This book revolves around a reincarnated witch who has been in some salient places, historically, throughout the ages. The characters and story line were pure Buffy and the book is set before Xander and Anya get it together. The interpaly between the two of them is amusing at times and indicative of the sexual tension to come between them in the future. The other characters are well done, especially Oz, who I have always had a soft spot for. The evil witch character was a bit irritating or her development was; it seems as if the author couldn't decide which way to go with her. This is an easy read, light on the vamp action, with a plot that isn't rocket science but it passes.