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fai_aka's review
3.0
Maybe it's just the format of the ebook, but the events change so suddenly; there's no partition? or something to indicate that the MC is now in a different settings so I got confused most of the time and have to reread to make sure I was on the right page, and that annoyed me. I kind of get used to it afterwards though.
I'm not sure how I feel about the plot, but it's very unique and different; a secret society of people doing unusual things(for what purpose I'm not sure). I don't even know what I'm supposed to feel about the characters (maybe because I couldn't care less about them) except Paul, ughh I don't like him.
But the mystery was interesting enough to keep me reading and it's a very fast read for me, I read it in one sitting.
If you're looking to read something different and peculiar, then I guess this is the book for you.
writingwwolves's review
4.0
Before I start raving about how much I liked the book, I want to point out something that made me uncomfortable: "They had plenty of space to separate into cliques - the black kids had a table, the athletes had a table, the religious kids had a table." Note to the author: I don't think listing black or religious children as being in a clique is right. It feels a little offensive to me.
Despite the above issue I did really like this book. Admittedly it took me a while to get my head round what was happening as a lot happens at the start of the book, at a very quick pace, and it did get a little confusing; but once I understood what was going on I became really gripped to the story. Something I really like about the book is that there's no predictability to it - I literally never knew what was going to happen next, which is probably why I found it so difficult to put down. The plot itself seems quite original to me as well, I've not really read anything like this before... but some parts did remind me of Tessa Graton's Blood Magic & The Blood Keeper (I think I preferred this though). The plot was, as I said, fast paced and once I got used to this it really worked; things never really slowed down and the story never got boring. At times there were bits that I had to read a couple of times to make sense of though, which did get a little annoying because I wanted to understand so much.
The ending was fab and I want the next book now. I'm glad I don't have to wait too long for it. I've added this book into my hand written reading log so that I can refresh my memory when I read the second book, but omg I had to make so many notes!! Literally so much happened in little under 300 pages.
Despite the above issue I did really like this book. Admittedly it took me a while to get my head round what was happening as a lot happens at the start of the book, at a very quick pace, and it did get a little confusing; but once I understood what was going on I became really gripped to the story. Something I really like about the book is that there's no predictability to it - I literally never knew what was going to happen next, which is probably why I found it so difficult to put down. The plot itself seems quite original to me as well, I've not really read anything like this before... but some parts did remind me of Tessa Graton's Blood Magic & The Blood Keeper (I think I preferred this though). The plot was, as I said, fast paced and once I got used to this it really worked; things never really slowed down and the story never got boring. At times there were bits that I had to read a couple of times to make sense of though, which did get a little annoying because I wanted to understand so much.
The ending was fab and I want the next book now. I'm glad I don't have to wait too long for it. I've added this book into my hand written reading log so that I can refresh my memory when I read the second book, but omg I had to make so many notes!! Literally so much happened in little under 300 pages.
lulustjames's review
4.0
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White Rabbit Society by Brendan Detzner was such an interesting and great read, I’m so happy Mr. Detzner asked me to review his novel! It was extremely well written and reminded me a bit of the magic realism from The Dresden Files, but also seemed bit like The Seer by Grant Palmquist in that it revolved around a pair of teens trying to understand the weirdness of the world around them. What made this an extra fun book, however, was the extra element of a club/mafia/mob involvement. If I haven’t mentioned it before, I absolutely LOVE heist and mafia/organized crime type books, so that was such a pleasant addition to find.
After being abandoned at his grandmother’s house, Andrew is bored and lonely, which surprise, surprise, leads to his discovery of Shadow, an ephemeral creature that lives beneath a gazebo at the park. He gives Shadow a name and befriends her. She, in turn, struggles to understand what she is, as well as what is the world she is a part of. Detzner does a great job in portraying not only Shadow’s innocence, but also her and Andrew’s naivete.This culminates towards the books ending, which shows just how Shadow chooses to evolve and the actions she takes.
Then, we have the adults in the story, Paul playing a major part. This is where the mafia/heist elements come into play, as well as family secrets. Paul and his flashbacks are simultaneously one of the best and most informative parts of the book, but also what brought this book down a star. The way he entered into the knowledge of magic, forced his way into the White Rabbit Society, even his birth and upbringing, are all so intriguing and interesting, yet we only see brief instances of these events. Detzner cuts through the present day story with bits of the past, as well as bits of the present with other characters, and it simply doesn’t work as effectively as it could. Were it only cuts between Paul’s past and Andrew’s present, it would make White Rabbit Society much more effective. However, cutting between Paul’s past, Andrew’s present, and then various other side characters from the Society, it just gets too jumbled and confusing. I lost track of who some characters were and how they fit into the story or with each other.
If you’re into urban paranormal/magic realism stories a la Dresden Files, but with a stronger human touch, I wholeheartedly recommend you pick up White Rabbit Society by Brendan Detzner. It is solidly written, well developed, and has a strong plot that really makes me want to check out more his writing.
// I received this title for free in exchange for an honest review //
amia's review
4.0
I just read for the second time because of part 2 being released. I can't find my old review, do they fall off after a certain period of time? If so, shame on Amazon!
I love White Rabbit Society!
So, here I will review again. WRS is an incredible journey into a deeply disturbing and unseen world. Unfortunately, that world is ours!
Brendan Detzner has a very vivid imagination that he kindly shares with us. Possibly to scare us into locking ourselves in the refrigerator or some other small space. I had a brief moment of sheer panic when I felt SOMETHING lightly touch my arm while reading WRS and then scared my poor kitty when I screamed. It is a little funny, four days later, when I remember it was Kitty's tail brushing against my arm. But only a little. I actually waited a day before I was ready to begin White Rabbit Society 2.
If you like a scary, well-written story with some unforgettable characters you must read White Rabbit Society part 1 followed by part 2.
I love White Rabbit Society!
So, here I will review again. WRS is an incredible journey into a deeply disturbing and unseen world. Unfortunately, that world is ours!
Brendan Detzner has a very vivid imagination that he kindly shares with us. Possibly to scare us into locking ourselves in the refrigerator or some other small space. I had a brief moment of sheer panic when I felt SOMETHING lightly touch my arm while reading WRS and then scared my poor kitty when I screamed. It is a little funny, four days later, when I remember it was Kitty's tail brushing against my arm. But only a little. I actually waited a day before I was ready to begin White Rabbit Society 2.
If you like a scary, well-written story with some unforgettable characters you must read White Rabbit Society part 1 followed by part 2.
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