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Reviewer: nmcil Signed [Report This]
Date: 09/02/2015 - 02:06 am Title: Chapter 4

Poor Spike and Poor Buffy - I don't know if I should cry for him and be glad that he can at least begin to bring her back to an acceptance and understanding of her life.

I have been in a discussion recently on Spike as always taking on the role model of fitting himself into what his love object wants him to be or to service their needs or wants - it's such a terrible way to live. My interpretation is that he does it out of love, that his power ultimately comes from love that even if he does "fit himself" into the needs and wants of the person he loves this role model would ultimately be his destruction if the foundation of Spike were not capacity to love that is not dependent on his love being returned.

Reviewer: nmcil Signed [Report This]
Date: 09/01/2015 - 06:08 am Title: Chapter 1

love how you end the chapter - so simple but filled with meaning.

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Date: 06/01/2012 - 10:21 pm Title: Chapter 5

This story is really lovely... love philosopher Spike, when Buffy says it'd be too easy to enoy being alive, since she's back, and Spike says she has it backwards, that it's too easy not to feel at all... and his bit in response to her assertion that he shouldn't put up with her using him, when he says that even though it hurts, the joy it brings is worth the pain. Lots of life lessons there... when you're young, you think there should be a way to make eveverything 100% good, but a more mature view shows that everything costs, you just need to understand which things are worth the cost...

The ending is a bit simplistic, but I like a happy ending, so it's all good to me. Like the no-nonsense Rose and how she handles everything in such a straight-forward way; love the idea that the claiming means that Spike can share Buffy's soul/conscience.

Author's Response: I know the ending was a bit simplistic. The whole story was, really. It doesn’t have a real plot. I tried to give it one, but the story was really about emotions, and trying to give it more plot only weighed it down. I don’t write stories. They just happen and have a life of their own. This one was very fragile and not intended for more than a light exploration of emotional truths. Thank you for liking it!

Reviewer: nmcil Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/07/2011 - 12:36 pm Title: Chapter 5

WOW - I loved this version of Buffy and her resurrection. Been reading your work and it's been a pleasure.

Author's Response: I always thought Buffy would have been furious instead of apathetic. I'm so glad you like my work! Thank you!

Reviewer: SpikesGirl Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/01/2010 - 01:32 am Title: Chapter 5

loved this story

Author's Response: Thank you! It's such a small story that I almost didn't put it up. :)

Reviewer: Behind Blue Eyes Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/22/2010 - 12:40 am Title: Chapter 5

Loved the entire story. beautifully written. thanks for sharing.

Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you!

Reviewer: yubi Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/18/2009 - 04:38 am Title: Chapter 5

great story! i found the part where buffy no longer cared about what other people thought and how she acted very well written and realistic. you were able to draw out buffy's emotions and reactions bit by bit very well as the story progress allowing buffy to progress with it.

Author's Response: I never liked her self-centered apathy on the show or the way she took everything out on Spike who was innocent. I thought her being angry would allow her to think. I'm so glad you liked it!

Reviewer: Pet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/10/2009 - 03:03 pm Title: Chapter 5

What an amazing, wonderful story! I absolutely loved it. And I've become seriously addicted to your stories. You're a great writer!

Author's Response: Oh, thank you! I love writing Spike and Buffy - it's so much fun!

Reviewer: Elodie Wolfe Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/04/2009 - 02:53 am Title: Chapter 5

This is my favorite back from heaven fic. I have no idea how many times I've reviewed this, but I love this so much. Short and right to the point, beautifully written and brings tears to my eyes and makes me laugh, every single time.
Great job! sequel?

Author's Response: Oh, I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you! I'm afraid there won't be a sequel because it somehow feels finished. The story was very delicate and fragile when I was writing it and I honestly don't think it can be extended.

Reviewer: Elodie Wolfe Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/04/2009 - 02:51 am Title: Chapter 5

This is my favorite back from heaven fic. I have no idea how many times I've reviewed this, but I love this so much. Short and right to the point, beautifully written and brings tears to my eyes and makes me laugh, every single time.
Great job! sequel?

Author's Response: Oh, I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you! I'm afraid there won't be a sequel because it somehow feels finished. The story was very delicate and fragile when I was writing it and I honestly don't think it can be extended.

Reviewer: JO Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/15/2008 - 12:55 am Title: Chapter 5

Just finished reading this and had to tell you how much I absolutely loved it , the whole thing was perfect , how I wish buffy had reacted to her stupid friends and watcher's manipulations, and her realizes she didn't give a fig about Angel was icing on the cake, thank you for sharing.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it! I'm sorry I'm so late in responding. I didn't even realize I had a review. Thank you!

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/10/2008 - 12:58 pm Title: Chapter 5

This was an emotionally satisfying, vivid wrap up. The poison in Willow and Xander came back on them with a vengeance (pun intended). I love Anya being able to voice her absolute displeasure with the way she's been treated as a second class citizen. Xander's whining and anger at Spike's relationship with Buffy prompting the chip's removal gave me a big grin.

The claim was a surprise, but you made Buffy's revelation work and the claim was the icing on the couple-y cake. Thanks for this very entertaining read.

Author's Response: Thank you! I really wanted Anya to walk out on Xander after the way he treated her. And I always like having Buffy and Spike claim each other, so that nothing would ever break them apart again. I'm so glad you liked it!

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/10/2008 - 03:55 am Title: Chapter 4

The walls are crashing down. Xander and Willow are almost becoming the villains as Spike and Buffy's relationship is heating up. There's a huge crash coming, but you're keeping it erotic and entertaining.

Author's Response: I'm delighted you find it so! Thank you so much!

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/10/2008 - 12:41 am Title: Chapter 3

The scene at the Magic Box, calling Giles to task for letting Willow school herself was delightful, and you kept the tension and the hard truths coming. I love that Spike put himself out there, challenging Willow in front of Giles, just to prove a point.

This incredibly self assured, sexy Buffy is also wonderful. The coming together was erotic and super charged, and I love how completely spun but willing to go with it your Spike is.

Author's Response: Spike would take risks for Buffy. And Buffy, free of worrying about Scooby opinion, would take what she wants. I'm so glad you're liking this!

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/10/2008 - 12:07 am Title: Chapter 2

Buffy finally throwing off the shackles of the gang's judgmental control is delightful. Her relationship with Spike continues to move organically and that sparring match was nicely choreographed and got very sexy in a very short time.

Author's Response: I wanted to explore the stages she was going through. Thank you for liking it!

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/09/2008 - 11:43 pm Title: Chapter 1

Excellent, emotional start to this. Spike's slow prodding and letting Buffy find her feet again is lovely. Having Dawn take some of the weight of this process makes sense and I'm enjoying how close she and Buffy are becoming.

Your attention to detail is making each scene vivid, and the voices are excellent across the board.

Author's Response: Oh, thank you so much! In canon, Spike did try to support Buffy, until things went wrong in 'OMWF', and Dawn was the logical person to help. I'm so glad you're enjoying this!

Reviewer: Ariadne Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/09/2008 - 06:25 am Title: Chapter 5

Loved the claim, it was sweet.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!

Reviewer: Ariadne Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/09/2008 - 06:04 am Title: Chapter 4

I hope Willow and Xander won't cause Buffy trouble. Loved the bite. Now I'm off to next chapter :)

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're liking this!

Reviewer: quirks Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/09/2008 - 12:12 am Title: Chapter 5

i LOVED this. you did an awesome job of building their relationship, all through that gray area, and out into a lovely finish. the stages of buffy's coping, her reactions and realisations also fit together very well.
thanks for the fic!

Author's Response: Oh, I'm so glad you liked it! Exploring those stages was what I was interested in. I'm so glad that came across. Thank you!

Reviewer: Jenn Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/08/2008 - 09:45 pm Title: Chapter 5

That was so wonderfully written. i loved how you wrote this story. i'm glad that buffy finally saw what was right in front of her all along. i'm glad that xander will learn some heard truths, and willow will get the help that is needed. this is one of the best stories i've ever read and i can't wait to red more of your great fics. in the future.

Author's Response: Oh, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm already working on the next.

Reviewer: cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/07/2008 - 12:29 pm Title: Chapter 5

That's so sad (but Tara expected it): The rings are a very useful gift. Best ever so far. Love the analogy with the (deep tropical) cellular tan (not sure it was from the series or not).
Ah.. the way Anya talked I suspected something; for Spike it turned out well, chip is gone for good.
Giles and his guest helped a lot; the danger from Willow and Xander should be over now.
Sad... we already are at the end. I could have read on and on :-D
Enjoyed your story! Looking forward to more of yours.

Author's Response: The 'deep tropical cellular tan' did come from the series; Tara says it. This story was so slight that I couldn't carry it further. But I'm considering a longer, more story-oriented one after my present WIP is completed. Thank you so much for liking my work!

Reviewer: Middi Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 10:41 pm Title: Chapter 5

OMEFFING GOD, that has got to be my favorite "Buffy's back Spike saves her" story ever. I loved it, every single chapter, you made the feelings so real, I was reading and everythng Spike said to the Scoobies i was anticipating, never liked Willow, and wow this story is AMAZING, good job, and write more.
AMAZING, I tell yah. :)

Author's Response: Wow! Thank you! It's great to hear that. I'm still so new at writing.

Reviewer: guest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 07:06 pm Title: Chapter 5

OMG! I nearly cried with this story yet so happy that buffy finally saw how good they really could be! So beautiful sweetie and thanx for this wonderful story that I'll surely be rereading daily! *HUGS* Keep up the good work!

Author's Response: Wow! Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you liked it! I love writing Spuffy and I'm already working on the next one.

Reviewer: Blackoberst Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 05:50 pm Title: Chapter 5

Wonderful, simply wonderful.
Apart from the slight glich about thier location during this chapter's events (home, magic box, home although no actual moving was done on their parts) everything was pretty much as it should be.
And the way Giles got scolded by Rose... precious!

Great job and can't wait to read more of your work in the future, because every single fic I've read by you I've liked.

Author's Response: Yikes! I didn't know what you meant about location, because everything was supposed to be happening at Revello Drive. Then I went back and checked and found that I'd made Spike say Magic Box at one point . Thank you for mentioning that! I've corrected it now. I'm so glad you liked the story! Thank you!

Reviewer: Sam Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 02:23 pm Title: Chapter 5

That was perfection - everyone got what they deserved. Absolutely loved it.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I hoped people would feel that way!

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