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Goldie Vance Book One
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Expected 1 Sep 26Intrepid teen detective Goldie Vance is on the case in this acclaimed upper middle-grade graphic novel mystery that reads like Nancy Drew meets Only Murders in the Building.
Marigold “Goldie” Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad and dreams of one day becoming the hotel’s in-house detective. Armed with endless curiosity and unstoppable determination, she’s ready to prove she has what it takes to solve any mystery, big or small!
When current detective Walter encounters a case he can’t crack, he agrees to mentor Goldie in exchange for her help solving the mystery. Will this budding sleuth be the key to revealing the truth, or is she in over her head?
Uncover secrets and adventures around every corner with this double-length detective adventure full of retro flair from New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer Hope Larson (All Summer Long), and critically-acclaimed artist Brittney Williams (Mixed-Up, Girl on Fire)!
Collects Goldie Vance #1-8.
Marigold “Goldie” Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad and dreams of one day becoming the hotel’s in-house detective. Armed with endless curiosity and unstoppable determination, she’s ready to prove she has what it takes to solve any mystery, big or small!
When current detective Walter encounters a case he can’t crack, he agrees to mentor Goldie in exchange for her help solving the mystery. Will this budding sleuth be the key to revealing the truth, or is she in over her head?
Uncover secrets and adventures around every corner with this double-length detective adventure full of retro flair from New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer Hope Larson (All Summer Long), and critically-acclaimed artist Brittney Williams (Mixed-Up, Girl on Fire)!
Collects Goldie Vance #1-8.
224 pages, Paperback
Expected publication September 1, 2026
About the author
Hope Larson
142 books728 followersHope Larson is an American illustrator and comics artist. Hope Larson is the author of Salamander Dream, Gray Horses, Chiggers, and Mercury. She won a 2007 Eisner Award. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
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June 13, 2026
My Selling Pitch:
Those meddling kids meet the space race! A super fun YA mystery graphic novel
Pre-reading:
You say Nancy Drew and I’m there.
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
The art reminds me of the Archie comics.
I’m sure the bellhop who just fell into money has nothing to do with this. (I expected this to be for a much younger audience, but this book has great pacing. It keeps up with you for the most part.)
Is the blonde the hotel daughter? (Yup.)
Why on earth would you encourage your friend to go out with someone who just robbed the hotel and who doesn’t even know what she’s into?
She kind of reminds me of Princess Peach, and there is kind of a Mario Kart slant to this with all the racing.
I love the character design. I love the setting. It reminds me a lot of the Westing game and that Maggie Stiefvater hotel book.
Not the honey trap! This is so fun!
I don’t like that panel of the little boys pulling the sunbather’s top off. That’s not funny. That’s not boys will be boys. That’s normalized assault. We’re not doing that.
Gay children’s book. Slay.
HOTTOGO🎶
That’s a really random deus ex machina ending. What do you mean a Mars expedition just shows up? And you think they're safer than the government?
Could she have been shooting the movie on the beach? (Nope!)
What the fuck, Cheryl?
You’re the racecar, I’m the mechanic. Stop, that’s so cute. I love girls.
Frying pans, who knew!
That was cute as hell! I would absolutely read another book from this author.
Post-reading:
I loved this! I love a plucky girl detective and her friends getting into shenanigans. The character designs and the art style are wildly appealing. I think the historical setting is a fun choice. It’s an odd mix of feminism and misogynistic jokes though. We’re subverting expectations with a girl into cars and a beauty queen who wants to be an astronaut. We love to see that. We don’t love to see panels of little boys untying bikini tops as a hidden joke. I also really didn’t like the Rob character. I don’t know why you would encourage your bestie to go out with a boy who robbed the hotel who doesn’t know anything about her. There’s a comically evil, rich, blonde nemesis, but I’m kind of hoping that goes the enemies to lovers route even though Goldie’s already got a girlfriend. I adored all the little romances packed into this. I liked seeing her Florida trailer park detective boss out with a honey pot agent and then with his ex-girlfriend turned FBI. I think the plots were fun if a little far-fetched, but I think that’s pretty forgivable for YA. I didn’t love the conclusion to the spy mystery. That felt very rushed and kind of came out of nowhere. We also didn’t get to see an on-page resolution to her dad getting his job back. It’s not book ruining by any means, but it’s definitely the weakest part of the story. Overall though, this was super fun. I think if you like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, you’ll like this, and I would absolutely pick up the next installment in the series.
Who should read this:
Nancy Drew fans
Scooby Doo fans
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder fans
Space Race fans
Ideal reading time:
Summer
Do I want to reread this:
I think I'll just remember it
Would I buy this:
Yes!
Similar books:
* Nancy Drew by Caroline Keene-OG YA girl detective series
* A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson-YA mystery thriller, mixed media, romance
* The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater-historical, magical realism, hotel shenanigans, thriller, romance, queer
* The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin-YA mystery thriller, family drama
* Smooth Criminals by Kiwi Smith-graphic novel, thriller, sci-fi, queer
* Gumshoe by Brenna Thummier-YA graphic novel, cozy mystery, family drama, autism
* The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold by Ally Carter-spy thriller, romance, enemies to lovers
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Those meddling kids meet the space race! A super fun YA mystery graphic novel
Pre-reading:
You say Nancy Drew and I’m there.
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
The art reminds me of the Archie comics.
I’m sure the bellhop who just fell into money has nothing to do with this. (I expected this to be for a much younger audience, but this book has great pacing. It keeps up with you for the most part.)
Is the blonde the hotel daughter? (Yup.)
Why on earth would you encourage your friend to go out with someone who just robbed the hotel and who doesn’t even know what she’s into?
She kind of reminds me of Princess Peach, and there is kind of a Mario Kart slant to this with all the racing.
I love the character design. I love the setting. It reminds me a lot of the Westing game and that Maggie Stiefvater hotel book.
Not the honey trap! This is so fun!
I don’t like that panel of the little boys pulling the sunbather’s top off. That’s not funny. That’s not boys will be boys. That’s normalized assault. We’re not doing that.
Gay children’s book. Slay.
HOTTOGO🎶
That’s a really random deus ex machina ending. What do you mean a Mars expedition just shows up? And you think they're safer than the government?
Could she have been shooting the movie on the beach? (Nope!)
What the fuck, Cheryl?
You’re the racecar, I’m the mechanic. Stop, that’s so cute. I love girls.
Frying pans, who knew!
That was cute as hell! I would absolutely read another book from this author.
Post-reading:
I loved this! I love a plucky girl detective and her friends getting into shenanigans. The character designs and the art style are wildly appealing. I think the historical setting is a fun choice. It’s an odd mix of feminism and misogynistic jokes though. We’re subverting expectations with a girl into cars and a beauty queen who wants to be an astronaut. We love to see that. We don’t love to see panels of little boys untying bikini tops as a hidden joke. I also really didn’t like the Rob character. I don’t know why you would encourage your bestie to go out with a boy who robbed the hotel who doesn’t know anything about her. There’s a comically evil, rich, blonde nemesis, but I’m kind of hoping that goes the enemies to lovers route even though Goldie’s already got a girlfriend. I adored all the little romances packed into this. I liked seeing her Florida trailer park detective boss out with a honey pot agent and then with his ex-girlfriend turned FBI. I think the plots were fun if a little far-fetched, but I think that’s pretty forgivable for YA. I didn’t love the conclusion to the spy mystery. That felt very rushed and kind of came out of nowhere. We also didn’t get to see an on-page resolution to her dad getting his job back. It’s not book ruining by any means, but it’s definitely the weakest part of the story. Overall though, this was super fun. I think if you like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, you’ll like this, and I would absolutely pick up the next installment in the series.
Who should read this:
Nancy Drew fans
Scooby Doo fans
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder fans
Space Race fans
Ideal reading time:
Summer
Do I want to reread this:
I think I'll just remember it
Would I buy this:
Yes!
Similar books:
* Nancy Drew by Caroline Keene-OG YA girl detective series
* A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson-YA mystery thriller, mixed media, romance
* The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater-historical, magical realism, hotel shenanigans, thriller, romance, queer
* The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin-YA mystery thriller, family drama
* Smooth Criminals by Kiwi Smith-graphic novel, thriller, sci-fi, queer
* Gumshoe by Brenna Thummier-YA graphic novel, cozy mystery, family drama, autism
* The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold by Ally Carter-spy thriller, romance, enemies to lovers
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A new kind of Nancy Drew hits the junior comics spinners – if, that is, Nancy Drew was ever a mixed-race hotel valet girl, busy with the love lives of the desk staff, pestering the hotel detective for an in on the criminal action, and also racing other people's cars at night. Here, things quickly escalate – a man claiming his jewellery was pinched is not there by the time it's being returned to him, but things lead to international intrigue – and, by the end, interplanetary. The second batch of four issues is a separate story, when someone cosplaying as an astronaut washes up on the hotel's private beach.
We're forced to wait ages before learning this is actually set in 1963, although I guess the love it has of telling us what car is what might give clues, as would the fashion and faux-deco look of the hotel (which must be the world's smallest to actually need a detective on staff). We're certainly stuck in the days of the space race, the Red Peril, and so on. And this points to what is about the only flaw here – the attempt to make a future for the past is pretty naff. The space gubbins the first story closes with is a joke, and the key location of the second is laughable, too. This hits so many retro beats, but falls way behind the likes of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson in thinking what the characters' near future might be.
So, yes, I agree with others saying Nancy (sorry, Goldie) is a bit "thirteen-going-on-twenty-three", but overall this is a success – the dramas are strong, and the soapy aspects of everyone bed-hopping around Nancy (sorry, Goldie) is not done off-puttingly. It's a very PG kind of thriller each time, but also a very good PG kind of thriller, and so this comics trade volume is easily a four star affair.
We're forced to wait ages before learning this is actually set in 1963, although I guess the love it has of telling us what car is what might give clues, as would the fashion and faux-deco look of the hotel (which must be the world's smallest to actually need a detective on staff). We're certainly stuck in the days of the space race, the Red Peril, and so on. And this points to what is about the only flaw here – the attempt to make a future for the past is pretty naff. The space gubbins the first story closes with is a joke, and the key location of the second is laughable, too. This hits so many retro beats, but falls way behind the likes of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson in thinking what the characters' near future might be.
So, yes, I agree with others saying Nancy (sorry, Goldie) is a bit "thirteen-going-on-twenty-three", but overall this is a success – the dramas are strong, and the soapy aspects of everyone bed-hopping around Nancy (sorry, Goldie) is not done off-puttingly. It's a very PG kind of thriller each time, but also a very good PG kind of thriller, and so this comics trade volume is easily a four star affair.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
Goldie Vance Book One was such a fun and charming read. Set in 1960s Florida, the story follows Goldie, a young girl working at her father’s hotel who dreams of becoming a detective. I immediately loved her personality: she’s confident, curious, stubborn, and impossible not to root for.
The art style by Brittney Williams is probably one of my favorite parts of the book. The bright colors and retro aesthetic perfectly match the light, adventurous tone of the story. Every character feels expressive and memorable, and the whole comic has a really lively energy.
The mystery itself was entertaining, even if the plot became a little over-the-top near the end with the spies and astronaut storyline. I personally preferred the smaller detective moments at the hotel more than the Cold War twist, but it still kept the story exciting and fast-paced. I also liked the diversity of the cast and the subtle hints of romance between the characters.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable graphic novel with a lovable protagonist, fun humor, and gorgeous artwork. It feels like a modern, more inclusive version of a classic teen detective story. I’m definitely interested in continuing the series and seeing how the characters develop in future volumes.
★★★★☆ (4/5)
Goldie Vance Book One was such a fun and charming read. Set in 1960s Florida, the story follows Goldie, a young girl working at her father’s hotel who dreams of becoming a detective. I immediately loved her personality: she’s confident, curious, stubborn, and impossible not to root for.
The art style by Brittney Williams is probably one of my favorite parts of the book. The bright colors and retro aesthetic perfectly match the light, adventurous tone of the story. Every character feels expressive and memorable, and the whole comic has a really lively energy.
The mystery itself was entertaining, even if the plot became a little over-the-top near the end with the spies and astronaut storyline. I personally preferred the smaller detective moments at the hotel more than the Cold War twist, but it still kept the story exciting and fast-paced. I also liked the diversity of the cast and the subtle hints of romance between the characters.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable graphic novel with a lovable protagonist, fun humor, and gorgeous artwork. It feels like a modern, more inclusive version of a classic teen detective story. I’m definitely interested in continuing the series and seeing how the characters develop in future volumes.
★★★★☆ (4/5)
May 25, 2026
I've long had my eye on Goldie Vance due to its comparison to Nancy Drew. I adore period mysteries and set in Florida during the Cold War this had the opportunity to come alive with Soviet espionage and astronautical adventures. Which it indeed does. As in it uses those plot points, it doesn't come alive. The problem is the mysteries aren't that mysterious, Goldie spends the first half of the book more interested in matchmaking, and overall I was left feeling disappointed. I didn't hate this book, I just didn't like anything about it. The writing was pitched for a far younger audience and Goldie, while supposedly sixteen, is not just drawn but acts far younger and apparently doesn't get the concept of consequences or the importance of apologies. Also her romance with an older woman comes across as creepy. The drawings make it look like a child with a full grown woman. While there are those who say it has a nice Scooby-Doo vibe, I would say that does a disservice to my favorite dog, but makes me realize why my brother was critical of Hanna-Barbera for decades. If I wanted Speed Racer meets Jonny Quest I would far rather watch those than read this. Goldie Vance is a hard pass from me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ein cozy Crime Comic, der ebenso viel über Freundschaft erzählt. Es werden mehrere Fälle innerhalb des Bandes abgehandelt und dabei begleiten wir Goldie und ihre Freunde. Mal sind sie mehr, mal weniger involviert. Goldie wäre gerne eine richtige Detektivin, doch sie ist nur ein Hotel-Valet (sie parkt die Autos). Abseits davon hilft sie aber dem Hotel-Detektiv bei seinen Fällen und blüht dabei regelrecht auf. Ihre beste Freundin arbeitet ebenfalls dort an der Rezeption. Die Fälle reichen von verlorenen Gegenständen, mysteriösen Personen bis hin zu einer Unterwasserstation - da ist viel Abwechslung dabei und spannend ist's auch. Man merkt allerdings, dass der Titel für eine jüngere Leserschaft ist, denn allzu komplex sind die Stories nicht. Aber das muss es ja auch nicht immer sein. Grafisch bin ich auch zufrieden - die Zeichnungen sind klar und deutlich, haben einen markanten Stil und die einzelnen Charaktere sind sehr individuell gestaltet. Auch die Hintergründe sind sehr sauber. Wer Lust auf cozy Crime hat, der wird sicherlich seinen Gefallen daran finden. Wer einen tiefgehenderen Plot sucht, der wird hier nicht unbedingt fündig. Aber als Einstieg in die Comic-Welt eignet sich der Titel definitiv ganz gut. Bin jedenfalls neugierig, in welche Fälle Goldie noch so stolpert 😄
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I absolutely devoured Goldie Vance. I finished it in under two hours, and honestly, I could’ve kept going. It was that good. At this point, I’m convinced that anything published by KaBOOM! is just not going to miss for me. Their taste? Impeccable.
The story follows Goldie, a girl with a sharp mind and a love for solving mysteries, which already makes her incredibly fun to follow. The setting, a hotel, adds such a great atmosphere, and it gave me strong Only Murders in the Building vibes in the best way. Russian spies, FBI, NASA are involved too so go buy the book to learn more.
Volume one collects issues 1 through 8, and it’s such an easy, addictive read. The art is charming, the pacing is tight, and the mysteries keep you hooked without ever feeling too heavy. It’s just pure fun with a clever edge. My only problem? I need more immediately. Waiting until 2027 for the next installment feels unreasonable after how quickly I flew through this one.
If you’re into light mystery, lovable characters, and cozy investigative vibes, this is 100% worth picking up. I’m already counting down until I can read more.
The story follows Goldie, a girl with a sharp mind and a love for solving mysteries, which already makes her incredibly fun to follow. The setting, a hotel, adds such a great atmosphere, and it gave me strong Only Murders in the Building vibes in the best way. Russian spies, FBI, NASA are involved too so go buy the book to learn more.
Volume one collects issues 1 through 8, and it’s such an easy, addictive read. The art is charming, the pacing is tight, and the mysteries keep you hooked without ever feeling too heavy. It’s just pure fun with a clever edge. My only problem? I need more immediately. Waiting until 2027 for the next installment feels unreasonable after how quickly I flew through this one.
If you’re into light mystery, lovable characters, and cozy investigative vibes, this is 100% worth picking up. I’m already counting down until I can read more.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
*** Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an ARC through Netgalley! ***
I remember when the first issue of Goldie Vance was coming out almost a decade ago. I thought it looked interesting, but didn't get the chance to read it then. I get to now, though!
Goldie Vance is a light-hearted mystery adventure kind of like Nancy Drew and Scooby-Doo mixed together. The art is fun and I love seeing a cast of diverse characters. There are different skin tones and body types, as well as queer characters. Brittney Williams (whose work on Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat I loved) does a fabulous job with the 60s fashion. Each character wears clothes that are unique to them and reflect their personality.
While the actual mysteries aren't the most engaging, I did enjoy seeing the boldness in everything Goldie does. She "borrows" cars to race, she lockpicks her way into homes, deep dives to a secret base, and even has time to romance the striking Diane (with a rad James Dean look) and make up with her best friend, Cheryl, after they have a fight.
There's a bit of everything here that readers can enjoy!
I remember when the first issue of Goldie Vance was coming out almost a decade ago. I thought it looked interesting, but didn't get the chance to read it then. I get to now, though!
Goldie Vance is a light-hearted mystery adventure kind of like Nancy Drew and Scooby-Doo mixed together. The art is fun and I love seeing a cast of diverse characters. There are different skin tones and body types, as well as queer characters. Brittney Williams (whose work on Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat I loved) does a fabulous job with the 60s fashion. Each character wears clothes that are unique to them and reflect their personality.
While the actual mysteries aren't the most engaging, I did enjoy seeing the boldness in everything Goldie does. She "borrows" cars to race, she lockpicks her way into homes, deep dives to a secret base, and even has time to romance the striking Diane (with a rad James Dean look) and make up with her best friend, Cheryl, after they have a fight.
There's a bit of everything here that readers can enjoy!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Goldie Vance is working in her father’s hotel on the Space Coast in Florida, in the mid-1960s, as a valet, but what she really wants to do is detective work. So when a mysterious woman who appears to be an astronaut shows up, who has no memory of who she is, Goldie is on the case.
Of course, there are Russian spies, and double crosses, and Goldie even has time for a little lesbian romance, which we don’t see, but is implied.
It is a cute series. This book collects the issues 1-8 of the original comic book that came out ages ago.Here is to hoping that the rest of the comic books issues are collected as well, for further volumes.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book will be published on the 1st of September 2026.
Of course, there are Russian spies, and double crosses, and Goldie even has time for a little lesbian romance, which we don’t see, but is implied.
It is a cute series. This book collects the issues 1-8 of the original comic book that came out ages ago.Here is to hoping that the rest of the comic books issues are collected as well, for further volumes.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book will be published on the 1st of September 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to BOOM! Studios and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Goldie Vance Book One had a very charming art style, which was my primary reason for picking it up. For the right audience, it seems like it would be a wonderful read. Unfortunately, that is not me. I found the writing to be overly juvenile, so as to feel rushed and oversimplified. I could not connect with the characters or get myself to care about the mysteries. I would recommend this book to tweens, with the caveat that the focus is on Goldie and the people around her rather than the mysteries.
May 18, 2026
2.75 ⭐️
Thank you to Hope Larson, BOOM! Studios, and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review! 💝
I honestly don’t have much to say other than the fact that I really enjoyed the plot and, most especially, the art style. I love reading comics and manga from time to time because they’re such great entertainment and also work as a nice palate cleanser after reading long novels or after a tiring day. I’m already excited to read Book 2 when it comes out in 2027, so that’s definitely something to look forward to!
Thank you to Hope Larson, BOOM! Studios, and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review! 💝
I honestly don’t have much to say other than the fact that I really enjoyed the plot and, most especially, the art style. I love reading comics and manga from time to time because they’re such great entertainment and also work as a nice palate cleanser after reading long novels or after a tiring day. I’m already excited to read Book 2 when it comes out in 2027, so that’s definitely something to look forward to!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Goldie Vance is a fun, sweet teen detective who works at a beach resort in Florida with her Dad who is the boss. She gets involved in hijinks and situations where she has to uncover a jewel thief in volume 1 and an “astronaut” on the beach in volume 2. This is a comic series for all ages as the mystery and violence level are very tame. The artwork reminds me of an Archie comic.
This edition releases in September 2026 but it combines volumes 1 and 2 into 1 edition.
Thanks to the authors/illustrators, and publisher for the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
This edition releases in September 2026 but it combines volumes 1 and 2 into 1 edition.
Thanks to the authors/illustrators, and publisher for the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was such a fun young adult mystery comic! We follow Goldie who works as a valet but is passionate about detective work!
I was a big Nancy Drew fan growing up and this reminded me a bit of that mixed with Scooby Doo! I loved the diversity of the characters and getting to follow Goldie as she solved mysteries with her friends was such a blast! Overall this was such a cute lighthearted read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review
I was a big Nancy Drew fan growing up and this reminded me a bit of that mixed with Scooby Doo! I loved the diversity of the characters and getting to follow Goldie as she solved mysteries with her friends was such a blast! Overall this was such a cute lighthearted read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was adorable! Goldie is such a fun character. The story and supporting characters are solid and fun and it's all a little Scooby Doo in the best of ways (of course!). I have to read more, this was simply charming!
Thank you to NetGalley and Boom! Studios for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boom! Studios for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Great read!!! Enjoyed the mysteries!! The cases were simple. Not too draggy nothing complicated. I love Goldie relationships with everyone!! Every characters in the story have good personality and they helped and trust Goldie to solve the cases. It a simple read! Love it!
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Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for giving me the chance to read this book in advance~
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Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for giving me the chance to read this book in advance~
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was cute. It is reminiscent of Nancy Drew and Scooby-Doo which were both childhood staples for me and so it's no surprise that I was drawn to this. I love this extra diversity and queerness that are included in this one. The mystery itself is not overly engaging but I think the characters make up for that. I would definitely read more of Goldie Vance.
3.5
3.5
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I loved reading this!! The art beautifully compliments the story. I loved reading Nancy Drew and Famous Five when I was younger, and so I reading this made me feel nostalgic! I was super invested in this series and hope to read the rest of the series.
May 14, 2026
Spoko ale spodziewałam się czegoś lepszego bardziej detektywistycznego. Nie jstem fanką tego wątku z astronautą. Ładne postacie grafiki I vibe
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
this was fun, but it wasn’t my favorite. i don’t really have much to say about it except the arc copy was in pretty bad quality and the font was sometimes hard to focus on because of that.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 stars
I'll be honest admit that I only wanted to read this because of the cover that somewhat reminded me of Dick Tracy's cover. I did not really know what to expect going in.
I thought the art style was cute and I loved how colourful it was. However, I did feel like the flow was not smooth in some parts of the story that it was rather difficult to follow what was going on. A lot of things were happening too fast at times. And since the story was rather fantastical (not really bound in reality), it could be quite confusing.
Story-wise, it was quite interesting, and I thought it was rather unique. Would I read the continuation? Yes, I would if I could find it for free, but personally I wouldn't go and find what happens next because the story did not capture my interest enough.
I'll be honest admit that I only wanted to read this because of the cover that somewhat reminded me of Dick Tracy's cover. I did not really know what to expect going in.
I thought the art style was cute and I loved how colourful it was. However, I did feel like the flow was not smooth in some parts of the story that it was rather difficult to follow what was going on. A lot of things were happening too fast at times. And since the story was rather fantastical (not really bound in reality), it could be quite confusing.
Story-wise, it was quite interesting, and I thought it was rather unique. Would I read the continuation? Yes, I would if I could find it for free, but personally I wouldn't go and find what happens next because the story did not capture my interest enough.
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