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I have always loved the whole Buffy universe. I loved the Slayer diaries and all the books that went with it. The only thing I never finished was the comic book series. As I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t feel the same snark and emotion from those that I did from both the tv series and the books, and even the movie. So this book, well let’s just say I have been excited since I first heard about it last year. So much so that I stalked the books for trade hashtag on Twitter until I found someone willing to trade me a copy. They gave in even though I didn’t really have anything they wanted because of my Twitter handle, Buffywnabe. So thanks to them!

Right away I was hooked and didn’t want to do anything but just sit and read. Even with the explosion at the beginning that brought about a whole new world yet again in this universe, and gave us a brand new slayer, it felt as if we were back in the Buffy-verse that I remember and loved. There were so many little references to things from the show that I adored, as well as maybe a few to some outside influences, like was the Rimbauer grave/crypt possibly related to the story by Stephen King about Ellen Rimbauer? Whether it was actually meant or not, Jake is our werewolf character, um, Twilight anyone? And there were others that I didn’t stop to make a note on because I was too busy devouring this story!

The author brought back the hilariousness of Oz and his quirky and snarky remarks and way of contributing to conversations. And Spike, oh man how much I loved the silliness/snarkiness of Spike. When Spike was called “Giles Jr.” that brought back the memories of the episode when Willow’s spell caused everyone to forget who they were. His banter and dealings with other original beloved Scooby gang members, such as Xander, again I was once again transported into the world I used to be constantly obsessed with and watching reruns and my own DVDs of over and over.

The big bad of this one, the Countess, brought to mind the episode with Dracula. And all the different characters mentioned here and there, like Andrew, Faith, and Dawn, just really lined up for the title of Scooby Gang to be handed over to the next generation. The whole Instagram challenge helped bring the series up to date technology wise and to take away from the dated-ness possibly to be seen when watching the tv show these days. Oh, and then the Hunter of Thrace? We get a little tidbit of him possibly being connected to another slayer, and without knowing who it might of been, I kind of wonder if it was someone we met in the Tales of the Slayer book series that I loved reading too!

I could gush and gush on and on, but I will again just say that I loved this, loved being back in this world, and can’t wait for more of this new Buffy world! Kendare Blake totally did the Buffy-verse justice in the way she brought us back to New Sunnydale.

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As a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan reading this book was a no-brainer for me. I was eager to re-visit the world of vampire slaying and characters I have known so well. What happened was that but much more. I was intrigued by the premise of being introduced to a new slayer and was pleased to have read this novel. The novel follows Willow Rosenberg’s daughter Frankie and her newly found journey to be come the next Vampire slayer (gasp!). There has been an attack on the Slayer community and many casualties as result possibly including Vi, Faith and Buffy. Who attacked them? Are they dead? You find out the answers to this and raise other questions as well as the novel progresses.. The novel pays an homage to characters of the original series featured and reflects on its history in a organic way. Because Frankie is the daughter of Willow Rosenberg she is also part Witch and presents a new dynamic to the Slayer mythology. As Buffy entered Sunnydale High at 16, so does Frankie as the town has been rebuilt and settled once more on the Hellmouth. Frankie is joined by Jake a werewolf, and ,nephew/cousin of Oz, Other characters are introduced and you witness Frankie developing her own “Scooby gang.” The novel is filled with references for those fans like myself when Buffywas their generations vampire Slayer. As reading the novel came to a close I enjoyed it and look forward to the next installment of this series. I appreciate knowing that Kendare Blake is a fan of the series as this novel reverently approached the television characters we know so well and gave a voice to this generations vampire Slayer. Out of five stars I gave this novel four on goodreads.

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A new Slayer for a new generation...

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this. It could fall flat or be amazing. So I went into this book with an open mind. Though I will say I usually don't like continuations of old beloved series. They are held to a high standard that I feel is hard to reach. To me personally this book didn't disappoint. It was very enjoyable. Kendare Blake does a good job at making you care about the characters in the story. I am hoping this is a series she will be continuing as I can't wait to see what the scoobies get into next! Thank you Netgalley and Disney Hyperion for the eARC to read and review.

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I absolutely adore Kendare Blake and her writing! This books was so dark atomic and reads almost like a Buffy fanfic, which is amazing! Its good to know about the Buffy franchise going into the book but you dont need to which is great. There is a lot of references to the originals scattered throughout the book.

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I have been so disappointed in Kendare Blake's writing lately. I'm not sure what it is but it has been falling flat. This book feels like fan fiction. If you enjoyed the Buffy show you will probably enjoy the writing style because it has the same feeling as the show and there are a lot of references that you will recognize. The ending left a lot to be desired and leaves you with more questions than answers.

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When I heard about this book I wasn’t at all sure if I wanted to read this. I’m not usually a person that reads books that are retellings of things that were my favorite. I don’t want to see them messed up at all. But this time, I took a risk. And it worked out for the good!

Frankie is living her life as an environmental witch with her famous mom, Willow. But all of a sudden her life is upended by a single phone call. Spike turns up with a new girl named Hailey. She finds out that her sister has gone to a conference, and suffers through an explosion with all the other Slayers. And so, a new Slayer must be born. And as it turns out, it’s Frankie. She’s the first Slayer Witch, which means she has to learn all the things that come with being a Slayer. With the help of Hailey and her best friend (and also werewolf) Jake, they come together to keep the Hellmouth from opening again, how to save her Aunt Buffy, and how to kill a vampire and more.

I was worried about this for nothing. This was an amazing visit back to Sunnydale. I remember watching Buffy with my mom back in the day. It was great to see the old characters like Spike, Willow, and others from the show. It made me feel a little old though lol But it did make me think…. Do teens today know who Buffy is? Do they know the huge impact that this show made? Or was this book really for us? lol

Another reason I was worried about this was the author. I hate to say this, but I’ve DNF’ed a couple Blake novels before, and I wasn’t sure if this would be the same way. But this was an easy read. It had all the action of the tv show and I thought that was awesome. Having it on audio was even better. I was able to picture it like a movie in my head.

As for the audio, I did enjoy it. I’ve never listened to this narrator, but I did enjoy it. She did all the voices and things like heavy breathing when they were fighting and all. I think I liked it most because it wasn’t something I wouldn’t think about doing while I was reading. (Which is why she’s the professional and I’m not lol)

This was surprisingly amazing. Good enough to where I bought one for my mom. As a Buffy fan I knew she would enjoy it. And then after she finishes, we can go and have a binge watch of Buffy. Because once you finish this, that’s really the only option.

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In Every Generation made my Buffy-obsessed heart so incredibly happy! I’m not even going to try to review the book without taking the original series into account because, for me, that’s impossible. Do I think that non-Buffy fans will enjoy the book on its own merits? Yes. But you’ll have to read other reviews for that perspective because I loved everything about the show. Anyway, this is my perspective as a fan.

This book has everything I’ve come to expect from the franchise: complicated family relationships and friendships, interesting demons, teen insecurities, an intriguing mystery, and—perhaps most of all—engaging banter. Honestly, reading this book was basically like watching an episode (or a season) of my favorite show. (And I can say that definitively because I actually ended up watching some of season 1 of the show while I was reading – Kendare gets it, there’s no doubt about that.) I was surprised how big of a role old familiar characters played in the book. Sure, the main MC is Frankie, Willow’s teen daughter. But Willow, Spike and Oz are all featured front-and-center and they feel just like the people I’ve come to know and love.

The new characters fit right into the Buffyverse as well, though. Frankie has a lot to live up to, being the daughter of a legendary witch and the “niece” of the greatest slayer of all time. And she isn’t at all confident that she can fill those shoes. Things are complicated by the fact that everyone is upset about the possible-deaths of all the slayers and watchers (but trying to think positively that they might still be alive—they don’t get to the point of actual mourning, which I kind of would have expected). So, Frankie also has a weird sort of guilt over becoming the slayer as well. Her personal Scooby gang is made up of Jake, Oz’s werewolf nephew, who is dealing with absentee parents; Hailey, who is fighting to find out what happened to her sister, one of the missing slayers; and Sigmund, a half Sage Demon who can turn on the charm (literally), but prefers his bookish side to his demon side. I’ll be happy to read more about this band of friends in future books!

Yes, this is definitely the start to a new series, so things don’t get wrapped up all neatly at the end of this first book. But, I’m excited to see what else Blake has in store for us!

***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Rockstar Book Tours so I could provide an honest review. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***

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I am a long-time (read old) Buffy fan. I've watched the TV series several times, watched <i>Angel</i>, read all the novels, played the X-box games, and kept up on the comics. Needless to say, I was pretty excited about Buffy next-gen...
Are the kids these days still into Buffy? That would be cool, but unfortunately, this isn't Buffy, but Buffy-esque. I liked the new characters well enough, though the main character, Frankie, didn't carry the story as well as the "Chosen One" should. In general, I felt the characters needed more development. Spike and Willow definitely didn't ring true-not enough snark from Spike, and Willow was inadequate. It will be interesting to read other reviews because I'm not sure who this is geared to.
I found all the different monsters/threats distracting and would have preferred more of a focus. The story is engaging though and it's a great premise. Here's hoping the author and editors refresh themselves on the source material for the next book.
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I was hoping on liking this book but unfortunately I got bored and quit it at about 20%

I just can’t recommend this one

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I haven't seen very many episodes of Buffy, but I know the premise and the main characters so I still understood most of the references. If you're a big fan of the show, I'm sure there are all kinds of tidbits that would make the reading experience even better. On the other hand, I think even if you are coming in with a blank slate, this is still a fun book and the main characters are mostly new anyway.

Frankie, Hailey, and Jake are a cute trio and I enjoyed their interactions. Hailey doesn't really care what others think of her and is a great ally for Hailey as a new slayer. Jake is basically a puppy and I just want to feed him and let him run around. He's the comedic relief and I think he'd make a nice match to Frankie. The slayer/witch is more concerned with saving the planet than fighting vampires, but she definitely makes some progress throughout the book and is on her way to being a great warrior.

The romances in this weren't my favorite, especially Frankie's. I didn't really feel much chemistry and I'm kind of over seeing teenage girls hook up with immortal guys who've been around for hundreds of years. I'm holding out for Jake instead.

I wish we got any answers about what happened with the slayers at the beginning, but I guess we'll have to wait for the sequel. Hopefully it won't be too long!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all opinions are my own. Thank you to Disney-Hyperion and NetGalley for the copy

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This book! This book!!!
So 3 stars for the new story! 1 star for giving me happy nostalgia feels! I can totally see Buffy lovers liking it and new comers enjoying it because it’s funny and charming.
So quick summary!
We are in Sunnydale High and we meet Frankie Rosenberg. She’s a Teen witch that’s trying to get her classmates to recycle correctly. We also meet Jake. Frankie’s childhood friend and current Teen Wolf. Suddenly Frankie does not feel good passes out and wakes up at home to some bad news. ALL THE SLAYERS ARE DEAD. That includes Aunt Buffy and Faith. This news was brought to them by Spike who is accompanied by another teen named Hailey. Hailey is the sister of one of the slayers presumed dead. While they wait for news of the slayer Hailey decides she can’t wait and leaves the house followed by Frankie and Jake. The plan is to take a bus to the site where the slayers
are presumed dead. But when they arrived to the bus station they find a group of vampires!!! This leads to Chase and to Frankie realizing that SHES NOW A VAMPIRE SLAYER!!!
So here the story begins.
Frankie along with Hailey (human), Jake ( her bff werewolf) Sigmore ( a half Sage Demon), Willow, Oz and Spike are our new Scoobies!! They must fight the vampires, meet the BIG BAD and figure out what happened to the slayers. Oh there’s also a handsome mysterious male Demon that’s quietly watches them and rescues Frankie whenever she’s over her head. There’s even a joke where Oz mentions “ doesn’t he remind you of someone?”
So yeah this book was good and can’t wait for more

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Not only does In Every Generation speak to those who grew up on the show, but it injects enough of the modern world into the story that it’ll be ripe for, well, the next generation. Blending a little of the old with a little of the new means this book will be a good point of entry for any Slayer wannabe, whether they’ve been around for two years or twenty.

The phrase may be overused, but I have to admit that Kendare Blake’s Buffy novel is masterfully crafted. Not only did she have to bring all our favorite characters back to life, but she also had to introduce a brand new Scooby Gang and make us fall in love with each of them, as well. Plus give us a scary villain, plenty of action scenes, and tons of that trademark Buffy the Vampire Slayer banter. And she did it all flawlessly.

Where this book really made its impact was with the New Scoobies. Frankie is the new Slayer, and I’m glad she’s nothing like Buffy. She’s a little bit of an answer to the question, “What would it have been like if Willow was the Slayer instead?” but that does a disservice to Frankie because she’s her own person. Frankie is used to being in the background, and every fight is a lesson learned. I liked this about her character because it makes her more relatable, and it means the stakes are high every time she goes out on patrol.

The book honestly feels like a season of the show. We know this series is meant to be a trilogy, but even within the first book there are some chapters where I said, “Oh, this feels like a whole episode in and of itself.” In fact, the entire novel was so cinematic, I could see it being turned into a movie or a series of its own. There’s talk of a Buffy reboot every few years, and I’d be lying if I didn’t say In Every Generation would be the perfect foundation from which to build—rising from the ground, shiny and fresh, like New Sunnydale itself.

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I am convinced that in order to continue the Buffy canon, we have to find a perfect balance with the current Buffy canon. Unfortunately, we haven't reached a proper point with any of the current novels where that's possible. Personally, I wasn't a fan of how certain OG Buffy characters were handled, like Willow and Oz. Additionally, I wanted more from Frankie, since this ultimately is HER story.

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In Every Generation is the first in a new young adult paranormal series by Kendare Blake. I was so super excited for this book because I am a HUGE Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, and In every Generation takes us back to that very beloved Buffy world. This young adult series focuses on a new generation of Slayers and their very own scooby gang. I really enjoyed this book! I thought that it was perfectly reminiscent for all fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fandom, with plenty of nods and references to the show and town. We also get to see lots of familiar faces. If you are a a fan of Buffy, then I think you will really enjoy In Every Generation. I am already excited for the next book in the series!

In Every Generation, we meet Hailey and Frankie. Frankie is Willow’s daughter and is also destined to be the next slayer (for reasons that will be explained very early on in the book), and Hailey is the younger sister of another Slayer (Vi). Because Frankie is Willow’s daughter, she is not only a slayer but also a witch. I thought a Slayer/witch combo was super interesting and I can’t wait to see her powers develop in future books as she grows as a character. She felt pretty young in this first book, so I am looking forward to the next book to see her mature and grow a bit as the series goes on.

I think my favorite part of In Every Generation was traveling back to Sunnydale. It felt like being wrapped in my favorite warm and cozy blanket. I loved seeing all the familiar faces, and getting to know the new scooby gang. I think so far my favorites are Hailey, Jake (a warewolf) and Segmund (a sage demon). I loved seeing the new scoobies interact with the old scooby gang. It was a lot of fun. There are still many unanswered questions to be explored in the next couple of installments and I am super excited to dive into them. I need to know what happened at the slayer convention! I am hoping we get some of those answers in the next book, but I will tell you one thing- reading In Every Generation definitely made me want to go back and binge watch all of the seasons of Buffy! Bottom line: If you are a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this book was a lot of fun to read!

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This book was everything I didn’t know I needed, I loved jumping back into the Buffyverse and can’t wait for the next books in the series. I won’t spoil anything but if you loved Buddy then this is for you. Kendare Blake is one of my favourite authors and this book was *chefs Kiss* so damn good!!!!

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of In Every Generation by Kendare Blake through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

In Every Generation by Kendare Blake is a young adult fantasy novel set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a several years later sequel featuring the next generation of the Scooby gang.  It features multiple points of view, including the newest slayer and some friends she makes along the way.  It published on January 4th, 2022.  I rated it four stars on Goodreads.


Here's the summary from Goodreads:

A new Slayer for a new generation...
Frankie Rosenberg is passionate about the environment, a sophomore at New Sunnydale High School, and the daughter of the most powerful witch in Sunnydale history. Her mom, Willow, is slowly teaching her magic on the condition that she use it to better the world. But Frankie’s happily quiet life is upended when new girl Hailey shows up with news that the annual Slayer convention has been the target of an attack, and all the Slayers—including Buffy, Faith, and Hailey’s older sister Vi—might be dead. That means it’s time for this generation’s Slayer to be born.
But being the first ever Slayer-Witch means learning how to wield a stake while trying to control her budding powers. With the help of Hailey, a werewolf named Jake, and a hot but nerdy sage demon, Frankie must become the Slayer, prevent the Hellmouth from opening again, and find out what happened to her Aunt Buffy, before she’s next.
Get ready for a whole new story within the world of Buffy!
The first in an all-new series by New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake continues the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer featuring the next generation of Scoobies and Slayers who must defeat a powerful new evil.

I was late to the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as you may know if you read my review of Slayer by Kiersten White (which can be found here).  However, I had a lot of fun watching through, and I think of the show and the world it built fondly.  Therefore it was so fun to visit this world again through the writing of Kendare Blake.  I really liked that we got to see some of the fan favourite characters from the television show, while the world also expanded into a new generation as we meet Frankie, Willow's daughter; Jake, Oz's cousin; and Hailey, whose older sister is a Slayer.

I felt the writing of this was really good.  I liked the structure of the story and felt that it really felt like a season of the television show.  There were some good rises and falls, which makes me believe that it would be really good adapted to the screen.  It made me want to keep reading in order to figure out what was going to happen next.  It had some good new elements, while also adding in those pieces of nostalgia.  

The characters were really interesting and well developed.  I liked the main group a lot.  They felt really realistic and I was intrigued by their motivations.  I wanted them to succeed and felt for them as they failed.  

I also listened to the audiobook of this through NetGalley, and I felt that the narrator did a good job.  It made the story come alive, and really helped me visualize the story as if it was a television show.

Overall, I had a lot of fun reading this story, and if you enjoy Buffy, I highly recommend that you check the novel out.

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I enjoyed this e book. I pal examine it with a few friends of mine and we all agree that this is one to read if you're a Buffy fan! it's so nostalgic and makes you want to start a re-watch ASAP!

My favored component became getting to see some of our favorite Buffy characters again as they now manual the new generation of slayers in a new conflict. The friendships take priority on this one which I loved.

The finishing did sense a bit rushed and leaves such a lot of unanswered questions. i am hoping for more because there may be a lot I need to understand!! if you do not know a great deal approximately Buffy you may get a chunk lost. If it were not for the finishing this will were a five celebrity read for me but universal I nonetheless propose it. it is amusing, fast-paced, and brings lower back so lots of those nostalgic feels.

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Fans of the Buffy-verse, unite! We have a new story to sink our teeth into!

Blake brings glimpses of Buffy and her Scooby Gang in this latest addition to the infamous vampire slayer's universe, while also introducing fans to new characters who are picking up the slack -- and their stakes -- to carry on the slaying tradition. Frankie, Hailey, Jake, and Sigmund are the newest generation of demon fighters, thrown together in a fashion very similar to the original series. Fans of the Buffy series will appreciate the nods to the past while Willow, Oz, and Spike lead this youngest group of fighters in the battle to save Sunnydale - and the world - yet again.

A tragedy at the latest slayer retreat brings evil back to Sunnydale, including a big-new-bad looking to capitalize on a protector-less feeding ground. When Frankie, who at this point only knew the "eco-magic" her mother Willow taught her, realizes she's the newest slayer, it turns her world upside down. Frankie feels inadequate in the shadow of her hero, "Aunt" Buffy, and begins to buckle under the immense pressure of living up to her watcher, Spike's, expectations while keeping her friends and the entire town of Sunnydale safe from monsters she's only ever heard about in her mom's stories. Fans will enjoy the humor and the famous Buffy-verse sarcasm, the action-packed fight scenes, some warm and fuzzy feelings between humans and demons, and the "easter eggs" of past plots while new readers of the series will be able to dive into and enjoy the story regardless of their "Buffy knowledge". There's something for everyone in this book and I, for one, am so glad I got to read it. Can't wait for the next one!

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I enjoyed this book. It stays true to the original and also leaves a lot of room for future books. ( I hope to read them if they end up happening. ) Interesting to see well know characters as adults.

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Frankie has grown up with the high stakes, life-or-death stories of Buffy, Xander, Spike, Oz, and Willow (her mom). The redeveloped Sunnydale is now, more or less, normal, and Frankie just wants to pass her classes and practice her eco-witchcraft. When an explosion rocks the spot all the slayers had just gathered, Frankie's future takes a sharp turn. Now, no one can tell if any slayers, let alone Buffy, are still alive, and suddenly, Frankie is really strong and able to fight vampires. As Frankie begins to assemble her own Scooby gang, they will have to combat the evils in Sunnydale who are ready to stretch their legs with the rumor that the slayers have died.

IN EVERY GENERATION is a fun callback to the vibes of early Buffy seasons. The humor is high, the one-liners are quippy, and it takes a team of lovable oddballs to save the world. Frankie is a refreshing protagonist, one who lacks the confidence of her aunt Buffy. Once she realizes she's been called as a slayer, she struggles with insecurity. There has never been a slayer-witch before, and she's barely developed her magic, let alone her newfound slayer abilities. While her aunt was able to take down bad guys while wearing heels and rocking great hair, Frankie can barely run away fast enough to not get killed. I love how Frankie keeps trying and how she learns to accept support from her own Scoobies (including her werewolf best friend, a Sage demon, and the sister of one of the potentially deceased slayers).

While I loved Frankie and her gang, I hoped the tone would focus more on their fresh adventures rather than the nostalgia. As an adult reader, I loved the Oz and Willow scenes (and am absolutely invested in what the sequels might hold for them), but between their scenes when they're alone together, Spike's role, and the situation with the slayers, I'm not sure teen readers will find this an accessible entry into the Buffyverse. Even as someone who has seen the show and read Buffyverse books, I still had to refresh myself on some background in order to keep up.

While I'm not sure I would recommend this to a teen unless they were already familiar with the Buffyverse and okay with a strong dose of nostalgia, I definitely highly recommend IN EVERY GENERATION to older Buffy fans who loved the excitement and humor that enthralled viewers in the early Buffy seasons.

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