tanemariacris's review against another edition
4.0
Angel-awkwardness and reconciliation, snarks and handshakes between old frenemies, addressing the scene in Seeing Red from Buffy's perspective and the effects it left on her for what is the first real time, Spike and Buffy communicating and working through their problems, illustrating how it helps to be aware of the demons around you in order to properly protect yourself from them, precious father-daughter bonding between Giles and Buffy, the pressure of getting to try (and possibly fail) again, and a plot twist that solved my issue with a case of stop bringing dead characters back and let them have their peace. Lots of good things in this one.
marobbins's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this volume, and I think it goes deeper than some of the previous ones in terms of thematic content. Buffy and her friends have to fight a new Big Bad, the demon Archaeus, whose name literally denotes that he is old. The most dangerous thing about Archaeus is that he has a hold in Druscilla, Spike, and Angel alike. The Scoobies and friends have to fight old demons, both literally and figuratively. Angel's back in town to help, and he and Spike have to put their differences aside for the good of the cause. Also, Giles and the younger Scoobies alike have to deal with the good and bad consequences of getting older. Xander and Buffy both learn to better cope with their romantic relationship issues that reflect on getting hurt in the past. They truly are making the leap from adolescence to young adulthood, and as someone who is on the later end of my young adulthood journey, I can relate to some of what they are going through. Since I teach younger adolescents, I can't help but chuckle at middle school aged Giles's young boy struggles. The whole gang is growing up, in more ways than one, and it's entertaining to me to see how their interactions change with one another as a result.
luliaranda's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jaimiejaimiejaimie's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good installment, and I probably would have given it five stars if she was with Angel and not Spike. It felt more cohesive, and the twist at the end was good.
al_capwned's review against another edition
2.0
The plot is very weak. The only good thing is the typical Buffy humour again.
kkaste's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
starryorbit12's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
caseythecanadianlesbrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Another fantastic installment in the #BtVS comics! I can't believe how even and authentic and high quality season ten is. I especially liked how they dealt with sexual assault and triggers in this issue.
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really enjoying this season of Buffy. It's giving me everything I want so I'm waiting for everything to go to hell. It's very predictable. They try so hard to write what we don't expect, but I expect them to tease you, give you want you want and then blow it all to hell.
Giles gets a day to be an adult again and it's good to see him back, but he's back to being a kid. There are plenty of fights.
My favorite about this is seeing Spike and Buffy having a relationship. I'm so loving it. I'm sure it can't last past the end of this season. Xander and Anya at the end made for an interesting development. I am looking forward to more.
Giles gets a day to be an adult again and it's good to see him back, but he's back to being a kid. There are plenty of fights.
My favorite about this is seeing Spike and Buffy having a relationship. I'm so loving it. I'm sure it can't last past the end of this season. Xander and Anya at the end made for an interesting development. I am looking forward to more.
sparkleboymatty's review against another edition
4.0
Not bad, but not amazing. The Old Demons ending seemed a bit rushed. The stand-alones were okay. I'm intrigued by the Anya story.
Second read: Enjoyed it a lot more. Old Demons was good, and still leaves room for the rest of the season to finish the arc. I don't think I read past this back in the day so looking forward to new stories here on out!
Second read: Enjoyed it a lot more. Old Demons was good, and still leaves room for the rest of the season to finish the arc. I don't think I read past this back in the day so looking forward to new stories here on out!