Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Vampire Diaries fans gather around. I’m here to tell you why you should want to grab this book ASAP.

Sharina Harris was a new-to-me author with this title. But as a #BuffyAndAngelForever OG fan and later a big Vampire Diaries fan, the blurb and the cover were a massive draw for me. And when I found that the heroine was a marching band geek (I was once one, then my oldest child made me a marching band mom), I couldn’t have been happier. Raven and Khamari brought definite Buffy/Angel, and Elena/Stefan vibes as seemingly star-crossed lovers. However, I’m hoping for a much more satisfying ending for them, and here’s hoping Alexander ends up with the same fate as The Master. Since the book ends in a cliffhanger, these remain to be seen.

As far as how interesting the plot is, the book grabs you by the collar and yanks you in from the outset. It’s spooky and creepy in the best possible way, with an epic fight scene that left me in tears. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and felt the story was well-written. Action abounds, but I did feel like the plot dragged some about halfway to three-quarters of the way through because there was so much history it was a big information dump at times. It wasn’t enough to walk away from the story by any stretch of the imagination, though, as all of it was important for world-building.

All right. We’ve chatted about the premise and plot, so let’s briefly discuss the characters. The character growth with our heroine, Raven, was fun to watch, so to speak. As the plot progressed, she went from a typical, somewhat self-centered young girl to a more selfless young woman. I enjoyed Khamari’s character but wanted to smack him a little by the end. I hope the author gives us more of his POV in the next book so I better understand why he made some of his choices in this one. And the cast of secondary characters was fabulous, especially Raven’s grandmother. I’m crossing my fingers that we see much more of her in the next book. I can only imagine how much more awesome Buffy would have been with a grandma like Raven’s.

With so many possibilities for how the next book might play out, I’m honestly excited for it. And I’ll be checking out Ms. Harris’ backlist in the meantime.

NICUnurse’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Raven’s a typical high school student, but one night after marching band it all upends itself. All her band mates are killed by vampires and she soon learns she is a slayer(yep just like the infamous Buffy). She becomes an agent and soon has to team up with Prince Khamari to save the world.

This was a fun fantasy, but it’s definitely YA. It’s written for the younger generation but still enjoyable. Raven is sarcastic and definitely holds her own. The world building is definitely not lacking imagination either.

So if you like Buffy and/or Vampire Diaries this definitely is a book for you. It’s adventurous and comical.

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5)

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first book by this author, and I was blown away. Having an affinity for all things academia as well as vampires, Sign of the Slayer was most definitely right up my alley!

Character development with the FMC was done well with high school dramatics and personal struggles that needed to be overcome. We have Raven, the underdog marching band “nerd,” who rises up into a fierce Buffy the Vampire Slayer-esque female lead. When she is faced with a real vampire prince called Khamari, who is the keeper of mysterious secrets, Raven must juggle her internal struggle for revenge and pairing with the vampire prince to fight against something far larger.

I do enjoy multiple points of view to gain insight and perspective, contributing to the story’s development. I also think realistically, Raven would have needed a bit more time in accepting the fast-paced changes that were happening. Overall, this was a fun read. As stated, I love vampires and academia, so definitely grab Sign of the Slayer ASAP or move it to the top of your TBR list!

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En bref, je me suis plongée dans cette aventure sans savoir à quoi m'attendre et j'ai aussi bien aimé la mythologie mise en place par l'autrice qui est un mélange de plusieurs choses et les personnages qui se battent pour eux-mêmes, pour les gens qu'ils aiment et pour leurs convictions. Raven va tomber dans le monde des chasseurs de vampires sans rien avoir demandé et découvrir des choses sur elle-même. Quant à Khamari, il est tiraillé entre plusieurs personnes et va devoir faire face à ses choix qui sont compliqués. Je ne me suis pas ennuyée avec eux malgré un début un peu lent, le final nous réserve des surprises que je n'avais pas vu venir et j'ai adoré me faire avoir par certains personnages. Vivement la suite !!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This story follows 18 year old Raven, the saxophone section lead in the band. Following a football game the band’s bus is attacked by Vampires. After this happens Raven learns she is a slayer. She has to attend the American Slayer Society to train and learn how to protect humans against the vampires.
Raven is out for revenge after that nights events. She learns how to conjure weapons through alchemy. She meets Prince Khamari , a vampire who works with the society. Raven wants to hate Khamari but she has an attraction to him that thwarts her plan of revenge on all vampires. This story was action packed after the slow start and I enjoyed the authors writing style. After reading this I need book 2 very very soon.

Thank you Hear Our Voices Tours, Entangled Publishing, LLC, Entangled: Teen and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Full Metal Alchemist in a setting with dark academia vibes, but make it Black. After all the books, movies and tv shows with mostly characters of the flow in the dark variety it is refreshing to read a book about a Black (badass) Vampire Slayer.

The beginning of the book is quite a ride as events start escalating quickly when Raven (our fmc) and her bandmates are attacked by vampires. Actual real life vampires! Raven soon has to come to terms with not only accepting that vampires are very real (and coincidentally killed all her bandmates) but she also seems to posess some kind of super strength.

After the explosive beginning the pace slows down and we are introduced to the world of the vampire slayers and we follow Raven as she struggles with accepting her new found identity.

This is an action packed story, with an intricate magic system, friendship, betrayal and tied in historical events. I really liked the overall vibe of this book and I am looking forward to the second book in the series.

An enjoyable & fast-paced YA urban fantasy for the teen & new adult crowd.

This was a really fun and imaginative vampire book. Our FMC, Raven, is thrust into a world where vampires exist, and she must learn to slay them. She goes through a lot of life changes and character growth in book one. The plot is action-packed & and fast-moving, and the story is told through dual POVs.

We have supernatural/paranormal elements at play like the alchemy magic used to hunt the vampires as well as the vampires themselves. The slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance was lovely and is something I'd like to see explored even more in book two!

Overall, a great YA/upper YA read if you're into vampires!

Tysm to Entangled Teen Publishing for the ARC! I look forward to book two!

Calling all vampire lovers!

Raven is a confident young woman who loves being a part of her high school marching band…. Until her life changes after one dramatic night at a football game. Nothings the same now except maybe her ego.

Raven’s personality was hit or miss for me. She’s determined and strong-mind which can definitely rub people the wrong way at times. There’s a whole slew of other characters I found more connection and investment in.

Sign of the Slayer has no shortage of action. Just like the slayers, you have to stay on your toes as a read because you never know what’s going to happen!

I will say that I feel like this is geared more toward the older YA audience based on certain content and scenes.

If you like action-packed, YA dark academia and vampires, this is the book for you!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

“Hope. Such a soft word. It has no place in war, but it seems to always float in the hearts of warriors.”

This YA vampire novel def gives buffy the vampire slayer meets Zodiac Academy meets any slightly cheesy CW show but in the best way? The wit and sarcasm of the dialogue had me smiling. I loved the mainstream references. I did think the it lagged at bit a times but overall I enjoyed it!

I enjoyed the twists at the end!!


I would give it a 3.5 stars round up to 4!


I received an eARC of this book in exchange for a review. Thank you to entangled teen publishing for this eARC and NetGalley! All thoughts are my own.

Described as Fullmetal Alchemist meets Vampire Diaries, Sign Of The Slayer is the story of an 18 year old girl who loses her friends in a gruesome vampire attack and comes into her Slayer powers all in the same night. She is whisked away to an academy to train and develop her powers. There she will learn how to create weapons out of thin air, take down the big bad, and discover secrets about the academy itself.

Fans of vampire stories are sure to enjoy this. Humor is sprinkled throughout and the TV show Buffy is mentioned. There is also romance. The characters are interesting and distinct.

This is quite a long book as we spend most of our time at the academy learning along with the students. Some of the details about vampires and magic is confusing. I enjoyed the action scenes though.

The story is set up well for a sequel.

3.5 stars

#FirstLine ~ Can a human take place in photosynthesis?

Sharina Harris delivers an electrifying and suspenseful tale in Sign of the Slayer. From the very first page, readers are drawn into a world of intrigue, mystery, and danger that keeps them on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Harris weaves a complex web of secrets and lies that form the foundation of the story. The protagonist, a determined and resourceful young woman, finds herself entangled in a high-stakes battle against forces she never expected to encounter. As the layers of the plot unfold, the reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from heart-pounding suspense to heartwarming connections.

The author’s writing style is immersive and vivid, effectively transporting readers into the story’s setting and allowing them to feel the characters’ emotions and motivations. The pacing is expertly handled, balancing moments of quiet reflection with pulse-pounding action sequences.

Harris skillfully blends elements of suspense, romance, and supernatural intrigue, creating a unique reading experience that appeals to a wide range of tastes. The intricate plot twists and turns keep readers guessing, ensuring that the story remains unpredictable and engrossing.

In Sign of the Slayer, Harris proves her prowess as a storyteller who knows how to keep readers hooked from start to finish. This novel is a must-read for fans of mystery, romance, and supernatural fiction, offering a tantalizing blend of genres that will leave readers eagerly anticipating what Harris will deliver next.

Book title: Sign of the Slayer
Author: Sharina Harris
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Publication date: August 29th,2023

This book is a must-read for urban fantasy lovers. The story instantly draws you in with our MC Raven going from normal girl to getting thrown into the world of vampires and vampire slayers. My 90's love of Buffy really gave me that kind of vibes from this book. There is enemies to lovers, kind of more insta love than I care for though.
A fantastic choice for a good YA read and a good start to the series
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Teen for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I stayed up way too late last night reading because it’s so much fun!

Buffy meets Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets Vampire Diaries in this absolute blast of a ya read. Raven discovers she’s a slayer (and a powerful one at that) after a traumatic incident on her marching band’s way home from a game.

Thrust into a brand new world at the Slayer academy Raven has one goal, kill all the vampires. Unfortunately (or fortunately) for her, she’s been paired up with vampire prince Khamari (whose totally giving me Angel vibes) on missions. Considering he saved her life at the accident and is super cute but is also the thing Raven just declared to hate, she’s got some conflicting feelings going on for sure.

Raven is full of sass and snark and there’s a delightful cast of characters around her, some of which are oh so shady. Highly recommend.

Initially, "Sign of the Slayer" had a good impact on me. It provided entertainment, and its concept held immense intrigue. I noticed that the characters responded authentically to the events and other characters in their world. Their relatable qualities made them engaging, and the story featured some captivating twists. The narrative is presented from two different viewpoints.

However, the writing style didn't resonate with me. It's challenging to identify the exact point at which the writing style lost its appeal. The more I progressed through the story, the less immersed I felt. This could be attributed to the story feeling somewhat familiar.

This book is perfect for fans of vampires and for people only getting into fantasy or mythology books.

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from Entangled Teen Publishing and Netgalley, and I willingly offer this honest review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own, reflecting my thoughts and experiences while reading the book.

Sign of the Slayer is the newest book by Sharina Harris. This book will be a dark academia in which vampires will play a role. Dark academia for me is a genre which you either nail flawlessly or ruin completly. What will Sharina Harris bring with this book? Can she nail this genre?

High school should be about studying and having fun, not fighting vampires. But when normal high school life changes due to a vampire attack, Raven finds herself at a slayer academy. Learning this about this enemy and how to use her powers to fight them. Every one must pay for killing her best friend. However she comes face-to-face with Khamari, a vampire prince, who seems intelligent and reasonable in stead of a demon. However, he is hiding something from the other vampires and Raven. But when an ancient evil is on the rise, they will have to team up to take it down. Can the vampires be trusted? What evil is lurking and what secrets are hidden?

Buffy the vampire slayer meets Vampire Diaries in this adventerous fantasy. From vampire princes to slayers, each will come around in this book. Every character has reason to be who they are and play that role perfectly.

This book has a double POV which makes you get to read both Ravens story as well as Khamari's. Ravens world is turned up side down and she has no choice but becoming a slayer under the name of Texas. She wants her revenge and is going to take it no matter what happens, even if this means working together with her enemy, Khamari.

Even though the story is mainly written from Ravens POV, it is nice to read Khamari's POV as well. He provides some information about the vampires but also more about the slayers. He has a mission to achieve and therefore is one of the few working with the enemy.

Team vampire or team slayer? You get to choose. Either way, both teams are amazing! I really loved the way Sharina Harris has managed to create the love hate relationship between the two sides. The characters are nicely worked out which just fit the story perfectly as did the many plottwists.

I really enjoyed Sign of the Slayer and have seen that this might become part of a series. I really do hope so because Raven and Khamari's story is far from done yet. I just need more of it and really enjoyed this book. This book is a dark academia I would recommend for sure!

Thanks to the author and Entangled for this ARC!

Really liked diving into this new world created by the author that connects to so many familiar things, from fiction and history and myth, while still feeling fresh.

It wasn’t perfect, and sometimes I had issues connecting to the characters. But overall I thought it was a really strong book.
My main critique is pacing and detail- there were parts of the book that felt too rushed or jumpy and left me missing how we got from A to B. Fill those details out a bit more so the unique story built can truly shine!

Would love to read more in this world.

Extremely fast paced, exciting and thrilling.

The overall plot of the story was something I had already met in other books but this was something else and that's why I think I liked it so much. It differ in places and I am glad of that.

Our characters were fleshed out with driven personalities and the reasons you should root for them are endless.

I loved it!

Rating: 4/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

When Raven and her band mates get attacked after a football game, her life was never the same. She lost her best friend and now the only other person in her life that has been there non-stop after her parents died, her grandma. All because she learns that she is a slayer, what is a slayer you asked, well she will hunt down the things that go bump in the night but mostly Vampires. After, finding all the things she thought were just fiction, she now must live with other slayers in their headquarters: American Society of Slayers, AKA: ASS(LOL) She has a hard time with what life has dealt her and will she be able to forgive and forget to save the lives of the loved ones she has known her whole life and the ones that she has come to love.

I thought this book started a little slow for me at first, but then it picked up right away and did not stop until the end. Oh, and that ending is like... how you're going to do that to me! I have to wait for gosh knows how long to see what will happen next. I really enjoyed the plot of this book, and it was a great mix of plot-driven & character-driven. It really brought me back to my Buffy loving days with this book… the fighting, the saving the world, the group of friends that might not mix well with others but does for you, the sexy but should not be touched vampire royalty male. Oh yeah it was right up my alley.

Raven is a spitfire, I loved her hotheaded, impatient, angry and hurt side but I also loved getting to see the other side of her that you know will come out more and more when she learns to forgive and accept the things that she cannot change.

Khamari is a very handsome vampire, but he isn’t just any old vampire, he is the second in line for the crown of his clan. He is also holding onto a secret that might get him or the ones that he loves killed if it ever comes out. I loved that he is so protective but at the same time a little mysterious. I couldn’t wait to dig a little deeper in the book to find out more about him and now that I know…. Wow. I really can’t wait to see what else is going to happen between Raven and Khamari and the great big evil of the world.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes: Paranormal, forbidden romance, chosen one, hidden abilities and betrayal.

I want to thank NetGalley and Entangled for the opportunity to review this book.

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This book was an absolute thrill. There was amazing magic, slaying, betrayal at the deepest level, grandparent that you want to be your own, did I mention amazing magic? Y’all are not going to tell me this will be not be on Netflix next year. That opening scene with the marching band bus, that’s literally Netflix gold. ⁣
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Raven was definitely a great MC. She was witty, passionate, and I could feel her frustration and hopelessness. I just wanted to give her a hug. She carried so much on her shoulders, she was powerful in more ways than one. I love how the book ended as a great set up for book two. I loved the cast of characters and want everyone to have their own POVs.⁣
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Out Tuesday, Sign of the Slayer is one you need on your TBR!

I wanted not to love this. I failed miserably.

Let’s be honest: I’ve been reading about Vampires and their battles since Anne Rice introduced to the world angsty and brooding battles between Louis and Lestat. This YA series starter (I hope) has it all: Enemies to Lovers, Found Family, Vampires, Slayers, Alchemy and Egyptology, while being based in a modern-day Atlanta. The main character is a mouthy, reluctant heroine from Texas with some gaps in her memory and an amazing grandmother.

The world-building gets a little detailed, but I give Harris a pass because well - we’re dealing with centuries of vampire politics. There’s intrigue, mystery, battles as well as some twists and turns, not to mention a slow-burn romance you can’t help but root for.

The cadence and the perspectives of the book reminisce of Charlaine Harris (the True Blood series) and Tracy Wolff (the Crave series) and pays homage to Queen Buffy and others with pop culture references throughout.