In Every Generation

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Disney - RHCB
Publication Date
2022
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English

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A brand-new reimagining of the Buffy universe, this YA series by New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake (Three Dark Crowns) features the next generation of Scoobies and Slayers who must defeat a powerful new evil.Return to Sunnydale in a brand-new series by New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake, set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Frankie Rosenberg wasn't yet alive when her mom, Willow, her aunt Buffy, and the original Scooby Gang destroyed the Hellmouth and saved the world from the First Evil. These days, life in New Sunnydale is blissfully quiet. Frankie is just trying to survive her sophomore year at the rebuilt high school and use her budding magical powers to make the world a better place.But that world is suddenly plunged into danger when the slayer community is the target of a deadly attack, leaving the future of the line uncertain. Then Frankie discovers she's sort of freakishly strong. Oh, and there's something Willow never told her about her true identity.Cue the opening credits.Quicker than she can carve a stake, Frankie discovers there's more to saving the world than witty one-liners and stupid hot demons. now everyone looks to her for answers, but speaking up has never been her strong suit. And it's hard to be taken seriously when your mom is such a powerful witch she almost ended the world once, while your greatest magic trick is recycling.Despite the many challenges standing in her way, Frankie must assemble her own bumbling Scooby Gang, get dressed up in Buffy's (vintage '90s) clothes, and become a new slayer for a new generation—before whatever came for the rest of the slayers comes for her next.“A worthy successor to the Slayer stories.” –Booklist Starred Review

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  • One girl in all the world (In every generation Volume 2) Cover
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Booklist Review

In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer." Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer know this refrain well, and they will not be disappointed with horror writer Blake's take on the Slayer mythos. The next generation of Scoobies--Frankie Rosenberg and Jake Osbourne--are the focus here, and they all know what really happens in Sunnydale after dark. Joining them is Hailey, the sister of another Slayer, and they're all hoping to find their missing "Aunt Buffy" alive; if she's not, that means Frankie is the next Slayer, which is not a responsibility she wants. Lurking in the background is a mysterious vampire called the Countess, who seeks to reopen Sunnydale's Hellmouth and restore it to its former glory. If that's not enough, there's an Instagram challenge that's actually feeding off of the students at New Sunnydale High. No matter who the Slayer is, she's got a lot to deal with. This is a worthy successor to the Slayer stories, and succeeds both as a love letter to existing fans and as a welcoming entry point for new readers. Blake has a great handle on the original characters and on the new Scoobies, too.

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Publisher's Weekly Review

Blake's (All These Bodies) trilogy opener set in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe centers a new generation of Slayers. After a bombing at Slayerfest, "regular gatherings of all the remaining Slayers," decimates existing Slayers and leaves the fate of Buffy unknown, white teen Frankie Rosenberg--daughter to original Slayer Willow--finds her Slayer abilities awakening. When "lanky and pale" Slayer Vi Larsson disappears after the same event, her half sister Hailey, a 16-year-old of Canadian and Saulteaux First Nations descent, goes searching for answers. Hailey soon ends up in New Sunnydale as a part of a new Scooby Gang with Slayer Frankie and werewolf Jake Osbourne, where they try to solve the mystery of the bombing and the recent crop of vampires in town. The explanations of show references might feel clunky to fans, but readers new to the franchise will appreciate the additional context. Blake successfully employs quippy one-liners that capture the tone and humor of the original Buffyverse while bringing it to a modern era. Though the ending satisfactorily utilizes the show's "monster of the week" format, it also strikes an uneven balance with the greater mystery of who caused the Slayer explosion, in this entertaining addition to the Buffy canon. Ages 12--up. Agent: Adriann Ranta Zurhellen, Folio Literary. (Jan.)■

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Kirkus Book Review

Sunnydale has a new slayer. Set in the world of TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this first installment in a new series focuses on a new generation. Frankie Rosenberg's mom is the powerful witch Willow, friend to famed slayer Buffy. Frankie's own minimal powers are mostly used for ecological purposes until there's an explosion at a slayers' meeting, leading Frankie to become the first ever slayer-witch. A slayer needs her crew of Scoobies, and under the guidance of Watcher Spike, Frankie is assisted by Hailey, half sister of missing slayer Vi; werewolf lacrosse player Jake; and Sigmund, a Sage demon. Frankie may be new to the gig, but she has to learn quickly because there's a new Big Bad in Sunnydale who is out for blood. The book provides enough information for patient newcomers to the Buffyverse to enjoy the story, but it will be most appealing to those with at least some background knowledge who will appreciate the references. Though the pacing is inconsistent, exciting action scenes abound, and the villain is intriguing and delightfully vicious. The characters' banter and observations are often cheeky and funny but sometimes fall flat, as when they are based on gender stereotypes. The abrupt ending satisfyingly wraps up some plots, but there are plenty left open for future entries. Most characters are White; Hailey's mom was Saulteaux First Nations, and Sigmund is Black. Enjoyable for Buffy fans and general paranormal enthusiasts. (Paranormal. 14-adult) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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Booklist Reviews

*Starred Review* In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer know this refrain well, and they will not be disappointed with horror writer Blake's take on the Slayer mythos. The next generation of Scoobies—Frankie Rosenberg and Jake Osbourne—are the focus here, and they all know what really happens in Sunnydale after dark. Joining them is Hailey, the sister of another Slayer, and they're all hoping to find their missing "Aunt Buffy" alive; if she's not, that means Frankie is the next Slayer, which is not a responsibility she wants. Lurking in the background is a mysterious vampire called the Countess, who seeks to reopen Sunnydale's Hellmouth and restore it to its former glory. If that's not enough, there's an Instagram challenge that's actually feeding off of the students at New Sunnydale High. No matter who the Slayer is, she's got a lot to deal with. This is a worthy successor to the Slayer stories, and succeeds both as a love letter to existing fans and as a welcoming entry point for new readers. Blake has a great handle on the original characters and on the new Scoobies, too. Grades 8-10. Copyright 2021 Booklist Reviews.

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Publishers Weekly Reviews

Blake's (All These Bodies) trilogy opener set in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe centers a new generation of Slayers. After a bombing at Slayerfest, "regular gatherings of all the remaining Slayers," decimates existing Slayers and leaves the fate of Buffy unknown, white teen Frankie Rosenberg—daughter to original Slayer Willow—finds her Slayer abilities awakening. When "lanky and pale" Slayer Vi Larsson disappears after the same event, her half sister Hailey, a 16-year-old of Canadian and Saulteaux First Nations descent, goes searching for answers. Hailey soon ends up in New Sunnydale as a part of a new Scooby Gang with Slayer Frankie and werewolf Jake Osbourne, where they try to solve the mystery of the bombing and the recent crop of vampires in town. The explanations of show references might feel clunky to fans, but readers new to the franchise will appreciate the additional context. Blake successfully employs quippy one-liners that capture the tone and humor of the original Buffyverse while bringing it to a modern era. Though the ending satisfactorily utilizes the show's "monster of the week" format, it also strikes an uneven balance with the greater mystery of who caused the Slayer explosion, in this entertaining addition to the Buffy canon. Ages 12–up. Agent: Adriann Ranta Zurhellen, Folio Literary. (Jan.)¦

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