Buffyverse sequel novel series starring Willow's Daughter

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sequel Focus: Willow's Slayer-Witch Daughter

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sequel Focus: Willow's Slayer-Witch Daughter

Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans are going to have a new Slayer to cheer for when 2022 starts, but she isn't "just" a slayer. She's also a witch. And before you pause for a moment to process that, we should also mention that the new slayer's name is Frankie Rosenberg- Willow's daughter.

Set to drop on January 4, Disney Hyperion Publishing and author Kendare Blake's ("Three Dark Crowns" Series) In Every Generation is the first of a YA trilogy that serves as both a spinoff and a pseudo-sequel to the popular television series. But how Frankie becomes the first Slayer-Witch is a mystery that could prove tragic and a serious game-changer. And as you're about to see in the official synopsis that follows a look at the book's cover, there's still the matter of the Hellmouth. Because it's opening again…

Frankie Rosenberg is passionate about the environment, a sophomore at New Sunnydale High School, and the daughter of the most powerful witch in Sunnydale history. Her mom, Willow, is slowly teaching her magic on the condition that she use it to better the world. But Frankie's happily quiet life is upended when new girl Hailey shows up with news that the annual Slayer convention has been the target of an attack, and all the Slayers—including Buffy, Faith, and Hailey's older sister Vi—might be dead. That means it's time for this generation's Slayer to be born. But being the first-ever Slayer-Witch means learning how to wield a stake while trying to control her budding powers. With the help of Hailey, a werewolf named Jake, and a hot but nerdy sage demon, Frankie must become the Slayer, prevent the Hellmouth from opening again, and find out what happened to her Aunt Buffy, before she's next.

"I have been a Buffy fan since the womb, or at least that's what it feels like. Being a fan of Buffy was the whole reason for taking on 'In Every Generation'. I had no choice. You don't say no to Buffy," Blake explained. That said, Blake is balancing the Buffyverse that fans know and love while also opening them up to a world of new possibilities that the franchise can offer. " If you want to visualize the writing of this book, just imagine the iconic scene from 'Singin' in the Rain,'" she says. "Except instead of Gene Kelly, it's me, and instead of that wet street with the lamp post, it's Sunnydale Cemetery full of vampires."

[adzpower]

This sounds kind of absurd to me. Did we really need to make her a slayer AND a witch? Seems like she'll be one of those characters who is somehow good at everything and never get any real growth.

[Katie]

Aug 8, 2021 7:20:33 GMT -5 adzpower said:

This sounds kind of absurd to me. Did we really need to make her a slayer AND a witch? Seems like she'll be one of those characters who is somehow good at everything and never get any real growth.

Good chance she'll be the writers Mary Sue and too perfect.

We'll have to wait and see what the reviews are like when it's out next year. Hopefully she isn't but I can't help but think not right now.

[BettyNewbie]

Wasn't Sunnydale completely destroyed in the final episode? How is it possible for this series to be set there?

There's also the elephant in the room of Willow's sexual orientation. Wouldn't it be more likely than not that Frankie is adopted? How would've Willow gotten pregnant if she only dates women? I guess it's possible that Frankie's other mom was a trans woman, but I doubt they were thinking of that.

This entire thing screams "cash grab from The Mouse." I assume Whedon's issues are the only reason this is a novel series and not another TV show or movie franchise.🙄

[Tim]

There's also the elephant in the room of Willow's sexual orientation. Wouldn't it be more likely than not that Frankie is adopted?

That would be the most logical approach to take.

How come the Charmed and Ghost Whisperer novels died years ago, but Buffy ones are still coming out!?

[Dark Avenger]

Aug 8, 2021 10:47:34 GMT -5 BettyNewbie said:

Wasn't Sunnydale completely destroyed in the final episode? How is it possible for this series to be set there?

There's also the elephant in the room of Willow's sexual orientation. Wouldn't it be more likely than not that Frankie is adopted? How would've Willow gotten pregnant if she only dates women? I guess it's possible that Frankie's other mom was a trans woman, but I doubt they were thinking of that.

This entire thing screams "cash grab from The Mouse." I assume Whedon's issues are the only reason this is a novel series and not another TV show or movie franchise.🙄

I can see 20 years later a town can be rebuilt, but not Sunnydale. This wasn't the case of just a flood or Hurrucane. But this is a bit ridiculous. As the entire town of Sunnydale was swallowed whole by the Hellmouth leaving a giant crater. Impossible to fill that in and build again.

Yeah she's likely adopted.

Yeah Whedon's issues are why that sequel or reboot won't get off the ground. Even though the show had way more talented writers than just him.

Looks like this is what they are doing for the 25th anniversary next year.

[adzpower]

Aug 8, 2021 12:25:00 GMT -5 Tim said:

There's also the elephant in the room of Willow's sexual orientation. Wouldn't it be more likely than not that Frankie is adopted?

That would be the most logical approach to take.

How come the Charmed and Ghost Whisperer novels died years ago, but Buffy ones are still coming out!?

I don't follow Ghost Whisperer so I've no clue about that. But as for Charmed, the complete lack of care from whoever owned it (CBS?) resulted in next to no extended material once the show ended, no more novels, a flop comic book series that ended up being written into ruin, not to mention the lack of care from the shows creators, writers and showrunners, who riddled the show with inconsistencies and plotholes.

Joss Whedon is a monster, but he's talented - he knew what he had with Buffy and sold the heck out of it, did all sorts of tie-ins - video games, magazines, novels and a hugely successful comic book continuation that was loved by fans for its accurate portrayal of the characters and not doing them a disservice.

But also just in general the lack of interest - lets face it, the majority of people watching Charmed whilst it was on-air (later seasons specifically) were watched by middle-aged women who wanted to see some beautiful women in outfits they wish they could have worn kick some demon butt. As opposed to the Buffy fandom which was mostly made up of loyal nerds who would die for their favorite show. A night and day difference.

[Tim]

As the entire town of Sunnydale was swallowed whole by the Hellmouth leaving a giant crater. Impossible to fill that in and build again.

How did they explain THAT to the authorities!?

I guess they could have rebuilt the town somewhere else.

Joss Whedon is a monster, but he's talented - he knew what he had with Buffy and sold the heck out of it, did all sorts of tie-ins - video games, magazines, novels and a hugely successful comic book continuation that was loved by fans for its accurate portrayal of the characters and not doing them a disservice.

That might be it.  He kept feeding the fandom, years after the show ended.  So these fans kept coming back for more.

Even the recent revelations about Whedon has not seemed to dampen the fandom.