Dori Kogler, Ashley McConnell
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This was one of the few BtVS novels that held my interest. It was an odd - but nice - change to see Willow and Spike teaming up. I enjoyed the flashback chapters to Spike's life pre-America, which he spent (in this book) in England. I also liked how the authors incorporated the scenes involving Cecily from season five's "Fool for Love" into the book. Another thing I liked about the flashbacks were the story and events chronicling the lives and nightly events of Darla, Spike, Angelus and Drusilla in the 19th century. It was interesting and fun to read about the possible storylines that could have happened, not to mention Spike killing his victim with a railroad spike for the first time! Very gruesome, but inevitably a scene you just *have* to read.Something that surprised me was my own reaction to the book. For example, every other chapter takes place back in 19th century England with the four vampires. These are the main characters throughout half of the book, which makes you have a very odd affection toward them; and feel that they're the protagonists. So in this very weird way, I would feel glad or relieved whenever the evil vampires would prove successful over their enemies, a.k.a., the "good guys".
The only thing that bothered me about this book was how Angelus and Spike almost always got along, because in the show, it appears that the two have always hated each other from the start. I also felt that a few of the things Drusilla said every now and then were out of character. I always thought her to be a woman with very few and commendable words, but in this book she speaks in quite long sentences using many intelligible words, which I don't recall ever seeing much of in the series.
The climax of the story is a big one at that, with a quite surprising twist in the end. There isn't much Scooby action since it revolves mainly around Willow and Spike, so if you are fond of either (or both) of these characters, this book will suit you well.
