great story... good work! - jac - Nov 27th, 2004   

When the student becomes the master... Seeing Gabrielle in this light was an eye-opener. Well written. - Plif05 - Jan-28-2012   

Kudos to this first time author well written well thought out reads almost like a script! - Solari - Jul 6th, 2002   

I really enjoyed this story emotionally powerful.Well done - norma thompson - Nov 9th, 2002   

This story amazed me. While reading along with the story, I feel so sad of what happen to Gabrielle and Xena. It moves me what Gabrielle has gone through, and Xena help along the way. You be crying through this story. R.D.Elliot did a wonderful job in this story. You're a good bard. - Bay - Jan 2nd, 2004   

A wonderfull written story - I really enjoyed reading it a lot. - querdenker69 - Jan 7th, 2006   

Very nice and well written story. Read it and I guarantee you will enjoy this piece. - Fan - Dec-28-2007   

This story was a great read. Xena & Gabrielle's relationship seemed to evolve at just the right pace. - Anonymous - Sep-09-2008   

excellent!! loved it - greeneyedgirl - Mar-11-2010   

excellent!! loved it - greeneyedgirl - Mar-13-2010   

This disturbing story brought me to tears several times throughout the reading. This is a dark and gut-wrenching piece as Xena struggles to repair the emotional and mental loss of Gabrielle's damaged mind. I found parts of this story so cruel and harrowing in the depiction of Gabrielle's brutal treatment into submission and so agonizing as Xena tries to put back the broken pieces of a ruined Gabrielle whose mind and body is so shattered by the repetitive brutality that was inflicted on her, that she is catatonic. Brace yourself for an emotionally powerful punch. If you like angst ridden stories like I do, this is it. This goes into my 'best of' category for classic Xena storytelling. - Karon Reiter - Jun-07-2011   

A very vivid story. Hard to read but so well written I had to go on to the end, hoping the author was going to have it all work out. - Anonymous - Jul 4th, 2002   

I started this story a bit late at night & despite how tired I was from a long day, I could not stop reading R.D.'s fanfiction. Its quite different compared to the show's Bitter Suite. I definitely went through an emotional roller coaster and felt so rewarded by the end. Very nice job, R.D. Thank you again! ;) - Red Hope - Jun 19th, 2003   

An interesting story about the reconcilliation after the rift. Much too onesided for my taste but probably a good read for people who want Gabrielle to suffer. - Anonymous - Feb-23-2007   

Powerful and gripping. It depicts two women at the brink of utter self-destruction. One courts madness while the other drowns in hopeless despair. It gets to a point where the GabDrag seems like a sun kissed blessing in comparison to the torment these two put themselves through. Gabrielle in particular is a very harsh mistress to herself. If you like exploring possibilities of the Rift in one of its darker yet ultimately more satisfying incarnations, this is well worth preserving right through to the end. Highly recommended. - Uzu - May-07-2007   

This was an amazing story of love, loss, grief and forgiveness. I was riveted throughout this incredible tale. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Xena and Gabrielle and their love. - Luvyduvy1 - Apr-23-2012   

This is a short sequel to "Careful What You Wish", tying up some emotional loose ends. - Anonymous - Jun 2nd, 2003   

I've read most of R.D. Elliot's work. I really enjoyed them. Ocassionally I do get a little confused about who is doing the speaking or actions. I reckon Touches would be my favorite out of the lot since its a good twist. Overall, the fanfiction is excellent like the bard. - Red Hope - Jun 17th, 2003   

A Perfect Ending :) - aubs - Jan 30th, 2005   

Sweet! - Starry - Jan-14-2011   

if the show were like this, i would have watch faithfully. ah, but that's why we have lovely fanfic such as this one. - kc - Jan-16-2011   

Another great story by this author. As always, well-written, nice characterisation and an angsty, involving plot. I would love to see RD take on a Conqueror story, as I think that genre would really suit her style. Thanks, and please keep em coming - baobab - Mar-21-2006   

An incredibly powerful story. Well done! - Souzan - Sep-08-2010   

Always thought Gabs was too quick to forgive the agony Xena put her through in the TV episode. This is a much more realistic plotline. - Anonymous - Apr-05-2011