5 fics that don't contain a Xander...

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Because it is not a secret that I’m a Xander girl, every year I challenge myself to do at least one rec list for buffyversetop5 that doesn’t have Xander in any of the stories. This is this year’s list.

In Living Dangerously by andraste Andrew bakes muffins (with real blueberries…) and has an epiphany. This is short, nicely written and quite delightful.


Since we have an Andrew fic, it feels right to have a Jonathan fic. Mascara by sharkbait is a kick in the gut. Jonathan has a ritual, a host of memories, but no redemption. Warning - there is talk of rape in this story.

Memorial by lyrstzha is a gorgeous refresh of both the amnesia trope and the Buffy as Anne trope. Buffy is Anne and waiting tables in LA when she encounters Gunn and his crew. This is beautifully bleak and wonderfully written and the ending will knock you off your feet.

Doing it Wrong by thea_bromine is Giles/Spike. Spike is trying to bleach his hair, making inappropriate use of Giles’ grandmother’s crockery and generally driving Giles crazy. Something has to give and in this case it’s Spike. I really like how thea turns the normal convention of Spike’s sexual experience on its head, it gives a whole different dimension to the relationship. Warning - This is slash in case that’s not your thing.

And finally, a wonderful glimpse into Wesley’s psyche in his early days in Sunnydale. Brave New World by Fay Jay really makes me feel for baby Wesley here.

Comments

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

A very nice collection, thanks for posting.

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

My pleasure :)

[thea-bromine.livejournal.com]

[Waves] Just to say I am not dead.

Or undead.

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Yay for not-deadness, or indeed for not-undeadness!

Lovely to see you pop up. I hope you're doing well, hon.

[yourlibrarian]

Given that we're about to head into our third decade with Buffy it's always remarkable that there are still works recced during Classic Recs that haven't appeared before (with or without Xander!)

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

I've had lots of fun the last couple of weeks chasing down versions of stories with broken links, and tracking down half remembered memories of fics that aren't on my usual lists. Thank you for giving me the impetus to do so, even without a Xander in sight! *g*

[thenewbuzwuzz.livejournal.com]

Oooh, all of that sounds intriguing, thank you!

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Yay for intrigue. I hope you enjoy when you get there!

[lyr]

Aww, thanks for the lovely rec of my work! I do appreciate it.

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

You are most welcome, it's a great ficlet and a pleasure to rec.