Penname: X_Ray_Specs [Contact] Real name: L.
Member Since: 03/10/2010
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Been sniffing round the fandom for years. Might be time to take the plunge, yeah?
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Origins: Revelations by Niamh Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 2682]
Summary: This is a continuation of Origins, and picks up shortly after the end of the first book. What happens to everyone now that Willow is gone from Revello Drive and Angel knows? Winner, Best Spike Hero, Lost in Spike Awards, Round 5; Judge's Choice Winner, Lost in Spike Awards, Round 5; Runner-up, Best WIP, Blood Ties Awards, Round 1; Runner-up, Best Claiming, Lost in Spike Awards, Round 7, Winner, Best Written, Lost In Spike Awards, Round 7, Judge's Choice Award, Lost in Spike Awards, Round 7; Runner-up, Best Spike Characterization, Spuffy Awards, Round 8; Winner, Best Crossover, Love's Last Glimpse Award, Round 11. And one for me -- Runner-up, Best Author, Love's Last Glimpse Awards, Round 11. Winner: Best Original Use of a supporting character for Dawn, Round One, Fang Fetish Awards. Judge's Choice Winner for Round One, Fang Fetish Awards
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 78 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 322050
[Report This] Published: 03/12/2005 Updated: 05/30/2007
Reviewer: X_Ray_Specs Signed
Date: 03/16/2010 Title: Chapter 51: False face must hide

Though I really don't want to do this, I feel I must be honest with you. I really liked Origins. For me I felt it was how S.6 should have gone. Well, maybe not with so much sex and so much more talking than action but you catch my drift. This story...I've been hanging on because I like the writing but my increasing disinterest in the baby stuff is marring my enjoyment. Guess what. I'm a sodding anomaly. I happen to be female and babies don't make me all...gooey and brain-dead. In fact I find them rather repellent, and maybe it's just my own personal issues but I resent the decidedly domestic direction this story has gone. I appreciated the dynamic of Buffy, Spike, and Dawn as a family. Personally, I think it would have been better to explore all that rather than dragging Conner into the mix and then knocking Buffy up. Ugh, saw that comin' a mile away, but I still didn't like it.

I also kind of think the narrative has gotten a bit sloppy. It's just too much between the baby crap, Kirsten being Spike and Buffy's daughter from the future, Angelus, Willow, and all the vamp OCs. It's just a bit much to take in.

Might I also mention that I don't really get why Willow has it out for Spike? I mean, she's not one of his biggest fans but I'd think it more likely for her to warm up to him then go all hive-mind with Xander. After all, she's seen a lot more depth to him even before the events of S.5. *shrugs* Just sayin'. I think your point is more that dark magicks don't have her thinking none too clearly.

Having said all that, I really do like your writing. You have a lot of talent. If you want to suss out my criticism, feel free to look up my profile.

Reviewer: X_Ray_Specs Signed
Date: 03/18/2010 Title: Chapter 76: First step home

You have slain me, mein fraulein. I tried to get through this well-written dreck but couldn't make the final stretch. Forgive my cruelty.

Summary: A few nights after their engagement spell, Buffy has to watch Spike. Problem is, a demon may have just spritzed her with a mind-altering substance. Will Spike seize the moment? Or will they just end up naked? HMMM.
Categories: Porn with Plot
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: Close Encounters
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8149
[Report This] Published: 03/31/2010 Updated: 04/09/2010
Reviewer: X_Ray_Specs Signed Liked
Date: 03/31/2010 Title: Chapter 1: Purple Haze

Long time fan, first time reviewer. I think. I dunno. Anyway...love, love your fics, and this one is no exception.

So...TBC means there's more?