really, in the end there wasn't any story at all there. Where was the mystery? Who was behind what happened? Did anything (?) even happen? Nancy Drew is a beloved character and I love Micol Ostow's writing - those are not factors that disappointed me in any way. It's witty, well-written and a little on the indulgent side. Nancy Drew: The Curse doesn't necessarily offer any huge revelations when it comes to background and development of the show, but it does make for an entertaining read. (Will we be seeing some of these characters? Will we get references to any of them?)
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We see that there's more to the central mysteries and mythology in the town of Horsehoe Bay than what the television series has tackled and it gives us the air of potential for the second season. Still, the mysterious hum of ghosts and curses within Nancy Drew: The Curse keeps readers on their toes. I could definitely feel the lack of the Drew Crew and didn't always find myself connecting to Nancy's high school friends like I do with the others. Obviously, we get nods here and there, but the absence of mostly everyone from the show is fairly apparent. Given where the television series picks up-Nancy, reeling from the loss of her mother and being left behind in her hometown while her friends are all away at university-there aren't that many ties to the show's storylines. It relies on the strength of its teenage sleuth and her friends with the simple backdrop of high school and family secrets. Micol Ostow pens a fast paced, entertaining and subtly chilling tale, that doesn't necessarily rely on jump-scares. In all its ties to the original books, and the television series that follows, there's this undeniably haunting tone to it. Nancy Drew: The Curse is one of those quick reads that feels almost like a familiar campfire story. This spin on Nancy Drew is very much so appropriate for fans of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Veronica Mars-it's essentially a mash-up of the three titles while ultimately forming a new tale. It's perfect for lifelong fans of the series who are okay with all the changes that happen when reworking classics. (And other inevitable "edgy" takes on classic properties.)īut, it's not. One may argue that it's unnecessary and, frankly, trying to tie into the success of Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. But, honestly? That's what makes it work. She's not our mother's, or grandmother's, or even our Nancy Drew.
Let's face it: this is Nancy Drew like we've not seen her. Much like with the CW's new take on Nancy Drew: this book won't be for everyone. (And other inevitable "edgy" takes on classic properties.) Blog | Twitter | Instagram | Tik Tok | You can find my review here.
Though the dreams and eerie visions plaguing Nancy are certainly just products of her own mind…right?Īll old towns have their traditions and histories, but as Nancy will soon discover, they don’t always tell the whole story.moreīlog | Twitter | Instagram | Tik Tok | You can find my review here. A vandalized locker and ominous notes are one thing, but soon enough lives-including Nancy’s own-are at stake. And no way is she letting this person stand in the way of her best friend, Daisy, finally getting her day in the spotlight as the lead in the much-anticipated Naming Day reenactment.īut as Nancy begins investigating, the so-called marks of the curse become bolder…and more sinister. So when the annual Horseshoe Bay Naming Day celebration is threatened by eerie warnings of an old curse, Nancy is sure someone-someone human-is behind them. This is Nancy Drew for today, perfect for fans of Riverdale, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Stranger Things!Ī curse is just a mystery dressed up in a sharp, stern warning.Īnd everyone knows that I love a mystery. In this prequel novel, the beloved teen sleuth investigates a sinister, once-dormant curse that may be threatening her town once more. This is Nancy Drew for today, perfect for fans of Riverdale, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Stranger Things! A curse is just a mystery dressed up in a sharp, st Based on the TV series Nancy Drew, the most-watched new show on the CW! Based on the TV series Nancy Drew, the most-watched new show on the CW! In this prequel novel, the beloved teen sleuth investigates a sinister, once-dormant curse that may be threatening her town once more.
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