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randomly_kait's review
5.0
As always, I love getting the backstories on the characters, and getting to see them in a new light (I always go away loving the characters more than I did previously.) These books are hecka weird, just like the show, but that makes me love them even more *Insert crying laughing emoji here* can't wait for the next one to come out!
zeldaspellman's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
venus67's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
welllovedspines's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
TL;DR: This third installment may have been my least favorite overall, but I still found it extremely enjoyable and it definitely scratches that itch for something spooky/witchy.
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REVIEW:
After having read this entire trilogy now, I definitely have some thoughts!
First, I think the best way to enjoy these books is to read them congruently with watching the show. This helps to fill in any of the plot gaps in the books and also helps to avoid spoilers for the show.
Second, this series (including the show) are excellent for those times when you're craving something witchy or if your just really wish it was Halloween season.
And finally, I loved the audiobooks and really think that would be the best way to read these books. There are different narrators for different perspectives and it adds a richer experience to the books.
I think this will end up being a series I revisit over time because it definitely starches a very specific itch for me (witchy, spooky, Halloween, creepy but not horror). I definitely suggest you check them out, especially if you are already a fan of the TV series!
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REVIEW:
After having read this entire trilogy now, I definitely have some thoughts!
First, I think the best way to enjoy these books is to read them congruently with watching the show. This helps to fill in any of the plot gaps in the books and also helps to avoid spoilers for the show.
Second, this series (including the show) are excellent for those times when you're craving something witchy or if your just really wish it was Halloween season.
And finally, I loved the audiobooks and really think that would be the best way to read these books. There are different narrators for different perspectives and it adds a richer experience to the books.
I think this will end up being a series I revisit over time because it definitely starches a very specific itch for me (witchy, spooky, Halloween, creepy but not horror). I definitely suggest you check them out, especially if you are already a fan of the TV series!
lexiedm14's review against another edition
4.0
4/5.
I have really enjoyed this series. I think the books do a good job at complementing the tv series while providing more background and dimension to the characters. This book made me want to rewatch the shows again.
I have really enjoyed this series. I think the books do a good job at complementing the tv series while providing more background and dimension to the characters. This book made me want to rewatch the shows again.
bookish_brooklyn's review
5.0
Path of Night bridges the space between Part 2 and Part 3 of Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, with everyone’s favourite half witch- half mortal, with her best friends in tow, conjure up a dangerous quest to the murky depths of hell to rescue Nick Scratch, Sabrina’s love. After each of Sarah Rees Brennan’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina novelizations, I always feel like each one cannot be topped, but oh, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Sarah’s Sabrina novelizations are the gifts that just keep on giving for us fans, for each one perfectly and poignantly takes us into these characters’ minds that we love all so much and just adds such wonderful layers to their personalities, fleshing them out and giving us an insight as to how they feel and why they may act as they do, such as allowing Zelda’s maternal streak for Sabrina and Ambrose to come through, with a fierce protection for them both too which I just love! Sarah Rees Brennan writes Sabrina herself so vividly too, ringing true to the series’ brilliant lead who despite learning of her true lineage – being the Daughter of Lucifer himself, remains adamant that she’s a Spellman through and through. Path of Night is a completely enthralling adventure of a novelization, packed to the brim with magic, excitement, love, friendship and everything in between, it’s definitely a must read for every fan of the show!
There’s so much that I enjoyed throughout Path of Night! The plot itself was completely exciting with the most right amount of angst (with Nabrina being apart, but one constantly thinking of the other, oh my shipper heart!). I absolutely adored Sarah Rees Brennan’s Nick Scratch, he was lamenting Sabrina so much and you could just feel his love for her oozing off the pages! Completely vise versa too, for ‘Brina missed her Nick so devastatingly, you could just feel their longing for one another and with Nick in the literal fiery depths of hell where he’s getting tormented by Lillith and nightmares of his past but thinking that as long as Sabrina’s safe, then he being trapped there is worth it. My heart!
Season of the Witch and Daughter Of Chaos gifted us with some utterly amazing Prudence and Ambrose / Pambrose scenes, with Path of Night being no exception! Their scenes together were giving me life! I love how Sarah Rees Brennan’s Ambrose is completely unafraid of talking about his love for Sabrina and I love how he freely talks to Prudence, he’s not shy about his adoration for Prudence too, not shy about spontaneously holding her hand and reciting romantic quotes her way. He’s such an amazing contrast to her steely self, both of them are completely fierce but I love how Ambrose is so open towards her in expressing himself and saying how he feels and suggesting to Prudence that he knows she’s not completely unfeeling as she often declares herself to be. Utterly exquisite, so much fun and utterly feely to read their scenes, I couldn’t get enough of them!
Oh, the friendships! Whilst Harvey, who is just perfectly depicted as the wholesome bean that he is, will freely admit that Nick Scratch isn’t his favourite person, where ‘Brina is concerned he will always love her so he will so what he can to help her in her quest to save her love! Harvey and Sabrina had some utterly tender, wonderful scenes! I loved how the fragility of their friendship was explored throughout this novel and Harvey and Sabrina’s close friendship with Theo was utterly precious to read about too! I just loved every ounce of this third installment of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina novels and I earnestly hope there’s an infinite number to come!
There’s so much that I enjoyed throughout Path of Night! The plot itself was completely exciting with the most right amount of angst (with Nabrina being apart, but one constantly thinking of the other, oh my shipper heart!). I absolutely adored Sarah Rees Brennan’s Nick Scratch, he was lamenting Sabrina so much and you could just feel his love for her oozing off the pages! Completely vise versa too, for ‘Brina missed her Nick so devastatingly, you could just feel their longing for one another and with Nick in the literal fiery depths of hell where he’s getting tormented by Lillith and nightmares of his past but thinking that as long as Sabrina’s safe, then he being trapped there is worth it. My heart!
Season of the Witch and Daughter Of Chaos gifted us with some utterly amazing Prudence and Ambrose / Pambrose scenes, with Path of Night being no exception! Their scenes together were giving me life! I love how Sarah Rees Brennan’s Ambrose is completely unafraid of talking about his love for Sabrina and I love how he freely talks to Prudence, he’s not shy about his adoration for Prudence too, not shy about spontaneously holding her hand and reciting romantic quotes her way. He’s such an amazing contrast to her steely self, both of them are completely fierce but I love how Ambrose is so open towards her in expressing himself and saying how he feels and suggesting to Prudence that he knows she’s not completely unfeeling as she often declares herself to be. Utterly exquisite, so much fun and utterly feely to read their scenes, I couldn’t get enough of them!
Oh, the friendships! Whilst Harvey, who is just perfectly depicted as the wholesome bean that he is, will freely admit that Nick Scratch isn’t his favourite person, where ‘Brina is concerned he will always love her so he will so what he can to help her in her quest to save her love! Harvey and Sabrina had some utterly tender, wonderful scenes! I loved how the fragility of their friendship was explored throughout this novel and Harvey and Sabrina’s close friendship with Theo was utterly precious to read about too! I just loved every ounce of this third installment of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina novels and I earnestly hope there’s an infinite number to come!
chloereadsbooksyoutube's review
2.0
Sadly I didn't like this one. I've found the timelines of the three books are very confusing, and I always struggle to follow them.
musingsofazebra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
monsieur's review against another edition
5.0
SRB always delivers. These are facts. Though the third installment in this series had plenty of her trademark humor, it also dug deeper into these characters in a way I wasn't totally prepared for (which is silly, because that's basically Her Brand). It made me cry more than I thought it would. I loved these books so much they made me love the show, and I can only hope they continue to bring such richness to its world.
And shout-out to Theo, MVP of this book. Also if this doesn't take a turn for Harvey/Sabrina/Nick, I don't even know.
And shout-out to Theo, MVP of this book. Also if this doesn't take a turn for Harvey/Sabrina/Nick, I don't even know.