Which of these 20 Buffy/Angel Books Should I Buy?

[Eloise]

Hey guys!

Well, I only have 10 or so Buffy novels, so I figured I needed some more.

I've found these 20 for sale cheap, and I don't know what ones to buy! Don't know how many I'll buy either, maybe just a couple, maybe most of them. xD Broad range, I know...

So, I'd just appreciate it if anyone could recommend ones they they are best or say ones that they don't think are as good as other Buffy books. Maybe you'll be generous enough to list the ones you've read in order of preference! Any advice appreciated.

ANGEL
The Longest Night, Volume 1 - various authors
Soul Trade - Thomas E Sneigoski
Love and Death - Jeff Mariotte
Vengeance - Scott Cienein
Impressions - Donna Durgin
Shakedown - Don Debrandt
Avatar - John Passarella
Image - Mel Odom
Stranger to the Sun - Jeff Mariotte

BUFFY
Child of the Hunt - Chris Golden & Nancy Holder
Crossing - Mel Doom
Sins of the Father - Chris Golden
How I Survived My Summer Vacation, Volume 1 - various authors
Return to Chaos - Craig Shaw Gardner
Obsidian Fate - Diana Gallager
Gatekeeper Trilogy (vol 1, 2 & 3) - Chris Golden & Nancy Holder
Resurrecting Ravana - Ray Garton


Thanks all.

[wenxina]

HERE's a thread where people have listed some of the books they have, or have read. There are some recommendations in there too. As for opinions on the scattered books, well, there are a few threads on this board that contain reviews and opinions about certain books, so I hope that helps.
Personally, I've never been too big a fan of the books. I've always been left feeling kinda let down by the quality in general. That said, I thought that "The Gatekeeper Trilogy" wasn't too bad... in fact, it was one of the better written ones, IMO.
If you can find the Dru and Spike book, "Pretty Maids All in a Row", that one comes quite recommended from me. I'm not sure if it has withstood the test of time for me, but I did enjoy that one immensely back in the day.