A blissful courtship follows, but then Leeds makes the mistake of posting a picture of himself with Layla on social media. When Leeds approaches Layla, their connection is both instant and intense. Through the interview, readers learn that Leeds was wasting both his time and his musical talent playing backup for a small-town wedding troupe called Garrett’s Band when he spied Layla dancing her heart out to their mediocre music at a wedding. The story opens as Leeds Gabriel meets with a detective while his girlfriend, Layla, is restrained in a room one flight above them. Most characters are White Hailey’s mom was Saulteaux First Nations, and Sigmund is Black.Įnjoyable for Buffy fans and general paranormal enthusiasts.Īn aimless young musician meets the girl of his dreams only to have his newfound happiness threatened by several inexplicable-and possibly supernatural-events. The abrupt ending satisfyingly wraps up some plots, but there are plenty left open for future entries. The characters’ banter and observations are often cheeky and funny but sometimes fall flat, as when they are based on gender stereotypes. Though the pacing is inconsistent, exciting action scenes abound, and the villain is intriguing and delightfully vicious. 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. 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. 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’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. Frankie Rosenberg’s mom is the powerful witch Willow, friend to famed slayer Buffy. Set in the world of TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this first installment in a new series focuses on a new generation.

Five ​Dark Fates by Kendare Blake

Five Dark Fates by Kendare Blake