Scan barcode
alibob2409's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Slay are back and still super fun!! I dare anyone to read this series and not enjoy it.
I really liked how Japanese mythology wove well into the story - I’ve read a couple of other Japanese inspired books recently and it was nice to see similar elements. I also loved the holograms, even if I couldn’t understand why you would go see a holographic band play live ;) - that actually seemed very Japanese, l loved it.
Slay on tour is fun and lively and full of demons. In other words, brilliant. Milly fits in well, but I like most her decision at the end. And I like Tom dealing with his changes and the darkness. For a series that stays very lighthearted, it dealt with that element really well.
I definitely can’t wait for the series to continue - look out London, they’re on their way!
Slay are back and still super fun!! I dare anyone to read this series and not enjoy it.
I really liked how Japanese mythology wove well into the story - I’ve read a couple of other Japanese inspired books recently and it was nice to see similar elements. I also loved the holograms, even if I couldn’t understand why you would go see a holographic band play live ;) - that actually seemed very Japanese, l loved it.
Slay on tour is fun and lively and full of demons. In other words, brilliant. Milly fits in well, but I like most her decision at the end. And I like Tom dealing with his changes and the darkness. For a series that stays very lighthearted, it dealt with that element really well.
I definitely can’t wait for the series to continue - look out London, they’re on their way!
ria_mhrj's review against another edition
3.0
When a concept is this quirky, it's hard not to enjoy! I had fun with book one in this boy-band-slays-demons series, and the party kept going with book two, this was fast paced, had a compelling mystery, and oy, the teen angst. I was disappointed with the progress of a certain love triangle, but I'm guessing book three is still ahead and I hope things get remedied for my team.
pippin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
beckyyreadss's review
4.0
I wanted to read this book because I had read the first book in the series and really enjoyed it. This second book did not disappoint, and I haven’t seen any news about Slay 3 but I really hope it becomes I think because surely we need answers.
The main character is still a young girl named Milly and she is apart of one of the biggest boybands in the world named Slay. She disguises as a boy when she plays music with them, but they have another job which is killing demons. They are in Tokyo to track down another evil demon whilst in Japan they have been invited to go on tour with the hottest holographic girl band in the country. They found themselves going all over Japan. However strange things start happening on the tour train and Slay must save everyone, including one of their own.
It is a young adult book and includes a lot of different characters including mixed race, LGBTQ+ and disabilities. It is a very uplifting, run, kick-ass book and it was an easy read which is what I liked the most about this novel. I think because we got to learn about the characters in the first book it was easy to get sucked into the normal everyday drama of young boys and girl. The feelings and crushes with like the situation of the demons that they need to fight. I wouldn’t say there was any weakness with the storyline, but just my personal preferences is that the chapters are just named, there is no numbers which did baffle me at first and the shorts chapters but once I got over it and got used to it. It became a really easy read.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good, easy read and it’s an uplifting and good book. I enjoyed the storyline and I am hoping there will be another book in this series.
The main character is still a young girl named Milly and she is apart of one of the biggest boybands in the world named Slay. She disguises as a boy when she plays music with them, but they have another job which is killing demons. They are in Tokyo to track down another evil demon whilst in Japan they have been invited to go on tour with the hottest holographic girl band in the country. They found themselves going all over Japan. However strange things start happening on the tour train and Slay must save everyone, including one of their own.
It is a young adult book and includes a lot of different characters including mixed race, LGBTQ+ and disabilities. It is a very uplifting, run, kick-ass book and it was an easy read which is what I liked the most about this novel. I think because we got to learn about the characters in the first book it was easy to get sucked into the normal everyday drama of young boys and girl. The feelings and crushes with like the situation of the demons that they need to fight. I wouldn’t say there was any weakness with the storyline, but just my personal preferences is that the chapters are just named, there is no numbers which did baffle me at first and the shorts chapters but once I got over it and got used to it. It became a really easy read.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good, easy read and it’s an uplifting and good book. I enjoyed the storyline and I am hoping there will be another book in this series.
cinnasbooks's review
5.0
Stars: 5/5
I honestly loved this book so much more than the last! The characters had an upgrade, the writing had an upgrade... even the demons had an upgrade!
I really liked the Japanese folklore aspect to it. Love, love, loved it actually!
Also the tense but not-typical love triangle? Right up my alley. Does it even count as a love triangle?
Would recommend to 12+. Minor gore and romance.
Major Slay.
I honestly loved this book so much more than the last! The characters had an upgrade, the writing had an upgrade... even the demons had an upgrade!
I really liked the Japanese folklore aspect to it. Love, love, loved it actually!
Also the tense but not-typical love triangle? Right up my alley. Does it even count as a love triangle?
Would recommend to 12+. Minor gore and romance.
Major Slay.
_bookishbella's review
5.0
What a fun book! I love them so much, this was great getting me out of my reading slump 😁😁