I am about to read both Stranger and Shattered because I am on a reading binge before classes start up again.

Im sorry that both of you authors have townsfolk after you. Its to be expected when private matters are made public. Its to be expected but is still no excuse.

Do whats right by you and IGNORE anyone who cannot put together a single, logical and independant thought without cussing or trying to put others down. Some of the put downs are offensive even to me and I have no stake in this conflict. At the same time some of the comments made me laugh and somewhat miss grade school... It just ended up making me feel old and tired.

I hope youre doing well and continue with creative endeavors. 3

Okay. Your comments at the end made me laugh. I didn't read any of the reviews but apparently you've had some doozies! I agree that you should always write what you know, and while I did have trouble with some of your colloquial isms, I'm pretty sure they have the Internet to look them up now! You get a whole new way to insult people now!

There are some parts of your story that I do think you could explore more and expand on; a little rushed perhaps. And I had to put down the story a few times because I was so annoyed with Amelia. Just wait. However! Props to you. You have stayed true to the character! It's always tempting to want to change their behaviour or attitude in the face of tribulation, shun yu teaches us that you meet your true self in times of torture. And we have seen her be brave and persevere through many terrible trials.

Sincerely

Samantha

Didn't understand anything. I just wasted two hours of my life. Sorry, but it's true.

Okay I usually write a review once I finish reading a story, but in this case I couldn't help myself. I was looking for angst genre'd stories, because I felt like prodding at my heart a bit and seeing how far I could read before it breaks. (Softie).

Well, up until now Amelia is being tortured by you. And as a result I find myself wincing every time either he hurts her or she hurts herself. I think you brought to life a perfect version of a plain Jane character. My main issue is that while she belittles herself so much and constantly mentions her lower suits and flashes her insecurities, everyone else around her is simply beautiful, rich, successful, perfect. Every attempt she makes she ends up getting herself in trouble and he ends up rescuing her with a scold for being so irresponsible and unable to take care of herself without his help.

Naturally I'd stop reading at this point but, aside from the heartbreak I'm constantly having from reading this story, everything about your writing is captivating. The plot, the characters, the dialogues and simply the creative and mature writing style are the reasons I have to see this through to the end.
As much as I am frustrated for not getting to read the lines "You ruined my life, you had me shot, you hurt me, I don't want you anymore, I'm moving on" coming from Amelia's mouth, I'm still childishly yearning for them to end up happily together.

Anyway, there's absolutely no point in this review since you had finished writing this story a couple of years back and seemingly on hiatus on story writing, I merely wanted to let off steam and inform you how good you are in writing this angst themed plot. (Hopefully, you're still reading comments.)

I'm bracing myself for a bad ending. I think I'll go on reading some K rated Humor stories after this one.
Sigh... here we go... chapter 10! Oh wait, I haven't finished 9 yet.

I really understand nothing,,..Yeah I happy there is sequel...eh even Jessica and Pete aren't her true friends right..aww poor girl...Nathan there's a ddoubt ...do he ever love her or not? Complicated ahhhhhhh my headdddddddddddddddddd

"Real men wear Y-fronts."

I think this is when I stopped taking Amelia seriously.

First let me say that I freaking loved this story. I stayed up all night reading this and the sun has just risen. (So I may be a bit... off right now) I really was into it with your characters, and the absolute agony (see what I did there) Amelia went through hit me really hard. Right in the feel chunks. I can't wait to read "Dignity" once I finally get some sleep. XD
Second. I'm sorry that you're getting so much hate for this awesome story. I personally didn't mind the slang. Everyone who complained can go suck a noodle because it honestly does not take a lot to just google something. (wankers... see what I did THERE! God I'm hilarious.) And considering the sorta-copycat-girl-weather-she-knew-it-or-not I don't think you're tripping. Like I said she's a sorta-copycat, there's too many similarities case closed.
~Anyway~
Thanks for the read it was brilliant.

-Aja

Gosh... I started reading 'Agony' today at like, 12 pm, and to be honest, I didn't really like the story much, but as I went deeper I got really into it. Now, at 3 am, I'm done with 'Stranger' and all I waNT IS FOR AMELIA TO BE FRICKING HAPPY OMFG WHY DO YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO STRONGLY ABOUT FICTIONAL CHARACTERS?! WHY YOU DO DIS?! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY?! HOW AM I GONNA SLEEP WHEN I'M SO CONFUSED AND JUST HAVE TO READ 'DIGNITY'?! I LOVE THIS SERIES NOW

I want to hate it. The way he treats her, her reaction to him. But I can't. I started reading at 10 p.m. I ended at 2 a.m. They're just perfect for each other and the more and more I think about it, the more I love them. What have you done to me!

Wait, I absolutely do not understand the ending. I pray that it's cleared up in Dignity.

I enjoy this whole series. It's a love-hate relationship, really. I love the story but I hate the storyline because it's so heart wrenching. It gives me pain but I love every bit of it. Amelia and Nathan are one of a kind. They give me anxiety because both try to destroy the other but they love each other so much. I can't handle it.

Amelia gives me hope. She will always be one of my favorite characters because she knows what she's doing. I love you for making her the way you did.

Even though I read a small spoiler about the beginning of Dignity, I'm still terrified about everything they do to each other. I can't believe Amelia would ever try to send him to jail again and that Nathan is still planning on marrying Mathilda. They hurt me to the core.

I love Amelia's change of personality. I love how strong willed she is, even before her new attitude. She knows when to push Nathan away but the fact that she's completely and utterly in love with him both irritates me and makes me cry for her. I hate her for it but I'm so happy she still loves him. This story is so twisted and I love every bit of it.

You always find ways to tear my heart apart. Right when I thought they found a way to reconnect and fall in love again, harder, you found a way to ruin it. Nathan does not deserve to be forgiven. I know Amelia will find a way because that's how in love she is. I love them as a couple but I hope Nathan knows that Amelia will always deserve more than him. He's constantly bringing her pain and if he's going to move on, or was planning to, he needs to stay moving away and not go chasing after Amelia.

I'm kind of confused. I, myself, does not think what Nathan did counts him as such a feared criminal. Yes, he killed someone but wasn't that an accident? Wasn't that self-defense? But I suppose I understand since he was all non-regretting during court and smirking and stuff. Either way, I hope they end up together because yet have my heart and support.