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dianalee698's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Death
emmanovella's review against another edition
4.0
Scared Little Rabbits was an interesting story that actually revealed the truth to me at the precise moment the book chose to reveal it and not at the very start which most ya "mysteries" do for me. I usually predict them but I didn't see this one coming. I also enjoyed the overall setting and the way InstaLove was incorporated into the entire plot (although it's name leaves something to be desired hah!)
hitbooksnotgirlz's review against another edition
3.0
The concept of this book was interesting enough and I enjoyed the characters, but it just didn’t do it for me.
someonetookit's review against another edition
5.0
Hnnngggg I absolutely loved this novel. It was quick, action packed and overall, just a great read. So, what attracted me to it, you ask? I can’t remember what exactly why I requested it, but I think that maybe it was that gorgeous cover that looks like a glitching screen and a synopsis that is guaranteed to make anyone pay attention.
Now I feel like one can not fully understand how much I enjoyed this until I tell you my secret shame. Not only did I read this in a single sitting, it also involved me reading until 3am when I should have been sleeping. I literally started reading in on my Kindle, simply meaning to read a couple of chapters before bed. I was wrong and while I am now writing this while extremely tired (I had to be at work at 8), it was well and truly worth it.
So Scared Little Rabbits opens on the MC Nora (she is one of 2 POV’s through the novel) and her friends awaiting on the confirmation of the identity of a dead body. Rewind three weeks and she is arriving at a very expensive and very exclusive summer camp at the Winthrop school. Being the outsider, Nora decides to download a virtual reality app that has been a favourite of many her age. Then her world is turned upside down when Queen Bee and coding extraordinaire Eleanor decides to make her stay a living hell after Nora’s first ‘friend’ turns out to be Eleanor’s better half. As things progress it becomes crystal clear that no one is who they seem with quite a few twists and turns thrown in.
I really loved the inclusion of the diary entries from one of the characters perspectives. They give a vague idea of how the mystery is going to unravel without giving away anything super important to the overall plot. I also really enjoyed that we got to see the whole thing from multiple points of view. I mean, who doesn’t love witnessing the scheming that goes on behind the scenes?
I honestly don’t think this novel would have been as enjoyable if it weren’t for the fast paced narrative that takes place over less than 3 weeks. There’s flirting, breakups, A LOT of sneaking around and so much tech development that it felt a little farcical but, hey, I loved it anyway.
I only had one real peeve with this novel. It is made out to be a sort of YA thriller but most of that doesn’t happen until well into the novel. Instead, its more about a bitchy rivalry and super smart rich kids which ends in tragedy. But that’s small potatoes for just how great this novel was.
Overall, all I can say is I really loved it even though I had zero expectations going in. It’s fast-paced and super well written with some very clever twists. Good for those who loved We Were Liars.
Now I feel like one can not fully understand how much I enjoyed this until I tell you my secret shame. Not only did I read this in a single sitting, it also involved me reading until 3am when I should have been sleeping. I literally started reading in on my Kindle, simply meaning to read a couple of chapters before bed. I was wrong and while I am now writing this while extremely tired (I had to be at work at 8), it was well and truly worth it.
So Scared Little Rabbits opens on the MC Nora (she is one of 2 POV’s through the novel) and her friends awaiting on the confirmation of the identity of a dead body. Rewind three weeks and she is arriving at a very expensive and very exclusive summer camp at the Winthrop school. Being the outsider, Nora decides to download a virtual reality app that has been a favourite of many her age. Then her world is turned upside down when Queen Bee and coding extraordinaire Eleanor decides to make her stay a living hell after Nora’s first ‘friend’ turns out to be Eleanor’s better half. As things progress it becomes crystal clear that no one is who they seem with quite a few twists and turns thrown in.
I really loved the inclusion of the diary entries from one of the characters perspectives. They give a vague idea of how the mystery is going to unravel without giving away anything super important to the overall plot. I also really enjoyed that we got to see the whole thing from multiple points of view. I mean, who doesn’t love witnessing the scheming that goes on behind the scenes?
I honestly don’t think this novel would have been as enjoyable if it weren’t for the fast paced narrative that takes place over less than 3 weeks. There’s flirting, breakups, A LOT of sneaking around and so much tech development that it felt a little farcical but, hey, I loved it anyway.
I only had one real peeve with this novel. It is made out to be a sort of YA thriller but most of that doesn’t happen until well into the novel. Instead, its more about a bitchy rivalry and super smart rich kids which ends in tragedy. But that’s small potatoes for just how great this novel was.
Overall, all I can say is I really loved it even though I had zero expectations going in. It’s fast-paced and super well written with some very clever twists. Good for those who loved We Were Liars.
lonelyfangirlirl's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
misterintensity's review against another edition
1.0
Nora was looking forward to participating in the Winthrop Summer Maker Program. After the body of one of the participants is found in a lake some students believe she is responsible. How could Nora convince others of her innocence when the other participants never liked her? After a prologue which teases the disappearance of that student, the novel goes back to Nora’s first day in the program where she meets and immediately becomes infatuated with Maddox. What follows is a bunch of chapters about life in the program. The student doesn’t disappear until more than halfway into the book. The teens in this book feel like an adult’s idea of how a teen speaks and acts. Speaking of adults, where are they? Nothing in this book would have happened if there was any type of adult supervision. Considering the book entirely takes place during a summer session at a school, the lack of adult oversight is unrealistic. The entire book feels artificial from the characters to the plot to the dialogue. It doesn’t help that most of the novel consists of poorly done teen drama with a few chapters turning into a thriller without much thrills. There are a lot of smart YA mystery/thrillers like One of Us Is Lying and the Truly Devious series that provide both thrills and juicy teenage drama.
Thanks Edelweiss+ for providing an ARC for this book.
Thanks Edelweiss+ for providing an ARC for this book.
becandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Trigger warnings:
Scared Little Rabbits, for me, is one of those books where you say it was fine but in all honesty there are just a lot of other books that do it better.
Overall, this was a book that was easy to full into. The writing style was easy, if not entirely engaging. The characters had things to root for and the backdrop of a coding summer camp was a nice backdrop.
Beyond this though, this book lacked a lot of depth. I never felt any connection with the characters, nor was I ever particularly interested in the mystery element of the story. Sadly, this book just felt quite lackluster.
I also had some gripes with the romance. For one, there was too much. This easily could have been a tween romance with the way cheesy dialogue and very set-up situations throughout the book.
In the end, this wasn't a book for me.
Spoiler
death, death of a friend, sister and brother, drowning (implied), illness, financial stress, blackmail, suicide (implied), adult-minor relationshipScared Little Rabbits, for me, is one of those books where you say it was fine but in all honesty there are just a lot of other books that do it better.
Overall, this was a book that was easy to full into. The writing style was easy, if not entirely engaging. The characters had things to root for and the backdrop of a coding summer camp was a nice backdrop.
Beyond this though, this book lacked a lot of depth. I never felt any connection with the characters, nor was I ever particularly interested in the mystery element of the story. Sadly, this book just felt quite lackluster.
I also had some gripes with the romance. For one, there was too much. This easily could have been a tween romance with the way cheesy dialogue and very set-up situations throughout the book.
In the end, this wasn't a book for me.
Note: Review copy received via NetGalley. This does not impact opinions within this review.
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emeraldgown's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
dizziedarsanga's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0