Top Five Best Spander Fics

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

1- the boy & the beast by snowpuppies: Set in S4. This is so dark, but in a good way. You've got a cunning Spike, who's still dangerous even with a chip in his head. Great character-voices and... I don't wanna spoil it more for you, you've got to read this one.



2- He Needs Me by slaymesoftly: A great Spander fic, full of angst and loss, and reveals how alike Xander and Spike are. It's a gift to all of you who enjoy "Xander taking care of Spike" fics. This is the author's first Spander fic, I hope she gets to write more in 2009. She writes excellent Xander and Spike.

3- Sunshine by shadowscast: Thirteen years after Spike mysteriously disappears, Xander meets him by accident in the London Underground. Where has Spike been all this time, and what is he hiding? This writer does a great Post-Chosen Spander fics, and she delivered bit time here. This is for those who enjoy Spike being a parent. :)

4- Secrets by margarks: Set in S4, Xander's basement, pre-Slash, and it's fantastic. Four ficlets connected with each other, two from Xander's POV and two from Spike's. The character-voices are dead on and the images serve the story well.

5- Hunted by strickens_girl: After the battle against Wolfram and Hart, Spike's life is a mindless routine of helping Angel fight the lingering evil in LA and Buffy train new Slayers until one day when he gets a call that changes everything, thrusting into a mystery he has to solve before someone ends up dead. Wonder piece of work, full of suspect and mystery, and the reveal in the end is so shocking.

Comments

[snowpuppies]

*blushes*

Thanks so much, honey. I'm so flattered to be among such a wonderful bunch of writers. I feel so gratified that you enjoyed my piece that much. *snogs*

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

You deserve the rec, sweetheart. You're fic is perfect! :)

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

It's nice to see people using the various specialized communities to compile their lists because then new people are discovering them.

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

I think "Sunshine" is the only one of these I've read, and It was fantastic. Thanks for the list.

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

You should really read the rest, all of those are wonderful.

[mistress-tien.livejournal.com]

GREAT LIST!

I've read two of these, but the other three were new--and wonderful. I've been reading the others since your post came out.

Thanks for sharing your list!

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're enjoying them all, amazing fics they are :)

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec. You've put me in some very good company! I enjoyed these immensely.

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

You deserve it, your fic is amazing!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_sharvie_/]

I haven't read any fanfic all year, so I'm thrilled to get recs just up my alley right when I was thinking of starting back up! Can't wait to dig in!

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Those are my personal favorites in 2008, I'm sure you're gonna enjoy them :)

[shapinglight]

Not much of a Spander reader. I only like certain kinds. But I love anything by shadowscast. Will have a look at these others too. Thanks for the links.

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Since it's not your cup of tea, I suggest you try the first rec or the second one. If you're a Spuffy fan, the second one will appeal to you more.