Cedricsmom’s Comments (group member since Oct 24, 2012)

Cedricsmom’s comments from the Bookaholic Anonymous group.

Great idea for a post, Nitzan.

I haven't read this book in several years, but I was immensely impressed and satisfied with reading The Society of S by Susan Hubbard. Originally published in 2007, this first in the Ethical Vampire trilogy. Here's my review from that time:

Susan Hubbard is already an award-winning short story writer, but the Society of S is my first encounter with her work. It won't be my last, though. I absolutely love this book.

Ariella Montero is an atypical 13 YO girl who desperately wants to find the secret behind her mother's disappearance immediately after her birth. Ariella is homeschooled by her impossibly handsome and equally mysterious father, who works as a scientist in the basement when he isn't schooling his daughter in literature, history, science and philosophy. When dad isn't teaching or experimenting, he sits quietly and peacefully in his conservatory reading Edgar Allan Poe and drinking Picardo.

Susan Hubbard has created a completely believable and empathetic cast of characters, characters that I hope to see much more of in the future. For anyone who loves literary mystery, vampire tales, inventive writing and a great story, this book is an absolute must read. Hubbard's experience as a short story writer has taught her how to pace her novel. Having suffered through a few over-rated and long-winded reads this year only to finish them feeling cheated, I can say for certain that there is a great deal to be said for a writer who knows how to set up a story and actually deliver the goods throughout the book at certain points.

You will not be disappointed in the time it takes to polish off this atmospheric 300-page wonder. A good story that is well told, well paced, exciting, interesting...I can't say enough good things about this book. Don't miss the Society of S.

I don't know why this trilogy never took off! It's YA a little bit more sophisticated; perhaps the publisher failed to market the books correctly. Anyway, this is my contribution to Underrated Series.

Welcome, Stacy. I'm new, too. Still getting the hang of it. What are you reading now?

Hi Christine, Hi Chandra!

Thanks, Nitzan. I have no idea, either. I also don't understand people who proudly say "I don't read." If they're dyslexic, then I'm sympathetic (like my roommate). But otherwise, keep that admission to yourself! Anyway, happy to be here. I hope to join a few other groups and connect with my kindred spirits.

Hi. Im Linda,aka Cedric's mom. I'm new here. Trying to do this on my Nook, so pls forgive my spelling, etc. Been a bookaholic since I saw my first filled book shelf at the age of 5. I call it the happy sickness. I cannot live without books; why would anyone want to?