Season of the Witch (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1)
Published July 9th 2019 by Scholastic Inc. (first published July 4th 2019), Paperback 288 pages
Ce prequel exclusif révèle une facette de Sabrina que vous n'avez pas découverte dans la nouvelle série NETFLIX. Quelle décision prendra Sabrina... et fera-t-elle le bon choix ?
L'été précédant son seizième anniversaire, Sabrina Spellman sait que son monde est sur le point de changer. Elle a toujours étudié la magie avec ses tantes, Hilda et Zelda, mais en parallèle, elle vit aussi une vie banale : élève à Baxter High, elle passe son temps avec ses amies Susie et Roz, et à sortir au cinéma avec son petit ami, Harvey Kinkle.
Désormais, ses jours dans le monde normal sont comptés. Quitter Roz, Susie et Harvey est plus difficile qu'elle ne le pensait, d'autant plus que Sabrina n'est pas convaincue par les sentiments d'Harvey à son égard. Son ami Ambrose lui suggère de jeter un sort pour découvrir ce qu'il ressent vraiment, mais un esprit des bois interfère, et le sort se retourne contre elle.
Sabrina a toujours été attirée par ses pouvoirs de sorcière, mais pour la première fois, elle se demande s'ils lui font emprunter le mauvais chemin. Renoncera-t-elle au chemin de la lumière ? Choisira-t-elle le chemin des ténèbres?
User Reviews
Rating: really liked it
i would read sarah rees brennan's grocery list
Rating: really liked it
The POV chapter from Harvey's brother, Tommy, DID ME IN. I was not expecting that. 💜
Rating: really liked it
me when i heard they were making a prequel book to caos:
Rating: really liked it
Read the full review and more at Blame Chocolate.
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A big thank you to Scholastic for the review copy. This has not influenced my opinion in any way. 🧹
I laughed hard, got a bit teary-eyed, aaaawww’ed a lot, and wanted to rewatch The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina by the time I was done. This is a TV tie-in done amazingly well and I’m so glad I got to read it ❤
I went in with super high expectations, craving for something to bring me back all that spooky cosiness Sabrina made me experience last year, and I was not disappointed – in fact, I was very much surprised!
Season of the Witch is an absolute must for fans of the show, as well as newcomers who don’t need to know anything about it to enjoy this prequel. Go, go, go!
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Rating: really liked it
But I would say that, wouldn't I. ;)
Rating: really liked it
I decided to pick this up because I missed watching my favorite witch & co. It definitely didn’t disappoint and I’m glad for that. The book proved a quick short read and was a good read. Most of the book is written in first person but it does have alternating third person chapters focused on different characters and their thoughts. I really liked that because we know first hand how Sabrina feels as well as what the other characters think and feel too.
None of the characters felt ‘out of character’ and it did take the opportunity to give extra depth to the characters in their alternating third person chapter. Also I really enjoyed the snippets with Nick in here too! Definitely recommend this book to any fans of the new series.
Rating: really liked it
2.5 Stars
Well I haven't seen the series but other reviews seem to suggest that if you like the Netflix series you will enjoy this book too.
I didn't really know what to expect going in as I remember Sabrina as a light hearted comedy TV series from the 90s. This was certainly a lot darker than that, however, if we strip it back to the barest plot then we have a teen witch who casts a spell to get a guy to like her, and another spell to make herself great. So whilst there are some creepy moments and I enjoyed the characters there wasn't anything to make it stand out more than any of the other paranormal high school witch YA novels. Just okay for me.
Rating: really liked it
If you're a fan of the television show, you'll enjoy this immensely. Sarah Rees Brennan managed to write a book that had the same eerie and beautiful setting of the show.
This book is a prequel to the show, leading up to Sabrina's dark baptism. There is character growth and some backstory you don't get from the television show that makes the characters even more well-rounded. The relationships between Sabrina and her family are highlighted more, and her relationship with Harvey goes on a bit of a rollercoaster.
Definitely pick this up if you like Sabrina! I'm so glad I did.
Rating: really liked it
[But as she realises that Harvey has a less than perfect home life too, she begins
Rating: really liked it
This book is a good little prequel to the Netflix show. To anyone who wants to read this book I strongly advise you to watch the show first because it makes this book easier to understand. I loved it though but then again I love the series. Very good read.
Rating: really liked it
I received a copy of this book from Scholastic in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.You can see this review and many others on my Blog
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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Rating: really liked it
I would literally read anything sarah rees brennan writes
Rating: really liked it
This review and many others can also be found at Musings of a (Book) Girl.Meh.
That one word pretty much sums up how I feel about Sarah Rees Brennan’s prequel to the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Netflix series. Book adaptations of movies and shows are always a risky thing to do. Season of the Witch isn’t the worst I’ve read, but it certainly wasn’t the best.
Everything about this story was very flat. You are definitely able to read it without having first seen the Netflix Original show. There were no inside details that somebody would have a hard time figuring out or understanding if they were to read the book first. If the book had been my introduction to these characters and story, though, I don’t think I would have explored the series more.
As an extension to the show, the reader is able to get to know the characters a bit more. In between each of Sabrina’s chapters is a chapter from different character’s POV. While some of them seemed like pure filler, there were a few that were interesting. I really loved getting to know Harvey’s brother, Tommy, and he definitely broke my heart.
These extra character chapters were printed on black paper with white text and I had a really hard time reading them. I wish they had been formatted the same as the rest of the book and there was a different way to set them apart. As a concept, it’s a really neat idea, but it didn’t work well in the end.
I was incredibly disappointed that Sabrina’s friends, Roz and Susie, were not in the book very much. They’re such a special and vital part of the series and their presence was definitely missed. The few times we did see these two, they felt very hollow and not how they should be.
The creepiness and darkness that was so well done in the show were also nonexistent in this novelization. I think a big part of that was due to the lack of a real plot. There wasn’t a very consistent storyline happening and things moved way too slowly.
I am glad that I read Season of the Witch. It was a quick book to get through and I loved seeing some of the events that led up to the first season of the show. Something I really enjoyed was getting more insight on Sabrina and Ambrose’s relationship which I don’t feel Netflix explored enough.
There is a second book, Daughter of Chaos, set to come out in December. I’ll probably end up giving it a shot because I really can never get enough of my beloved Sabrina. Fingers crossed some of these issues will be fixed in it.
A finished copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
“‘To be a witch is to kiss the moon.’” This was a quick read to add to my Sabrina book collection. It goes along with the darker nature of the comic books and Netflix series, but the book was different enough from the series to still be interesting. The writing was good with creepy details, and I loved Harvey’s brother Tommy. This is definitely the first in a series and is a set up book to show Sabrina struggling with dark and light. It takes place before she begins attending the Academy. I definitely still prefers my 90s/00s Sabrina, but this was good.
Rating: really liked it
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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Series:
Season of the Witch : ★★★★★
Daughter of Chaos: TBD
Path of Night: TBD
Review was originally posted here at Booked J.
As always, a copy of this book was provided by the publisher or author in exchange for participating in the blog tour/my honest review. This does not effect my opinion in any way. "Power shouldn't only be in the hands of those with cold, fickle hearts. If I wanted better magic, I had to make magic for myself."We all know I am obsessed with
Archie Comics and its many series both on page and on screen. I've made it a pattern to recap
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina as it is airing and, of course, I reviewed the comics years ago. I'm a lifelong Sabrina Spellman fan, to be perfectly honest with you. So, it should come as no shock to you that I am completely in love with this book. We're talking, I've reached
CAN I GIVE THIS BOOK MORE THAN FIVE STARS? levels of excitement and joy.
That being said,
Season of the Witch is so good. Sarah Rees Brennan was the best choice to write up this prequel because she actually understands these characters and their voices. You can easily see the story play out in your mind. While some prequels and novelizations to television series can feel, at times, unnecessary,
Season of the Witch is essential. If you've watched the Netflix series and found yourself mentally trying to fill in the gaps, the before, the characteristics that we've yet to understand, this book will answer many questions for you.
(It also sets a clear path to where the series may go in the future, RE: Mrs. Wardwell now that Madam Satan has resurrected her and seemingly left Greendale, Father Blackwood, Nick Scratch, etc.)
Season of the Witch is a highly character driven read with that bleak sense of dark comedy and horror you've come to love in the show. Rees Brennan breaths life into the characters we've grown to know and love and fleshes them out further. If you've ever felt like there was a bit of blank space in these characters development, this book fills it in for you.
Season of the Witch utilizes its multiple POV in a way that is engrossing and fully understood--we walk away from the novel with a sense of having more knowledge about them than ever.
I thought the spookiness was at a minimum but it still creates a nice balance and ties back into the weeks leading up to the pilot episode. It's impossible to put down and just plain fun. I loved seeing the distinct voices (Sabrina, Ambrose, Harvey, Tommy, Hilda, Zelda, Nick, Prudence, etc) and the varied dynamics (Sabrina/Ambrose and Harvey/Tommy have so many good moments in Season of the Witch and it made me appreciate their bonds even more) from the series.
What I loved most about
Season of the Witch was how everything tied together by the end. There was so much that happened in such a modest novel and it all played into the bigger picture beautifully. There were even a few moments that reminded me of the sitcom (re: a spell gone array) and that made me smile in pure nostalgia.
Other things to look forward to: an interaction between two characters that is soon forgotten, Tommy Kinkle character development that makes you appreciate him more/mourn his death from the first season, flashbacks to Sabrina's childhood from the POV of other Spellman family members, Zelda Spellman's narration (!!!!) and so much more.
While the show thrives in its creepy setting and tones of pure empowerment, and destiny,
Season of the Witch takes these traits and emphasizes the importance of the familial bonds in the series, as well as the many types of complexities in the human (ahem, or witch) mind.
Overall, I think that
Season of the Witch is one of those rare prequels that just works with what we've already known is canon. In short, it is brilliant and thrilling and definitely a great read for fans of the show. If you love the quick wit, creepy atmosphere and tone of the television series you're going to love
Season of the Witch with every bit of your heart.
