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Cowardly Lion 2008-07-14 ch 1, anon.	abuseI have never, ever felt compelled to write any kind of review for anything before, but I've been wanting to write one on this story for sometime because it really grabbed my attention and I guess I finally worked up the nerve to do it, for which I have to thank the other reviewers for. I've been reading them off and on for months now. I too must say that I am somewhat disappointed with the way you ended this story and with the behavior of the characters in it. I guess mainly because it was so contrary to the traditional mold that I've always put these characters in. I've never particularly liked or disliked the JJ character, but criminey; you really give her the butt end of the cow in this one. That b!#$&*#d raped and tortures her, Hotch and Haley use her like she's a piece on board game, Gideon doesn't even really seem to care about her at all in this one, he appears ready to hand her over to that monster and then acts as if Hotch is the real and only victim when he does hand her over and that JJ isn't even really a victim of anything at all. And at least you had the Hotch character having to face the wraith of the team (minus Gideon of course)and the good grace to be somewhat consumed by guilt,which is still far less than he deserved, but you didn't even have Haley having to face that. She never did face up to JJ, no angry Morgan, Prenitss, Reid or even better, Garcia(who I think could take her). Not only did you not have her to face any music, you in fact left us with her character still believing that they were totally within their rights to do what they had done to another innocent human being, which just had me blowing a gasket as I read it by the way. By not having the Haley character face up to what she and Hotch had done I think you lost the potential for a really powerful scene(and Haley getting a good ass kicking). I must say that this story just infuriated me to no end, but I'm guess strong reactions is what any writer is looking for, so well done!
Susie 2008-06-07 ch 1, anon.	abuseFound this story after reading "Incentive," enjoyed that one so I decided to find other stores written by you. To be totally honest, kind of wished I hadn't found this one, because whereas the latest, but hopefully not last, chapter of "Incentive" had me feeling kind of good, the team being alive and ok, this story had way to many things in it that just pissed me off. Because I'm the type of person that if anyone were to do to any innocent child of mine, be that child 5 or 55, or my spouse or parents for that matter, what Hotch and Haley did to JJ, I wouldn't care how justified that seem to think their reasons were, I would be forced to give in to my overwhelming urge to see to it that they die a slow and torturous death. That's why I was very disappointed at the relative ease with which you let Hotch and Haley off in this story, especially in comparison to the horrible deceitfulness of the act you had them committing. I mean, the dirtbag unsub kidnapped Jack, an innocent, to use as a pawn, what Hotch and Haley did to JJ, same thing. But where you had the dirtbag unsub eating the bullet he so richly deserved, you let Hotch and Haley off, with the exception of a few bumps here and there, pretty much mountain water clean. Second thing that got my blood pressure up in this one, at least you had Hotch having the decency to feel somewhat guilty, although, in that last chapter you even had him trying to rationalize the act when you had him thinking about "didn't they all realize how much he love his son," as if that made what they did to another innocent human being justifiable. Haley, and I'll go so far as to say Gideon as well, while they saw what the dirtbag unsub did as wrong, they both seem to think that what Hotch and Haley did to JJ was somehow excusable, although for totally different reasons, it was the exact same thing. Perfect example, Haley wanting to have another baby for a clean slate, thinking THEY deserve to have a fresh start while JJ is still suffering the effects of THEIR betrayal and Gideon make JJ suffer even more to protect Hotch. It's a personal preference, but I would have liked to seen at least a little bit more consequences paid, and yes, even suffering by, the Hotch and Haley characters, especially Haley, she got off way, way, to easy in this story. As for Gideon, would have liked to seen somebody kick him in the nads so hard that it'd be a long time before he could, you know. I just prefer stories, just like I prefer to see in real life, justice given out where justice is due and this particular story just had a little to much of the feeling of "two incredibly despicable wrongs somehow make a right' by to many of the characters for my taste.
Fine-ish 2008-04-05 ch 12,	abuseOne of the greatest works ever. I'm serious! The last few chapters I really liked because they prove that rarely can actions be judged as simply black or white. Hotch was pushed into a situation wherein whichever choice he made would end up hurting someone he cared for. The unsub did not give him sufficient time to think things through. Made him panic. Ultimately the strongest need within him (that to preserve his son's life) won. Maybe his choice could not be justified, but neither should he be crucified for his actions. He placed a tracer in the unsub's car so they could track him. He still did the best he could do for JJ. I do think his biggest mistake was not telling the others. They might have been able to come up with something even in a short amount of time. Knowing JJ, she might have even volunteered to go for Jack. And everybody would have been less aggressive towards him after the event. But then again that would have lead to less drama, and that would be a loss. :D But in the end, the lies told were meant not only to protect Hotch or Reid, but to allow them to continue doing what they do --saving others. Protect one guilty life, save a hundred innocents. Justifiable? That's for each reader to decide. P.S. I do recomend that you put some form of indicator of when the scenes change, as the straight-all-throughout format can sometimes be a bit confusing (but maybe it's just me). Excellent story. You are awesome!
WT 2008-03-13 ch 1, anon.	abuseThat's it, you have characters commit this hideous act and then just let them skate; no jail time, no reprimands, no lost jobs, no punishment of any kind. Oh sure, Hotch gets some dirty looks from the team and even gets yelled at by Emily, Hotch and Haley get a divorce. That's not punishmet, that's just having a bad day. I'm with the crowd that wanted Garcia to put Hotch and Haley in the poor house or for JJ's family (better yet JJ herself), getting to beat the fool out of Hotch and Haley. It's what I would want if someone had done that to a member of my family. Even thought you didn't cover it in you story, based on how you had the character behaving, I see Gideon as being the jerk who approached JJ and said, "I know this is going to have you in therapy for a while, but could we make it about saving Hotch". That character's behavior as far as it related to JJ was almost as bad as Hotch and Haley's. It just seems that you end up having the most innocent character in the story paying the biggest price, while the most quilty pays the least.
E 2008-02-20 ch 12, anon.	abuseThat was amazing! I really, really enjoyed that. I've wasted way too much time the last few days reading this wen i have work to be doing, but it was just that good. I've read the book-based-on-the-show that has been published, and I can honestly tell you, your story was way better, way more intense and dark. I can't say enough about it, really. Good work! and i'm not going to look to see what else you've written, because i will never get my work done. Great work~E
Fine-ish 2008-02-20 ch 4,	abuseThis is amazing. I can actually visualize the characters talking and interacting from your writing. It's like an actual episode, but better because in written form we find out what state the character's mind is in. I like how you show the different sides of the characters, especially with Morgan and JJ. From what I've seen on the show, I don't think they're close at all. But here they seem to be on better terms. Hope to read more of your works!
Chatty Cathy 2008-02-02 ch 1, anon.	abuseWow, been busy house hunting & moving so just now remembered to check up on the story. Sounds mean, but glad to see Hotch in such misery with his marriage & the team & all, he deserves it. Would have liked for Morgan to get to throw at least one of those punches. Would have also like some small bit on how JJ was able to balance the team's lie around her family, how would that have worked. They live far apart, so going weeks without seeing each other, thus not seeing the cast I get. But what about those "panic attacks", wouldn't they have lasted months & no loving family would go that long without seeing each other no matter have far apart they lived. How did she explain her change in residency? However, by biggest, in fact only, real disappointment with the story is how easily you let the Haley character off. I really, really wanted for somebody, anybody to tear her a new one. A "Haley Gets Torn A New One" tag would be nice.
Gabriele 2008-01-21 ch 12, anon.	abuseAmazing story, you're really talented. The best on this site I've read so far.
JJ-Reid-01 2008-01-08 ch 12,	abuseOh I loved this story. Can't wait to read more from you. x
Dr. Cameron 2007-12-19 ch 12,	abuseSo I just found this story recently. Read it in about three sittings, and there's only one thing I can say about it: Holy. Shit. This was phenomenal. Normally one line followed by one line stories are lacking something, everything, but this wasn't. This couldn't have been done any other way. You captured this perfect level of angst. And I really loved that you had both JJ and Reid fighting their own demons, it wasn't a case of one of them solely leaning on the other. I loved the way you incorporated everyone, they were all so in character. I could practically see Garcia and Morgan and Reid uttering their lines. And what you did with Hotch...my God. It was amazing. He jumped into action, but neither option sat well with him. And the aftermath with him and JJ, again, excellent. In fact, the epilogue was probably my favourite chapter. Each storyline got its own closure. The little things you threw in made all the difference...And above all you still managed to throw in some funny parts. Like, "You're waking me up to tell me I'm sleeping?" and "I'm the handwriting analyst!" "It's a typed letter, Reid". The humour was in all the right places. So to wrap up, because I may be rambling, this is now going on my list of the most incredible stories, and rightfully so. Great work. :)
bumblebee917 2007-12-19 ch 12,	abuseI stayed up into the wee hours reading this story...just couldn't stop. Wonderfully written, with a perfect handle on the characters. The action and the words were so vivid I could see it all playing out in my head. Keep writing! You have a real gift.
bloodredcherry 2007-12-18 ch 12,	abuseI seriously feel like I should applaud or something. This was an excellent fanfiction, one of the best I've ever read! I really hope that you delve into CM again sometime - and soon!
bloodredcherry 2007-12-18 ch 10,	abuseAh! You have no idea how glad I am this is complete. I don't know what I would do if it wasn't. Anyway - again, I really enjoy your style, it's short and to the point but still evocative.
bloodredcherry 2007-12-18 ch 9,	abuseDear God... you sure know how to give someone a heart attack! This is terribly suspensful (but you know, in a good way).
bloodredcherry 2007-12-18 ch 8,	abuseYou are a wonderful story teller! I must say I am jealous! :)

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