Rambling Thoughts on Lured

Hi meihuas aka primrosing! I have been a fan of your writing for quite some time, actually mostly in your pwp oneshots >.< They're so good! omg, you write the best ever! aha ^^" Anyways, after I read through your oneshots like The Art of Distraction, Another Way to Blackmail, and Sensual Strings, it felt empty because I finished reading all these amazing oneshots that provided breaks in between my study sessions. I know I'm super late in commenting on your Sehun fanfic, Lured...like super super late (almost a year since you finished). I had my eye on this fic for a while, but I'm the reader that gets really frustrated when I have to wait for an update, especially when a fic is as awesome as yours. I even saw it get featured along with your other stories, but I just couldn't get myself to read it yet mainly because during that time, I was struggling to keep my grades on par and I needed to graduate, but also because I didn't want to start something and get frustrated because I can't wait for a freaking update x.x I also prefer to binge-read...where if I get hooked to a story, I don't care how long it takes or if I lose sleep or if I fall behind with school, I will read as much as I can until I either fall asleep or life gets in the way for a bit. And then the next day, I do it again until I read the entire story or up to the chapter written (which again is painful to wait for an update). It's so bad x.x and dealing with graduation back then, I couldn't start this story and get hooked so I just didn't start it until like last week and I just finished. I was going to comment on your story, but but but I don't think AFF allows a 10 page comment and I didn't want to spam your comment section, so I thought why not write a whole blog dedicated to you and your story, Lured ^^ but you honestly don't have to read it x.x it's very long and I do ramble here and there but I just had to get my feels out and thank you so so much for writing such story :) For anyone other than meihuas reading this, if you have not read her story, Lured, this contains LOTS of spoilers and if you planned on reading this, I don't recommend you read further unless you don't mind the hardcore spoilers! Also, if you haven't read it, go check it out! You are missing out! It is rated M though for a reason so yeah, just warning you. but it's SO good! Anyways, on with my rambling 

Okay, I just have to say that your writing style is amazing. You managed to keep the flow going, connecting all the dots, careful not to forget any details. And I don't know how you do it, but you are really good at including scenes while keeping the story going. A lot of stories I read tend to focus so much on the scenes that I forget what the plot is and where the story is going, which makes me lose interest, leading (sadly) to unsubscriptions :( However, you...YOU...are like the goddess of writing LOL it's a compliment x.x I never lost track of the story while enjoying the scenes (aha, don't judge >.<).

The plot was outstanding. When I read the forward and the first few lines to the first chapter, I was kind of like, 'this is...kind of cliche.' However, knowing you, I figured that there is some sort of magic touch of yours that will get me interested, so I gave it a shot, and I was mindblown. I mean, there are thousands of stories on AFF, so many books out in the world, so many movies, that I honestly can't say that anything is considered unique anymore. In my opinion, it's a matter of taking a mundane plot and adding that special touch, presenting it in such a way that will attract the audience. Please don't take into offense. I am NOT NOT NEVER trying to offend you >.< Like I said, my first thoughts were, 'okay, she changes for him, they do crazy things, she starts to change him, she realizes this isn't the life for her, pms'es, and then takes the guy back to her original lifestyle'. BUT but but but, you definitely had your style, your development to take this plot and make it absolutely amazing. 

Character development was very interesting. I actually pitied Nara in the beginning rather than bash her saying that she was naiive and stupid. You definitely did not make her a perfect character, which had my interest since we could all somehow relate (unless you're rich and you don't go through it). She wasn't rich, she wasn't the smartest person - she was very diligent and hard-working. She respected her parents and was very hesitant on the fact that money did not fall from trees for her and spending it just like that was something to actually think about. However, she liked Sehun. She really must have liked Sehun so much to change just like that the next day. And yes, Sehun was an as you have emphasized a thousand times yourself in your story. In reality, I believe that we all change somewhat for our significant others, to fit their interests. We try things that sometimes we have never tried before or even thought of trying, just to fit in, just to be the 'one' for the other person. Sometimes we like this change in us and sometimes we just completely reject it. And Nara did just that...she just went over extreme changes, but she's human - she's a girl who is head over heels for a guy. As such, while Sehun was an , I also believe that guys will change accordingly with the girl if he really liked her. At first, yeah it was messed up for him to "change" her and to take her as a substitute for Solbi, but I mean...I can understand Sehun as well. He's immature, he's young, he's done messed up things to Solbi and Nara alike. But it was a hard break up for Sehun, too. I would say that Sehun loved her, truly did love Solbi at one point, but he was carefree and still thought he was invincible, selfish is the right word. Of course, it doesn't justify him cheating on her though. And what Sehun did in the initial fire where he didn't save Solbi but the girl he was cheating with...it's messed up and I totally understand Solbi as well. So going through that break up, it feels empty. You feel lost without that person and you start looking for something, someone who can fill in for that spot, which is something Sehun did with Nara. So yeah, messed up. But like I said, Nara had done enough to keep Sehun's interest going, until without him even knowing, he started to grow concern for her. She was just a substitute, but it grew to be something more than that. And it shows because Sehun guides her through parties where it's dangerous. When the cops came in the first incident and she was stuck in the waters, she had doubts and it was Luhan who came to "save" her at that time. Luhan had given her a few tips regarding the world they live in, every man for himself. However, Sehun proved it wrong when he was waiting for Nara at her house with all her stuff and asking her if he hasn't made himself clear for her to stay in the waters until he got there. And while he is a bastard, he grew to care for Nara. When Nara finally saw his scars, something he was so insecure about and made him shrink, her true character was presented to Sehun and opened Sehun's eyes. She stayed with him, risking her friendship with her best friends. And plus, she's not all that submissive, which makes her human as well. She's gotta blow sometime and it was when Sehun demanded her to take "that" back and also when he went berserk at her when he falsely accused her of pregnancy. At that point, I was just like damn...go girl lol. And of course, all things have consequences and I thought you did a fantastic job at presenting this. Little by little, Sehun is brought back into Nara's world- simple and cute. However, as they are both brought back, they become a little bit of both. They don't just throw their old image away. Instead, they take the goods and learn from the bads. It's amazing how you showed this progress throughout the story- thorugh all the struggles that each character went through, the happy moments, the bittersweet moments, and let's not forget the ty scenes. You also don't just introduce a character and forget that he/she ever existed. Even though there are side characters, you had each of them play a significant role in the story and that was freaking awesome.  All in all, every character with their own quirks was understandable and in my opinion, you did an amazing job in character development ^^

I can't believe I couldn't guess the secret Sehun was hiding under his shirt -_- it was RIGHT in front of my face with the trailer. DUUDE! I was so dumb. Though I didn't think it was anything terminal, I knew that it had to be some sort of skin condition or damage to the skin. I got that far...but I can't believe I didn't think it was a fire and that it was scars under his shirt. ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE WAS A TRAILER THAT FOCUSED ON A SCENE WITH FIRE! AHH! I'm so dumb x.x When I saw that scene, I was just thinking wow, they partied so hard that they caused a fire?? I'm SO unobservant and unperceptive. Good thing I'm not a detective or in any way working for the police. I would fail so badly -_-" And especially when my own boyfriend in reality also suffered from burnt scars (coincidence, right?) haha. gahh, so mad at myself >.< haha I just revealed a bit into my life without really introducing myself. x.x I hope you don't mind

OVERALL, this story was just freaking bomb. I mean, there's already been like two authors from AFF who have debuted as authors. While their stories are great, your stories are just out of the world! When are you debuting?? ;) haha, just kidding. You are awesome as a fanfic writer, writing amazing stories. I'm pretty sure you enjoy the comments and feedback that come in and if you never have any plans on becoming an author to a book, this is enough or more than enough for you, right? Just having people enjoy what you write and provide feedback here and there :)  Of course I don't mean to speak for you and you could have other reasons. Or maybe you do plan on becoming an author, which I will support if you do hahaha ^^ Anyways, thank you. I enjoyed this story so very much. It was an amazing read. If you read this far, you are freakin a awesome :) aha I love you for taking the time to read through my rambles and digressions! XD Now...please finish Sinned so that I could start binge-reading it XP aha, just kidding. Take your time :) I have started Wanderlust so I think it will keep me busy for the time being and you can expect another blog dedicated to it later XD LOL 

 

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toukens #1
Hello! Finally, I can answer you omg.
Thank you so much for taking time and writing an actual comment. Seriously, it's really hard to find the gems among all one-liners, which is why I really appreciate every comment that reflects on certain parts in the story or in which thoughts overall are described. And this is much more than I've ever gotten omg! I was reading all of it thoroughly and I was smiling throughout the time, seriously. I haven't expected paragraphs and paragraphs of praises, I truly feel flattered ;~;
Thank you so much again for writing all of this, for analyzing, presenting your thoughts and reflecting on life lessons that you've found in the fic.
I'm looking forward to your announced blog on Wanderlust!! c: