I’ve read this little story a hundred times and loved it each and every time. I know this review may never even make it to your eyes but I did want to let you know at least. It’s such a powerful story, and such wonderful writing. The characters are alive, the plot is fast-paced, the energy is so very real. You’re quite talented and part of me hates that I won’t get to read what else you had planned for this story (assuming you are a writer who likes to have a plan; I know not all do). It’s just frustrating because I know it would have blown my mind. And you’re such a good writer that it was inevitable really. Le sigh. I know those are all very selfish reasons. Anyway, good job... good luck... will the muses return after 15 years? Probably not but I will always hope!

I first ran across this fic in 05/06 or so. There were only a handful of chapters back then and I didn’t have an account with which to favorite/follow for updates. In the (many) years since I’ve see this fic over and over bht never bothered to reread because I figured it had been discountined where I had last ended it. But no! Imagine my surprise when I decided to put myself through needless pain and reread a good but discontinued story... and then discovered so many new chapters! Of course it’s still unfinished but STILL!

You should know that the caged fight scene always stuck with me... The imagery is so powerful. I’m so thrilled with this story and I wish wish WISH there could be more. Your Naraku is actually a true puppet master and I just can’t get enough. He has his fingers in everything, and the way he owns Hiten, and Kagura, and Onigumo, and really even Sesshomaru... really makes him a compelling villain. Your Inuyasha is incredible - my favorite characterization by far.

Favorite and following this time around... just in case :)

It's been so long since an update

Hey... pls continue the story...
It is a gr8 story...
Pls upate soon...

Umm…

"In The Blood" is freaking awesome! Did you know that?!

I actually can't even give you a proper well-deserved review because I am at loss for words. And of course I'm going to point out that it saddens me very very deeply that its been EIGHT years -if my maths correct- since you last updated. I'm crying a river right about now. Its my own fault though. I saw how long it had been since your last update. I should have stayed away from this story and saved myself from getting attached, but my curiosity gave me the middle finger and stabbed me in the back multiple times once I got to this point that Im at now. I didn't see till *just* now that it says discontinued on your summary….

( 2 minutes later )

Sorry, just had to mentally shutdown so that my brain could cry its fake eyeballs out while I sit and pout at the screen. Is it extremely dense of me to ask if there is a possibility you are going to continue writing/finishing "In the Blood"? You've got two other stories you just started that I'd love to keep reading till the end, so I am feeling extremely lucky, however, I just had to ask. I never want to pressure a writer, especially one that I look up to, but you know me and unfinished brilliant masterpieces. We don't often see eye to eye.

Your brilliant as ever m'dear.

you write well.

.. :( this was sooo good. I'll just pretend that this is the end and that since they escaped life has started anew and inuyasha is found to be arashi in public

breed inu-youkai? hmmm... :D

So what happens next?

Oh my gosh I'm dying from this story it is sooo goood; you are very talented and keep me hooked with the intrigue, suspense, action and budding romance. I also like the dark moments, and can't wait to see how Naraku's use of the Jewel pans out, with Kagome still alive.

wow, I just started reading this story it is frikkin amazing! I am already hooked by your original plot and engaging characters, i love this and can't wait to find out what you have in store for Kagome, that meeting with Inuyasha was electrifying ;-)

UPDATE!

great story, loved every bit of it.

I've just got to say that this story is amazing! It is brilliant and unique and I hope you continue it.

You just HAD to leave with that cliffhanger... *grumbles* Please update soon, and thank you for writing this! :)