Bookworm's Musings

Since I've been spending quite a bit of time with Harry Potter lately, I thought it was time that I paid attention to my first love, Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
One of my all time favorite BTVS fics is:

Quantum Xander by jameschick , & the sequel, Quantum Xander II
NC17; Xander is paired with many different characters in different timelines, but the main pairing is Xander/Spike; some BDSM, death, violence, adult themes, angst

I love almost all of Jameschick's stories, but these two are special. I return to them over and over again, they're just as good the 20th time as they were the first. As Xander jumps from timeline to timeline, we can see how our choices and environment shape us all. This saga explores the depths of human cruelty, apathy, and darkness, and the heights of human compassion, passion, and selflessness. And everything in between. It speaks of the lengths people will go to to survive. Jameschick deals tastefully with a gamut of fanfic cliches, and gives them new depth. These stories will make you laugh and cry. While it may at first appear that there will be no happy ending, don't despair, there will be one, eventually. Even if you don't normally read BTVS, these stories are well worth your time. But don't forget a hanky. :)

 Bookworm

Today's Rec is:

Sweet Memories by Kayla
R - NC17; Spike/Xander; mild angst, mild blood-play, some violence

This is an sweet and funny story. Spike and Xander lose their memories and think they are a couple. While the Scoobies search for them, Spike and Xander create a life for themselves and try to regain their lost pasts. This story has humor, angst, fluff, and some very explicit sex. In fact, the sex is very realistic for the most part, and even includes some bad!sex, as neither of them has any idea of what to do! But don't worry, there's some great!sex in there too. This story is a classic for me. I've read it several times, and I still find it worth reading.

 Bookworm

Today's BTVS Rec is:

The Reconstruction Series by Wordsmith
(wordsmithslash )
NC17; Spike/Xander; Canon Character Death, Violence
I love the Reconstruction series, and read them over and over again. After Buffy dies to save Dawn from Glory, will the Scoobies stay together? And what about Spike? The series breaks off from canon immediately after Buffy dies. This offers a new perspective on all the characters, but especially Xander and Spike. Definitely worth reading.

 Bookworm

Dogs of War by tabaqui
NC17; Xander/Spike, Willow/Tara; Violence, Torture
Dogs of War is one of my favorite BTVS stories. Sunnydale is under martial law. The Initiative has taken over and Xander is desperately trying to stay one step ahead of them. Whose side will Spike be on? Where is Buffy? This is the only story I've found that deals with this plot-line. Worth reading over and over again. While this story does have a happy ending, it is not all butterflies and flowers. It is gritty and explicitly violent.

 Bookworm

Repossession by Lazuli
NC17; Spike/Xander, OC/OC, Willow/OC; Graphic Violence, Torture, Possible non-con, some D/s, some BDSM, Adult Themes;
One of the best Spander stories in existence. This is an emotional roller-coaster, and will make you laugh and cry and grieve and rejoice. There will be an eventual happy ending, never fear. But you'll have to work for it! When Spike is tortured beyond endurance, who will he turn to for help? And is Xander ready to face the past? Read it! You won't regret it.

 Bookworm