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The Vanquishers by Kalynn Bayron

bookb1itch's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

a fun intro to vampire lore for MG readers.  Will be adding this series to my school library collection.
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zbrarian's review against another edition

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5.0

Vampires in middle school? Yes please! I loved this modern day Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Van Helsing, Vampire Hunter style story. Boog is a strong leader and fights for what she believes in. There was a LOT of humor in the story too. The parents were strict but only because they worry and want what’s best for the kids. The reader can definitely empathize with Boog and her feelings about her overprotective parents. What Middle Schooler doesn’t want their parents all up in their business. I cannot WAIT for the sequel!!!

What’s supposed to be the same old same old in MS turns out to be Boog/Malika’s destiny/future. She knows about the Reaping of all vampires, she’s heard the tales of the Vanquishers, she even KNOWS one…she thinks her parents are over the top with safety measures, when there hasn’t been a vampire sighting in over 20 years…but when her new friend Aaron goes missing, she doesn’t know what to think. Together with her best friends, she has to “spray” out the vamps and try to find Aaron while trying NOT to get into trouble with her parents or Mr. Rupert, the annoying new counselor.

libraryofemilyjayne's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5⭐️

sianalexhoare's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

clairevlinney's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-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? No

4.5

princessr27's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

lierenprotectionsquad's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

3.25

mlottermoser's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Three friends are devastated when Aaron goes missing after a school event. Their parents are acting weird and something is up. Vampires, heroes, and the power of friendship moves this mysterious tale along. Good BIPOC and LGBTQ+ friendly book. 
Scary but not terrifying. Light mentions of blood and vamp deaths. 
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4.0

I WANT TO KNOW WHO THE VAMP IS. This was a delightful MG novel in what I’m assuming is going to be a series.

taylormoore6's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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? No

3.5

A solid middle grade horror story about a group of kids facing the reemergence of vampires. I liked this story fine and I enjoyed the friendship between the kids. It’s a bit slow at first, but the second half really picked up and I wanted to know what happened next.