THIS is the best Ouat fanfic I have ever read.

The slow burn is killing me, but I don’t think that’s a sign of bad writing. I’m like 100,000 words into this fic and I have now stopped. I started at like 11pm yesterday and was up until 4am. Then I woke up and kept reading it. Like...I ate crackers for breakfast because I could eat them while scrolling on my phone.

I think it’s a mark if really excellent writing that I’m both antsy to find out how Emma will react to the curse, and simultaneously dreading it. That push and pull is so hard to do well, but it’s absolutely enthralling when it is.

Excellent work! :)

I have reread this again and every single time, the part where Emma is proposing has me in tears. You write so beautifully.

There could be no better name than Operation Lobster. Love it.

You are much more than an “OKay” writer, my dear. You truly have a gift and I am so glad you deigned to share it. Top 5.

My eyes are very clean now, and my heart beats stronger ... what an emotional journey.

Thank you.

What a beautiful fairytale you wrote... and according to your author note, it seems you got to live one of your own. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring piece of fiction:)

This is one of the best fabrics I've read, and I've read ALOT. (Xena, Voyager, DWP, more). I almost stayed up all night to finish, and I haven't done that in years. Such great character development, great pace, perfect level of angst. Don't let the haters get you down. You have nothing to apologize for and every reason to be proud.

This is beautiful. I would like to say more, but I'm actually quite speechless right now. THANK YOU.

How do I even begin writing a review for something so perfect? This story is a motherfricken MASTERPIECE and quite honestly, I'm left speechless.

I really took my time with this one-and by that, I mean I frantically read every available second I had this past week lmfao. BUT! I made myself slow down, allowed myself to read & really appreciate every beautiful line that collectively makes this fanfic a whole. I wish I could share with you all the quotes I highlighted, but there were soooo many times that I had to STOP because my breath was literally taken away in the matter of a single sentence.

The characterization (of all major and supporting characters) was flawless. Truly, I felt like I was watching the actual show but your version was even better? Can we turn this into a movie pls? The EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER was amaaaaaaaaazing, I mean wHEW. I'm a sucker for angst and girl, you nailed it. The amount of times I laughed, cried, and squealed out loud is honestly embarrassing but whatever. So worth it.

Anyway. I'll prob continue to read this over and over until I'm a crippling old swen bc HAHAHA it's my favorite fanfic ever & you bet your a$$ I'll be pushing this on everyone in the fandom for the rest of its existence. Srsly-bless you, woman. And thank you for this piece of art in the form of a fanfic.

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I love that you made me laugh with that hilarious Hercules joke in the midst of this amazing emotional roller coaster of a chapter!

My heart aches whenever Regina is upset. I just want to put her in my pocket and love her forever!

Wowwww beautiful story .greate written and so so amazing . You are really an awesome author. Thank u

What a wonderful story, had me riveted from the beginning! Thank you for sharing your amazing work!

The greatest story I've read in sometime. Well done.