Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long Way Home

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long Way Home by Joss Whedon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This comic/graphic novel was so much fun to read, especially after I finished the television series. The Season 7 Finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer had me in tears and feeling literally every emotion possible. Therefore, I was very eager to read this comic and see where the story took me. I hope that Georges Jeanty is at Dragoncon again this year because I would love to have him sign this book. His art work is amazing! Also, this is Joss's writing at its best! I definitely saw his wit come through, along with his ability to bring a story to full circle and write a powerful ending. It reminded me a lot of Lessons, Season 7 Episode 1, in that regard. If you love the Buffy narrative, then I definitely recommend this book! I look forward to the next volumes.

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Review: In the After

In the After by Demitria Lunetta
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this book was a very good YA Dystopian novel with messages related to feminism, ecology, and politics. Amy Harris is an excellent strong female protagonist, and I already look forward to reading the sequel to this novel. My cousin got it for me for Christmas last year, and it was the perfect gift for me. The novel is fast-paced and gripping, but it also has important messages about conformity, politics, ecology, and human relationships. Teenagers and adults like me who read YA alike will love this novel. My only warning: since the book has elements of mystery/horror, it might not be the best book to read late at night if you live by yourself. If you do, perhaps make a warm cup of hot chocolate to go with it. :) Personally, I think this novel would be a great movie. I would go to see it in a heartbeat.

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