The Angel Chronicles, Volume 2 (Mass Market Paperback)

by Richie Tankersley (Author)

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"I wish we could be like regular kids. Just a regular kid and her 200-year-old, creature-of-the-night boyfriend."

The course of love in Sunnydale never runs smoothly, especially for Buffy Summers the Vampire Slayer and her boyfriend, Angel the vampire. They're going through the usual early stages of a romantic relationship -- dressing to impress, going on coffee dates, and saving the world.

When Buffy tries to be more like the girls from Angel's distant past, she succeeds a little too well -- becoming helpless in the face of real evil.

Career week at school finds Buffy questioning her future as the Slayer -- and all the relationship baggage that title comes with -- until an unexpected ally gives new insight into her calling. And when Angel is taken hostage by an old acquaintance with sinister plans, Buffy realizes she must draw on all her passion to save the one she loves.

Now, collected for the first time, are three stories from the hit-TV series chronicling Buffy and Angel's growing romantic relationship.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671026275
• ISBN-13: 978-0671026271
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #478,283 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angel novels are as good as the tv episodes-honest!, June 24, 1999

By A Customer

When I first bought this book, I was bummed because I didn't realize that it was a novelization of Buffy episodes rather than an original novel. However, I soon realized it was fun to read about the shows I had seen because the dialogue still rang true in black and white and some lines I might have forgotten, I could look up. The best part is the author chose some of the best Buffy episodes from the second season of the show including one of my favorite episodes to date: "Halloween." Since the three episodes chosen follow each other almost choronologically in the sequence of the Buffy show, (The others are "What's my line part 1" and "What's my line part 2") you can read this book from cover to cover and derive much enjoyment. Another bonus is that these episodes include two of Buffy's most engaging baddies: Of course I am referring to Spike and Drusilla. "Halloween" is the best of the lot. If you never saw this classic episode, here's a synopsis: It's Halloween at the Hellmouth-this is a traditionally slow time for vamps. Principal Snyder ropes the students including Buffy and her friends into chaparoning kids while they trick or treat. This episode also marks the debut of Ethan Rayne, an old adversary of Giles. He owns a mystical costume shop and he sells many people in town their halloween garb including Buffy and friends. Buffy dresses up like a noble woman to impress Angel. Rayne invokes the Roman god Janus and casts a spell which transforms everyone wearing one of his costumes into whatever they are dressed as. Good for Xander who becomes an soldier, but bad for Buffy who is turned into a meek and powerless maiden, prompting Willow to lament, "She couldn't have dressed up like Xena?" Spike discovers Buffy's predicament and relishes in the bedlam. Giles confrontation with the mysterious Ethan Rayne is one of the highlights of this spectacular show and book. The "Angel Chronicles Vol.2" doesn't disappoint. Buy it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for all Buffy the vampire slayer fans, July 31, 1999

By A Customer

This book has three of the best Buffy episodes in it. I dont think that it could have picked better ones,the only way that this book could have been better is if they added on another section and put 'Becoming' parts one and two in. The episodes also show some of the charectors in a different light,like in 'halowen'Willow is the responsible one, and you also see the forcefull side of Giles. This book is very well writen and I advise anyone to buy it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best one ever to date, February 22, 2000

By	Slayerette (Bangkok, Thailand) - See all my reviews

Excellent, absolutely brilliant. I'm a big Buffy fan and I've read most of Buffy books and this one is my favorite one ever. It features 3 of the most classical Buffy episodes. They couldn't have picked any episode better than these 3. They are funny and well-depicted. The thoughts of the characters are funny, awkward and adorable at the same time. This one is even better than the Angel Chronicles Vol. 1 coz Buffy and Angel's relationship has grown stronger and their love for each other is irresistable. You have to read it to love it. If you're a buffy fan, this one is a must, if you're not, get it anyway, you'll love it.