This story was absolutely beautiful. I haven’t sobbed like this over a fanfic in soo long

No big deal I’m just over here UGLY SOBBING over that ending.

Yup, this one still makes me cry. So beautiful and sexy and heartbreaking and just perfect for this couple ~

I love this story. I always seem to come back to it. Thank you

Ah, my old fandom. Here from the darkfic darkmoon thread on Reddit. Orihime and Grimmjow always did make for a perfect Beauty and the Beast pairing. I've read six chapters now, and your voice for Grimm is great, the writing is crisp, and the tension is very real.

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I really enjoyed this! You captured the stark, monotony of a prison setting well.

I loved the line about the jail failing its ultimate purpose, only provoking rather than dissuading his murderous urges.

And this prison seems especially bleak at the end, when presumably the guard doesn't even call him by name, only a number.

Really cool first chapter! Thanks for sharing.

i read this story reaaall slow to savour every moment of it. Really incredible story. What i like the most is that you don't somehow make Grimmjow atoned for his sin, make him redeemed his sin in the past, and until the end he is still a criminal, and their 'twisted' love despite being in the different side of coin makes this story really beautiful and heartbreaking. I really wish a happy ending for this story, but the 'bittersweetness' is the point, right? Anyway good job for you author! I'm glad i found this story.

I am not ready for this. My eyes would cry out so I'll pass

I can’t remember the last time I left a review on a story but wow...I wasn’t expected to be so captivated by this one. The characterization fits for everyone, despite being in a modern setting and the relationship development was realistic for the circumstances that Grimmjow and Orihime were in.

I can’t say that I wasn’t expecting a happy ending (the man was on death row and then escaped, it’s over for him) but I had that tiny sliver that something good would happen for them. At least they got to be with each other for a short while and Grimmjow got to go in peace.

Thank you for a beautiful story!

I’m sorry to bombard you with these reviews but I read this fic in one sitting. I couldn’t wait to get to the end and now I wish I could just go back. You’re right. It had to end this way. It had to be tragic. He was who he was. It was too late for him to be anything else. As heartbreaking as it is, that’s the truth. I’m just glad they had a moment in time for each other. That she felt understood. That he was for a moment more than a monster. You wrote it so so perfectly. I’m crying even as I write this review. Idk how you managed to get me attached to an AU of a non canon ship lol. So freaking perfect.

I’m crying literal tears. Omg. I feel like my heart has been carved out of my chest. Noooo. All this pain. In the he died and she was alone :(

I’m dying. No no no. I can’t.

Omg. This chapter killed me with feels. I felt her pain and I felt his. My god you are a freaking amazing writer. Truly amazing.

This was perfect. I think it was necessary for Orihime to hear Rangiku's story. I love how you eased into it... :)

This is possibly the best Grimmhime fic I’ve read. Ever. I’ve read a ton of them and none of them have been AU because I didn’t think anyone could get it right but...YOU! This story is perfect. I’ve stopped looking for Bleach here and I’m just reading your story like it’s a novel. It could be you know. If you change the names and all. Whatever is between them now is growing so gradually. I’m enjoying this so damn much.