The Society of S is certainly one of the most singular and complex vampire stories I’ve ever read. The young age of protagonist Ari makes it seem like this is a YA novel; however, Hubbard’s detailed writing, Ari’s precocity and maturity, and the many layers to this story will appeal to the adult audient as well. If you asked me what stood out to me in this novel, I probably couldn’t tell you. All the elements of this story by themselves are rather ordinary: the characters are mysterious but realistic enough, the plot isn’t boring but all major action is downplayed, and the vampire angle is present throughout most of the book but isn’t overdone. When all of these pieces are put together, however, the effect is great and you get such a unique story like The Society of S. I was really drawn into Ari’s story due to a combination of all these aforementioned details and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Readers who enjoyed Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer, Firespell by Chloe Neill, and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer will enjoy The Society of S even if it’s not completely action packed. I look forward to reading this novel’s sequels, The Year of Disappearances and The Season of Risks.
Rating: 4.0
Review copy from publisher Simon & Schuster
The Society of S by Susan Hubbard
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I have all three of these, but haven't read them yet! I must fix that.
This book sounds fantastic. I only heard about it a little while ago but it quickly made its way onto my TBR list. Thanks for the review! :)
This sounds like a very interesting book. I'll look forward to reading it.
Great review. Sounds like a really good book. Looking forward to getting my hands on a copy.
Sounds like a good book. I can't wait to read it.
Sounds good - I have gotten it from the library . . . YAY!!
great review, it made me look to see if my library has it. now in my TBR list
I've already put it on my wish list/
TBR pile!
Great review. This is definitely on my list of future reads!
I can definitely see why you rated this book as 4.0. I have lots of questions that I would like to have answered while reading this book. For example, why did Ari's mother leave the day that she was born? This sounds like a great book to read.
I've heard some great things about this book and would love to get my hands on a copy. thanks for the glowing review.
sounds right up my alley, thanks for the review, as I had not heard of this series before!
Well, you've intrigued me with your review :)
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I love vampires so I'm curious as to what you mean by they're not overdone. It sounds like an interesting story.
Sounds Interesting! Can't WAIT to read it!
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