Author: Jedi Trace  (signed)
Date posted: 6/19/2006 10:56:00 PM
Jedi Trace's Comments:

I would like to sincerely thank my betas, Gabri_Jade and rhonderoo, for their generous time, effort, and advice on this piece.

You two are wonderful!

And many more thanks to rhonderoo for the beautiful cover art.

~Jedi Trace

Author: Gabri_Jade  (signed)
Date posted: 6/19/2006 10:56:47 PM
Gabri_Jade's Comments:

Yay, it's in! You know how much I love this story, Traci. It really shows the dark, gritty side of the GFFA in general and Mara's Emperor's Hand duties in particular, but still keeps that vintage SW feel. Mara's characterization is just perfect. It can be tricky to balance the hardened assassin mindset with the innate compassion Mara never truly lost, but you got it just right here. Vader's appearance and reactions are a fantastic bonus; he's written beautifully. And Esme is a very believably drawn and three-dimensional original character; it's easy for the reader to care about her. Absolutely wonderful in every detail. I'm so glad to see it in the Archive. :D

And great cover art, Rhonda! It definitely does the story justice. :D

Author: VaderLVR64  (signed)
Date posted: 6/20/2006 9:44:23 AM
VaderLVR64's Comments:

I loved this the first time I read it, and every time since then I find something new to admire in it. A very powerful piece! A lovely showcase for your incredible talent!

Author: Toni
Date posted: 6/20/2006 10:32:25 AM
Toni's Comments:

Nice to see this up - and I agree, this is a great Mara portrayal with an original, but GFFA believable, set-up.

Author: me_luv_darth_squishy
Date posted: 6/24/2006 7:31:10 PM
me_luv_darth_squishy's Comments:

Interesting. I think my favorite thing was Vader's character. Very nicely done.

MTFBWY

Author: divapilot  (signed)
Date posted: 6/26/2006 9:23:14 PM
divapilot's Comments:

This is a terrific look at the essence of Mara -- the kindness that gets buried under the steely exterior. I especially like how she earns the respect of Vader. It's a great story, and it's a treat to see it in the archives!

Author: Micki Skye  (signed)
Date posted: 8/3/2006 2:40:16 AM
Micki Skye's Comments:

Wonderful! You captured Mara so well - she's ruthless but not without a heart. And you subtly worked in Vader's compassion as well. Great work.

Author: J Hazx d'Yav
Date posted: 8/19/2006 5:40:57 PM
J Hazx d'Yav's Comments:

Great short. Wonderful portrayal of the characters and their nuances. An interesting follow-up might a reunion fic with an older Jedi Mara. Keep writing.

Author: sharyntyre
Date posted: 10/29/2006 8:57:08 AM
sharyntyre's Comments:

this story kicks A$$$$! Great job with Mara and the brush with Vadar is schweeeeet. Jade is my Fav fem in star wars. I look forward to reading more of your stuff.

Author: la_cara1106
Date posted: 2/5/2008 11:10:45 PM
la_cara1106's Comments:

Great story. The writing was original and the depiction of not only the "old west/ frontier" type feeling of Star Wars but truly captured my imagination. Honestly I have read Star Wars books that were not so interesting as this. Thanks!

Author: Lady Starscream
Date posted: 9/24/2008 8:13:26 AM
Lady Starscream's Comments:

{Left alone, Mara studied the gown already laid out for her on the bed. Apparently, her "companion" for the night had an affinity for black silk and jewels. The dress was decorated with them in what would be suggestive designs once donned by a human female.

Mara pulled a face and headed into the refresher, muttering, "Time to get this over with."}

*raises eyebrows* Yeah, like YOU don't wear any suggestive clothing, Mara. Nope, not at all.

And I thought this was a recent fanfic <_< I guess I thought wrong.

Author: Anya
Date posted: 9/24/2009 6:21:55 AM
Anya's Comments:

Love the cover art. Gillian Anderson would make a much better Mara Jade than Shannon Baska.

Author: jedigirl78
Date posted: 7/10/2010 10:38:45 PM
jedigirl78's Comments:

Nice story. Loved Vader's cameo appearance.