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The Angel Chronicles, Volume 1

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Angel Chronicles v. 1
Nancy Holder (1998), based on teleplays "Angel" and "Reptile Boy" by David Greenwalt and "Lie to Me" by Joss Whedon

RATING: 3/5 Stakes

SETTING: Season One ("Angel") and Season Two ("Reptile Boy" and "Lie to Me")

CAST APPEARANCES: Angel, Buffy, Giles, Xander, Willow, Cordelia, The Master, The Annointed One, Darla, Joyce, The Three, Richard Anderson, Tom Warner, Machida, Spike, Drusilla, Ford, Marvin, Chantarelle, Lucius

BACK-OF-THE-BOOK SUMMARY: "After a century of killing without a care, the vampire Angelus was cursed with a conscience and eventually fled to Sunnydale, where he restricted his feeding to blood banks. Until 16-year-old Buffy Summers, the Vampire Slayer, arrived in town to battle vampires, demons, and the Forces of Darkness. First, he has to convince her not to kill him. Then, he has to convince himself not to fall in love with her. Now, collected for the first time, are three stories from the cult-hit TV series chronicling the beginning of this star-crossed love story. Can Buffy and Angel survive life, death . . . and beyond?"

REVIEW
Volume One of the three-volume Angel Chronicles novelizes two strong Buffy episodes and one average episode.
The episode "Angel" from Season One is memorable for the dusting of Darla and the revelation that Angel is actually a vampire. The novelization does a good job of incorporating the humor and characterization of the script, and is especially adept at handling Buffy and Angel's first kiss.

"Reptile Boy" focuses on Buffy and Cordelia's involvement in a snake-worshipping cult of fraternity brothers. It's not an episode particularly worthy of novelization and doesn't actually contain a whole lot of Angel.

The theme of "Lie to Me" is, as the title implies, about lying: Angel, Willow, and former-sweetheart Ford all lie to Buffy at one point or another in the episode, and their actions have repercussions. One of the best of the Season Two episodes, the plot centers around a group of vampire wannabees trying to convince Spike to make them into the real thing. We're also treated to Buffy's first encounter--from a distance--with Drusilla.

It's hard to say much else about Volume One. Angel is only a subplot in two of the three episodes, so this probably isn't the best place to start for fans of the brooding vampire-with-a-soul. The novelizations are all straightforward with very little variance from the scripts and they do a good job of conveying the feel of the show.

In another book about the dashing vampire that stole Buffy's heart, Angel is attempting to let go, and not doing a very good job about it! He stalks Buffy everywhere she goes, but convinces her he doesn't love her. Now he's working on convincing himself.
This book is great so if you're a major fan of Buffy, you should get to know the mystery man that Buffy so dearly treasures!

I love this book.Althought I have never seen a episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I am hooked to The Angel Chronicles. These books are about the love story of Angel and Buffy and how they came together.A must-have for any Buffy fan.

This book is great for Buffy/Angel shippers. It is a novelization of 3 Buffy episode. "Angel" Season 1 episode 7, "Reptile Boy" Season 2 episode 5, "Lie to Me" Season 2 episode 7. I loved reading this book. Nancy Holder did a great job of putting these episode on pager. Even after seening the episodes I still ejoyed the book. My favorite of the stories is "Lie To Me" mainly cause Spike and Dru. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars mainly cause to get a five the book would have to be a great as some of Nancy Holder's other books with co-wrighter Christopher Golden. (Child of the Hunt and The Gatekeeper Trilogy) This book is a for every fan.

A delightful novelization of three episodes of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each story, 'Angel', 'Reptile Boy' and 'Lie to Me' is a step in the poetic romance between the slayer and the vampire.They fall in love. They try to kill each other.They try to have a normal relationship and they struggle with the results of his past deeds. Nancy Holden does a lovely job of connecting the stories. I recommend this to all who love danger and action with a good romance. Even if you have never watched the TV show you will enjoy this book.

This was an excellent book which took a look at Angel's life when he met Buffy. It allows you to see into Angel's mind during the episodes Welcome to the Hellmouth, The Harvest and Angel so that you get some understanding of the beginnings of their relationship. An excellent book and a must read for any Buffy fan.

I absolutely love this book! I'm a HUGE Buffy fan and I have read most of Buffy novels, and I've gotta say, this one is the best. My most favorite one. I've read it before I saw Season 2 (about a year ago) and I was happy to know that Angel and Buffy were together. I find myself grinning like an idiot or making silly squeaky sound whenever I read this book coz the 2 are just adorable. I just couldn't put it down! It was the first book I've ever read in one day and I've read it over and over again. It's a must if you consider yourself a Buffy fan, if you're not, I still highly recommend it, you'll love it.

I missed the entire first two seasons of Buffy and I read this book and it helps to explain a lot.Read it if you love the Angel character or missed the episodes.

If you love Angel and Buffy, then you'll love these 3 books! I personally love Angel and I also love Buffy so I thought these books were awsome! I've read them over and over and I still read them over and over! So over all they're 5 stars! :)

This book is the best. Anybody who loves Buffy and Angel should read it! I loved it. And Read Volume #3. That is even better!!!!!!!