I mean...what can I even say. This just completely absorbed me and destroyed me. I knew how the Games would end but your writing still made it so devastating and my breath was taken away this entire chapter. I couldn’t stop reading and I just kept going till the end. I could ramble for years about this but I’ll just leave it at this: this is such an amazing story and it completely absorbed me and made me feel all the highs and lows of the characters. Everything was amazing and I love that you’re making it a trilogy; cannot wait for the rest!

okay i am literally DEVOURING this story what the hell...I've always disliked Gale a ton and Madge didn't really make much of an impression on me, but these two chapters...holyyyyy hell I am in love with both of them now. They are so sweet and this story is so realistic and so packed with emotion...it's just too much. The Pre-games last chapter were well written without dwelling too much on everything, and I like how Gale got a 10 since he's just shy of being as strong as Katniss. This chapter though just crushed me...watching her fall for him, watching Rue die, watching them split up...my heart died. This is literally an amazing story. keep up the AMAZINGGG work I hope they both make it out together

Wow that was amazing! I was on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I feel like you really understand these characters and everything you had them say and do seemed very authentic to them. I'll be reading the next installment! I hope Gale doesn't go back to Katniss now..

WOW - what an amazing Gale/Madge victor AU - probably the best I've read! Can't wait for the sequel!

Wow, this was just fantastic. You are truly a wonderful writer an I hope you know that - this story honestly blew me away and I cannot believe I get to read something this amazing for free.

You obviously put a lot of thought and work into this, and it shows - through the plot, through the SPOT ON characterisation - I love how every single word is there on purpose - every single word means something.

You should be extremely proud of yourself, this story is amazing in every single way, and you are an extremely talented author. Looking forward to the next installment.

Have a great day/night!

-Audrey :)

Oh my god! What an ending, I'm spechless really. Your writing skills are amazing. Can wait for the next one.

I'm so glad you made this more than a one-shot. Thanks for a great story and can't wait to see what you share next!

Absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to read the next chapter!

Amazing! Dying to read the next instalment, you're a fantastic writer!

Great story! I can’t wait for the next chapter!

Amazing! Cannot wait to keep reading!

Very cool arena, I like the snowy theme. I love the way you wrote their star crossed lovers scheme. Gale sounds like a surprisingly good actor or maybe it wasn't all acting after all...lol. I hope they realize their feelings are real and not just pretend. Thanks for writing.

love this so much! Poor Gale when he wakes up and finds her gone...

Ok, first of all thank you for another glorious fic with beautiful moments, great dialogue and excellent character development.

Second of all, how dare you?! There is only so much my heart can take!

I cannot wait for the next chapter.

Oof. That was...wow. So I'm heartbroken but utterly in love with this. Like honestly, I was beyond happy to see you updated it.

My only criticism is that Haymitch chooses what's sent to the arena, or that's what Katniss thought. But this is your story, and you can certainly do what you want with it. And it worked well for what you have going on here. I thought it highlighted the Capitol's vapid unawareness so well - sending them strawberries when they're in an arena to be killed.

And if course, I loved how you balanced out their performance and their real growth as two people in an impossible situation getting to know each other.