(I FB'd @ AO3, but Imma repost it here, 'cause it deserves repeating.)

I am completely in love with this story!

Not gonna ramble on, since there are waaayyy too many things I love about it, but I really want to compliment you on two points specifically:

1) Excellent decision not to give a ton of graphic detail about the war. You created enough drama to make for a compelling story without torturing the protagonist in excruciating, lavish detail. *blerg!*

2) Thank you for realistically portraying the Texas climate regarding gays. I’m a Houstonian, and it’s a pet peeve of mine when authors write ‘It’s crazy super dangerous to be gay in Texas!’-- as if there’s roaming lynch mobs or something. Since the truth is more along the lines of ‘you might get frowned at, and possibly Bible lectured’… Well, you did an awesome job, and I will never be able to properly express how grateful and delighted I am.