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missmim's review against another edition
3.0
I found that "The Society of S" (the first book in this series) didn't quite measure up to its promise, but so far I am enjoying this second installment quite a bit. After reading all of Charlaine Harris's pulpy Sookie Stackhouse novels, Hubbard's book is a welcome reprieve. Her tone is quiet and languid; you really feel like this Southern writer has her tone down. The main character, Ari, has grown on me, and perhaps on Hubbard, since her characterization is much better this time around. I believe the way Ari speaks now, whereas in the first book I didn't quite buy it. Mae is still a bit too under-developed (so far) and "perfect" but I really like the suspense going on in the background of the book, and I like spending my time with the pensive, educated Ari as she navigates growing up different in a world that embraces sameness.
motke's review against another edition
1.0
Just finished listening to this on CD. Not very good. It was interesting enough to keep me from ejecting it, but then, in the end, I should have ejected it.
sausome's review against another edition
2.0
The sequel to "The Society of S". It's okay, not as good as the first one, a bit slower paced and on the verge of mundane. I read it as a light read, and it was just that. The writing isn't anything to assign literary worth, the characters don't really develop as they should in a sequel, and the plot is "meh". The main girl is still smart -- for example she chooses the college she goes to (at age 14 ???) based on diversity, independence, and community.
cheeriospank's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this better then the first one. I loved the mother. I love Epona. Still smart, still a good read.
jajorgen's review against another edition
3.0
Just read this one for review and though the people quoted on it suggest it would be a good one to suggest to fans of Stephenie Meyer's, I don't agree. First of all it moves far too slowly and even when it does pick up the pace there's still not much story there. I did like the writing and thought the main character, teenager Ari Montero, was interesting, I didn't really think it was much of a story and the romance aspect is pretty non-existent (another reason Meyer fans probably wouldn't be interested).
sheila_p's review against another edition
3.0
A vampire story that lacks the romance of Twilight and the sex of Sookie Stackhouse. It was okay.
lauraelena28's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why these books aren't more popular. They keep getting right into the center of my skull.
mkaber's review against another edition
4.0
Superior to the first book, more plot movement, but still the same ethereal qualities.
sjurban's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
themarina's review against another edition
4.0
Having picked this up with no knowledge of either the author or the fact that this was a series, I was a bit concerned once I'd started and discovered that it's not simply part of a series but book two.
Subtitled "An Ethical Vampire Novel," vampires are not at the centre of this story which follows Ari, a very mature 14 year old as she deals with friendship, relationships and not fitting in. It's also a bit a mystery and it's this secondary plot of disappearances that brings in some of the vampire lore that Hubbard has created.
I didn't care too much for the story but Hubbard's writing in spectacular. Simple but rich and flowing beautifully and it's the writing and savouring of the words that kept me reading. The jacked claims that fans of Stephenie Meyer will love this novel; I don't agree with the sentiment but would love to see teens move into Hubbard's much more literary approach which actually challenges the reader.
Subtitled "An Ethical Vampire Novel," vampires are not at the centre of this story which follows Ari, a very mature 14 year old as she deals with friendship, relationships and not fitting in. It's also a bit a mystery and it's this secondary plot of disappearances that brings in some of the vampire lore that Hubbard has created.
I didn't care too much for the story but Hubbard's writing in spectacular. Simple but rich and flowing beautifully and it's the writing and savouring of the words that kept me reading. The jacked claims that fans of Stephenie Meyer will love this novel; I don't agree with the sentiment but would love to see teens move into Hubbard's much more literary approach which actually challenges the reader.