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November 5, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Now that I'm all finished and pulling my goo-self out of the puddle on the floor, this has been one hell of a ride, guys. I know I dropped a comment on Maru-chan's dA, but I thought that I'd be a good audience member and leave a strong review here as well.
Such a delicious read. THIS is what fanfic should truly be, IMO. Don't get me wrong, I like PWP, but I can only take so much of it, and this has been truly refreshing. The time and care you two give to detail is simply amazing, and just when I had thought that I had found the most perfect one-liner, I'm slapped in the face with another one. This has been rich and complicated and... Yeah, I'm finding it difficult to find more words to describe this. Very much looking forward to R/R 2B and hoping that it's everything and more that this piece was. Brava, once more!
Such a delicious read. THIS is what fanfic should truly be, IMO. Don't get me wrong, I like PWP, but I can only take so much of it, and this has been truly refreshing. The time and care you two give to detail is simply amazing, and just when I had thought that I had found the most perfect one-liner, I'm slapped in the face with another one. This has been rich and complicated and... Yeah, I'm finding it difficult to find more words to describe this. Very much looking forward to R/R 2B and hoping that it's everything and more that this piece was. Brava, once more!
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August 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM
It's 2:47 AM, and I've just read to the end of this, after doing so over the course of more than a month. Yes, I'm going to re-read and review chapters, but this I write now because there's been a need instilled to express just what you've done for me while it is still raw.
There is no amount of praise, no insightful comment, no dialysis of my interpretation of your work that can cover this. This was stunning, but that's not the point. This had a physiological effect on me – that I would read a line and my eyes would close of their own accord, and every fiber of my conscious being would scream a resounding 'no'. It's sad when you make a comment like that, and you're not exaggerating.
Perhaps it's because I like detail, and I like the dissection of emotions and intentions. Perhaps it's because I had, and during this gained, some perception of your portrayal of the characters, from pictures, from bombarding you with questions. Perhaps it's because it mirrors what I see them as, potentially, so closely that the hammer was re-shaped because it hit the nail on the head so many times. I don't know – and therein lies the rub.
You turned and twisted the world inside out; made vindication and vindictiveness seem the same, and made love more something of cruelty than of devotion -and yet kept the pure undertones. Violence was the right thing and I almost, almost didn't know who I wanted to win at the end because it really was the end of all things.
Good God – for all it's worth.
There is no amount of praise, no insightful comment, no dialysis of my interpretation of your work that can cover this. This was stunning, but that's not the point. This had a physiological effect on me – that I would read a line and my eyes would close of their own accord, and every fiber of my conscious being would scream a resounding 'no'. It's sad when you make a comment like that, and you're not exaggerating.
Perhaps it's because I like detail, and I like the dissection of emotions and intentions. Perhaps it's because I had, and during this gained, some perception of your portrayal of the characters, from pictures, from bombarding you with questions. Perhaps it's because it mirrors what I see them as, potentially, so closely that the hammer was re-shaped because it hit the nail on the head so many times. I don't know – and therein lies the rub.
You turned and twisted the world inside out; made vindication and vindictiveness seem the same, and made love more something of cruelty than of devotion -and yet kept the pure undertones. Violence was the right thing and I almost, almost didn't know who I wanted to win at the end because it really was the end of all things.
Good God – for all it's worth.
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July 8, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I had the day off and nothing to do. So, I decided to reread Redeemer while waiting for the next update for 2B. As I made my way through the story,I couldn't help but once again be amazed at how well it all fits together. And how well it fits with and leads into 2B. L will always be my favorite, but you have given life to characters that wasn't there in the original series. You've increased the depth of character needed for attachment. It is incredible to think that while creating a natural and complex extension to the cannon plot line, you were able to also create realistic character development. I would love to read any original fiction you have written because this is splendid and beyond most fiction that is being sold in a store.
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May 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM
holy shit I cannot read this all in one day; I can't even download this on my ds to read.....
*sighs* guess I have to read this massive story in parts until my oh so part that I need for my R4 is working again....why doesn't this have more reviews no matter how massive it is?
Why? Because people are assholes for pwp and smexing and not plot with smexing....
*coughs*
still I am going to read and try to review as much as I can because I didn't know this existed...and I rarely go into the yaoi part of death note and instead roam general because.....of strange reasons....
hahaha matt reminds me of me....to a T ><
*sighs* guess I have to read this massive story in parts until my oh so part that I need for my R4 is working again....why doesn't this have more reviews no matter how massive it is?
Why? Because people are assholes for pwp and smexing and not plot with smexing....
*coughs*
still I am going to read and try to review as much as I can because I didn't know this existed...and I rarely go into the yaoi part of death note and instead roam general because.....of strange reasons....
hahaha matt reminds me of me....to a T ><
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May 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM
this chapter had a lot of mind fuckery and just oh so good kira goodness....
hah this is actually for both parts; I feel for Matt and Mello though.
If this is a mello/light story then I will laugh my ass off....I thought I seen something in the op statement about something of those two...but I rather be ignorant and just keep on reading the story...
still a good read, people in character, has the usual mello/matt goodness which I love...among other things :P
hah this is actually for both parts; I feel for Matt and Mello though.
If this is a mello/light story then I will laugh my ass off....I thought I seen something in the op statement about something of those two...but I rather be ignorant and just keep on reading the story...
still a good read, people in character, has the usual mello/matt goodness which I love...among other things :P
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April 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM
You. Are. Gods.
This fic has kept me so captivated I could not stop reading, even when I had coursework to do :S but who needs qualifications when they can have this! Light, L, Mello, Matt, it's just...I am in awe of you, seriously. All the characters are just so fucked up but a the same time perfect- hell yes! Love it!- this has to be the most fucking fantastic Death Note fic ever! You derserve waaaay more reviews and hits, people don't know what they are missing!!!
And go fellow Near haters!!!! (...I gather you are?)
xXx
This fic has kept me so captivated I could not stop reading, even when I had coursework to do :S but who needs qualifications when they can have this! Light, L, Mello, Matt, it's just...I am in awe of you, seriously. All the characters are just so fucked up but a the same time perfect- hell yes! Love it!- this has to be the most fucking fantastic Death Note fic ever! You derserve waaaay more reviews and hits, people don't know what they are missing!!!
And go fellow Near haters!!!! (...I gather you are?)
xXx
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April 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM
My god.
Three days, that's how long (short?) this took me. I spotted the link in your sig from a comment you left on Serria's deviantart account, and her glowing recommendation brought me here. At first a few grammatical errors in early chapters threw me off, but I found myself very, very quickly hooked.
The characterization is purely stunning, both on a canonical level (in terms of L and Light's essential identities and personalities) and a very original level (development of the secondary characters, and further elaboration on Light and L under stressful and expanded situations). Honestly, I never liked Mello, and I just don't understand the appeal of a character like Matt who hasn't really got much of a role to begin with, but both of them filled such essential and compelling roles in this. I am only disappointed that the actual chemistry between the two of them wasn't conveyed much. Largely I got the sense they were drifting, and it would have been nice to see some closure for them at the end, even if ultimately some meaningful demonstration of their strengthened relationship, or something of the sort. The only character I couldn't really find myself liking was Linda, whose role felt a bit unnecessary. It seems as though she could have made a bit more impact as Kira's psychologist, essentially, but in the end she just wasn't terribly useful or interesting at any point. A bit too timid and overwhelmed; maybe she'll grow out of it.
The sex scenes were just ridiculously, unbelievably hot, especially between Mello and Light - a pairing I've rarely even seen before, much less considered seriously, yet here it essentially stole the spotlight for me. I've primarily been a fan of L/Kira as a pairing, but I think this story has convinced me that it's really just Kira in a submissive role in general that I'm fond of, because the scenes with Mello just about blew me away. Their gradually developing relationship was plausible under the circumstances, and very well executed. I was hooked from the moment Mello stepped into Light's room at the very beginning.
And let's not forget the actual plot. Frankly, the majority of stories in this fandom aren't terribly original, despite largely being remarkably well-written. This story is a notable exception in that department, and in the best way possible. The premise was strong enough to support the remainder, and the storyline as a whole felt fantastically true to the general atmosphere of canon, right down to the constant mindfuckery between each of the perceived rivals, right down to the newly developed rivalries between characters that didn't really have such relationships. I loved seeing each of the characters grow suspicious of each other's intentions and analyze the hell out of the ongoing events, especially when Misa showed up and Light masterminded his entire scheme. I wasn't sure what to expect of him in the end, beyond the obvious (Bella's death), so his role as well as Misa's presence had me guessing for a while there.
I certainly didn't expect the ending, either, but I hadn't really had a good sense of how the situation would play out. I think I expected a thorough tragedy, with Light and L both dying, or a cheesy sort of happily-ever-after, and compromises are a tricky thing with this pair, aren't they? They can't really have a happy ending, and there are only so many options. Personally, I am completely into Light-as-Kira and I wouldn't have him any other way, so I had mixed feelings regarding his effective resignation from the role. I think I can deal with it, primarily because he didn't seem to lose his memories (bit hard for me to work out why that is at 6am, not having really immersed myself in the Death Note universe in a bit over a year now, but I can't bring myself to care because I like the outcome too much). I think the resulting angst in his struggle to deal with who he is and what he's lost to justify his gain makes for a compelling and realistic internal conflict. I haven't yet started the sequel, but I very much hope this will be addressed, rather than being lost to the passage of time.
Also: excellent hook with the final line. Fit in very neatly, with the original line a chapter or so beforehand, and it just about sums things up. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing story; I will head for the sequel as soon as real life allows.
Three days, that's how long (short?) this took me. I spotted the link in your sig from a comment you left on Serria's deviantart account, and her glowing recommendation brought me here. At first a few grammatical errors in early chapters threw me off, but I found myself very, very quickly hooked.
The characterization is purely stunning, both on a canonical level (in terms of L and Light's essential identities and personalities) and a very original level (development of the secondary characters, and further elaboration on Light and L under stressful and expanded situations). Honestly, I never liked Mello, and I just don't understand the appeal of a character like Matt who hasn't really got much of a role to begin with, but both of them filled such essential and compelling roles in this. I am only disappointed that the actual chemistry between the two of them wasn't conveyed much. Largely I got the sense they were drifting, and it would have been nice to see some closure for them at the end, even if ultimately some meaningful demonstration of their strengthened relationship, or something of the sort. The only character I couldn't really find myself liking was Linda, whose role felt a bit unnecessary. It seems as though she could have made a bit more impact as Kira's psychologist, essentially, but in the end she just wasn't terribly useful or interesting at any point. A bit too timid and overwhelmed; maybe she'll grow out of it.
The sex scenes were just ridiculously, unbelievably hot, especially between Mello and Light - a pairing I've rarely even seen before, much less considered seriously, yet here it essentially stole the spotlight for me. I've primarily been a fan of L/Kira as a pairing, but I think this story has convinced me that it's really just Kira in a submissive role in general that I'm fond of, because the scenes with Mello just about blew me away. Their gradually developing relationship was plausible under the circumstances, and very well executed. I was hooked from the moment Mello stepped into Light's room at the very beginning.
And let's not forget the actual plot. Frankly, the majority of stories in this fandom aren't terribly original, despite largely being remarkably well-written. This story is a notable exception in that department, and in the best way possible. The premise was strong enough to support the remainder, and the storyline as a whole felt fantastically true to the general atmosphere of canon, right down to the constant mindfuckery between each of the perceived rivals, right down to the newly developed rivalries between characters that didn't really have such relationships. I loved seeing each of the characters grow suspicious of each other's intentions and analyze the hell out of the ongoing events, especially when Misa showed up and Light masterminded his entire scheme. I wasn't sure what to expect of him in the end, beyond the obvious (Bella's death), so his role as well as Misa's presence had me guessing for a while there.
I certainly didn't expect the ending, either, but I hadn't really had a good sense of how the situation would play out. I think I expected a thorough tragedy, with Light and L both dying, or a cheesy sort of happily-ever-after, and compromises are a tricky thing with this pair, aren't they? They can't really have a happy ending, and there are only so many options. Personally, I am completely into Light-as-Kira and I wouldn't have him any other way, so I had mixed feelings regarding his effective resignation from the role. I think I can deal with it, primarily because he didn't seem to lose his memories (bit hard for me to work out why that is at 6am, not having really immersed myself in the Death Note universe in a bit over a year now, but I can't bring myself to care because I like the outcome too much). I think the resulting angst in his struggle to deal with who he is and what he's lost to justify his gain makes for a compelling and realistic internal conflict. I haven't yet started the sequel, but I very much hope this will be addressed, rather than being lost to the passage of time.
Also: excellent hook with the final line. Fit in very neatly, with the original line a chapter or so beforehand, and it just about sums things up. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing story; I will head for the sequel as soon as real life allows.
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April 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I totally loved this fanfic- although the grade of English was very high and I had problems with it sometime. But you're really amazing writers! ^^
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April 9, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I made an account just to review this story. I don't have the words to say how much awe I was in reading this. The writing is magnificent, professional and always enjoyable. The plot is incredibly engaging. I'm not a very emotional reader, but at the chapter when L "kills" Light, and at the end, I was in tears... The characters were so complete, each had his own psychology, motives and thought process. They certainly felt "in character", but in a way not quite like the manga.. I mean that in an explainable way. Your story takes place post-manga, and it seems some of the characters are tired, maybe wiser, like L and to an extent, comparatively, Mello. Then some of the characters are also believably struggling with their own sanity and control, hurting, and lost - like Light and Misa. All of the sex was so well-placed... I never felt as though I was reading porn, I felt as though I was reading sex that was always relevant to the emotions, developments and plot of the characters and story. I cannot believe that I've been in this fandom for so long and not found this fanfiction. And I also cannot say how overjoyed I was that you had it complete in advance, and when I thought my head would explode from suspense, the next day you'd add a handful more long, fantastic chapters. Thanks so much for this amazing story. I glanced at your profile, and it says there's a sequel coming..? Best of luck and happy writing!
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April 8, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I have to say, this story is utterly amazing. I hate that these stories can't be sold for profit, because you could make a fortune from this. I just can't believe how good it is. I laughed, cried, and just fucking loved it! I bow to you. This is, quite possibly, the most enjoyable and well written fan-fic I have ever read. THIS should have been the ending to the original story, whether it included the love between the characters or not. Thank you for writing this, seriously. You deserve great praise for this story. Words cannot express.