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bottledchaos's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
moth_dance's review against another edition
4.0
The fan fiction we all deserved.
Exciting new lore & characters. Quality fan service moments. Compelling plot.
I gladly took my time with this one. And I'm going to take my time with the sequel and all Buffy books in this series to follow.
Exciting new lore & characters. Quality fan service moments. Compelling plot.
I gladly took my time with this one. And I'm going to take my time with the sequel and all Buffy books in this series to follow.
knod78's review against another edition
5.0
Wow and wow! Let’s start off with the fact that I’m a massive Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan. HUGE Whedonite. So, this book review and my feelings toward this book may be biased and I could give two shits about it.
I loved this book. I loved the references to not only the show, but also to the movie. I loved that we got a world into the Watchers. We have always seen them come and go, but we never really knew where they came from or their relations. This book takes place after all of the slayers are activated, magic is dead, all hellmouths closed. This shows the Watchers council and who’s left and what they are doing. They have an academy. Giles has mentioned it before, but there were no details before. One more slayer is activated as magic goes buh bye. I also loved that some of the characters are children of famous people from the show and/or movie.
I loved that even I was surprised at the end of certain developments. I definitely guessed one of them, but not the big one. I did get very annoyed with the twin characters and the whining. So much whining, especially about Buffy. But one of them finally got her act together once she tapped into the slayer power. My favorite scene is the one on the roof with a certain famous slayer talking, Both of them needing the other without knowing each other.
If you are expecting the wit of Whedon, you won’t find it in this book. However, she doesn’t try to explosive diarrhea all over relationships and love like Whedon famously loves to do. But you get something akin to it, just different. You also probably won't like this book if you are not experienced with Buffyverse. There are too many references and storylines without details that you just won't get until it's too late. If you are a fan of Buffyverse, you will love this book. You probably will be annoyed (especially at the twins) and confused and anxious at first and then you will be staked in the heart with how much you are in it. You will be finishing with all the feels: tears, happy, excitement for things to come, anger, and maybe even love. I can’t wait for more books.
I loved this book. I loved the references to not only the show, but also to the movie. I loved that we got a world into the Watchers. We have always seen them come and go, but we never really knew where they came from or their relations. This book takes place after all of the slayers are activated, magic is dead, all hellmouths closed. This shows the Watchers council and who’s left and what they are doing. They have an academy. Giles has mentioned it before, but there were no details before. One more slayer is activated as magic goes buh bye. I also loved that some of the characters are children of famous people from the show and/or movie.
I loved that even I was surprised at the end of certain developments. I definitely guessed one of them, but not the big one. I did get very annoyed with the twin characters and the whining. So much whining, especially about Buffy. But one of them finally got her act together once she tapped into the slayer power. My favorite scene is the one on the roof with a certain famous slayer talking, Both of them needing the other without knowing each other.
If you are expecting the wit of Whedon, you won’t find it in this book. However, she doesn’t try to explosive diarrhea all over relationships and love like Whedon famously loves to do. But you get something akin to it, just different. You also probably won't like this book if you are not experienced with Buffyverse. There are too many references and storylines without details that you just won't get until it's too late. If you are a fan of Buffyverse, you will love this book. You probably will be annoyed (especially at the twins) and confused and anxious at first and then you will be staked in the heart with how much you are in it. You will be finishing with all the feels: tears, happy, excitement for things to come, anger, and maybe even love. I can’t wait for more books.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
1.0
Talk about disappointing! Between the Buffy-hate the characters were displaying and the info-dumping, this book is clunky. The humor at times reminded me of Buffy, but overall this is a pass.
brianne_k's review against another edition
2.0
Many Thanks to Net-Galley and the publisher for an advanced e-copy. This did not affect my rating.
*2/5*
Welcome to Shancoom, where there is a hidden castle with what is left of the Watchers thanks to Buffy - yes that Buffy.
Twins Athena 'Nina' and Artemis have grown up with the Watchers, with Artemis having been trained to be one, and Athena is the castle medic. The girls are very close. Artemis has always looked out for Nina, until one day something happens at the castle and Nina surprisingly jumps in and saves the day. It turns out that Nina is a slayer - and not only that, she is the last slayer. Ever. This book follows the Watchers learning what Nina is, how it was hidden from them, and how Nina handles this new change of life that she never wanted.
This book takes place after The Buffy t.v. show, and some of the comics. The events that happens in those, relates directly to the plot of this book and you can tell that Kiersten White took take care and love with this universe. You can really tell she is a fan of the series.
Nina, a 16 year old girl, definitely reads a little young to me, and makes some questionable decisions.
Leo is her watcher, and I enjoyed him. Honoura is not my favourite, neither was Artemis but I am interested to see where their storylines are going.
My favourites were Rhys, Cillian, and the demon Doug.
There is a very cute m/m relationship. That was my favourite relationship of the book.
There is a f/f relationship that still needs to grow on me (just because I don't love the characters involved..)
There is a side plot with a hunter, and the reveal to that did shock me.
I think I will be continuing with this series.
*2/5*
Welcome to Shancoom, where there is a hidden castle with what is left of the Watchers thanks to Buffy - yes that Buffy.
Twins Athena 'Nina' and Artemis have grown up with the Watchers, with Artemis having been trained to be one, and Athena is the castle medic. The girls are very close. Artemis has always looked out for Nina, until one day something happens at the castle and Nina surprisingly jumps in and saves the day. It turns out that Nina is a slayer - and not only that, she is the last slayer. Ever. This book follows the Watchers learning what Nina is, how it was hidden from them, and how Nina handles this new change of life that she never wanted.
This book takes place after The Buffy t.v. show, and some of the comics. The events that happens in those, relates directly to the plot of this book and you can tell that Kiersten White took take care and love with this universe. You can really tell she is a fan of the series.
Nina, a 16 year old girl, definitely reads a little young to me, and makes some questionable decisions.
Leo is her watcher, and I enjoyed him. Honoura is not my favourite, neither was Artemis but I am interested to see where their storylines are going.
My favourites were Rhys, Cillian, and the demon Doug.
There is a very cute m/m relationship. That was my favourite relationship of the book.
There is a f/f relationship that still needs to grow on me (just because I don't love the characters involved..)
There is a side plot with a hunter, and the reveal to that did shock me.
I think I will be continuing with this series.
paig35mith's review against another edition
3.0
Didn't know it was a buffy book until I started listening to it. It's a good starting point for this slayer series. I do feel like the action came in small bursts and that the story is to set up the other books. Which might seem like of course a book in a series will set up the next but I mean for a book called Slayer there could have been a lot more action or better action scenes. It was mostly character building and background IMO.
readerlatte's review against another edition
1.0
I am crushed and won't be adding this to my dates read.
I am a total die hard fan of Buffy. I grew up watching the show and was so excited to read this. But I am sad to say that the snark to this one was just to much and it just didn't feel like the other stories about Buffy and that world.
I am a total die hard fan of Buffy. I grew up watching the show and was so excited to read this. But I am sad to say that the snark to this one was just to much and it just didn't feel like the other stories about Buffy and that world.
ginamas02's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
trgrze20's review against another edition
4.0
Nothing like visiting the world of one of my favorite tv shows. It was fun to hear some familiar names, learn more background on how to be a watcher and what is expected from slayers, and more demon slaying action.
The only fault I had with this book is I found the characters annoying by the lack of communications and misunderstandings that happened with the communication. That isn’t really the writers fault, it is part of the whole “characters having flaws and learning to grow”. I believe my annoyances can be resolve in the next book in the series from the development in this book... or so I hope.
Can’t wait for the next. I hope Leo comes back and what would make this even more nostalgic is having an Angel Buffy reunion. My fan girl heart would just flutter.
The only fault I had with this book is I found the characters annoying by the lack of communications and misunderstandings that happened with the communication. That isn’t really the writers fault, it is part of the whole “characters having flaws and learning to grow”. I believe my annoyances can be resolve in the next book in the series from the development in this book... or so I hope.
Can’t wait for the next. I hope Leo comes back and what would make this even more nostalgic is having an Angel Buffy reunion. My fan girl heart would just flutter.