Date: 06/21/2006 - 10:33 pm Title: Discovery
Hey JL,
I've been an avid reader of your stories for a long while, just never stepped out of lurking to comment.
I really like your stories, Spike angst and all. Actually, I really enjoy the Spike angst you write, because Spike in pain is very raw and very emotionally stimulating to read. I also like that you mainly write submissive Spike when it comes to Spuffy, because, well, that does happen to be my favorite type of Spuffy to read. I tend to emotionally identify with the sub of the pairing in fanfiction and I don't really identify with the character of Buffy in BtvS at all.
You create great plots that people can (and do) sign on to read nearly each day. But, true to the show, the effect that the "big bad" has on the relationships between the characters is at the primary front.
Your way of writing is very easy and enjoyable to read. It accentuates the dialogue and inner thoughts with just enough descriptive detail to allow me to imagine the scene. Oftentimes when people write fanfiction I have to go back over a paragraph to make sure I got what was going on -- not so with your writing. And on the rare occasions that may happen, it's likely I'm too engrossed in the story to stop moving forward, anyhow.
And let's not even get into my admiration of your consistency with daily updates. (And I do confess to the very human selfishness that comes along with finding that I've reached the end of an update and will have to wait a whole day to read more.) I can't even imagine the amount of dedication you must have to these stories and these characters, but it must really be phenomenal. I highly respect you for that.
When I read some of the reviews given below, I had to laugh. It looks like one person decided to use different names to mask that it was really only one person, because all of the comments basically say the same thing. And for that to happen so suddenly at this point in the story, with no previous reviews by any of those usernames on any of the other chapters...they're not really fooling anyone in their attempts to sway your writing.
It doesn't need any swaying, because anything other than what you have in mind just wouldn't be a JL story. :)
Can't promise I'll be popping my head up to review again, but I will continue reading your stories.
Author's Response: thank you so much for your kind words...i kind of needed that....
i realize that my writing's not for everyone....i *do* write pretty much all sub-Spike, really...and not everyone has to like it...
I'm glad you do, though :)
Actually, i think he pretty much was in any relationship he was in...he put up with so much for any woman he loved...i agree with your opinion on those reviews, but it's not gonna change what i write...if someone doesn't like it, they don't have to read it...period :)
Thanks again for your supportive and considerate words :)
Date: 06/21/2006 - 09:41 pm Title: Discovery
Oh Dawn was pissed.. was this gave her the will and the power to go against Buffy; even if she only noticed what was wrong and how she was able to help (finding her sister deep in Buffy). And with the key's help it seems Buffy found a key (couldn't resist *gg*). I'm glad that at last now Giles said some things to Xander :) Oh yeah.. looking forward to the next chapter!
Date: 06/21/2006 - 06:00 pm Title: Discovery
Wow! Great update. Sure hope they figure out something soon before Spike really does dust at Buffy'-Bitch's hands. So, who's gonna volunteer to be a blood donor for the hapless vamp? More please.
Date: 06/21/2006 - 03:55 am Title: Discovery
Really like this chapter. Characters are beginning to know (Dawn specifically) that Buffy is not in the driver's seat during these episodes. Still not liking Joyce so much, but eh...didn't like her at times on the show either. The key here seems to be...The Key, heehee - Dawn and Buffy creating a light show - will be good to know what that's all about. Hopefully now Dawn can figure out how to rid Buffy of this being.
It is unfortunate that Buffy's physical appearance doesn't change when she goes through the spells of out-of-controlness. Lots of folks seem to have a difficult time distinguishing between actual Buffy and insane possesed Buffy - Joyce being among them. Can't wait till next chapter...gotta find out about the fireworks. :)
Date: 06/21/2006 - 03:04 am Title: Discovery
Poor Spike, he's gonna need LOTS of blood. Slayer's blood is best right? Hope she snaps out of it enough to give him some of hers.
Update soon please! I can't wait to see Spike healthy again and Buffy in control of her body COMPLETELY!!
Date: 06/21/2006 - 02:43 am Title: Discovery
lol thank god your not an angel fan but yea im enjoying your story its just that i wanna cry everytime spike is in pain lol and wow 2days in 48 chaps ha im slo....oohh and i love how you update more than one chap
Date: 06/21/2006 - 02:35 am Title: Discovery
Soo... ok I thought this was a spuffy site.
This story is basically about a punching bag (Spike)
and the Bitch who punches it(Buffy).
Now don't get me wrong I like ur story very much, it's just I'm getting frustrated with the way Buffy is treating Spike.
Date: 06/21/2006 - 02:30 am Title: Discovery
it pains me to see spike in so much pain
Date: 06/21/2006 - 02:24 am Title: Discovery
P.S can u do me a favor and KILL xander in like the next chapter or something cuz he stay bitchin like a little girl always up buffys ass and on spikes case hes nothing anyway he helps with nothing
anya: X'demon who knows thing
willow: witch
tara: witch
giles: watcher
and yea you kno the rest but xander
xander: good 4 nuthin glob of shit
so yea let spike eat him
Date: 06/21/2006 - 02:22 am Title: Discovery
Ok... what the hell!
Am I the only one reading this?
The story is good and everything but y is Buffy still going crazy on Spike?
ANd y is Xander still in this story?
Date: 06/21/2006 - 02:13 am Title: Discovery
I've wa sreading this story and I really liked it alot but I really don't understand where this is going.
I mean it seems like every chapter I read Spike is being tortured.
I understand that in the beginning and middle of the story u had to show this but it's chapter 48 and things are pretty much the same.
I really liked how u started out but now I'm beginning to question my interest in this story.
I hope things get better.
Date: 06/21/2006 - 02:09 am Title: Discovery
*sign* i dont kno wut to say really the story has a go0od plot and everything but this is just to much for me...at this point if they ever do fix buffy i want her to kill herself cuz really can her and spike ever get together after all the shit she did hell i kno i wouldn't and right now i dont care how many tears buffy crys cuz if she really wanted to at least try and stop this stuff from happening she would let spike claim her so they can be equal...and i still think she should kill herself to save everyone
do u even like spike? are you like an angel fan or something? cuz u seem to hate him or something
Author's Response: ok, i am *so* not an angel fan! take that back! :P lol...anyways, i'm just all about the big painful drama, and in my opinion spike is the most sympathetic character on the whole show, ever...really, as for this story, it may not seem like it but all this has taken place in the course of like 2 days...i don't think buffy would be to the point of killing herself, or allowing spike to claim her *yet*...though she may come to one of those conclusions before long ;) i'm sorry if you're not enjoying the story, but this *is* the story...so...
thanx for the thoughtful review, and i hope you like the rest :)
Date: 06/21/2006 - 01:21 am Title: Discovery
Wow! Soooooo good!!
Date: 06/21/2006 - 12:04 am Title: Discovery
Green glow strikes again! Interesting bond you've created in Dawn.
I can't wait for Joyce to read the Scoobies the riot act, again, for their blindness, for what they still don't understand. Their expectations on their Slayer are at the root of the whole problem. I expect Joyce to be taking control of the situation as soon as she gets inside.
Wonder how long the Slayer demon will be under control this time? Buffy really has to get a hold of her insecurities, for it's that weakness that allows the Slayer to take her over. Her jealousy and lack of self-esteem is killing Spike.
Date: 06/21/2006 - 12:04 am Title: Discovery
So glad Dawn brought Buffy back......
Date: 06/20/2006 - 11:44 pm Title: Discovery
Oh, what's it all mean?
Date: 06/20/2006 - 11:12 pm Title: Discovery
Better... but not over.
Enjoying the story... a little less angst. Has been difficult to read all of the abuse Spike has endured.