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riverlasol's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 Shining Stars!
Thank you to Fierce Reads for the arc! Some words to describe this book: stunning, detailed, spine-tingling, and hypnotic.
I was a smidge nervous when I started reading this because I had really hyped it up for myself despite the fact that I’m new to the horror genre and I really wanted it to live up to the hype. I didn’t worry for long, though, because I soon found out that this was so much more than just a spooky book. I sympathised deeply with the twins the story focused on and found them to be such deep individuals that I wanted to know more about. The prose itself was magical and pulled me into the story very quickly as well. I also always seem to love novels written with unusual formatting (like this one had excerpts from newspapers and scripts) so that was also a huge plus for me.
Ultimately, what made this a new favourite of mine was two things: First, it was dazzlingly original. I was constantly surprised by the directions the story took and each scene was so unlike anything else that I’d ever read before that I often had to pause and think “wow. That is so cool.” The second reason was the fact that it made me THINK. If you’ve been following me for a while now you might already know that this is something that makes a book feel extra special to me. White Fox talked about a wide array of topics including family relationships, anxiety, and the double-edged sword that is technology.
To end this ranty review: I really loved this novel and if you are a fan of the thriller and/or horror genre I highly recommend this one!
Thank you to Fierce Reads for the arc! Some words to describe this book: stunning, detailed, spine-tingling, and hypnotic.
I was a smidge nervous when I started reading this because I had really hyped it up for myself despite the fact that I’m new to the horror genre and I really wanted it to live up to the hype. I didn’t worry for long, though, because I soon found out that this was so much more than just a spooky book. I sympathised deeply with the twins the story focused on and found them to be such deep individuals that I wanted to know more about. The prose itself was magical and pulled me into the story very quickly as well. I also always seem to love novels written with unusual formatting (like this one had excerpts from newspapers and scripts) so that was also a huge plus for me.
Ultimately, what made this a new favourite of mine was two things: First, it was dazzlingly original. I was constantly surprised by the directions the story took and each scene was so unlike anything else that I’d ever read before that I often had to pause and think “wow. That is so cool.” The second reason was the fact that it made me THINK. If you’ve been following me for a while now you might already know that this is something that makes a book feel extra special to me. White Fox talked about a wide array of topics including family relationships, anxiety, and the double-edged sword that is technology.
To end this ranty review: I really loved this novel and if you are a fan of the thriller and/or horror genre I highly recommend this one!
kbfrantom's review against another edition
3.0
Manon and Thais are daughters of a famous actress and a wealthy business man. Their mother dies when they are young and they are sent away to live with their aunt. Ten years later they return to the strange Mediterranean island they grew up on. There are rumors that their mother left behind a mysterious script called White Fox. If they can find the script, clues in it may help them solve the mysteries in their lives. The script for White Fox is included within the book and I liked the dark fairytale of White Fox. There are many mysterious people the sisters come across along with fantastical science fiction elements such as a robot that waits on them. The story was exciting but I felt let down by the ending. The story of the two men the sisters were dating was just left hanging. I was confused why Manon was referred to as Noni and also Manon's name is so close to their Aunt Marion so many times had to think who the chapter related to. Also why did the sisters think Nituchi was a monster? I thought something horrible would be revealed that he did but it was never fully explained. Other than these bothersome devices, I enjoyed this fantastical book. Thanks to NetFalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
nodaybutoday05's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a bit to get into this book and figure out which sister was which (since the book alternated between using nicknames and their full names, which aren't super similar) so at first I thought it was 4 different people instead of 2. However, once I got over all that, I got into this mystery and really enjoyed it! Thus the 4 out of 5 star rating.
rsarnelli's review against another edition
2.0
This was okay. It sounded really good (spooky mystery, family secrets, all that good stuff) and started off well, but sadly it lost me about halfway through. I think my issue was the pacing, and that I didn’t love any of the characters. I thought their voices were pretty indistinguishable too.
RTC.
RTC.
lydiahephzibah's review against another edition
DNF. it isn't bad, but it's just not working for me
revenant_tomato's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
energyrae's review against another edition
5.0
The sister’s aunt has finally allowed them to return home after the death of their father. One of them believes their mother is still alive, and one of them has told herself stories to accept her disappearance ten years ago. Both of them have questions that need answering on their return, but they might not find the answers they seek when more questions arise. And this might not be the same place they left all those years ago.
“... because when people leave a house, it stops being a home.”
I liked how the story was told from each of the sister’s perspective. They were different young women, but they went through much of the same things, even if they didn’t want to see it. Faring has created the perfect atmosphere in White Fox. The ambiance is splendid, and it draws you in. It’s both chilling and endearing, and your feelings fluctuate between horror and empathy.
“Beauty isn’t that which is beautiful, it is that which pleases us.”
I loved how we’re given pieces of this play, which created questions that led the girls to the answers they needed. It allowed their mother’s story to unfold. The girls’ personalities, the anxiety, the years of sadness, it makes for an emotional read. White Fox is both heavy and hopeful, and as the book drew towards the finish, I slowed my pace. I wanted to allow the words to settle over me and around me, and I didn’t want it to end. Such a beautifully told story, fantastic! Thank you, Fierce Reads, and Imprint for sending this along.
“... because when people leave a house, it stops being a home.”
I liked how the story was told from each of the sister’s perspective. They were different young women, but they went through much of the same things, even if they didn’t want to see it. Faring has created the perfect atmosphere in White Fox. The ambiance is splendid, and it draws you in. It’s both chilling and endearing, and your feelings fluctuate between horror and empathy.
“Beauty isn’t that which is beautiful, it is that which pleases us.”
I loved how we’re given pieces of this play, which created questions that led the girls to the answers they needed. It allowed their mother’s story to unfold. The girls’ personalities, the anxiety, the years of sadness, it makes for an emotional read. White Fox is both heavy and hopeful, and as the book drew towards the finish, I slowed my pace. I wanted to allow the words to settle over me and around me, and I didn’t want it to end. Such a beautifully told story, fantastic! Thank you, Fierce Reads, and Imprint for sending this along.
shannondollery's review against another edition
2.0
Finished it because I had to.. wouldn’t recommend but decent idea
jennamck's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5