



Slayer
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4.3 • 36 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
“Will get Buffy fans up in their feels.” —Entertainment Weekly
A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller
From bestselling author Kiersten White comes the first novel in a series set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that introduces a new Slayer as she grapples with the responsibility of managing her incredible powers that she’s just beginning to understand.
Into every generation a Slayer is born…
Nina and her twin sister, Artemis, are far from normal. It’s hard to be when you grow up at the Watcher’s Academy, which is a bit different from your average boarding school. Here teens are trained as guides for Slayers—girls gifted with supernatural strength to fight the forces of darkness. But while Nina’s mother is a prominent member of the Watcher’s Council, Nina has never embraced the violent Watcher lifestyle. Instead she follows her instincts to heal, carving out a place for herself as the school medic.
Until the day Nina’s life changes forever.
Thanks to Buffy, the famous (and infamous) Slayer that Nina’s father died protecting, Nina is not only the newest Chosen One—she’s the last Slayer, ever. Period.
As Nina hones her skills with her Watcher-in-training, Leo, there’s plenty to keep her occupied: a monster fighting ring, a demon who eats happiness, a shadowy figure that keeps popping up in Nina’s dreams…
But it’s not until bodies start turning up that Nina’s new powers will truly be tested—because someone she loves might be next.
One thing is clear: Being Chosen is easy. Making choices is hard.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Magic is dead, but the Buffyverse lives on. Fifteen years after the wildly popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series ended, Kiersten White’s lively YA novel picks up the story anew. Apocalypse has been averted: All magic has been banished from Earth and Buffy is in exile. But a new vampire slayer has arisen—and she’s the last chosen one. Her business might be battling evil, but even nonslayers can relate to the burden of having a life role thrust upon them. White’s writing is sharp enough to slide between a vampire’s ribs—Slayer is fun for committed Scoobies as well as anyone new to this world.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The first book in this new series by White (The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein) is an epic, relatable story that will appeal to new and veteran Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans as it follows events from the Buffy comics series. With the destruction of the Seed of Wonder "the source of all magic on earth," the world's magic has disappeared and with it the ability for new Slayers to be chosen. Twins Nina and Artemis, 16, come from a long line of Watchers (the entities that guide Slayers), and after Buffy decimated the Watchers before the book's start, the twins and their mother, who survived, move to the now mostly empty Watcher retreat in Ireland, where the last of the Watchers can regroup. Nina, a protected Healer, works as the castle's medic, happily to be part of Watcher Support, while Artemis trains for the physical side of Support and keeps Nina safe. When it is revealed that she's the last Slayer, chosen as the magic died, Nina quickly learns that being Chosen may not be as important as the choices one makes. Resplendent with quirky, endearing characters and imagination-sparking details, this novel feeds the soul of Buffy devotees, keeping the Buffy spirit alive. Ages 14 up.
Customer Reviews
A great spin off of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe!
I loved this!! I never followed Buffy the Vampire Slayer religiously, but have seen quite a few episodes.. enough to know my way around! This book is a must read for fans and newbies alike! I love these new characters! The story was fast paced and exciting, with subtle little Easter eggs from the T.V. Series here and there. This author has turned this into her own original story! I can’t wait for the next book in this series!
Yaaas!
This book was a great read! Just what this Scoobie needed to get back in to reading. Figured I’d read these in between my yearly BTVS re-watch! On to book 2!
Awesome read
I love Supernatural type books & I can truly say I am hooked and ready for more! Can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!