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Synopsis
A novel in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. The Watcher's Council will use whatever means it must in its never-ending efforts to combat evil ... but what happens when the white hats themselves embrace the dark?
Is The Wisdom of War appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This Buffy tie-in novel explores dark moral territory with strong vampire-slaying violence and the question of whether good organizations can justify evil methods. Expect demon/vampire combat consistent with the TV show's later seasons.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of Buffy will appreciate seeing the Watcher's Council questioned and the heroine facing moral dilemmas where there are no easy answers.