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for Doorways and Windows

by orbitingjupiter

person Mr. Nice Girl
schedule October 18, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I love this story so much. They're so adorable together in a fucked up kind of way. Is it a bad thing that I can't wait for them to finally fuck like bunnies...? The situation is just so twisted that it's sexy...O_o... *checks into psych ward*
schedule October 15, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Aw... It's really bittersweet. I love it. I can't wait to see the end ^_^.
person Taylor
schedule October 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I love this story please update, please, please, please :]
person naviarex
schedule October 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I read you stoy all in one go.It was excellent. A few practically implausible parts [15 and 16 year old living alone] but the characters were very well developed. All the times you mentioned sweet kisses, it felt so good! Even if it were so many of them - you conveyed feelings quite well.

What I enjoyed the most was the psychological development and your effort to describe thoughts in those awkward moments that happen to everyone. It was excellent. Even the therapist part was very real. I've been to one precisely for the near death of someone dear to me, and I could relate so well.

Thank you so much for writing the story and I hope you willkeep it up :)
person Berlin
schedule October 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I read your "Blood Oranges" a long while back, but today was the first time I read this story -- I love starting stories that already have quite a few chapters complete because everything is just more developed & it pulls you into the story so much more.

I absolutely love this story! And while you say the plot is a little cliche, trust me, I never would have thought putting together the child of a murderer and the child of his victim... lol, or at least I never would have thought to make the outcome a positive one!

I also really like how, while there's some parts that aren't very realistic or plausible (like someone else mentioned), they don't just fall in love with each other and *poof* everything's perfect and they live happily ever after. It's nice that you show them having to go through counseling and all that because, in real life, two kids don't go through the shit they do and make it out of it on their own! :)

Can't wait for future updates!!
person kuroiitami
schedule October 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM
A random lurker who became an instant fan of your stories. And yes, I read all your stories in one go, including
"Blood Oranges" and "A Stage and a Bus" (took me two days to finish them all ^_^;; ). And I have to say, EVERY single one of your stories was heart-wrenching and nearly brought tears to my eyes, and that's saying a lot (b/c I tend to avoid drama-like stories like the plague).

"Doorways and Windows" is Beautiful, with a capitol "B"; even though the plot seemed cliched, the way you unfold their (Milo and Luke's) stories makes it captivating beyond words. I especially love the development between Milo and Luke; even though I enjoy some instant smut fics, I tend to treasure stories that actually develop an unbreakable bond between the two characters,in which you successfully did in all your stories (especially "Blood Oranges"; I was THIS close to tears when Aspen (or Cia) left Oakes for a couple of months.) And me, being the self-proclaimed angst-whore, went head-over-heals for this fic when Luke's story was unraveled. Though this doesn't sound very pretty (and maybe even a little cliched ^_^;; ), everyone needs a little pain in life before they understand the true meaning of happiness (though in Luke's case, he's experienced enough pain for a couple lifetimes ^_^;;; )

Anyway, I babbled enough. Please do keep updating, for this little lurker will faithfully await your next chapter! *salutes and shuffles back to lurkdom*

P.S. Very random question, but is Milo's name pronounced "Mee-lo," or "Mai-lo"? I feel silly asking but hey, just wanted to make sure I'm pronouncing his name right. ^_^;;;
schedule October 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I love chapter just like all the rest. I especially like that he is feeling more comfortable. Maybe he can encourage Milo to do something with himself , get back in school or something. I know school is a bear, but please update soon. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW THESE TWO BECOME CLOSER.
person Zeph
schedule September 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Great story! The emotion seems really genuine. I can't wait for the next chapter.
person Shanna
schedule September 26, 2007 at 12:00 AM
You can't rush this type of thing. You are doing a beautiful job building this up. I'm really enjoying this story because it is truly an original and incredibility well written.
person vivid white
schedule September 24, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I clicked on this, just cuz it happened to be right next to mine when I updated, and I didn't have much time to read, anyway. I went right to the last chapter, just random, read it, and then to the 'letter' chapter and wow, I was so impressed with your writing that I...I guess I wish I could write like you. I can't think of any other way to say it. I had to trudge off to work, so didn't get a chance to review then, sorry bout that, I didn't want to just say, hi, good story, later.

I think to pull a reader in from a random chapter is quite a feat of skill. I don't know your characters at all, yet it was as if I was with them. Your descriptions, the flow...all beautifully done. I'm almost sorry I didn't start at the beginning--the summary doesn't do the story credit. I think it was that use of the word 'collide' sounding cliche or something. I will read it now, definitely, you are very talented! I will try to give you decent feedback, at least the best that I can. off to chapter one....^^