Slayer: Volume 1 (Slayer, #1)

by Kiersten White

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.

• ISBN10: 1534404953
• ISBN13: 9781534404953
• Publish Date: 8 January 2019
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 27 July 2023
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Imprint: Simon Pulse
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 416
• Language: English

Reviews

[Beth C.]

I only sort of watched Buffy when it was on TV. I think, really, that I have more appreciation for it as an adult than I used to. So I was more curious about this than anything, simply because it can be hard to do justice to a world that has so many die-hard fans. I wanted to see if this worked. And - it does. The story is fun and interesting, though I will say I saw at least one of the "twists" before it happened. But even with that, I still wanted to keep reading because I decided that I really like the characters and the story. I will definitely be reading book 2 when it comes out, and in the meantime - I feel a burning need to watch some Buffy.

[liz089]

When I heard there would be a new Slayer book I was SO EXCITED !! I'm a huge Buffy fan and the idea that the story would continue was just mind blowing. I watched and watched so many Buffy episodes, and Angel ofc, this was my childhood, I grew up with her ! I was fangirling big time. Not only that, but written by Kiersten White !? Awesome combination ! Though I did have some doubts.. I did not want to be disappointed.

But it was a really awesome book !! Great to get back into the Buffyverse, with all the references to the original series, but with some new characters.. Great !! I started and finished it the same day. Very entertaining.
Okay so, the plot was kind of easy to guess, but the whole story together just worked. I want more !!! And now I'm really in the mood to watch Buffy again XD

[Stephanie]

I love Doug.

[anastasia]

Full Review on my blog!
*a copy was provided by NetGalley*

“Being chosen is easy. Making choices will break your heart.” 

Wow. This was perfect in every way. It had action, romance, vampires, demons, I mean what more could you ask for?  

It was a little slow at the beginning but I was quickly drawn in. The plot was great! The chemistry between the characters was insane. I loved everything about the book~
For someone like myself who hasn't watched anything of Buffy, it was easy to understand what was happening. 

I just wish there was a little more world building.  There were so many questions left unanswered, I feel like there was a HUGE cliffhanger... BUT I cannot wait to read more! This is definitely a book you have to read, whether you've watched the show or not. I highly recommend it!

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