Small Miracles - Comments

Coming back to re-read this story after years almost makes me miss high school in small town Texas. Almost. This is still just such a lovely story of healing and love and taking a chance.

*Throws a tomato for the wait* still a good chapter, but it was soooo long lol

look if nick doesn't win the game no pressure but I will be so mad ok cool
AND YES THAT CHAPTER MAKES UP FOR YEARS OF NOT UPDATING

Tooooooooo cute! Julianna finally being open and affectionate with Nick makes my heart ~melt~ because they're so good together!

I'm so in love with this story! I binge read it in one sitting!

NICE! I really liked the moment between Jules and her mom. It makes the story seem realer and gives it more dimension than just a rom-com. And I'm pleasantly surprised that she took the kiss so well. I love the entire beach scene, especially the cross-word part. I know that's odd, but I felt like that would be something Jules would do, y'know? As always, well written and lovely to read!

B x

THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD CHAPTER OMG
That heart to heart Jules had with her mom...just...made my heart hurt in all the right places, and it was absolutely perfect. I'm so glad Julianna has a good support system because god knows she deserves it, and I'm so glad her and Nick kissed! That was such a beautiful scene - I could picture that setting in my head so wonderfully, and the tension, and the romance - wow! Amazing job; I'm always glad to get an email about this story updating!

OH MY GOD
SO LIKE
I WAS READING THIS LAST NIGHT AND EVEN THO I HAD TO WAKE UP AT LIKE 7.30 I STILL STAYED UP TIL 3AM TO READ IT BC GOD FKN DAMN THIS STORY MAN

I'm so excited like okay all day I was itching to write a comment and I've never done that for any story like I'm never thinking about a story all day and having legit excitement to leave a comment basically saying that you are god and I freaking love this story

like
your writing is A+++++++ it flows so well and it feels so relatable and easy going and chill and I feel like I could read this at any age and still relate to the characters and idk how to explain it but there's a sense of ease about the way you write and it's so refreshing and original and i love you and this story i'm going to read all your stories now bc new writing crush hello

and the way you've fleshed out the plot and the characters and they're not just your average characters you see in a lot of stories either you can tell that you've put time and effort into creating them and jules man i feel u girl BUT JUST FOR NICK OK GO FOR HIM

and the way she talks about her dad oh man
i felt this huge pang in my heart for her like god bless she's doing the best she can and yet she still has a dope support system around her
and then nick
nick, man
the fact that he's just not some douchelord like he's a legit friendly good looking AND popular dude (which apparently i don't see in stories anymore or maybe i just don't read as much ) and he's still pretty lovely as a character is awesome
the way i feel about nick could rival how jules feels about him tbh there's a lot of love there

idek what else to say except i love you and please don't leave me hanging

This is one of the best written stories I have read on here. It truly reads just like a published teen novel. There isn't one thing that I do not adore about this. The plot character development & character personalities is spot on along with your writing style and descriptions.

This story deserves more recognition than what you have received. Impatiently waiting for another update!

puh-lease update!!! I've been waiting patiently because I understand that people get busy with school and extracurricular activities, but I am dying for another chapter. like DYING.

I've only hit chapter five but I love this story so much that I just have to comment so I don't forget what I want to say later. First of all, I love love love how much detail you put into Julianna's surroundings - the environment, the people, the essence of her town. Characters don't exist in a vacuum, and I love how you've intertwined her emotions and personality into her environment. It's so real, I feel like there's a town out there just like this one! I'm super curious as to what happened to her dad, since I just know it's huge; there's a ton of suspense and tension already, and your character interactions are so realistic.

Awesome job, now time for me to read more!

Very nice update. I really enjoyed the comment about guidance counselors, because its so true. And it was funny. I just relate to this story, being from a small football obsessed town myself. And I feel like you show that really well.

b x

I wasn't going to comment on this, even though its really good. But then you had to add Bleachers and I just couldn't not comment. Anyway, I really like the dialogue in this. Which I guess is weird to say but I like how it sounds real and not forced. Even the 'forced' conversations between Jules and Nick don't sound that way. I also like the set up for this story, the small town gossip stuff is interesting. Overall its really interesting and well written. Update soon?

B x

Cool story, bro [seriously]. I do like this. My roommate is obsessed with Friday Night Lights, so it's fun to remember what she's mentioned about it while reading your story. I've enjoyed the plot so far, and Julianna is pretty cool. One thing that bothers me is the Southern accent stuff. I'm not sure if you've ever visited the south, but most people don't drop their g's or say ain't or use a lot of double negatives (which a lot of characters do except Julianna). Most teenagers are pretty standard for the most part, and overall, it's more distracting to me than helpful while reading.

Otherwise, subbing. I'd like to see where this goes. :) Oh, and I do like that you didn't explicitly state that the dad left until some chapters in. While it left me with questions, it felt a lot more natural with the narrative.

The most I know about Friday Night Lights is what Sarah Dessen used to tweet about it like a thousand years ago. (so virtually nothing). I love stories about small towns and football is a pretty prominent part of my household too, so I totally feel Julianna on being tired of football. My brother has been playing since he was four.

I like the narrative, Julianna's voice comes across as clear and distinct and the descriptions aren't overkill. You don't really need pages and pages of purple prose for a story like this.

Things I'm looking forward to:

1) Why did her dad leave?
2) Julianna and Jase because they could probably rule the world and brother/sister dynamics are Important.
3) Julianna and Savannah!!! I hope they become bffs
4) Interaction with other people in the town because I really love small town settings (see above)
5) Julianna and Nick because I'd be lying if I said I didn't like them already because let's be real here
6) I like lists to have the capability of being split evenly so pretend this a v insightful addition

I've always wanted to watch Friday Night Lights! I can definitely see the influence from the limited knowledge of FNL I have. I love Julianna at the moment. I like that she's a self confessed 'Teenage Asshole" - it differs from the more subconciously self-absorbent teenagers you usually see in stories.

I need more Nick and Julianna. I don't know why, but I love these kinds of starts to relationships. They can be really cliched, but when the story is as intriguing as this one, it really draws you in.

I really like what you've got going so far and I'm excited for moooooore ((:

Great start, I am really excited for what's going to happen:)