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jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
3.0
The Society of S is about Ariella Montero, a very sheltered, educated 13-year-old growing up in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her father is a brilliant, handsome, reclusive research scientist who is home-schooling Ari and raising her alone. Ari's mother left them immediately after Ari's birth. Their Victorian mansion is full of secrets that Ari decides to investigate.
This was just okay for me. I have to admit that this is a young adult book and I'm not a young adult, but that doesn't usually bother me. The book is well-written, and the story is interesting, but I think my biggest problem was in believing that this was supposed to be pages from a 13-year-old's journal. There might be 13-year-old geniuses out there who are this introspective, thoughtful, and well-written, but they're few and far between. I just had a hard time buying it for that reason. And, this is kind of a small thing, but there are interjections thrown in that would just throw me off. Like, "I think in colors. Do you?" Okay, is she really talking to me, or is she supposed to be telling this story to someone? That wasn't cleared up until the very last pages, although, if I'd really thought about, I could probably have figured it out in the first couple of pages. Obviously I wasn't paying that much attention.
All in all, I really just felt like this author, while telling a completely different story, was really just trying to cash in on the popularity of Stephenie Meyers' Twilight series. Read those instead, but if you're left hungry for more, you might want to turn to this one. Just be warned that you probably won't enjoy it as much.
This was just okay for me. I have to admit that this is a young adult book and I'm not a young adult, but that doesn't usually bother me. The book is well-written, and the story is interesting, but I think my biggest problem was in believing that this was supposed to be pages from a 13-year-old's journal. There might be 13-year-old geniuses out there who are this introspective, thoughtful, and well-written, but they're few and far between. I just had a hard time buying it for that reason. And, this is kind of a small thing, but there are interjections thrown in that would just throw me off. Like, "I think in colors. Do you?" Okay, is she really talking to me, or is she supposed to be telling this story to someone? That wasn't cleared up until the very last pages, although, if I'd really thought about, I could probably have figured it out in the first couple of pages. Obviously I wasn't paying that much attention.
All in all, I really just felt like this author, while telling a completely different story, was really just trying to cash in on the popularity of Stephenie Meyers' Twilight series. Read those instead, but if you're left hungry for more, you might want to turn to this one. Just be warned that you probably won't enjoy it as much.
missmim's review against another edition
3.0
Compared to most of the vampire-themed fiction out there, The Society of S is a masterpiece. That's not to say it's perfect or high literature, but much better than most of the genre. (I was asked to read it by my brother, a former student of Hubbard's.) The book has its flaws--some of the characters aren't well fleshed out and the themes can get over-romanticized (the main character's missing mother is described as a living angel who can do no wrong; it really didn't ring true at all). Also, since the protagonist is a teenager, I tended to read it like well-done YA, but I believe it's marketed as an adult book. A quick read, with some very well thought out ideas. Hubbard is a Florida-based writer, and the book benefits from her knowledge of the area.
shannon_reidwheat's review against another edition
4.0
Not too bad. I checked it out to save it from being weeded out of the library and read it in two days. I'll look for book 2 in the series now!
sausome's review against another edition
2.0
Soooo, it's a book about vampires, yes. About a teenager vampire, to be precise, and she's intelligent and no your stereotypical teenage girl -- refreshing. The book is okay, it's not fantastic, but I read the galley and couldn't put it down. It's a nice easy read with intelligence.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
4.0
Ari's discovery of her vampire roots makes for good reading. This isn't for hardcore Anne-Rice-vampire fans but is a mild, less bloody & brutal entrance into vampire lore.
keyeung's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
everthereader's review against another edition
3.0
A very creepy read. I really enjoyed the twists in this book. But I was confused about Ari's age. The blurb wasn't really the same as the story. Overall, I learned a lot of about vampires. Recommended for people ages 13 and up. WARNING: YOU MIGHT HAVE NIGHTMARES.
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting take on vampires from 12 year old Ari's perspective who slowly discovers that her father isn't what he seems and perhaps nothing about her family is true. A bit slow, but a good book nonetheless.