot twists, and feeling truly concerned for the well-being of the characters. It really feels like these stories sweep you up and take you on an adventure, and I was more than happy to go along for the ride.

You have a wonderful talent for writing. And looking over some of the reviews, I definitely agree with what the user Traveller is saying... I hope you continue writing (not just this fanfiction, but in general). And if you were to ever publish a book, you can bet on one more person happily purchasing a copy for themself.

Really, thank you for writing these. Finished or unfinished, your stories were a an absolute treat.
Traveller chapter 45 . 3/13/2017
Hello! I don't know if you are still here to read this, but I really need to say thank you for such a brilliant work. I spent last 3 days reading your "FOTHOG" and "BTSS", so althoug I leave my comment here, I actually want to thank you for both.
The plot of your works is spotless. There were left quite a few loose ends in the game starting with the reason why Prof. Potsdam was so cheerful about MC marrying a professor in her Academy and ending with Grabiner's family story. In your FOTHOG you managed to answer to all these questions perfectly. Seriously, your story is now a part of canon in my mind because of how wonderfully it fits. The only question left after it was the reason why Potsdam made such an effort to save Hieronimus. And it seems to me that in BTSS you were planning to explain this. If Potsdam foresaw the war and expected Hieronimus to prevent it somehow, then all the story becomes perfectly logical. Sorry, if my assumption is incorrect.
I also wanted to thank you for the effort you take to develop the characters. They are true both to the canon and to life. It is really amazing to watch as Eliza and Hieronimus learn to understand each other and maybe even become a real couple in the end.
Besides, your humour is incredible. I can't remember when I laughed so hard at any other fanfiction.
It's a pity, of course, that this work is not finished. You definately put a lot of thought and a lot of effort into this story. I only hope that maybe one day you will feel an urge to finish your work. Still I understand how difficult it is to develop such a long story for so many years. Especially if you lack time or some ideas drow your attention elsewhere.
What I'm trying to say, I suppose, is that even if you don't finish this particular story, I hope that you will continue writing. You certainly have a talent for it and if one day I come across a book with your name on its cover I won't be surprised. Moreover, even though I live in Belarus, I will try to obtain your book by all means!)
So, sorry for such a long comment and thank you once again for your marvelous work. Good luck and a lot of inspiration to you!
Julie chapter 1 . 3/2/2017
Please consider updating. You took the story this far, and you better see it through now. You simply cannot leave us hanging at this point when it is such a situation as this!
Please!
Dolores chapter 45 . 2/10/2017
Please add more chapters
Guest chapter 45 . 12/29/2016
Ahhhh this series is so good, I love how much you've added to the lore
drose444 chapter 45 . 11/10/2016
I love this fan fiction please make chapters
Wisp chapter 45 . 10/29/2016
This story is great! I hope you'll update it! I started reading yesterday and finished all the chapters by today. Eliza and Hieronymus (how do you spell that?) are somehow cute 3
Guest chapter 1 . 10/15/2016
I really hope this gets finished. (this story is so good don't you think it could get published somehow? )
Guest chapter 1 . 8/17/2016
Sigh. This story is good. Addictive, and...
carolynrose842 chapter 45 . 6/10/2016
Please update soon! I have devoured this story and your previous one ever since I found them late last night. I absolutely love your writing. You have so seamlessly woven in the details from the game into such a magnificent, satisfying story. It's amazing how much you have expanded the story and the world we were introduced to. I cannot wait to see what happens to Eliza and Hieronymous. I squeal every time they have some kind of romantic scene together. You have made me love Magical Diary even more! Please continue and I will love you forever! :)
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