In Every Generation by Kendare Blake is a young adult contemporary fantasy novel and continuation of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Although it is about the rising of a new “Slayer” there are appearances (or at least mentions) of the entire Buffyverse cast of characters and references to different events that happened throughout the series in Sunnydale, California.

Frankie is the daughter of (retired witch and “Scooby Gang” member) Willow Rosenberg and is dealing with a horrific explosion that may have destroyed an entire meeting of Slayers (including her “Aunt Buffy”) and to make matters worse she is starting to show signs of being the next Slayer herself.

Hailey is the younger sister of one of the missing Slayers and is also confused when she is scooped up by her sister’s “Watcher” (Spike) and dropped off in Sunydale while they wait for news from Dawn and Xander at the scene of the devastated Slayer meeting.

With all the Slayers off the grid new evils start to rise in Sunnydale and it’s up to Frankie and both the old and new gang to keep the city safe.

I loved how Kendare Blake captured the voices of all the Buffy characters we know and love. There were some scenes were I could picture Spike from circa 2000 saying that exact thing which isn’t easy to pull off. The characters I struggled with were the newer ones like half-demon Sigmund and the Hunter of Thrace. Except as love interests and some extra hands in battle I wasn’t sure what their point was. Even Hailey started out strong with the opening chapter and then was sidelined to a Scooby member once Frankie was introduced.

Overall, this was a fun and nostalgic read for Buffy fans old and new. I’m curious to hear the backstory of the missing Slayers and what will happen next for Frankie and the gang.

Calling all Buffy fans! This one is for you!

I feel like there is a lot that I want to say about this book but SO much would be spoiler-y because it's that kind of book. What I will say, is that this book follows a new generation of Scoobies in Sunnydale, CA and it is a ton of fun. Personally, I don't think you need to have seen the show (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, in case you were wondering lol), as provides needed context references throughout, but having knowledge of the show helps. I haven't actually finished the series (cue for Nichole to yell at me some more) and while yes, as this book takes place well after the end of the show and gives some spoilers for that, I didn't feel like it was spoiled too much for me. Plus...the show ended almost 20 years ago. Memes have probably provided more spoilers than this book does.

I highly recommend for fans of the show, fans of badass female characters, and fans of books that are slightly horror-y but passed this horror-adverse reader's sensitive muster.

As a teen in the 90's, I watched BtVS every week - we had a dinner celebration as we watched the last ever episode and I have since exposed my children to the wonders of BtVS - especially the sing-along.

In Every Generation brings us to the new generation of Slayers - the children of the Scooby's. From the beginning of the story we get to see how they get along and how new friends are folded into the Scooby's 2nd gen. The peak into what a "grown up" Scooby gang looks like and seeing Spike return into a new role is well worth the book alone but the story line and the unfolding of what this generation is facing is even better.

Ms. Blake did a great job of fleshing out the 2nd gen and I look forward to (hopefully) reading more about them and hopefully seeing the BIG mystery resolved.

Kudos!

This was very much a mixed bag and this review said a lot of what I was thinking and feeling, definitely recommend reading it: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm a fan of Buffy and was really excited to see what Kendare Blake would do with this new story. Here are some of the things I liked:

It's clear Blake is a fan of the show, the voice feels very much like the show, the original characters feel (mostly) true to form, and the book is really littered with references to the original, which is a lot of fun for fans. And with that, I really enjoyed a lot of the scenes with the original characters interacting, some of them now parents. It was fun to see what they might be like 18 years on. And the big bad felt very like early Buffy vibes.

However, I agree with the above review that this will they, won't they subplot with Willow and Oz is a a real choice when Willow is a lesbian icon. And yes, the magical pregnancy that she didn't consent to is also weird. And the choice to center so much of the plot on virgin blood with a minimum of deconstructing the patriarchal (briefly mentioned) and heteronormative (entirely ignored) problems with that concept. As far as our witch/slayer Frankie and the other new characters are concerned, they were honestly pretty bland. The ending was also quite abrupt and leaves you with more questions than answers. It was also kind of a weird to choice to have Frankie crushing on this immortal guy, the Hunter of Thrace. I get that it's meant to mirror Buffy/Angel but he's really written to feel like a grown man and it's uncomfortable, even if nothing really happens.

Overall, parts of this were great and really fun if you're a fan of the show, but other things were lackluster or downright questionable. A really mixed bag. I received a copy of this book for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

In every generation, a slayer is born. At least, that's how it started off. Then, a generation of slayers and potentials were called to kill vampires and defeat the dark forces. Frankie Rosenberg knows all about it, since her mom, Willow, was part of the group that closed the Hellmouth and stopped vampiric activity in Sunnydale. Of course, the group was lead by none other than Frankie's aunt Buffy, the vampire slayer. All is well in Sunnydale, but when an explosion happens at the annual Slayerfest and all of the slayers are missing and presumed dead, that safety is gone. Now Frankie, the first witch-slayer, has been called, and only she and her ragtag team of Scoobies stand between Sunnydale and the coming vampire tide.

I am only kind of familiar with the Buffy-verse, so a lot of this book referenced events and storylines that I didn't know, but it was still a really fun book. Kendare Blake did an excellent job of giving backstory to plotlines from the original Buffy, just enough that you could understand what was going on and why without bogging down the plot for this story. If you're an avid Buffy fan, you'll appreciate the appearance and reference to several familiar faces. And if supernatural is your thing, this book pretty much has it all. It was good enough to make me finally commit to starting the 144 episode-long series that I've had on my watchlist on Hulu for years.

I received this ARC courtesy of NetGalley, in return for my honest and unbiased review.

This book is a big winner for Buffy fans. I loved the many references to the show, getting a handful of the original Scoobies, and being in familiar territory at Sunnydale High. Research sessions at the library with a new, highly unlikely watcher/librarian—what fun!

As a die-hard Buffy fan, Blake has a strong grasp of the banter, humor, and characterization of the show. So many lines made me smile, especially Spike’s. I loved Oz and Willow in their new parental roles. I really liked Jake’s backstory. One of the things I liked the most was that every relationship didn’t have to have the hint at future romance, and there was a minimum of angst in that department that was very refreshing. I was worried there would be love triangles—and they may emerge later, for all I know—but they were happily absent from this one.

The plotting was well-done, with a large mystery/problem still unsolved at the end, but a couple of plots within plots that were satisfyingly dealt with. At one point, I felt like I was watching a weekly episode with one of the mini-plots, and I mean that in a good way.

I liked the friendships among the new Scoobies, and I’m very glad they weren’t pitted against each other or competitive in annoying ways. Old, comfortable friendships and new friendships made room for each other, which was nice. I’m still deciding how much I like Frankie and Hailey, but I think they will grow on me as the series progresses.

I don’t think people who like Blake for her other work will automatically like this, in fact, I really don’t recommend this for folks who never watched the show. The quality and enjoyment level depends a lot on familiarity with the show. If you’re eying this because you liked the Three Dark Crowns series, think again. Instead, find a streaming service with Buffy, watch every season—maybe a couple of times—and then read this. You’ll enjoy it more. As a Buffy fan, I was extremely happy with this first installment, and I’m looking forward to the next.

I received a copy though NetGalley for review.

Firstly I want to say that this is a DNF for me.
I've spent several days trying to slog through this and even half way through it's still not picking up in plot. Still bumbling along.
I wanted so much to enjoy the premise, having watched the show but even on loose nostalgia, the characters are underwhelming. Willow is just kind of an after thought even though she's the parent of the main protagonist. Who is bumbling and incredibly insecure, and it's really not working for me.
We have a werewolf, who even 50% in I don't know anything other than he seems nice, turns into fur and plays lacrosse. A third woman who's slayer sister seems to be dead or missing. Nobody seems to have defined character personalities or really anything past the basic explanations in the book blurb.

The writing style is driving me nuts as well. It jumps from place to different character in the same paragraph with seemingly no warning, and I have to stop myself and go- wait who am I reading now?

This was really disappointing

OMG!!! This book took me down memory lane! I use to watch Buffy weekly and not miss an episode. I was so so excited when I heard about this book and it totally didn't disappoint. I LOVED that the old gang was part of the book, It was so much fun to read and loved all the new and younger characters. It has the same feeling like the old buffy shows and I love it! I really hope this gets picked up for a tv show I really think it would work out. I love how the old scoobies get to show the new scoobies the way. Kendare Blake did an amazing job on being able to read this book without knowing very of the old buffy stories and it's good for this generation. I really really enjoyed this book and hope there will be more.

Thanks to Netgalley and Disney Hyperion for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

The Review

As with probably many fans of this genre, in particular, can attest, I am a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I was raised on the original Buffy film, but later on, I fell absolutely in love with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. I loved the mythology, the humor, the amazingly strong women who fought against the forces of evil, and the sense of community the show brought.

Diving into this book felt like the first steps towards a Buffy return we’ve all been waiting for. Taking story points and elements of the comics and books that followed the end of the television series, the story hones in on the next generation of Scoobies. What really made me love this novel was the balance the author found with the nostalgia found with fan-favorite characters who served as the support of the new heroes and the newcomers themselves, who brought their own insecurities, struggles, and charm into the narrative.

The acknowledgment of past events in the show and comics did an amazing job of paving the way for new mythology and developments to be made. The inclusion of new characters like the book’s main villain (read this book, for real, I don’t want to give anything away), and new allies that give off the same mystery that Angel did when he first arrived, not knowing if he was trustworthy or dangerous, allowed for the world to feel fresh and still as alive as when the show ended all those years ago. Willow’s role in the book is so great to read, and as a massive fan of the character and her LGBTQ icon status, it was great to see her character evolve into the role of motherhood and struggle with her balance between that and her witchy powers.

The Verdict

A powerful, emotional, and fun YA Paranormal thriller filled with nostalgia, author Kendare Blake’s “In Every Generation” is a must-read novel of 2022! The action and new mythos around new villains were so captivating to behold. The shocking events of the book, the fate of beloved characters, and a shocking finale will keep readers entranced, and definitely wanting more in what promises to be a beloved new Buffy-inspired series.

When I first heard about this book, I was really interested in it because I knew that the show Buffy the Vampire slayer is extremely popular and I wanted to see why everyone loves it so much. I had only watched the first four episodes of the show going into the book so it was a little hard to follow what was going on in the book but it was nice to see the characters I did recognize. I did really love the writing which flowed smoothly which I had expected since I’ve read a few of the author’s other books.

Continuing in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with some new characters, and some we already know and love or loathe. When all the current slayers are (possibly?) killed, including Buffy, Frankie Rosenberg is activated as a slayer. She immediately gets super strength and healing powers. She is also a witch from her mom, Willow. A slayer has never also been a witch! The vampires are going wild after learning about what happened to the slayers, and possibly the hellmouth is being active again (can’t that thing give it a rest already?!)

Obviously there is a lot of new, but there is just enough familiar to keep Buffy fans happy without overwhelming new Scoobies (if you don’t know what that it, look it up in relation to Buffy!) A very fun, exciting adventure of which I am hoping there will be more of in the future!

Media tie-in novels aren’t my thing. I have a form of aphantasia that makes it nearly impossible for me to visualize events as I read, and as a result, novels about characters I know from screen tend to fall flat because I can’t imagine the actors portraying those characters. Nevertheless, I have long been a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and in 2021 I started a rewatch podcast, Prophecy Girls with a friend. So when In Every Generation came up on NetGalley, I decided I should review it, if only for the pod. I received an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a review, but Hyperion also contacted our podcast and sent us hardcover editions for review as well. I’ll update this review with links to any TikToks or podcast content we release about the book!

Kendare Blake has taken on quite the challenge here! This coming year, 2022, is the twenty-fifth anniversary of Buffy’s premiere. The alacrity with which my podcast has acquired listeners is evidence enough that there are plenty of Buffy fans still, both new and old. However, In Every Generation is very much a young adult novel, from the high school age of its protagonists to the tropes and plot at work. So Blake’s challenge is to write a book that appeals to the existing fan base, who are mostly older, but that will also potentially capture a newer, younger audience who maybe haven’t watched the TV series. For this reason, I tried to approach the book from the perspective of someone new to the series, at least as best I can given how many times I’ve watched this show. In my opinion, Blake mostly succeeds in writing a spin-off novel that captures the spirit of the show while still talking to a more contemporary audience. That being said, it still feels like something is missing.

Our protagonists are Hailey Larrson and Frankie Rosenberg. Hailey is the younger half-sister of Vi, whom Buffy fans will recall from season 7 (she was the Potential played by Felicia Day). Frankie is Willow’s daughter, and she has grown up in Sunnydale alongside Jake, a werewolf cousin of Oz. Willow, Oz, and Spike are the three characters from the show who feature most prominently in this book (Xander is there too, but only via phone and very intermittently). When an explosion rocks the retreat where Vi, Buffy, Faith, and all the extant Slayers were meeting, everyone assumes the worst. This only seems to be reinforced by the fact that Frankie, who up until now has been content with styling herself an eco-witch owing to her desire to use magic in environmentally-conscious ways, is activated as the newest (and now sole) Slayer. Together, Frankie, Hailey, and Jake will need to get to grips with all of this and protect Sunnydale from the monsters who now think that the Slayers are gone for good.

Right away, I know a sore point for a lot of fans will be how Blake puts all the Slayers on a bus. It feels drastic, I know, but in a way it’s also rather necessary? The most difficult thing about establishing “the next generation” of any storytelling universe is what to do with the heroes of the past generation. With this calamity, Blake satisfies multiple narrative needs: Frankie et al are (mostly) on their own, there is an important overarching mystery that might stretch several books, and everyone—human and demon—is thrown off balance by the upset to the status quo. Moreover, for the record, I don’t believe for a moment that all the Slayers are dead. As events towards the end of the book reveal, something else is definitely going on—and I am not going to believe anything we hear about that explosion until it gets confirmed by other characters, ok?

So with the responsibility firmly thrust upon this new generation, it’s up to Frankie, Hailey, and Jake—with some parental guidance from figures such as Oz, Willow, and the incorrigible Spike. I want to give Blake credit here for capturing the voices of these three characters, at least as best as I can tell given my limited imagination. Willow in particular feels very Willowy—exuberant, feisty, her intelligence matched only by a geeky, self-conscious awkwardness. There’s a particular moment when Willow is confessing to Oz how freaked out she is that her daughter is the new Slayer, and she muses, “I don’t know if I can be the new Joyce.” Not only is this a wonderful callback to the series, but it is very much something that adult, mom Willow might say.

In this respect, Blake clearly establishes the weight of this responsibility that comes with being the Slayer or one of the Slayer’s allies. Even though wonderful allusions abound, whether they are references to Willow’s fashion or Buffy’s penchant for Slayer-banter, new readers will not be worse off for missing those and focusing on what’s happening on the page. A part of me was a little skeptical of how much handwaving Blake does to get Spike situated as Frankie’s new Watcher in a send-up of Buffy and Giles complete with Spike taking on the role of librarian and wearing tweed. It’s a little twee for me. Indeed, the first act of the book falls a little flat for me as an existing fan only because it feels like it is too closely retracing the footsteps of early Buffy.

To be fair, though, such comparisons really only live in my mind. There is a lot that is different about our central trio. Jake, the least-developed of the three, is way less toxic than Xander. I was afraid that Blake might create some kind of love triangle thing among Jake, Frankie, and Hailey, and while certain tensions are hinted at, nothing comes of it in this book and I’m grateful for that. Although we learn a good deal about Jake’s backstory, his role in this book is a supportive one. In contrast, Hailey is far more active. She knows her way around a fight and can take out a vampire despite not having super strength. But she is impulsive and brash, quick to leap before she looks. Finally, Frankie is very unsure of herself as the new Slayer, but I appreciated how much she asserted herself within the group dynamic. She definitely makes her own decisions throughout the novel, emerging as a strong protagonist with interesting flaws and room for growth.

Oh, and how can I forget the Big Bad? Well, perhaps not the Big Bad, given that the book doesn’t establish who/what is behind the apparent murder of the Slayers. But Frankie’s first Big Bad. At first she seems absurd and untenable as an antagonist—yet it feels as if Blake wants us to underestimate her, and it is only after the midpoint of the book that we start to understand the threat she poses, to Frankie and to Sunnydale as a whole. So she grew on me as an antagonist. In fact, she might be the part of the book that feels the most like the TV series to me, if that makes any sense.

Some other aspects of the story and characterization didn’t work as well for me. There was a line in the ARC that read, “All women can understand the cramping.” As a trans woman, that definitely jumped out at me and didn’t make me feel good …so because I had a copy of the final published version as well, I checked and the line has been corrected to “Everyone who menstruates can understand the cramping”!! Many of the early reviews based on ARCs (rightly) flagged this problematic line, but it did get fixed and I am pleased by that. As far as the general topic of menstruation humour goes, I think it’s great to see it mentioned openly in young adult novels—just make sure it’s inclusive!

More troubling to me is the utter lack of subtlety around sexuality. Without spoiling it, there is a mystical origin to Willow’s pregnancy with Frankie. That in and of itself is a creepy callback to Joss Whedon’s legacy of weird pregnancies and other female body horror in his shows. But beyond that, In Every Generation seems very anxious to walk every possible line it can when it comes to Willow’s queerness. Blake tries to handwave it all away with a throwaway line of narration that affirms “sexuality is fluid.” So Willow’s definitely gay, but she also flirts with dudes, lol! She and Oz aren’t living together, but there is an element of co-parenting thanks Jake’s presence, and in general their relationship feels queerplatonic. And look, as an aro/ace person I love QPRs and as a Buffy fan I can see the appeal of Oz/Willow. On its own, that would be great and fine to see. But when considered in the context of Disney’s disappointing and homophobic track record, it feels like erasure: all of Willow’s relationships with women (Tara, Kennedy, a non-starter relationship with Sarafina de Witt) have been unhappy or failed in some way, and the relationship we see on the page here is with a man.

Combine this with the fact that there is no other on-page queer representation, and that part of the plot involves virginity, which feels like such an uncomfortably nineties horror trope … well, I don’t know. Let’s just say that I have concerns that the Mouse’s ownership of this property will attenuate some of its subversiveness in favour of a blander, more broadly palatable version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It’s really too early to tell.

That’s the rub for me: In Every Generation is a perfectly serviceable YA novel, and I think it offers newcomers an accessible, entertaining path into the Buffyverse. I also think existing fans can potentially enjoy it. However, in spite of its striving to recreate the high stakes of the series, with its drama, death, and danger, it never seems to get at the core of Buffy, which is snark against the darkness. The snark is here, but the darkness hasn’t yet descended, and as a result, the snark feels a little hollow and premature. Much like Frankie Rosenberg, this series has a lot of growing to do before it can feel comfortable living up to Buffy’s legacy.

So, I don't know how to explain the love I have for this book.

I read it in a day, which says a lot for how much I didn't want to put it down. It brought so many of the feels back that I had at 16 years old watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer (yes, I went back after reading In Every Generation and binge watched the whole series. I'm old school I still have all the DVD's).

Kendare Blake has a phenomenal way of pulling you into a book that you feel like you are there. There is emotional attachment to the OG Scooby Gang and Buffy but they managed to create a world that there are familiar feels but makes it their own.

Thanks to NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide for providing me with an eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.

In every generation a slayer is born, one girl in all the world blah blah blah. If you're reading this, you know the story. That is until Willow woke the slayer line and there isn't just one, but many. Now, with the entire slayer population MIA, a new slayer was called the old fashioned way.

Frankie Rosenberg, daughter of the big bad witch Willow Rosenberg takes up the mantle through unexplained magics, becoming the first witch/slayer hybrid. With a few familiar faces and some new ones, the Scooby Gang returns!

Needless to say I am a huge Buffy fan and having the privilege to read this title early is still absolutely bananas to me. At 2% in I was hooked and had was prepared to read it in one sitting but I had to be responsible.

The pacing and plot might seem a little disjointed to some, but that's because it's written just like a tv show. The plot progression is more episodic with smaller arcs happening throughout the entire book with at least two major arcs taking place once. I thought it was a really cool choice for the book and it actually worked perfectly. After reading this I feel like I've watched the first season of the show and I kind of hate the cliffhanger. I need to know more.

Also, I'm probably completely out of the demographic since I'm in my 30's but Buffy is my jam and I have to say I loved seeing Willow all grown up and likely closer to my age. It's something that gives me the warm and fuzzies. Still, I think there's a lot here for the younger generation that is just starting to discover the show. It makes my heart happy to know we're going to be getting more great Buffy content.

Kendare Blake’s In Every Generation is a fun and engaging continuation of the Buffy the Vampire series. Picking up with Willow Rosenberg’s daughter, Frankie, who, after a mysterious accident finds herself to be not only perhaps the only slayer left in existence, but the first slayer-witch, this book features a new cast of young characters alongside some favorites from the old series. In her dialogue, Blake perfectly captures the quippy tone of the original show and crafts a new gang of Scoobies that will charm you as effectively as the old gang did. A must for Buffy fans!

Short and Sweet
In every generation there’s a new slayer and this time it happens to be Willow Rosenberg’s daughter, Frankie. After the slayers are attacked at a slayer meeting and presumed dead, Frankie comes into her powers as the slayer and she’s the first slayer-witch. Frankie has to learn fast because as demons and vampires learn that the slayers are dead they’re all coming back to the hellmouth. With the help of her mom, Spike, Oz, best friend Jake, and new comer Hailey, Frankie has to learn to wield a stake and do what others before her have.
Frankie is your basic teenage girl except for the fact that she’s a witch and her best friend Jake is a werewolf. The book starts off with us learning that the slayers have been attacked at a slayer meeting and we don’t even know if they’re alive or not, that’s when Frankie’s powers start to awaken. Hailey’s older sister, Vi, is a slayer and she was at that meeting, not knowing what’s taking her sister so long, Hailey is picked up by Spike and brought to Sunnydale. The problem of finding the slayers is left to Xander and Dawn because in Sunnydale the new Scooby gang has bigger matters to worry about. More demons and vampires are starting to come back to the hell mouth and one vampire in particular is making a hive.
I’ve watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer so I was excited to see what this book had in store. I will say it started off slow for me and there’s a lot of switching POVs of the different characters. I think one of my main problems was how the dialogue at some points felt too juvenile and cheesy like it could be a middle grade instead of a young adult novel. It was fun to see the characters we love from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and this new generation getting advice and training from them. I liked the plot but I don’t think it really picked up for me until we’re halfway through the book. Frankie had a lot to learn and she was unsure of herself. Her biggest problem was that she was trying to be like the other slayers when she just needed to be herself and come into her own. The villain was interesting mainly because she was thought to be a legend but she was very real, and there wasn’t a lot of information on how to get rid of her.
Overall this was a good start to the series. I’m hoping we learn more about what happened to the other slayers and see Frankie be more confident as a slayer. If you liked the show, I think you’ll find this book endearing we see elements from the show that made it lovable in this book and it’s a whole new generation of the Scooby gang!

Kendare Blake is a powerhouse of an author, and I rewatch the Buffy tv series annually so this book seemed like a great fit. I appreciated the references to characters and plot lines that were familiar as well as the new characters. However, this book fell flat for me. There were some things that completely contradicted the whole tv series. For example, Sunnydale was a giant sinkhole when the series ended so it would have had to be entirely rebuilt. Spike died in the final episode as well...but here he is as Vi's watcher. You have to suspend all of that final episode's events to give this book any footing.

What if you take the book as someone who didn't watch the tv series but just enjoy Kendare Blake? I am guessing you would feel lost often. The book is deeply entrenched into the characters of the past, especially with the MC being Willow's child. Perhaps a whole new character location and family would have made it more accessible to potential new readers.

As it stands, this comes off as fan-fiction but without the authenticity to the final episode.

Thank you Disney Publishing Worldwide for sending me an eARC courtesy of Netgalley for early review. Thoughts and opinions are all my own.

"'If we don't find you something today, you're going to be stuck in something of my mom's from the nineties.' The irony, Frankie realized as she looked around, was that's what seemed to be trendy. She shuddered at the idea of her mom being . . . cool?"

Content Warnings:
- Disembodiment
- Violence
- Murder
- Bombing
- Disappearance

What a crazy ride! I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I am not really familiar with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise, but I feel that it was full of the action you would expect. Mind you, this is a continuation of the story from the franchise, but you don't need to watch it to understand it. There are references to Buffy throughout the story though, so you may be a little confused by who is who sometimes. On the other hand, I enjoyed the pacing! It flowed very well, and I could not put In Every Generation down!

My main issue with this book? The characters. They were bland and had no character growth at all, even Frankie, the main character, the new "Chosen One." The new "Vampire Slayer" as it were. In addition, how she became said slayer was annoying and left a lot to be desired - first, her mom is the famous witch, Willow, who is lesbian and Frankie is actually birthed due to the original slayer's powers going through Willow when she saved the world. And then, Blake wiped all of the other slayers off the gameboard by making them all go through some sort of portal or they died in the explosion caused by said portal. The ending also left a little to be desired, several questions left unanswered (like where did the rest of the slayers go?!?! Are they actually all dead?!?!)

However, overall, this is an enjoyable, action-packed, plot-driven story about receiving a larger role in the world that you always wanted, but never understood the responsibility of, and that you don't have to save/change the world on your own. I'd recommend this book for fans of City of Bones (or the Shadowhunter Chronicles in general) and the Slayer duology by Kiersten White!

I truly struggled to get into this book. As a Buffy fan, when I saw this title, I lost my mind. Sadly, it just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

WELCOME TO SUNNYDALE

This is the first book in an all new series by NTY best selling author @kendareblake, continuing the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Thank you #netgalley and #disneyhyperion for the opportunity to review this book.

This story was awesome.
Definitely YA appropriate.
Action packed.

This story follows the Buffy family with high accuracy and is definitely a recommendation for anyone cravings more of the #slayerverse.

In Every Generation is available Jan. 4