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2mylittlebakersdozen
I just wanted to pop in and officially non-lurk. I love this story. I found it after I discovered Alaska, which I also loved. I really admire how you create fully fleshed-out characters, stuffed to the gills with flaws and quirks and lovable bits. So, thank you. Your stories are sweet and thought-provoking and I love your Edwards!
-Jen/mlbd
2mylittlebakersdozenI just wanted to pop in and officially non-lurk. I love this story. I found it after I discovered Alaska, which I also loved. I really admire how you create fully fleshed-out characters, stuffed to the gills with flaws and quirks and lovable bits. So, thank you. Your stories are sweet and thought-provoking and I love your Edwards!
-Jen/mlbd
4/27 c26 2That'sMzPeachesTYVM
I loved this story. Every word. Every emotion. I felt them all. You spilled your heart on the pages in the most beautiful array of poetry and grace.
I’m so glad you shared.
2That'sMzPeachesTYVMI loved this story. Every word. Every emotion. I felt them all. You spilled your heart on the pages in the most beautiful array of poetry and grace.
I’m so glad you shared.
4/15 c1 That'sMzPeachesTYVM
I think Edward is going to fall for her brashness and friendliness. Looks aren’t everything.
I think Edward is going to fall for her brashness and friendliness. Looks aren’t everything.
4/11 c23 Guest
It's "gross," not "grose."
It's "gross," not "grose."
4/10 c25 Siouxkey
Bella's journey sure had many twists and turns to pull her from the harm others inflicted toward the young woman fixed on protecting those that are targeted by others. I shed many tears as I read your story. I sincerely enjoy all of your stories. This one hits home. I am thankful that her healing was not kissed by the blessing of closer. Most who experience sexual abuse or sexual harassment never get answers or apologies. Thank goodness that doesn't mean we are doomed to be trapped by the trauma. Thank you for the gift of your words. Thank you for taking the time to write about the complexity of healing and how valuable acceptance and support can be.
I look forward to reading more of your work.
Bella's journey sure had many twists and turns to pull her from the harm others inflicted toward the young woman fixed on protecting those that are targeted by others. I shed many tears as I read your story. I sincerely enjoy all of your stories. This one hits home. I am thankful that her healing was not kissed by the blessing of closer. Most who experience sexual abuse or sexual harassment never get answers or apologies. Thank goodness that doesn't mean we are doomed to be trapped by the trauma. Thank you for the gift of your words. Thank you for taking the time to write about the complexity of healing and how valuable acceptance and support can be.
I look forward to reading more of your work.
12/28/2022 c23 Patriciadiane
the angst of it is hard to read. His bio father a mystery and the reason for his adoption, and his age so much to think about.
the angst of it is hard to read. His bio father a mystery and the reason for his adoption, and his age so much to think about.
12/9/2022 c26 2LogladyJ
SPOILER WARNING FOR NEW READERS
This is without question one of the best fics I’ve ever read. You’re a really talented story teller. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. Your characterisation is deep, moving and meaningful. The plot is surprising and well paced while never feeling forced. The depth of emotion rings true throughout every chapter and the topics you’ve covered matter a great deal. As someone who’s been bullied and who has also been repeatedly SAed I feel like the voice of that is so authentic and I am very grateful to you for that. The lack of ever really being able to understand why or how someone (in my case several someones) could do that and feel totally entitled to, and the fact you have to live with never getting answers, but all the personal devastation is really captured well in this story. Edward is beautiful, fragile and complex in a way he is rarely written, but that totally captures the reasons why I love teaching teens and why I get so mad when people talk crap about them. Bella is a force of nature and I wish I had an iota of her strength, perspicacity or acceptance. I am glad I at least feel that I do have her love for everyone around her and can see a little of myself in this story in that way.
Thank you. I’ll be reading your new fic and all your others too no doubt.
2LogladyJSPOILER WARNING FOR NEW READERS
This is without question one of the best fics I’ve ever read. You’re a really talented story teller. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. Your characterisation is deep, moving and meaningful. The plot is surprising and well paced while never feeling forced. The depth of emotion rings true throughout every chapter and the topics you’ve covered matter a great deal. As someone who’s been bullied and who has also been repeatedly SAed I feel like the voice of that is so authentic and I am very grateful to you for that. The lack of ever really being able to understand why or how someone (in my case several someones) could do that and feel totally entitled to, and the fact you have to live with never getting answers, but all the personal devastation is really captured well in this story. Edward is beautiful, fragile and complex in a way he is rarely written, but that totally captures the reasons why I love teaching teens and why I get so mad when people talk crap about them. Bella is a force of nature and I wish I had an iota of her strength, perspicacity or acceptance. I am glad I at least feel that I do have her love for everyone around her and can see a little of myself in this story in that way.
Thank you. I’ll be reading your new fic and all your others too no doubt.
11/18/2022 c25 7Marliarna
One of the best stories I've read this year-and I am a voracious reader. Loved the character development and the pace of Edward and Bella's relationship. I love deep, rich stories. Thank you.
7MarliarnaOne of the best stories I've read this year-and I am a voracious reader. Loved the character development and the pace of Edward and Bella's relationship. I love deep, rich stories. Thank you.
11/15/2022 c15 Marliarna
Soundtracks for Emmett's playlist:
Antarctica- Vangelis
Space Age- Jay Chattaway
Ladyhawke- Alan Parsons Project
Starman- Jack Nitsche
and maybe just for silliness-Speed Racer, by Michael Giacchino
I also love the soundtrack to Somewhere in Time.
Soundtracks for Emmett's playlist:
Antarctica- Vangelis
Space Age- Jay Chattaway
Ladyhawke- Alan Parsons Project
Starman- Jack Nitsche
and maybe just for silliness-Speed Racer, by Michael Giacchino
I also love the soundtrack to Somewhere in Time.
11/15/2022 c16 Marliarna
I see a pothole looming in the road to romance. Edward knows the true age gap between him and Bella. Until she turns 18, relations between them would be considered statutory rape under Washington state law.
I see a pothole looming in the road to romance. Edward knows the true age gap between him and Bella. Until she turns 18, relations between them would be considered statutory rape under Washington state law.
11/13/2022 c10 Marliarna
I actually *know* someone who chucked his computer (desktop PC, not a laptop) out a second floor window...
I actually *know* someone who chucked his computer (desktop PC, not a laptop) out a second floor window...
11/12/2022 c5 Marliarna
I know of a fictional character that matches your physical description of Bella-Menollyfrom Anne McCaffrey's Harper Hall trilogy. At 15, she is mistaken for a boy by a dragonrider who rescues her from Threadfall. Bella would *love* to play this character.
Katniss Everdeen probably also fits the bill.
I know of a fictional character that matches your physical description of Bella-Menollyfrom Anne McCaffrey's Harper Hall trilogy. At 15, she is mistaken for a boy by a dragonrider who rescues her from Threadfall. Bella would *love* to play this character.
Katniss Everdeen probably also fits the bill.