A review by missmim
The Year of Disappearances by Susan Hubbard

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.