Amazing. You took my breath away. I am very partial to Itachi and Sakura being together, but I've found that most of the stories out there are either completely implausible, or very out of character. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that you did a wonderful job of portraying both individuals very well, and also drawing a beautiful, life-like portrait of what a relationship between the two should be like.

While I'm sure that no one is a fan of the sad ending, I know you were right with what you said. In this world, in this universe, Sakura and Itachi would never be able to be together in the traditional sense of the word (hence all the non-massacre fics). But you did a beautiful job of helping them find something together even in the midst of the impossibilities. And you did it without forcing us to forget the people behind the names and the stories.

Really, I am absolutely stunned by your story. It was masterfully written and drew me in bit by bit. I will probably never be able to read it again, knowing the bittersweet ending and the stillborn relationship between Itachi and Sakura. After all, life isn't fair. and some things, as beautiful as they might be, can't realistically be the way we want them to be.

So thank you for this gift. I loved it. I savoured it. And now, like Sakura, I'll put this little feeling at the corner of my favourites list and never read it again. Every time I'll scroll by it, I'll remember the exquisitely mingled sadness and joy I felt at reading your story, and that will be enough.

I hope to read more of your writing in the future.

Ataea

m Delicious indeed -cherrie-chick

This is one of the best fanfics I have ever read, if not the best. It's excellently written, compelling, and the characters are not overly OOC. The ending is emotional, but fits the pairing and story perfectly. The portrayal of Karin and Suigetsu is hilariously accurate, the relationship of Itachi and Sakura is just so well portrayed. It's a clear, well written story with the perfect tone to it. Great job

So far I love this story. It makes me almost wish it was a Deidara/Sakura fanfic. I love the sexual tension between Itachi/Sakura. I can't wait to see how this work out between them.

You wove a really wonderful story could not stop reading was till 5:00am
Thank you for sharing(*)

WOW!

oh my god! this chapter made me cry my eyeballs out! great job... you know a story is good when it can make you laugh out loud, catch your breath in surprise, or cry, and this one has succeeded in doing all three!

#$)(!*#&$ I just reviewed this and then they told me there was an error. So now I'm rewriting my long-ass review. Let's see if I remember everything I meant to say.

First of all, the moment between Itachi and Sakura before the battle was heartbreaking. Very poignant. In a way, it saved the story for me.

I don't mean to bash your fic. I love the concept behind it--that the Naruto characters can't simply be grouped into either the "good" or "bad" category, that many of them have been victims of circumstance, and so on. But at times the characters were too OOC and the situations were too cliche. Sakura dancing drunkenly in front of Deidara and Itachi? I know that's evidence of the underlying love triangle (or love...square, I guess) in this fic but that kind of scene comes straight out of an immature high-school fic where Sakura gets drunk, dances dirty, and seduces SasukeGaaraNejiItachiDeidaraNarutoShikamaruetcetc. As for the whole relationship between Sakura and Kakashi/Itachi/Deidara...I feel like there was almost too much going on. Kakashi was in the background. Alright. But jumping directly between ItaSaku and DeiSaku got...messy at times. I know you explained it in your fic: Deidara is Sakura's best friend while Itachi is Sakura's lover. I know that it's possible for a person to have conflicting feelings for two people. But for me, it was a lot of romantic interaction mushed together.

You're a wonderful writer and all in all, this story was well written. I hope my constructive criticism doesn't offend you.

I'm not so sure I want to read the sequel O.o With the epilogue, you got me going on with a KakashixSakura rampage! Kyaa~n! I think I'll get my fix, then read the sequel... yeah, that's what I'll do! Great story btw! It is a wonderful example that not all romance fanfictions have to be love based. Also that it doesn't mean the main pair will be together forever and have a pair of twins (1 boy and 1 girl) yaddy-yaddy-yah. Well done! *applauds your genius*

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Pluto Betwixt

well i'm not that great at reviewing.

here goes ...

well i just spent hours upon hours reading this most spectacular story.
i loved it with ALL my heart, it was so wonderfully written.
i got the link to read it from your deviant art picture and im so glad i decided to read it.

if i could have changed anything about the story i only would have had Sakura be pregnant with Itachi's baby in the chapter "full circle" .Lol then it wouldn't have just been up to sasuke to keep the Uchiha blood going.

but it is not a complaint i still loved every last part of this awesome story.

Wow, this story is AMAZING! I cried so much at the later chapters. And the Team7 reunion. And when Deidara and Kisame left...
I laughed when Karin died, though.
I've started reading Silver Lining, and I'm sure that that story is just as good as this one, if not better...

I recently finished Perception and I loved it.
I especially like the way you portray Sakura. So self confident, smart, strong, sensitive... I wish Kishimoto treated so well his female characters, but unfortunately we all have to rely on fanfic to find a decent Sakura... Sigh!
I find the scene where Deidara and Sakura talk, and fight, and then make it up one of the best moments of the whole fic.
Thank you!

Thanks a lot for writing this story. It's really great, and I really like the whole idea and the way you twist the plot to show the variety of "perceptions" that may be formed depending on humans' individuality and different circumstances. The author's note at the end of this chapter - I totally agree :)

ok, dude, i know i'm not that far into your story, but i love it. You have my fovorite paring and a hint at my second favorite. I allso really gatta give you credit, your a damn fine writer. i'm very impresed, and to tell you the truth, i'm not easily impressed. Keep it up, just your ability so far is amazing. Hope other works of your are this good.

Oh my god I have read this story SO many times and it still makes me cry! Gaa, it's beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us fan chikies!