Reviews for Road Trip
| dena |
08/08/05 - 08:00PM |
16: End of the Line |
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| This was so good I had to stop three times to dry my eyes.
This by far the best Faith Story I've ever read. |
| lilseli69 |
06/23/05 - 07:37PM |
16: End of the Line |
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Wow...I laughed, I cried.....this story kicked some major bootie!! Very well-rounded, and the flashback scenes were done perfectly! Keep it up!
Author's Response: Hey, thanks so much for picking this story up. It was a delight to write. I'm glad you liked it! |
| axel |
06/01/05 - 12:16AM |
2: On the Road |
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I wasn't sure about Wes, and, Faith at first but, you make it work. plus the story has a good westeren feel to it. and yes that was a DAMN sexy ending.
Author's Response: Cool. I didn't know whether the ending would work. And I've never done that in a fic before. I hate killing characters off. Thanks so much for reading. |
| spy |
03/26/05 - 03:02AM |
1: Chicago |
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Loved it. The dialogue captured the characters perfectly, especially the dark, changed Wesley. The future elements are quite touching...and surprising.
Author's Response: Those plot bunnies are just evil, I tell you. Yes, the last part is rather dark. Wesley is rather dark in this fic too. But I liked writing this the best out of all the fic I've ever written. Thanks so much for reading. |
| Painbow |
03/18/05 - 10:44PM |
1: Chicago |
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The last line had me giggling :) I love Wes and Faith stories, and this is no exception! I can just picture Faith in that awful yellow dress...great work!
Author's Response: I like putting Faith in tense situations. The yellow dress proved that. Thanks for the review! |
| filmtheory |
02/01/05 - 06:25PM |
16: End of the Line |
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Giles picks up the father role for Faith as well. It’s a sweet ending to the story. Not that I think it should end. I still say make a story with Faith raising Arianna. (Even if it’s similar to an idea I hope to do in RoF 3). Get there first and say I ripped you off! You even have the perfect villain type in Wes’ dad! As for the other ending, I know you tried to give us bittersweet, but to me it was just sop sad. Even though I knew it was impossible, I just kept pulling for those two to be together. Great Story. v
Author's Response: Oh God, I've never killed anyone in a fic before. It was so hard to do. I knew it had to be done though. One instance where I was true to canon. Half way through the story, I knew this had to be the ending. Which is why I write other stories where they do get together. I like soppy sad stories too. |
| filmtheory |
01/29/05 - 12:48PM |
15: No Regrets (NC-17 version) |
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And now on to the dirty section of our story. Faith and Wesley bare a little of their souls and a lot of their skin. There’s a huge suite to boot. “Revealing Silk Dress” could very well have been the title of the chapter. It’s kind of the perfect amalgam of Faith and Wes. Kind of slutty, kind of classy, and looks real nice. Again I curse you for creating this kind of beautiful relationship that I know to be doomed several times over. Still, I suppose in the end, something very beautiful came of it all. I know you’re very into the Wes/Faith stories, but you may want to consider going on with Faith as a slayer and mother. That’d be a hell of a story.
Author's Response: Hey, I never thought of continuing that story. It might be interesting to do that. Thanks for the pat on the back. In some ways, I think that they both are slutty and classy at the same time too. And you know that Wes would buy her only the best if he could. |
| filmtheory |
01/24/05 - 12:01PM |
15: No Regrets (NC-17 version) |
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This chapter warrants two reviews: one for the present and one for the past. The first part was really heartbreaking. Poor Arianna. That's definitely going to cause a pretty huge psychiatry bill. It was nice seeing Faith's devotion to Wes, even though she knew he loved another woman. The early part of the chapter had a lot of story in it. I can't help but feel like it's saying something very definite about Faith's view of her own role. In a way, she's come to accept playing second string to another woman. She always felt she was "the other slayer" as regards Buffy. Is her self-esteem so battered that she's willing to accept being "the other woman" to a man? Or was she just so in love (or lust) with Wes that she made that she was willing to be the consolation prize for him and him alone? Was Faith right that Wes was just being nice when he said he'd make the same sacrifice for Faith that he did for Fred? Or did Wes mean what he said? If he was, then Faith is definitely very down on herself (given her reaction). I don't necessarily think you need to provide answers to these questions. The very fact that you raised them means that this is the most complex character study of Faith I've ever read. I'm so jealous. I really, really wish I could write Faith this well.
Author's Response: I almost snorted at your last comment. And I have thought about your comments, actually as I wrote the fic because they were in the back of my mind. Faith is always seen as second best. I don't think Wes believes that. I truly thinks where he is right before he walks back into that building, he cares for her and might even love her. The only problem is that she's not on his pedestal like Fred. She does let him go back to W&H, to not be that consolation prize. Doesn't mean that she still doesn't love him though. She let him go. I truly don't believe that Wesley would have told her that he would make that kind of sacrifice if he didn't mean it. He usually doesn't talk that way unless he means it. Lastly, yeah, her self-esteem is really in the dumps. Until she has someone who depends on her day in and day out. Then she gets that strength of character we all know she has. Only in the end, does she prove herself. |
| filmtheory |
01/15/05 - 02:23AM |
13: Utah |
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Okay, so I saw the one twist (who was chasing Faith), but the other (what was in the car) was a jaw-dropper. And yet again, your present-time story leaves me dying to know what will happen next. As you can imagine, I liked the demons with guns. More importantly, very happy for the return of the finned demon from BtVS. Faith trusts Wesley- how sweet!
Author's Response: I used the finned demon just because I'm so lame at creating demons. He seemed as good as any to be an adversary. And guns would be something that Wes would understand, but Faith would have lots of problems with. |
| filmtheory |
01/09/05 - 07:00PM |
12: Don't Think About Tomorrow(NC-17 version) |
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Oh, and in response to something you said in your reply to Revello's review- I don't think you write Faith too softly. I hate when people writer her as only a tough-guy hardass. I think that's the shell. You're dealing with the woman beneath the shell. And THAT is what makes you so unique as a writer of Faith.
Author's Response: I realize when writing Faith that I have to be more "street". She hasn't lost that part of her edge to her. I think she has lost part of the violent tendencies, those she can control. It's just a matter of learning the lingo a little better. But, you are right. She is a woman under that tough exterior. I liked giving Wesley the chance to actually see that. No one else ever has. |
| filmtheory |
01/09/05 - 06:59PM |
12: Don't Think About Tomorrow(NC-17 version) |
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As much as I love the hot sexy action between Wes and Faith, the present-day story has my attention in a serious way. It’s probably because you’re giving me such small doses of it that it’s got me so very much on the edge of my seat. I’m seriously tempted to read ahead. But don’t worry, I’ll be good. Besides, you’ve woven together past and present so artfully, I’m certain much of the meaning of the present-day vignettes would be lost on me if I didn’t have the flashback sections that frame them. Faith’s interpretation of “contemplating strategy” had me laughing out loud. I like that Wes and Faith are connecting on an emotional level. Granted, that emotion is sadness, but it’s still more than just animal impulse. (Not that animal impulse isn’t there). The snow ball was a nice moment as well. I think it was a childishly fun activity they were probably both denied as children. Another great chapter!
Author's Response: You know what's funny is the present day stuff only came about after I started the fic. I just felt that it wasn't rounding out nicely. And I wanted to stick to canon, which I did for the most part (Hey, my version of the future though). Yeah, they both had crappy childhoods. That's why they relate the way they do (I know, total opposites on the surface, but not so deep down). This is why I like your reviews so much. |
| filmtheory |
12/17/04 - 11:38AM |
10: Wyoming (NC-17 rated version) |
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So, mysteries abound as to who's after Faith in the present day. Hmmm . . . I have an idea. It's completely wrong, of course, but it's still an idea. "I'm trying to sleep" is such a Faith thing to say. Hey, at least Wes got to spend the night. That's better than Xander, right? I liked the argument Faith and Wes had even if I'm not sure Faith would actually be that forthcoming. She's definitely the type who's looking for affirmation from guys. And she probably usually gets it from sex. But Wesley's withdrawn manner would definitely not give her the attention she was seeking. This is definitely something that would set her off.
Author's Response: I was trying to show her like a regular girl this time. Not many writers do that. Here she thinks that Wes should respond one way and he does another. Not that I'm bashing guys, because I live with way too many of them (kids, gotta love them). I guess also I want Faith to be a little more sharing. There are not many people that she would share with. Why not Wes? Improbable? Maybe. Just an experiment. |
| willow_qwert |
12/06/04 - 02:54PM |
1: Chicago |
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Neat story. Wes and Faith make a great couple, so I think it's cool you found a way to (maybe) put them together without rewriting history. I felt like Faith was a little over the top, but you have Wes down perfectly. Well done.
Author's Response: Faith's always way over the top. Not my fault. Just as I think that Wes is never over the top (unless it's Buffy third season). I'm stuck on this couple at the moment. They are so angsty and hilarious together (if those statements can go together). |
| Revello1620 |
12/03/04 - 07:10PM |
13: Utah |
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Another great chapter, I can't wait to see what is going to happen next!!
Author's Response: Thanks, thanks. Next chapter should be up soon. |
| asdeed |
12/02/04 - 06:48PM |
13: Utah |
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This has been a great story so far and I for one can't wait to see how it turns out. Of course i've liked all your stories so far.... so hey, keep up the good work!
Author's Response: Yay, new reviewer. I'm glad that you're liking this fic. This fic has been one with the most romance that I've ever written, and no one has been complaining about it! Thanks for liking my stories. I need to get more posted here too! |
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