Whew! What a load of relationship drama in here. Nancy was called by Yvonne Verdi who co-owned top teen magazine after she received a series of death threats. Nancy went undercover and got Ned to help her as well. Dangers surrounded their investigations and a couple of near deaths experiences to both Verdi and her partner, Mick. Despite the exciting description, this book seemed to focus more on the angst and drama of Ned and Nancy’s rocky relationship. Nancy seemed clumsy and stupid in here by jumping to conclusion without thinking things through. Way to go, top detective! She and Ned got me rolled my eyes in annoyance more than a couple of times.
A Quickie ReviewMuch like a reliable TV series, the Nancy Drew Files books deliver the goods again and again. If you've read one and didn't like it, you probably won't like the others...but, for fans like me, this is a treat. It's decidedly different than the original series, but still good fun nonetheless.Content Concerns:• Sex: Innocent romance. 4/5• Nudity: None. 5/5• Language: None. 5/5• Violence: A scene involving a gun accidentally hurting someone. 4/5• Drugs: None. 5/5• Frightening/Intense Scenes: Some "PG"-level peril. 4/5Score: 4/5
What do You think about Smile And Say Murder (1993)?
This book is very mysterious and you always think you have solved the mystery but then something crazy happens. I love Nancy’s writing because she leaves cliffhangers everywhere and then at the end she solves the mystery and the answer is the opposite of what you think it is. She is a smart thinker and an excellent writer. Each book that she writes is a new story and brand new ending. The book does not make up lame endings for each book because she thinks of amazing endings each time. These books are great for all ages of kids and are quick and intense.
—Maia
