I really liked this story. I haven't gone to the website specified to check out the sequels yet, but I'm hoping they're just as good.

I have to admit I almost didn't read it, though. The summary was a bit confusing after the first chapter since both vampires in the story already HAD souls and the summary said the PTB rewarded one with a soul... I assumed from the summary that the story was going to be Pre-Chosen rather than the opposite; however... the plot and the characters drew me in, and I read it regardless.

Your writing style is superb and I *like* that this story was very plot-driven, and not just some fluffy Spuffy porntastic fic. (I happened to glance at many of the author's notes on the "not enough Spuffy" reviews" lol) Actually - I think it was more Spuffy-esque than most stories. I don't much like stories where they just automatically get together and everything's all fluffy and happy suddenly... it's not true to form, in my opinion. The Spuffy from canon was rough, wild, untamed, confusing, and quite morbid even at the best of times. But it was real. And that's what made my BTVS obsession start enough to get so into fanfiction.

You portrayed the characters true to form and didn't muck up what turned out to be a good, plot-driven story with a bunch of sappy Spuffy moments, and I respect your skills greatly for that. :-)

Definitely - good job, good story, and soon hopefully I can say good series ;-) Well done.

PS: Everyone gets a wonky review or ten ;-) It's a sign of true talent and passion for your art that you didn't give up or just say "screw it" simply because people didn't know where you were going with this story. Writing isn't about pleasing everyone else - and Joss Whedon's work and characters are so good and richly coloured BECAUSE of that. Writing is an art - not everyone may appreciate your art, but it's yours nonetheless and you should be proud of it. Stories don't have to be perfect or "happily ever after" to be good - what I found was the best aspect of the series itself was that it didn't cater to what people wanted to see - despite the fictional aspect of the show itself and it's setting - it was about life and it was real. Life isn't always pretty or easy - and you portray that well. :-)

I've said it once, I'll say it again: you are a fantastic Spuffy writer. I'm a huge fan of yours; have been ever since I discovered 'Pirates Life for Me.' I don't review much, but rest assured that I have read and loved your writing for a long time. And somehow, I never read Daylight, until now. Just as I suspected, I loved it as well as your other fics (with the exception of 'Pirates,' that is my all time favorite fan fic). I'm SO looking forward to reading the sequel tomorrow! I would also like to commend you for standing up to those impatient, uncouth reviewers who tell you to 'speed up the Spuffy.' If they want no plot then let them read some PWP one shot. You're a very talented writer, and you do an excellent job of taking your time to tell a story and develop the characters and relationships. And of course this particular fic had some great parts: I loved how Spike was living but still a strong, kick-ass fighter; the Cordeilia scenes were great, and I admit I loved the sappy ending immensely :) Thank you so much for continuing to write. I haven't read your newest fic yet about Buffy being a vamp for the sole reason that I like to wait until there're a lot of chaprters to read before diving into a story that I know will truly capture my attentions. Looking forward to it, and thanks again!

PWEASE Update!!

I've just had the pleasure of reading your fic!

I really enjoyed the build up of the relationship between Buffy and Spike, and I really felt for both of them, when they were both so unsure of each other.

Thanks for writing.

i really liked this story - i'm a big fan of your work. can i also just say here that the people who kept emailing you and buggin you about this story are simply insane. i have read nothing but fanfic for 3 years now and not once have i ever written an author complaining about the stuff that seemed to happen to you. i can rarely bring myself to leave any sort of negative review - mostly i just won't review at all. because at least you authors are out there actually WRITING and i'm not, so i have no room to criticize. the most i would do would comment on grammar, misspelling and just plain wrong words. of course, i have never followed a WIP - i ALWAYS wait till they are done, as i have been hurt before by the WIPs. i admire that you stand firm - you are right - you are writing for your own pleasure and we are grateful that you are sharing your vision with us. i have never believed an author should pander to their readers. you go! i appreciate that you are not like some other authors who seem to more or less blackmail their readers for reviews in order to continue writing the story. i don't like that at all. so anyway - this story is just another wonderful one from you and i for one am grateful for your talent. you just keep doing what you are doing and you will find that your fans outweigh your critics.

WELL DONE .. one of my fav stories

Itt was funny to read your comments as the story progressed - Reviews are nice - nice to know you are being heard (as James Marsters has said) but think of all the readers that didn't leave reviews. There likely are many appreciative , but lame othere. Follow your muse - character development is necessary and appreciated . This was an outstanding story and very well written . You really do such a fabulous job speaking for these characters. I can just picture and hear their voices. I am likely to confuse your fics with things that happened on the show because I can hear and picture these scenes so clearly. You are right on the target , don't let impatient readers sway your instincts when you are mid story.

Soo... I´ve been sitting here for hours cause I can´t stop reading... Just a few remarks:
I so like that Spike´s still writing poetry! That´s awsome, I like your eye for the detail. Furthermore, the ides of Spike not just being a human but the same that Connor is is just great.
Secondly... the love scenes... You are very courageous writing this so openly, you have my respect (and I don´t know why, but the passing out of the two makes my heart sing...it´s so....trule love, I don´t know how to describe it).

Plus: Glad to see I was wrong with old Cordy... YEAH! ;)

I haven´t read the chapter yet, and although I can´t wait to do you, so I just want to make sure that I understand you 100 %. A good story has a plot. To get a good story, things have to develop. What´s a story with only two characters? I like very much that there´s something to read about Angel, Willow, Cordy, Connor...(no, I won´t tell you that I don´t like Angel-the-jerk in your story....you have reasons for that...) Actually, I wanted to review after having finished reading but I read your note and wanted to tell you my opinion. Oh ok, and to tell you some more: I really like your style. I can hear Buffy´s and Spike´s voice in my head while reading it. The jokes (pleeease, more.. :) ) are funny and the story keeps me excited of what is going to happen next. Sorry, if I express my thoughts quite funnily but English isn´t my mother tongue. Anyway, I want to go on reading although I have to learn for an exam but I´m just too curious. Kind regards

Lilly

Only one left? damn. I just want this story to keep going. . . .

Buffy put her hands on her hips. "Well, yeah. I was deadest."

"What? I was dead for one hundred and twenty four years!"

"Yeah, well, I rotted."

Spike's nose wrinkled. "Okay, you win that."


I laughed so loud my husband woke up.

Its fine, really fine.