I have had this set to read for a while, but I'm glad I managed to finish it. I really enjoyed it, and thought it was very very well written. Grammatically, there were one or two missed words, but they weren't distracting from the overall storyline, which I thought was unqiue and enchanting. Very good overall :)

I truly cannot believe that I had never read this story before. I remember reading "Interlude" way back when, so I still don't understand how "Relativity" slipped under my radar.

In short, this was absolutely amazing. I've never read a story with such depth and bredth, all while providing insight into the inner-most thoughts of the characters. You made them seam so real, so human, and it was wonderful. It was lovely to see Usagi come into her own as Neo-Queen Serenity, although it had been under more pleasant circumstances.

Mamoru's character was fantastic. And I loved how we got see so much more of him than we'd ever seen in the anime or manga. I've seen him get relegated to the backburner in so many fics, so it was refreshing that we were able to get into his head so much through your words.

Simply beautiful story and I'm so glad I was able to read it this time around. I knew getting back into the fandom would lead me great places!

I've lost count on how many times I've read this story throughout the years, and every time is like the first. I would love to write a review worthy of your story, but I'm afraid that my writings skills don't take me that far. I hope that whatever you're doing in life now is something that makes you happy! And who knows, probably the future holds another grand story like this one to us poor mortals.
Much love,
Temp

This was magnificent, incredible. It's poetry, a metaphor for love. I loved the tests by the guardians, that's what I expect from them. I expect that type of loyalty and protectiveness. I've never loved Mamoru like I love your Mamoru. He was so beautifully human. thank you for this story.

This is amazing, absolutely amazing. Emotional, intense, beautifully-crafted. I stand in awe of you. I couldn't have stopped reading this if my kitchen caught on fire.

Thank you for writing. It's a reward for me to be able to read it.

Hands down best SM story EVER!! No joke, i've read this story before and loved and each time i come upon it again...BEST STORY EVER!

That was unbelievable. I just- there are no words. There is so much evoked emotion in me I think I'm going to burst. Every single piece of that was enthralling, spellbinding, captivating...exquisite. I was in so deep at every moment; there were times when my heart was actually clenching with joy and anxiety and desperation and I couldn't breathe. Especially with the dialogue. There were a few places when Mamoru would speak ("O gods of my fathers" and his words to Rei about his soul affected me most deeply), and the words coming out of his mouth had that peculiar ancient infusion of power that- the absolute glory of it left me shaking. The syntax, the diction, everything.

And the interaction with the sailors- Almighty God. Every single one of them was so real I could see their faces in my waking eyes. And the plot entire- phenomenal. Every detail was so perfect, from the salamander to the whole coronation process to the Senshi providing tests to each suitor and...just everything. His three desires were so perfect, and his reasons and beliefs were so astonishingly real- I felt everything he felt as he stood there bared before the world. Beautiful.

Even the end- as I first read it, I was frustrated that we didn't get to spend more time with Mamoru and Usagi now that they'd finally been reuinited, but after...I was really grateful for it. If we'd been left with Usagi and Mamoru, I swear I would have been overcome with emotion. The light comedy really helped to ease the emotional release- there were some points when I had to look away from the page to compose myself because I couldn't bear to miss a single word.

I am awestruck. You've raised the bar so impossibly high- this is my new standard for everything I read- not just online, but in the books I pick up. I am awestruck.

Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this beauty with us.

Amazing! truly amazing, unlike most fanfics which dismiss the issue of power as "glittery and sparkly" this one delves into it deeper issues of discipline and control.
I love your interpretation of Mamoru, who is still kind, loving and strong yet not without shadows and weakness. The story flows with eloquence and moves effortlessly moment to moment. Truly deserving of the time spent reading it.

This is an incredibly sweet story. I love it like crazy!

LOL. You know, the first time I read this I never made the connection to the Odyssey? It's so obvious now, but it wasn't until I saw someone's summary for it on a mailing list (in a fic search) that I noticed it. Weird.
Anyway, as I apparently didn't review the first time I read it, I wanted to say that you did a *fantastic* job. Everything was very well written and planned and you tied it off very neatly at the end. Bravo!
Thanks for a job well done.
Bye! ^_^
~ Jess S

wow that was awesome!! ^^ i really liked the moment of doubt and freedom in the entrance hall, no one really explores that one. fantastic.

This is a purely amazing story I love it! It kind of reminds me of Homer's Odyssey a bit.

Concept and writing are among the best SM-related ever. It's a wonderful gap-filler and go masterly in-depth. This fict also makes perfect balance with your "Interlude": one focused more on Usagi and Mamoru phisical bond, while the other is more about their souls.
I'm also glad about the way you portrayed the friendship between Mamoru and Ami. It's a topic you can find so seldom in fandom.
Both your SM fics are involving, detailed and amazingly intense.
Thank you for having gifted them to us.

I really enjoyed reading this. It was very imaginative. Great job!

I love this story. I read it 3 years ago in another site and i was really happy to come across it again. It's very poetic, has beautiful images and a very powerful feeling. Excellent work!