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A review by thejoellachapter
Nancy Drew: The Curse by Micol Ostow
3.0
I grew up devouring Nancy Drew books, playing Nancy Drew games, and overall aspiring to be a Nancy Drew. When I saw the previews for a new Nancy Drew series on the CW, I had to watch it. This show has a new (and much darker) take on my favorite teenage sleuth. I am absolutely obsessed with the TV show, so when I saw this prequel book, I knew I had to have it.
This takes place a few years before the onset of the show. Nancy is a junior in high school, and is looking forward to celebrating the annual Naming Day Festival with her friends.
It was super interesting to read this to see a glimpse into Nancy’s life pre-CW series. In this book her mom is still alive, and we see more of the friendships she alluded to losing in the tv show. I also loved seeing George and Ace from a distance and getting more insight into George and Nancy’s falling out!
Overall the book felt a little young for me, which I did expect but since the TV show is pretty mature it was slightly surprising. I don’t know if it would be at all appealing if you weren’t watching or planning to watch the series. I’m glad I read it though, and I definitely think I will now need to do a complete rewatch of the show while I anxiously await season 3!
This takes place a few years before the onset of the show. Nancy is a junior in high school, and is looking forward to celebrating the annual Naming Day Festival with her friends.
It was super interesting to read this to see a glimpse into Nancy’s life pre-CW series. In this book her mom is still alive, and we see more of the friendships she alluded to losing in the tv show. I also loved seeing George and Ace from a distance and getting more insight into George and Nancy’s falling out!
Overall the book felt a little young for me, which I did expect but since the TV show is pretty mature it was slightly surprising. I don’t know if it would be at all appealing if you weren’t watching or planning to watch the series. I’m glad I read it though, and I definitely think I will now need to do a complete rewatch of the show while I anxiously await season 3!