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trin's review against another edition
3.0
Oh, nostalgia. What can I say: I missed my boy! My sweet perfect boy! Xan-- lol, psych. Obviously Spike.
Anyway, this was fine. A fun Next-Gen style book. I guarantee you there are many fics available on the internet for free with a similar premise: some better, some worse, one the appalling one I wrote as a teenager. But Spike as a Watcher was fun -- nice to see some the "Restless" fulfillment. Spike and Willow's genuine friendship was lovely, as was Willow and Oz's (Blake is clearly on team "bisexual Willow," which I appreciate). I liked Willow's daughter Frankie, and Oz's cousin Jake, and the other new characters were...there. Definitely present. It's unfortunate that none of them can execute a plan for shit.
The premise launches from the idea that Buffy and Faith and a bunch of other Slayers have been suddenly killed, whicb I refuse to believe, and I don't think this meshes with the "canon" of the comics at all, but I can't say for sure as I long ago gave up on them. So publishers are really just putting out fanfic now! Okay!At least it's not more Reylo.
Anyway Spike was there and I liked that.
Anyway, this was fine. A fun Next-Gen style book. I guarantee you there are many fics available on the internet for free with a similar premise: some better, some worse, one the appalling one I wrote as a teenager. But Spike as a Watcher was fun -- nice to see some the "Restless" fulfillment. Spike and Willow's genuine friendship was lovely, as was Willow and Oz's (Blake is clearly on team "bisexual Willow," which I appreciate). I liked Willow's daughter Frankie, and Oz's cousin Jake, and the other new characters were...there. Definitely present. It's unfortunate that none of them can execute a plan for shit.
The premise launches from the idea that Buffy and Faith and a bunch of other Slayers have been suddenly killed, whicb I refuse to believe, and I don't think this meshes with the "canon" of the comics at all, but I can't say for sure as I long ago gave up on them. So publishers are really just putting out fanfic now! Okay!
Anyway Spike was there and I liked that.
mimikins34's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rmceachern's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
racmac's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It was fun. Read exactly like I would expect an episode of Buffy to be.
lbrasberger's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
joanne_listenstobooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I’m a massive Buffy fan and this book has a good balance of new characters and a great representation of the old characters we love. The story fits in the buffyverse seamlessly but also feels fresh and exciting. I love the little references to the show and can’t wait to read the next instalment!
kaiouelios's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
thenicolelee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
2many2read's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25