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Heat

Nancy Holder (2004)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBuffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel #
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolencePossessionSupernatural Horror

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestHigh Angst

Hero archetypes

Vampire Hero

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineWarrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersVengeance-Driven

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsChosen OneFellowshipPortal FantasySupernatural ThreatDimensional TravelPossession

Themes

Good vs EvilSacrificeDutyInterdimensional ConflictAncient PowerTeamwork

Synopsis

Buffy and Angel both battle the same ancient evil, a Possessor who was once Qin, First Emperor of China, and who is now attempting to usher in the Year of the Hot Devil and drive humans out of this dimension.

Is Heat appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise, this tie-in novel features supernatural violence, demon battles, and possession themes consistent with the TV series. Appropriate for established fans of the show.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, possession, and supernatural horror.

Who'll love this

Fans of Buffy and Angel will love seeing their favorite vampire slayers team up against an ancient Chinese emperor threatening to drive humans from Earth.

Tags

Urban FantasyHorrorMedia Tie-inSupernatural Thriller