I love Vampire Diaries, so I was a bit unsure going into this book, but oh my! Throw in the references and nerdy humor and I"m so down. I'd say it also gives some slight Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes too. Usually I'm not of a fan of "unknown powers/skills only activated in young adulthood", but the author did such a wonderful job that it didn't seem like such a cliche. I was rooting for Raven the entire time because, ya know, high school is rough as it is. Throw in vampires killing your friends and having to go to a slayer school to learn to further kick ass, geez. I'd never complain about my own high school experience again! The plot pacing was fantastic and the characters were great. I highly recommend this one! Thank you Entangled Teen and Netgalley for the ARC opportunity!

I wasn’t expecting to absolutely fall in love with Sign of the Slayer, but I could tell within the first 100 pages that it was going to be nothing short of phenomenal. The character of Raven/Texas is complex, driven, and her humor adds moments of lightness to a sometimes daunting world and storyline. The romance does not overshadow the storyline, and to be honest, I respected that most of the story is told from the perspective of Raven/Texas, with some sprinkling in from Khamari as needed. The fight scenes are action-packed, clear, and made me feel like I could pick up a sword and slay some vamps lol. Also, really LOVED the inclusion of alchemy and ancient Egyptian theology and history that informed the world-building. It was an unexpected facet that really makes this a unique world, and I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This starts of slowly but once it gets going you better buckle up because it will take you on one chaotic journey. I really enjoyed the sass and sarcasm, the movie references and the geeky humour riddles throughout this book. If you're a fan of things like Buffy and Underworld I think you'll enjoy this read. It has the quirkiness of Buffy and the darkness of Underworld and of course its full of vampires and an ultimate evil that only the two mortal enemies can defeat. What's not to love?

Thank you for allowing me to read and review the novel sign of the Slayer. If you enjoy Buffy the Vampire Slayer or just books about the paranormal in relation to series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer you will really enjoy this novel. It has a lot of story building elements and hopefully we will see a return with a second novel.

When I tell you the author kept breaking my heart only to give me hope and the break it again, I mean it. The rage of emotions from just Texas' POV had me believing I was feeling it as if I was her.
It was a new take on vampires with some pop culture references that I thouroughly enjoyed. The twists, code names, and world building was amazing.
As someone who loves both Greek and Egyptian Mythology, I geeked out some. Plus I may or may not enjoy any type book with supernatural beings. Texas formerly known as Raven has had a lifetime of trauma which seems like it was fated unfortunately. She doesn't deserve the heartache that seems to neverend.
Not all vampires are evil, not all humans are good. Slayers are juiced up humans, but that doesn't mean they don't make mistakes.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a badass character with some trust issues.

P.S. I can't wait for the next one 😉

A must read Vampire book for all Buffy and Twilight lovers! I love me a strong protagonist and character development!

This book is perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

This book landed at 4 stars for me. It was funny and quite the wild ride! It starts off slow but then takes off and I was hooked. I loved finding out more about the world and the Slayers. I loved the references and there were multiple moments that had me laughing out loud. I thought the chemistry between Raven and Khamari was great and totally had me invested in them and I am such a sucker for people on opposing sides. Raven was a great MC and she was very relatable.

The plot of this book was WILD! It was absolute rollercoaster of twists and turns and reveals. I will say I was a bit confused by all the terms and vampire clans that a glossary would have been helpful. I would definitely suggest including one in the next book as a reference and refresher. I did love the way the writing was able to weave in action and world building into one and still propel the book forward. It was done super well without being overwhelming.

Overall, this is a fun and action-packed read! I recommend it for someone looking for a good time but that is an easier read.

eighteen-year-old raven's world takes a drastic turn when her marching band friends are brutally killed by vampires, revealing her true identity as a vampire slayer. high school was supposed to be about studying, socializing, and marching-band practice, not battling supernatural creatures. after this horrifying night, raven is thrust into the slayer society, driven by a burning desire for vengeance but with a lot to learn. enrolled in a slayer academy, she discovers the real origins of vampires and how to conjure serious weapons out of thin air.

as raven advances in her training and becomes an active field agent, she is partnered with prince khamari to gather intel on a group of disruptive vampires. initially, raven sees vampires as nothing but soul-sucking demons. however, her interactions with khamari challenge this perception. khamari is unlike any vampire she has encountered; he is intelligent, reasonable, and possesses knowledge about raven that could alter her understanding of herself and her mission. despite his outward composure, khamari is hiding significant secrets, even from his own kind. when a formidable ancient evil emerges, so dangerous that a vampire and a slayer must join forces to combat it, raven realizes that her quest for revenge is not the only thing at stake—the fate of the entire world hangs in the balance.

what makes this book stand out is its authentic teenage voice, filled with modern pop culture references and relevant vernacular. despite raven being 18 and her love interest slightly older, the narrative maintains a clear ya focus, avoiding the pitfalls of veering into adult territory. raven herself is a refreshing protagonist—witty, snarky, and brimming with personality, which is often lacking in recent ya fantasy heroines. she manages to be badass without crossing into arrogance, making her a compelling and relatable character.

the magic system and the portrayal of two distinct societies are engaging and well-developed. the story incorporates classic urban fantasy tropes while delivering plenty of action to keep readers hooked. though the book is somewhat lengthy and takes a bit of time to fully immerse into, it rewards patience with a richly woven narrative. the numerous buffy references might not land with all modern teens, but they add a layer of charm for those familiar with the cult classic.

one of the memorable quotes from the book encapsulates its intriguing nature: "i cannot read your mind. no, i cannot see your memories, but i see your soul. one foot in the human world, and the other in the vampire." this line highlights the internal struggle and duality that raven faces throughout her journey.

trigger warnings for this book include violence, blood, death, injuries/wounds, and alcohol use.

thank you to netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Raven is a high school student whose life is turned upside down when her marching band friends are murdered by vampires. Raven learns she is a vampire slayer and is beginning to learn all about her new life and role at Slayer Academy. Everything is going as ok as it can be until she meets the Vampire Prince, Khamari. He doesn’t fit the typical attitude and lifestyle of a Vampire Prince. He’s rational and super smart and he knows a lot about Raven. Raven quickly learns that Khamari is hiding something but she doesn’t how big of a secret. Sign of the Slayer is full of action and suspense and lots of vampires.

Not gonna lie, it was fun! I liked the story and characters, the pop culture references weren't too in your face and annoying and made the characters feel more human, in my eyes. The concept was pretty entertaining, Raven, our MC, was fun and she felt like a teenager without being overly stupid or annoying. 3.5 stars

Sign of the slayer

3.5 ⭐️

This book has such an interesting magic system. Slayers that have powers and don't age. Vampires with powers who can reproduce. It makes for some very cool action scenes with teleporting and nature, etc.

I liked Ravens parts of the book. The slayer academy dynamic was well done, and watching her forge new connections was sweet. You could definitely feel her emotions throughout the book.

Unfortunately, Khamari's POV lost me a little bit. It reduced the pace quite a lot, and it wasn't until the last 30% that I felt like it added to the plot. I'm still not sure how exactly the vampirism works in this world, and I think I should have been able to by now.

The romance between the two was sweet but the few intimate scenes they have involved "plowing" straight in (I wouldn't say its smut but it's no closed door either) and were a tad under developed with no foreplay either emotionally or physically.

Plotwise, this book is a lot of setup for what's to come, I am excited to see where the series goes. I did gasp at some of the plot twists, but some were rather obvious. I sense a potential love triangle, and I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Overall, it is a good first book in a series that has a lot of potential. It's definitely one for fans of buffy and vampire academy.

I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, Sharina Harris, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

You guys…just wow! I never thought I would be a fan of a vampire book, but I was obsessed with Sign of the Slayer by Sharina Harris.

We meet the sassy, take no mess Raven in high school with her school band at a rival football game when all hell breaks loose. Monsters attack her and her classmates leaving everyone dead but her and this gorgeous man named Khamari. They both fight off these strange beings and he lets her know that those were vampires.

Turns out he’s a prince and Raven has the powers of a slayer. In this book, people are who they seem and trust us broken, lives are lost and love is found. I truly enjoyed a fantasy novel centered around two African American main characters with lingo I completely understood and laughed at a few times. I feel like I could be Raven’s bff!

You have to give this book a shot! It was well written and kept my attention throughout and I’m craving the next one! Thank you Sharina Harris for this one!

This was a fun take on vampire high school romance. It was nice to not have an ancient vamp fall in love with an 18 year old.

After being band bus is attacked by a vampire Raven’s slayer abilities puts a target on her back. She discovers there is a whole world she didn’t know existed of vampires and slayers and that someone is trying to upset the agreement that has stood for centuries. But who is it and what is there goal?!

Def a first book and I can’t wait for book 2 to come out!

This is for the Buffy lovers who always thought Kendra deserved better, and for Bonnie Bennett lovers who know she was the real MC of The Vampire Diaries. Raven is that girl you can root for who represents some dynamic main character energy.

Sign of The Slayer by Sharina Harris was a fun, fast paced read that had me all in my feelings. I laughed, I got teary-eyed, I screamed at the pages. I was completely invested in this story. Witty, gritty, full of heart with a dash of campiness and pop culture, it’s on my list of top all-time recs. This one is for the blerd girls!

Thank you to Entangled Publishing LLC and Netgalley for a complimentary copy of this ebook. I am leaving a voluntary review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own.

So fun and nostalgic for those who grew up with Buffy the Vampire Slayer or the paranormal romance craze of the 2000s. Gave a fresh voice to the genre.

This YA fantasy book follows a girl named Raven, who gets pulled into the paranormal. One day she's an average high schooler, and the next she's a vampire slayer. This was a medium-paced book, with a lot of unexpected events. I enjoyed the storytelling and the characters. Throughout this book, you follow Raven as she learns about the ins and outs of being a vampire slayer.

If buffy came into the new age and was a kick ass black girl that knows how to hold a grudge! Romance was slow burn and full of tension and will be interested to see where it goes.

**Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy**

I started this novel a few months back, and I genuinely tried to finish it, but I just could not get into it. For me personally, it was a little too YA in the sense that it used a lot of slang terms and phrases, which turned me off from the novel. I think a younger audience would love this book though! There are unique themes for the genre, a strong female protagonist, and a few spicy scenes.

This is definitely a solid YA novel.

⚔️Guys! I am so happy to be sharing my stop on the tour for Sign of the Slayer. I have to admit this book took my emotions through it! I truly enjoyed reading about Raven and Khamari’s journey. In the beginning, I was a bit skeptical but a few chapters in and I was sucked in. It was such a great read, at times I was fuming and other times I was chuckling with the characters.
“𝓨𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓪𝓾𝓽𝓲𝓯𝓾𝓵, 𝓼𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓽𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱 𝓪 𝓿𝓪𝓶𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓮'𝓼 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽. 𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽'𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮?” - Kamari (NOTHING ELSE CAN DESCRIBE RAVEN! MY GOSH!!! 😮‍💨)
⚔️Here are the things I enjoyed:
-The dialogue between the two MCs was very realistic especially with all the pop culture references, sarcasm and silly humor.
-The magic system and how detailed the author explained it so it was easy to understand.
-How inclusive and representative the book felt.
-Badass women being in charge.
-Enemies to lovers will do it EVERY TIME for me.
-How famous historical events and people were added in for realism.
-I loved the dual POV and the author’s writing.
⚔️What I did not enjoy:
-How hasty Raven was with her actions at times, too much doing without thinking.
-The chapters felt a bit too long considering this is part 1 in a series.
-The history lessons felt a bit drawn out in some points of the book.
-The fact ‘NOBODY TOLD MEEEEE…that this is going to be a series😭 I thought it was going to be nice and wrapped up in a bow at the end. I was so wrong lol.
-I thought there would’ve been a page detailing the difference in the clans and hierarchy of the slayers.
-I wanted more insight on Khamari’s sick brother.
Other than my minor critiques I would recommend this book if you enjoy paranormal romance, enemies to lovers, a lot of action, dual POV, and multiple plot twists.
⚔️Thank you to Entangled Teen Publishing and @hearourvoicestours for this ARC.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-ARC! I am very grateful and happy to explore everything this author will write in the future as well!