revenant_tomato's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
energyrae's review against another edition
5.0
The sister’s aunt has finally allowed them to return home after the death of their father. One of them believes their mother is still alive, and one of them has told herself stories to accept her disappearance ten years ago. Both of them have questions that need answering on their return, but they might not find the answers they seek when more questions arise. And this might not be the same place they left all those years ago.
“... because when people leave a house, it stops being a home.”
I liked how the story was told from each of the sister’s perspective. They were different young women, but they went through much of the same things, even if they didn’t want to see it. Faring has created the perfect atmosphere in White Fox. The ambiance is splendid, and it draws you in. It’s both chilling and endearing, and your feelings fluctuate between horror and empathy.
“Beauty isn’t that which is beautiful, it is that which pleases us.”
I loved how we’re given pieces of this play, which created questions that led the girls to the answers they needed. It allowed their mother’s story to unfold. The girls’ personalities, the anxiety, the years of sadness, it makes for an emotional read. White Fox is both heavy and hopeful, and as the book drew towards the finish, I slowed my pace. I wanted to allow the words to settle over me and around me, and I didn’t want it to end. Such a beautifully told story, fantastic! Thank you, Fierce Reads, and Imprint for sending this along.
“... because when people leave a house, it stops being a home.”
I liked how the story was told from each of the sister’s perspective. They were different young women, but they went through much of the same things, even if they didn’t want to see it. Faring has created the perfect atmosphere in White Fox. The ambiance is splendid, and it draws you in. It’s both chilling and endearing, and your feelings fluctuate between horror and empathy.
“Beauty isn’t that which is beautiful, it is that which pleases us.”
I loved how we’re given pieces of this play, which created questions that led the girls to the answers they needed. It allowed their mother’s story to unfold. The girls’ personalities, the anxiety, the years of sadness, it makes for an emotional read. White Fox is both heavy and hopeful, and as the book drew towards the finish, I slowed my pace. I wanted to allow the words to settle over me and around me, and I didn’t want it to end. Such a beautifully told story, fantastic! Thank you, Fierce Reads, and Imprint for sending this along.
shelf_inspiration's review against another edition
5.0
5 Stars
“Beauty isn’t that which is beautiful... It is that which pleases us.” - White Fox.
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REVIEW: This book follows sisters Manon and Thaïs who left their Mediterranean home after their famous actress mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances. During these years, the sisters ended up drifting apart due to their differences and their grief. However, their mother’s unfinished story still haunts them, and they can’t stop thinking about the possibility that she may be still alive. Lured back to their home island ten years later, the sisters find their mothers legendary last screenplay: White Fox, a screenplay filled with enigmatic metaphors. The clues within this dark fairytale lead the sisters into the islands surreal society, and to the twisted secrets of their family that reveal the truth about their mother and themselves.
Wow, this book blew me away. It is a mystery / thriller for sure, but is written so magically and is a beautiful story. The story is so expansive and the way that the main plot of the story is interwoven with this found screenplay script is perfect. I also loved the focus on both the sisters of the story, their emotional states, and their relationships with each other. It added another layer of depth to the story that I often miss in most thrillers. Another excellent element to this book is the setting, it is imaginative, but surreal and overall magical. The images were very vivid and I am already missing the island of Viloxin. I am not going to say much more because this is a story you want to go into blind and just let it consume you. Pick this one up!
SYNOPSIS: After their world-famous actor mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances, Manon and Thaïs left their remote Mediterranean island home—sent away by their pharma-tech tycoon father. Opposites in every way, the sisters drifted apart in their grief. Yet their mother's unfinished story still haunts them both, and they can't put to rest the possibility that she is still alive.
Lured home a decade later, Manon and Thaïs discover their mother’s legendary last work, long thought lost: White Fox, a screenplay filled with enigmatic metaphors. The clues in this dark fairytale draw them deep into the island's surreal society, into the twisted secrets hidden by their glittering family, to reveal the truth about their mother—and themselves.
“Beauty isn’t that which is beautiful... It is that which pleases us.” - White Fox.
See more on my Bookstagram: Shelf.Inspiration Instagram
REVIEW: This book follows sisters Manon and Thaïs who left their Mediterranean home after their famous actress mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances. During these years, the sisters ended up drifting apart due to their differences and their grief. However, their mother’s unfinished story still haunts them, and they can’t stop thinking about the possibility that she may be still alive. Lured back to their home island ten years later, the sisters find their mothers legendary last screenplay: White Fox, a screenplay filled with enigmatic metaphors. The clues within this dark fairytale lead the sisters into the islands surreal society, and to the twisted secrets of their family that reveal the truth about their mother and themselves.
Wow, this book blew me away. It is a mystery / thriller for sure, but is written so magically and is a beautiful story. The story is so expansive and the way that the main plot of the story is interwoven with this found screenplay script is perfect. I also loved the focus on both the sisters of the story, their emotional states, and their relationships with each other. It added another layer of depth to the story that I often miss in most thrillers. Another excellent element to this book is the setting, it is imaginative, but surreal and overall magical. The images were very vivid and I am already missing the island of Viloxin. I am not going to say much more because this is a story you want to go into blind and just let it consume you. Pick this one up!
SYNOPSIS: After their world-famous actor mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances, Manon and Thaïs left their remote Mediterranean island home—sent away by their pharma-tech tycoon father. Opposites in every way, the sisters drifted apart in their grief. Yet their mother's unfinished story still haunts them both, and they can't put to rest the possibility that she is still alive.
Lured home a decade later, Manon and Thaïs discover their mother’s legendary last work, long thought lost: White Fox, a screenplay filled with enigmatic metaphors. The clues in this dark fairytale draw them deep into the island's surreal society, into the twisted secrets hidden by their glittering family, to reveal the truth about their mother—and themselves.
shannondollery's review against another edition
2.0
Finished it because I had to.. wouldn’t recommend but decent idea
jennamck's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mousereads's review against another edition
1.0
Characters? unlikable.
Main sisters POV? so similar I couldn't tell the difference and that was WITH the audiobook having TWO DIFFERENT READERS.
The twist? Lazy.
I don't write many reviews for non-arcs but this book had the ground work to be creepy and terrifying, but after 50% it was like even the author didn't care anymore.
Main sisters POV? so similar I couldn't tell the difference and that was WITH the audiobook having TWO DIFFERENT READERS.
The twist? Lazy.
I don't write many reviews for non-arcs but this book had the ground work to be creepy and terrifying, but after 50% it was like even the author didn't care anymore.
bethhthelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Once in a while, a book comes along that feels like it was written just for me. From the opening pages of White Fox, I knew this would be one of those books. This book had a lush, gorgeous setting, a glamorous missing mysterious movie star, two daughters trying to find her and their way back to each other, mystery and intrigue, all laced together by a long-lost film script. All of these things are music to my mystery-loving ears! This book was truly beautiful and unputdownable for me.
Manon and Thaïs are headed home to a small island after the death of their father to discover what may have happened to their mother a decade before. She was the most famous and talented actress of her era and even after her disappearance, the world is just as enamored with her. Her two daughters have missed their mother, and each remembers her in her own way. Thaïs has picked up the spotlight living as a social media influencer, while her sister keeps to herself and struggles with anxiety (which felt like a very realistic portrayal). The two girls go back home to Viloxin in order to search for White Fox, an elusive film script written by their mother that nobody has been able to find. These two girls do find it, and use it as a means to learn more about their mother and what happened to her.
The whole book is so gorgeously written, and the characters feel real and well-rounded. Using the movie script to piece together the clues was brilliant and, similar to Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, I felt like I got to know this incredible and absent woman. I loved this book. I think it captured me and didn't let me go, and I'll be thinking about it for a long time.
Manon and Thaïs are headed home to a small island after the death of their father to discover what may have happened to their mother a decade before. She was the most famous and talented actress of her era and even after her disappearance, the world is just as enamored with her. Her two daughters have missed their mother, and each remembers her in her own way. Thaïs has picked up the spotlight living as a social media influencer, while her sister keeps to herself and struggles with anxiety (which felt like a very realistic portrayal). The two girls go back home to Viloxin in order to search for White Fox, an elusive film script written by their mother that nobody has been able to find. These two girls do find it, and use it as a means to learn more about their mother and what happened to her.
The whole book is so gorgeously written, and the characters feel real and well-rounded. Using the movie script to piece together the clues was brilliant and, similar to Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, I felt like I got to know this incredible and absent woman. I loved this book. I think it captured me and didn't let me go, and I'll be thinking about it for a long time.
crofly's review against another edition
4.0
Firstly, I would like to thank Fierce Reads for hosting a giveaway of a digital arc (delivered via NetGalley) of this novel. I really enjoyed White Fox. This novel tells the story of two sisters. Thais is one year younger, outgoing, has dropped out of high school, and is a social media influencer. Manon is the quiet one, loner, and plans to go to NYU. They lost their father, Henry Hammick, a pharma tech mogul, to cancer and their mother, Mireille Fox, a famous actress, disappeared 10 years ago. The story begins with the two sisters leaving New York and returning to their childhood home in the Mediterranean. While trying to solve the mystery of their mother’s disappearance, they are also forced to reexamine their sibling relationship. The mystery unravels through chapters that are written in a wide variety of formats. We have first person prose that mainly alternates between Thais and Manon. Sara Faring did an excellent job of painting a picture of these very different sisters with contrasting personalities through the distinct voices in their respective chapters. There are Thais POV chapters that consist of social media live video transcripts. There are also chapters written as magazine articles and a screenplay that is broken up into several parts, which each portion being revealed at the perfect point in the story. Sara Faring seamlessly blends these different writing styles to keep the reader engaged and drive the story forward. I also very much enjoyed the many ways she used the fox motif throughout the novel. White Fox brilliantly examines the concept of how people can create an idea of a person to suit their own narrative. Through the many storytelling devices, we get a more complete picture of who Mireille was before she disappeared. This is a quick paced, engrossing thriller that I was completely captivated by.
kimmar1's review against another edition
3.0
Couldn't get into it. DNF'd. Didn't engage with the sisters or the story for some reason.