Well, I think I actually devoured this fic with my eyes. Seeing as it's only been a couple of days since my last review for chapter 15, I think that's 100% true.

Thank you so, so much for this story. It's been a truly incredible distraction, and I'm genuinely gutted that it's finished.I was becoming increasingly worried at the chapters soldiered on that you hadn't managed to finish it, and I was bracing myself for that eventuality. Bloody well done on managing to complete it! My gut actually dropped when I read those final two words at the very end of the epilogue, and I can't believe it's over. What am I meant to do now with my time? Something more constructive, I guess...

If you were to write a sequel, as I know so many have already clamoured for (I've read the reviews, I know there's a pre-existing demand to my own!), I would definitely read it. I have to admit, there was a strong part of me that wanted to see the Doctor go back to Eyal and rip it apart, but at the same time, I appreciate there's only so much you can put in a story before you, as the writer, become exhausted by it. And at the same time, for him, going back would be a monumental ask at the point where the story finishes. Recovery time for what they endured would have to be incredibly long … if they could recover at all.

So happy, by the way, that Rat-Face got his comeuppence... Equally shocked the Doctor actually killed him, though. Very un-Doctor-ish. However, how does a man act when he's been pushed beyond his limits, and has one of the key instigators of his love's suffering suddenly presented to his mercy? Full-on Oncoming Storm, I suppose. To indirectly quote Donna, he needs someone to stop him. I wonder if he would ever confess to Rose what he had done...?

Thank you again for this wonderful, poignant, and sometimes downright *distressing* story.

Ghost

I know this was completed a few years ago now - at least I hope it was completed... Not big on jumping to the end. As River would say, "Spoilers". Anyway, I hope you still see reviews coming in.

I am LOVING this fic so far. Absolutely fantastic. I'm actually hooked, and I'm finding myself reading when I should be doing other things, but each chapter ends in such a manner that I can't leave the 'next' button alone. My productivity levels do not thank you. The rest of me does.

You've reached a balance between the characterisation, the drama, and the emotion brilliantly.

They are the Doctor and Rose in my mind's eye. I can hear their voices, visualise their actions, from her smile to his barely-suppressed rage. Your OCs fit perfectly into the story with believability and the right level of attention, not allowing them to eclipse the protagonists.

The plot, quite frankly, scares me. I don't tend to read slavery stories, for two reasons: 1) I find slavery too abhorrent to consider as something I would want to look at so closely, and 2) they tend to be really badly written anyway. However, I saw your word count, and your review count, and couldn't resist the temptation. And when I read your A/N at the start, I seriously considered turning back. A theme of slavery 'gets very dark' rape, which is another thing I stay away from in fics. But I moved beyond my inhibitions anyway. I love a good chunky text to sink my teeth into. It's so well written, I'm glad I started.

I did struggle with the rape element, as much because I love those two characters as much as I do as I hate the concept. Seeing them hurt in such a savage way was terrible. I made myself read it, but it was difficult to get through, and I had to keep leaving it and going back. Thank you for the warning at the start of the chapter, by the way. I knew it was coming from the very start, but coming to it was awful. I have to applaud you on how well you wrote it, very well done on that front. I hope the Doctor gets his hands on Rat-Face. May he mete out his very worst - or best - brand of justice.

Rose and the Doctor's following interaction, by the way, was utterly heartbreaking. I felt terrible for both of them. Anger, shame, guilt? All beautifully depicted. Not keen on him aging the memory for her, though - not the fact you wrote it in, but the fact he decided to do it in the first place (fantastically in-character, by the way: exactly what he would do). Rose had enough violation for one lifetime, and that counts.

Anyway, I can't wait to read more, but unfortunately the washing-up is calling to me from its neglected state in the sink, so I have to deal with that before I read more. And I have a commission I'm meant to be doing, too. Distracted? Never... Certainly not...

By the way, have you ever heard Sting's Desert Rose, with Chen Mami? I decided - a verrrry long time ago - that it was 10 and Rose's song. Listen to it, if you haven't heard it before, I think you'll find it quite apt.

Thank you for the distraction. I can't wait to continue with being distracted and unproductive.

Ghost

It's been a few years since your thesis, I guess. I still won't mind reading it though cause... just because. Yup.

Still loving it.

Okau, So before I even read this chapter, sorry about your grandfather and thanks for that rather inspiring note.

You know, the best thing would be seeing Rose and Ten after this whole madness is over. It's actually one of the main reasons I'm reading this (other than it being incredibly good a.k.a I love your style).
Supposing you WOULD let the madness end... You would? Right...?

The Doctor chatting away with the unconscious Nine is basically me, which was hilarious. I really really hate Ilaria, she just... Ugh! Sucks, I guess. I love the Hunger Games feel of the whole thing and, well, the whole thing.

You wicked wicked... Meh, I still love it

I love how The Doctor got the number 10. How vert hilarious...
Poor guy... I swear we all enjoy his misrey too much

I like how you always claim that it was "way too fun to write" when I am thinking that it is "way too fun to read". Really, I believe in thisFanfiction; because it's cheaper than therapy."
Your story is brilliant. The characters are not too OC, especially considering the circumstances they have been put through. It's brilliant and amazing and I've been reading it for a good fraction of today and will probably read it up until the wee hours of the morning like the relentless half-insomniac stubborn bookworm/author I am. Great job!

That last line though... No kidding, I think Ten/Rose is the best pairing ever created. As for your own writing, I'm really enjoying it and having a great time! So, thanks!

I really really love this. Coming from a person who was reading at 2 a.m. So, yeah, great job! Can't wait to read more.
The characters and the psychological... thrill, the realistic edge to the whole thing... you've done it justice I suppose.

Three days of my life - gone. What am I supposed to do now? I need more. I need healing and triggers and closure and flashbacks and cuddles. I. Will. Pay. You. For. More.

Ooh this is getting intense! You've honestly got me so confused about this new guy and his mixed signals, which just adds to the anxiety, can't wait to see where you take this!

Awww yay! They finally had a conversation! I figured she hadn't been sold yet but you authors can be diabolical at times :) It's the little things.

As always, amazing job in writing the characters so realistically. It's so easy to imagine them reacting this way!