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gingerbread_void's review against another edition
4.0
This book was such a fun ride! I loved how strong they made Veronica and I was so happy to see Cheryl featured more as well
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really sure what compelled me to pick this up as I know nothing about the Riverdale universe, either the comics or the show. But I highly enjoyed this audiobook, was a fun paranormal YA novel that was both engaging and entertaining.
menshevixen's review against another edition
5.0
Bloody, long-lost family quarrels stalk the town with pep in this second entry into the Archie Horror novel canon. Rebecca Barrow's licensed-fiction debut showcases obvious appreciation for the inherently campy and juicy source material, as well as her trademark appreciation for the longings, ambitions, and secrets that make up teen girls' lives. Veronica might be sporting a new set of fangs and a mean right hook, but her thrill ride toward vamp-hood is steeped in carefully-grounding details and framed by her relationships to her parents, Archie and Betty, and perhaps most importantly Cheryl.
The vampire has been used as a metaphor for many things, but its efficacy in examining queerness is unparalleled. Queer literature is often synonymous with romance, but Interview with the Vixen is a fine example of a seemingly-light teen book and obvious locus for romance containing not an overt romance plot but a story of tangled friendships, family power dynamics, and personal change that will feel familiar and empowering to many queer readers. The ambition and drive Veronica's spent so much time trying to curate and tame for the sake of her family, friends, and school come roaring out in the wake of her encounter with a powerful vampire--and once bitten, any shyness about what she wants and who she might become are gone, a neat mirror to the metamorphosis queer people often experience around coming out.
Pearl girls gone feral, frenemy team-ups, Archie the Damsel, holy-water swimming pools, high-fashion stakes, and a visit or two to Pop's: Vixen has something for Riverdale fans, Buffy acolytes, and anyone who loves a good spin on the ultimate monster of camp (the vampire) (or possibly Cheryl Blossom...)
The vampire has been used as a metaphor for many things, but its efficacy in examining queerness is unparalleled. Queer literature is often synonymous with romance, but Interview with the Vixen is a fine example of a seemingly-light teen book and obvious locus for romance containing not an overt romance plot but a story of tangled friendships, family power dynamics, and personal change that will feel familiar and empowering to many queer readers. The ambition and drive Veronica's spent so much time trying to curate and tame for the sake of her family, friends, and school come roaring out in the wake of her encounter with a powerful vampire--and once bitten, any shyness about what she wants and who she might become are gone, a neat mirror to the metamorphosis queer people often experience around coming out.
Pearl girls gone feral, frenemy team-ups, Archie the Damsel, holy-water swimming pools, high-fashion stakes, and a visit or two to Pop's: Vixen has something for Riverdale fans, Buffy acolytes, and anyone who loves a good spin on the ultimate monster of camp (the vampire) (or possibly Cheryl Blossom...)
mediocremasen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Just like with A Werewolf In Riverdale, this was a great expansion on the graphic novel it was modeled after. I loved the characters and the story. The beginning was a bit slow paced, but it was interesting. The characters were intelligent and there were nice human aspects woven into them which really helped to make all of the characters seem fleshed out.
isobel_shobs's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-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
3.0
lyriid's review against another edition
2.0
DNF
I was really looking forward to this because I loved how fun a werewolf in Riverdale was, but this is a different author set in a different world and it pales in comparison.
I actually started reading this for Halloween, it's only because it's on my Goodreads I even remembered. Even with the really short chapters it still felt like a chore, if anything but just made the story feel disjointed.
Maybe I just don't care about Veronica as a character, she's not as daddy obsessed in this as she is in the show, but the viewpoint of a spoilt rich girl still doesn't interest me.
She does stupid things like purposely pick out high heeled boots to run and fight in because fashion is power or whatever. Like I get fashion is really important for some people and some clothes do make you feel a certain way, but that doesn't mean you have to make dumbass decisions that could kill you.
Apparently later on she detours during a hostage situation to put on lipstick, then chastises Dilton for commenting on it, saying he 'views femininity as weakness'. That's some real cringe, chronically online faux woke crap right there, he's not being sexist just trying to get your priorities in order!
You just know her version of feminism began and ended with the girl boss era.
I will read another Archie horror series because the concept is fun, this one just didn't deliver.
I was really looking forward to this because I loved how fun a werewolf in Riverdale was, but this is a different author set in a different world and it pales in comparison.
I actually started reading this for Halloween, it's only because it's on my Goodreads I even remembered. Even with the really short chapters it still felt like a chore, if anything but just made the story feel disjointed.
Maybe I just don't care about Veronica as a character, she's not as daddy obsessed in this as she is in the show, but the viewpoint of a spoilt rich girl still doesn't interest me.
She does stupid things like purposely pick out high heeled boots to run and fight in because fashion is power or whatever. Like I get fashion is really important for some people and some clothes do make you feel a certain way, but that doesn't mean you have to make dumbass decisions that could kill you.
Apparently later on she detours during a hostage situation to put on lipstick, then chastises Dilton for commenting on it, saying he 'views femininity as weakness'. That's some real cringe, chronically online faux woke crap right there, he's not being sexist just trying to get your priorities in order!
You just know her version of feminism began and ended with the girl boss era.
I will read another Archie horror series because the concept is fun, this one just didn't deliver.
cynthiasreadinglist's review against another edition
5.0
SUCH A FUN BOOK!!! Ahhh, it had Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes and I just loved how campy and energetic and fast-paced the book was. I listened to the audiobook and have decided Frankie Corzo is my favorite narrator of all time.
Highly recommend especially if you're looking for a low-stakes, action-packed spooky book. It's not scary at all, but is perfect for October. I also enjoyed reading this and visualizing the actors from Riverdale :)
Highly recommend especially if you're looking for a low-stakes, action-packed spooky book. It's not scary at all, but is perfect for October. I also enjoyed reading this and visualizing the actors from Riverdale :)
booknallnight's review against another edition
4.0
This was another fun listen. This time we are back in Riverdale with Veronica as the main monster and the journey she takes as she tries to figure out who she is and what her place is. Loved this one.
jordanmkelly's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
If you, like me, love the ~vibes~ of Riverdale but haven’t been following the more recent seasons—fret not, this book is still for you! It is also for anyone who loves a good story about complicated friend and family relationships which Rebecca K Barrow serves up beautifully. Veronica’s transformation (from girl to vampire, from secretly longing to empowered) is one you have to experience for yourself.
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