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zapkode's review against another edition
5.0
{My thoughts} – I have read the graphic novel that this series is originally based on. It is much more dark and morbid then this book was. I have seen the entire released series on Netflix as well. It also doesn’t compare to this particular book, but it has similar storylines.
I’m going to start by saying that I am not a fan of the way the book is written. You have some chapters on white pages with black print and some on black pages with white print. I found it to be really hard to read the ones on black pages with white print in a low light setting. I usually read by using my beside lamp or an a lowly lit room in the house. We don’t really have super bright lights. Otherwise I have no complaints on the books creation.
Sabrina is not your average 15 year-old. She is a half mortal and half witch. You can recall her and her aunts Hilda and Zelda and her boyfriend Harvey from the 90’s comedy. However, that’s as much of the similarity you will get from that comedy within the pages of this book. The names are the same, the appearances and descriptions are not!
Sabrina has two other friends besides Harvey; Roz and Suzie. They are both interesting characters in their own way. And in a way like Harvey they too have secrets they keep from Sabrina. Sabrina likes to think she is keeping this huge secret from her friends and that it is more or less ruining their friendships on some level, but they have secrets too that they are afraid to share.
Given this is a prequel it is mostly and introduction to all the characters in the series. You learn bits and pieces about them in the white pages. On the black pages one character is highlighted and you get to learn even more of their back story. I do like how it was put together, I just don’t like the color of the pages, but I do understand why they were done as black and white. White means good and black means evil. It’s a rather obvious conclusion, just gave me a headache reading this way.
This book is mostly centered on Sabrina’s goodness. Her love and kindness for her family and her friends. It shows that she is good at heart and that she isn’t sure of the choice she will need to make at her Dark Baptism.
I look forward to seeing where the author is going with this series in the next book that is set to be released Dec 26, 2019.
I’m going to start by saying that I am not a fan of the way the book is written. You have some chapters on white pages with black print and some on black pages with white print. I found it to be really hard to read the ones on black pages with white print in a low light setting. I usually read by using my beside lamp or an a lowly lit room in the house. We don’t really have super bright lights. Otherwise I have no complaints on the books creation.
Sabrina is not your average 15 year-old. She is a half mortal and half witch. You can recall her and her aunts Hilda and Zelda and her boyfriend Harvey from the 90’s comedy. However, that’s as much of the similarity you will get from that comedy within the pages of this book. The names are the same, the appearances and descriptions are not!
Sabrina has two other friends besides Harvey; Roz and Suzie. They are both interesting characters in their own way. And in a way like Harvey they too have secrets they keep from Sabrina. Sabrina likes to think she is keeping this huge secret from her friends and that it is more or less ruining their friendships on some level, but they have secrets too that they are afraid to share.
Given this is a prequel it is mostly and introduction to all the characters in the series. You learn bits and pieces about them in the white pages. On the black pages one character is highlighted and you get to learn even more of their back story. I do like how it was put together, I just don’t like the color of the pages, but I do understand why they were done as black and white. White means good and black means evil. It’s a rather obvious conclusion, just gave me a headache reading this way.
This book is mostly centered on Sabrina’s goodness. Her love and kindness for her family and her friends. It shows that she is good at heart and that she isn’t sure of the choice she will need to make at her Dark Baptism.
I look forward to seeing where the author is going with this series in the next book that is set to be released Dec 26, 2019.
competencefantasy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
artisticallyreading's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this book from Scholastic in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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I really enjoyed this prequel novel to Netflix's show "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina", and I think it's perfect for anyone who really likes the show. Personally, I really liked the show, so I think that somewhat goes into my enjoyment of this book. It's a very cute and fun YA/Middle Grade story about a girl who is half-witch and half-mortal. This book is told in a pretty interesting format, where it alternates from Sabrina's perspective to one where we see some of the side characters perspectives. I absolutely loved to see all the family/friend dynamics, especially Tommy and Harvey, as we didn't see much of their dynamic in the show. I will say my one issue with this book was that I felt that the plot was very slow, and that's not one of my favorite things. But, overall I enjoyed the book, and it added quite a lot to the characters. I will definitely be picking up the sequel when it comes out. I highly recommend!
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I really enjoyed this prequel novel to Netflix's show "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina", and I think it's perfect for anyone who really likes the show. Personally, I really liked the show, so I think that somewhat goes into my enjoyment of this book. It's a very cute and fun YA/Middle Grade story about a girl who is half-witch and half-mortal. This book is told in a pretty interesting format, where it alternates from Sabrina's perspective to one where we see some of the side characters perspectives. I absolutely loved to see all the family/friend dynamics, especially Tommy and Harvey, as we didn't see much of their dynamic in the show. I will say my one issue with this book was that I felt that the plot was very slow, and that's not one of my favorite things. But, overall I enjoyed the book, and it added quite a lot to the characters. I will definitely be picking up the sequel when it comes out. I highly recommend!
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jockgreg03's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a fun and easy read. It was exactly what I needed. The story was very slow placed and easy to follow.
thisgirlreads_yay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
janagaton's review against another edition
4.0
I typically don't enjoy books that are adaptations of TV shows, but I thought Sarah Rees Brennan did a great job portraying all the characters accurately, especially Ambrose's humor. Harvey got annoying at some points but I was well aware that the ways he expresses his love for Sabrina were meant to be extremely exaggerated due to certain circumstances. I especially loved the poetic language of the author's writing in the "What Happens in the Dark" chapters. I also preferred the third person narration in those sections and getting into various characters' minds that way, as opposed to Sabrina's first-person narration. I will say that if I weren't a fan of the show, I probably wouldn't have liked reading this as much, but that's not the case because I absolutely love the Netflix Original, so I was excited to find this novel at my library.
lorenkye's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_rockqueen_'s review against another edition
5.0
(This review contains spoilers)
I started this book a few days ago and finally finished it this evening. I could not put it down, nor did I want to. I love how vividly in detail that this book is! This book had me addicted from the first page.
I had my suspicions about the "Wishing Well Spirit" from the beginning. She just seemed too good to be true. My prediction was proven to true when I found out that she had been an awful sea demon in disguise. When she tried to take Sabrina away, I feared for her. I'm so glad that Sabrina was much stronger than the rusulka demon. I was so happy that her family came together to save her. I really loved that Amberose wouldn't let her go because he wanted to protect her with his life. I loved the touching moments at the end that Amberose and Sabrina had. It made me love his character even more than I had before. I rate this book a 10/10! Would highly recommend!
I started this book a few days ago and finally finished it this evening. I could not put it down, nor did I want to. I love how vividly in detail that this book is! This book had me addicted from the first page.
I had my suspicions about the "Wishing Well Spirit" from the beginning. She just seemed too good to be true. My prediction was proven to true when I found out that she had been an awful sea demon in disguise. When she tried to take Sabrina away, I feared for her. I'm so glad that Sabrina was much stronger than the rusulka demon. I was so happy that her family came together to save her. I really loved that Amberose wouldn't let her go because he wanted to protect her with his life. I loved the touching moments at the end that Amberose and Sabrina had. It made me love his character even more than I had before. I rate this book a 10/10! Would highly recommend!
8lueminn0w's review against another edition
3.0
"You asked what kind of witch I'd make. Well, I'll tell you what kind I'll be. My own kind of witch."