I love this Story!!!!!   I am waiting to hate Jacoub... and watch Edward act like a wimpy b@#tch.  Sorry, but that is usually what happens... I am waiting for the other shoe to drop.  I am really enjoying this story.... I don't want it to stop.

GENIUS!!!!!  Having them bond over something that brought them together in the book... this is better... you gave them something in common that means so much more than music or how they spend there recreational time.  I also like that this Bella seems alittle more sure of herself.  A little.  WOW!!!!!  I can't wait to keep reading!!

First I will tell you. I got the message that this fic was updated yesterday morning when I checked my email fresh out of bed. Less than an hour before I had to be ready to leave my house to go on an 8ish hour trip. I was DEVASATED. No time to read!!! I texted one of my friends, who I converted to this fic, and she undestood my exact feelings. Without question she started to text me the entire chapter. (Addiction...is ugly. Haha.) Throughout the day I recieved its deliciously agonizing details. Let me tell you, it was the most suspenseful way to read this chapter!!

When I finally reached my destination, I devoured the last few paragraphs. This chapter sent me through so many emotions. I have to say that Bella's attitude surprises me a lot. I'm not mad at her so much, like a lot of people are...but I guess her complete lack of compassion is slightly outside of SM's characterization...and I feel, maybe a little outside of yours too (which is what counts here.) I do realize though that this is partially my eagerness for her to give in to fate, but it also displays her stubbornness (once Bella makes a decision, she sticks to it. Imagine being forced out of that. Sheesh.) I guess she's just a little more self-reliant than even I would have expected. Her breaking point is much higher. It makes me wonder how one would fare in this situation in real life...would they last this long? Her cumbling esolve though becomes realistic and painful in his presence. I love the dance they go through at the end. Her character becomes directly simplified into a harsh, less eloquent being when her brain switches into total counterattack mode, which...threw me for one in the beginning, but as the chapte went on I think the sense of it began to sink in.

So moving onto Edward. The title of this chapter, Relentless, is perfect. (They are both being relentless, Edward in his persuit and Bella in her desperation to cling to her version of the truth...we are even given the hint that Jacob, too, is sticking to his guns.) I was really, totally and utterly unsure of where you would take Edward here, how he would go about this. Again, you've chosen the perfect route. His persistence is delicious.

I have to tell you first how much I loved his previous anger, his total disregard for his secret in his unbridled rage. I may have reviewd it already...but it, combined with his actions in this chapter, they are together an amazing characterization of Edward's feelings. You can see now his plan of attack, his determination. I love that you did not make him go the route of "resigning himself" that he would be the best choice for Bella after all. It isn't about that at all, but that he has finally come to see the picture as a whole. He knows it is still a fool's errand, but he's willing to take that chance because of (my favorite part of the whole Bella-Edward plot) their otherworldly love. (Funny what love does to people. Sometimes its not so pretty. I love that you aren't afraid of that.) There is a primal pull that neither of them can break...you demonstate that in this chapter so flawlessly. I suffered through the angsty beginning, falling into the pits of despair nearly myself...but the end, skirting the edges of triumph...Bella's resolve, and their fateful dance...this is the meat. The last third of this chapter is glorious and I am do excited to move into the next.  They both know the truth now, it is just a matter of getting to thr same page. It is going to be a painful trip, and I know you will give it the intensity and realism it deserves. You always leave me craving their dialogue together, longing for the times where they are alone and the conversation is like a dance and a battle all at once. Though with all of the recent drama, you go places I didn't expect and made choices I didn't understand at first...but in the end you always have me wondering why I was worried in the first place. My misplaced anxiety is undeseved. You forever keep me on the edge of my seat.

Bravo.

Holy crap. Gotta keep reading.. soo late.. but I don't care...

Oh and the Jake, Billy, Bella fight had me tearing up...

Oxy, I can't even write a review after this chapter. It was so amazing that there are no words to describe it. You are truly gifted and thank you for letting us have this wonderful story. I am very opinionated and I am at a loss for words. Your are the queen!

 I agree...I'm ready for some happy/lovey times!

Another one out of the park, Oxy! All those turkeys who think Bella should automatically forgive Edward  -- as if!?! IVO Bella has been devastated and has been through the wringer physically, mentally and emotionally; you don't recover from that will a few words (but, oh what nice words they were!). She has her faults, but she's smart and she now knows what Mr. Cullen is thinking and deep down she knows he's telling the truth. I'm looking forward to watching these two come back to each other (I hope!) Wonderful, as always -- looking forward to more :)

Another wonderful chapter.  I get so excited when this story is updated.

Oof, the spite hurts my heart. However, I understand the abundance of virulence spewing forth from Bella, it's almost effortless to let hate and anger fully consume your thoughts and emotions. Especially during the age of raging hormones when directed at an individual person. And this being written from her point of view, I almost expect her condescending, vindictive nature to shine through towards Edward. I love your attention to nuance, great progression!!

I really enjoyed this chapter for so many different reasons.  As much as I’d love for Bella to acknowledge what Edward is saying, it would be OOC for her at this point.  He crushed her that day in the forest.  As a result, she spent 4 months in emotional hell.  Now, he’s telling her he lied to her.  Her trust in him is blown and she doesn’t know what to believe.  Recognizing Edward’s lies only makes it worse because she then suffered for no reason whatsoever in her mind.  It really is a tough situation for her to be in.  IMO, she just needs time.  For a relationship to come of this she needs to understand what Edward told her at the end of the chapter.  Edward isn’t perfect as much as we would all like to think so but his actions here make more sense to me then in New Moon.  He didn’t think that she loved him, he saw at the time how much Jacob loved her – why would she pick Edward?  I also loved how Edward is being more aggressive in talking to her.  He is trying so hard to make her understand.  I loved how he approached her at school both at her locker and at the lunch table.  He just needs to keep at it.  Awesome chapter.  Can’t wait to see what’s next.

aim (aka starshyne)

This chapter was excellent.  Even though it is still angsty, I actually felt relief after the last couple of chapters.  Be it possibly... hope?!  Anyway I trust your pacing and I love the cadence of this story so I'm definitely not one to pressure an ill-timed reunion.  But I am happy (I almost said proud... as in, I was thinking of them as real people...) that Edward is standing up for himself and resolving to fight for her.  And I just loved the cafeteria scene.  I loved the whole thing, actually.  I'm not sure how often I've truly thought that, with and chapter of any fanfic.  This was brilliant, thanks for sharing.

Hi! I wrote this on the forum post but I just wanted to copy and paste it into a review too incase you missed it amongst all the other praise for your wonderful story :)

Hi. This is actually my very first post on this site, ever. I discovered IVO only a week ish ago and wow, I really don't know how I lived without it haha.
Oxy (can i call you oxy?),
I don't have exact words. I hope I can phrase this how I want to. I just completely love your story. I hope I don't sound like a canon hater because I really do love the series but wow, I don't think I remember ever feeling this much emotion during the actual books. Hell, they haven't even KISSED yet but whenever Bella and Edward were together my heart would fucking pound like crazy. I'd squee like a high schooler during the cute parts like mike's party and the pumpkin patch. I felt like crawling up into a corner with a pint of ice cream when I read the forest scene and how Bella was affected afterwards. In New Moon, post forest Bella annoyed me, but in this, although I am frustrated for them to get together, this Bella is fully comprehensible. She is being pretty extreme but I understand why she is... how hurt she was. And this chapter, oh my. part of me wished when Edward showed up at her room they should just right away get together but this was much better. It hurt my little heart , yes. I feel like a masochist when reading angst Especially yours. It's written so...real that I can actually feel it, but I really do love it. Well, I'm sorry for rambling on, love. Just wanted to let you know how wonderful this story is and I'm sorry you had a bad week. Hopefully my two cents brought somewhat of a light to your week Can't wait for more.

She is way, way too stubborn!!