Cool story. It is about time that Joyce got some love :) It sounds like she would be a useful addition to the team. She certainly has Angel running scared!
One comment I would make on your writing style in this story is that you have used a lot of very long sentences. Try some short sentences sometimes.
Review By [Gideon] • Date [22 Nov 10] • Rating [7 out of 10]
This was a great story that leaves lots of questions left over. As mentioned by others I'd love a sequel starting with the discussion with Buffy.
But what I'm wondering is, even without Spike around, would Dru still bring together the Judge? The Judge vs. Justice could be a fascinating confrontation.
Phil
Comments from author:
I've got other stories that are being written, so a sequel, if there ever is one, is a long way off. Though, that's an interesting plot bunny you've come up with. Thanks for the review!
Review By [PhilH] • Date [18 Jul 10] • Rating [10 out of 10]
I absolutely loved this. first off perfect costume for our Mrs. Joyce and was totally thrilled that she kept her prowess after the fact and that it helped her cope better with her daughters secret. kudos for her killing that damn irratating Mayer Wilkins and that weasel Ethan Rayne. Love that Giles stood his ground and was willing to be judged on both his good and bad. I cried like a baby at the interaction between him and the children. Tried to keep my cool when he hugged Xander, but lost it completely when he hugged Willow and her reaction too it, wow. When he reached Buffy and the reaction she had to his affection towards her I became a complete blubbering idiot.
Now on to that less than an Irishman, soul doesn't do him a damn bit of good, cowardly in all matters that count, worthless vampire Angel. Don't get me wrong I like Angel, my curse for lost causes and men that can't change. But he could of at least stood his ground like our Giles for the girl he says he loves, geesh, what do I expect he was a no account man before he was turned, still a no account vampire with a worthless god forsaken soul now.
Sorry a little over passionate there. LOL.
Love this story and would have love to see you continue it but alas heres to a great halloween fic.
Review By [christytrekkie] • Date [7 Oct 09] • Rating [10 out of 10]
Thank you for sharing this, I greatly enjoyed it! I'm particularly fond of Giles' confrontation with Justice and absolutely love him standing and facing the consequences of his actions with the courage and integrity that I've come to expect from him over the years. As for the ending, I would love to have seen Angel dealt with, but it works great as is, seeing him run with his tail between his legs. I really wouldn't expect more of him at that point in series canon.
Disappointed that it is over, there was so much to enjoy and the possibilities for much more deviltry for Lady Justice to set right. That last about Liam the wastrel stumbling into eternity evolving his base activities was a real treat. Angel needs to have a little word with The Lady. It could also be anti climatic too,drat! You took the ball and left too soon!
Why do the setup for the confrontational scene between Joyce, Buffy and Giles then end the story before writing it, that only makes sense if you're planning a sequel. You end the story with everything in the last chapter left hanging, Does Joyce catch Angel before he leaves town? How does Buffy react to seeing Joyce dressed in Full costume?
Review By [faithfan] • Date [2 Oct 09] • Not Rated
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