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nmfolkman's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
This was a lot of fun. If you like the original series, this has a lot of the same charm, just set in junior high. It's a graphic novel/ diary combo.
myriadreads's review against another edition
4.0
A great introduction to Buffy for middle grade readers!
redhdlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Intended for middle schoolers but that didn’t stop me from reading it. I did not like the rushed story line and how it introduces pieces that the actual Buffy encountered in the series. I think if you are having Buffy become a slayer at 12 then everything needs to be changed or these young folks will get confused trying to follow the thread. Not a fan of the vamps to bats either but I understand that this concept may be easier for young minds to comprehend.
I’ll stick to my original bad ass Buffy. A bit too far fetched to believe a 12 year old is skulking through the cemetery protecting the lives of innocents and killing vamps.
I’ll stick to my original bad ass Buffy. A bit too far fetched to believe a 12 year old is skulking through the cemetery protecting the lives of innocents and killing vamps.
erincataldi's review against another edition
3.0
A cute, unique take on Buffy that's aimed at younger teens. Buffy Summers has moved to a new town and that means she has to start at a new middle school. Is there anything worse for a teenager? She's having trouble making friends and the librarian is being really weird around her and won't stop calling Buffy "the chosen one." When Buffy encounters a vampire, she knows that she might actually have to turn to the weirdo librarian for help. Soon Buffy becomes friends with other preteens with oddities of their own. Sarafina is learning witchcraft and Alvaro becomes a werewolf once a month; but together the trio will help keep the vampires at bay. Now only if they had time to keep up with their homework and get some sleep in. Cute and told in comics, doodles, and diary entries. The only character that is "the same" from the original Buffy universe is Buffy herself, everyone else is reinvented. A lot of fun and a good way to get the younger generation interested in a classic.
kayharkness's review against another edition
2.0
“Sometimes keeping lots of people from being murdered means not eating ice cream.”
Aggressively OK.
Aggressively OK.
hallizalli's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very cute reimagining of Buffy’s origin story. To the people who are upset that it’s not canon, I say a very kind, “get over it”. Obviously Buffy did not originally learn she was the slayer in middle school, so it’s bound to be a little different than the original story. I still thought it was a fun read, and totally worthwhile. I would recommend the book to upper elementary and middle school aged kids. Shout-outs to the Scoobies, Mr. Pointy, Spike and Dru, and even The Bronze add to the book’s charm.
jena_33's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
delicatewatkins's review against another edition
2.0
This book has comic panels for a few pages and then Buffy explains everything that happened in the comic as an entry in her diary. This book assumes that child readers are idiot, which they definitely are not. Also, HECKMOUTH.
ashwolff's review against another edition
4.0
This was absolutely adorable! This doesn’t seem to fit into canon at all, but all the little references to things from the show were pretty fun. I thought it was funny and sweet, and definitely kept the spirit of Buffy.