Reviews

Angel & Faith: United by Kel McDonald, Victor Gischler, Will Conrad, Joss Whedon, Cliff Richards

the1germ's review

3.0

A little bit better than the rest of the season. Fred's back, though lacking a lot of the southern charm I loved about her. Fred being able to Hulk out with Illyria has a lot of potential for fun and I'm excited to see where they go with it.

bardic_llama's review

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

marobbins's review

5.0

Spoiler alert:
I didn't think that Fred would come back, but she did! I loved her and was so upset about what happened to her at the end of the Angel television show. It seems fitting that when Faith starts to go her own way, Angel finds another female to be his friend and confidant. I look forward to seeing what the two of them can continue to do in the fight for the good use of magic.

waveycowpar's review

4.0

Great to see Fred coming back and the dynamics of her and Illyria sharing bodies and then Eldre Koh learning to forgive and forgot and move on so not to be consumed by the need for vengeance.

jaimiejaimiejaimie's review

4.0

I gave this volume an extra star just for bringing back Fred. The narrative arc was only OK.

sparkleboymatty's review

3.0

Been a long time since I've read Angel & Faith. I forgot all about who was resurrected. Overall it was good, but didn't blow me away. I think I'm more interested in new characters than bringing back old ones, which is a surprise considering who was brought back.

shanbear16's review

4.0

Not a bad entry. I've been reading them so far apart that it's sometimes hard to remember what the main arc is, but this one focuses a lot on Fred which I think is pretty neat.

daisymoon's review

3.0

I did not really understood where they went with Illyria. After so many ways of making it a real character with feelings and her own path and now they basically erased all of the growth/character development and made Illyria as bad as in the first episode she appeared in. I don't get it, and they don't seem to have a clear reason to have done it, they just needed the conflict I guess. I would have found it way more interesting if Illyria had been what she was the last time we saw her. I feel kinda cheated by that red-pilling of the character...

vylotte's review

4.0

I really do love the dynamic between Faith and Angel, back since the show itself. Faith has long been one of my favorite characters, and her redemption elevated Angel from emo mope to sage and compassionate guide. They are both strengthened by the friendship.

Faith has returned London and Angel has taken an old friend under his wing.

The book description itself spoils the appearance of Fred, and I love that she's back. But do I buy it? Does literally no one ever stay dead? Still, if it's gotta be someone, I'm thrilled it's her, and the fact she can be the dominant half, bringing forth Illyria only when needed? So freaking convenient, so flippin awesome. Suspension of disbelief is strong with the Buffyverse in post-show comic form.

The return of Angel Investigations! I girly-squeed. I need a life.